BCG Daily Wednesday 31st May 2023
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Rare manuscripts reveal medieval 'stand-up comedy'
A 15th Century manuscript offers the "rarest glimpse" into medieval live comedy performances, according to a Cambridge University academic.
Mariam Issimdar and PA Media, BBC, 31st May 2023
Dee Allum praises changing comedy scene ahead of major stand-up comedy gig
Dee Allum is on a major upwards trajectory with the popular comedian having come from performing with the Cambridge Footlights to being nominated for Chortle's Best New Comedian and being a finalist in the 2022 BBC New Comedy Award competition.
Matthew Moore, Hello Magazine, 31st May 2023
The Office is coming to Australia - with Felicity Ward starring as a 'modern-day David Brent'
Ricky Gervais says he is 'very excited' about the remake, which will be set at a packaging company where staff are sent to work from home.
Steph Harmon, The Guardian, 31st May 2023
Read the Bad Sisters pilot script
The opening episode sets the tone for the series, which rides the line between humour, drama and mystery as the sisters attend their brother-in-law's funeral with mixed emotions.
Katie Campione, Deadline, 31st May 2023
Live review: Sunil Patel - Faster Horses
At the end of the gig he thanked us for coming, and began commenting on how this show had been an unusual one.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 31st May 2023
Rosie Jones interview
"I am SO passionate about comedy, because I think humour has the power to change people, and their beliefs for the better. And that is what I try to do in my stand up."
William Clay, BN1 Magazine, 31st May 2023
Changing Ends review
A laugh-out-loud autobiographical comedy with a lot of heart.
Morgan Cormack, Radio Times, 31st May 2023
James Barr promises to be "more camp and more gay" for LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Comedy Festival
The star has plenty of material to work with for his show, following a break-up in November, that he admitted made him want to stand away from comedy.
Matthew Moore, Hello Magazine, 31st May 2023Markus Birdman misses out on the Britain's Got Talent final
The 52-year-old stand-up appeared on tonight's live semi-final but was beaten by dance group Ghetto Kids and singer Travis George.
Chortle, 31st May 2023Still Game star 'Boaby the Barman' sets his sights on Elgin pubs
Gavin Mitchell is famous for playing 'Boaby the Barman' in Still Game and he is looking forward to exploring the pubs of Elgin.
Aberdeen Press and Journal, 31st May 2023Room 101 and Nightmare(ish) reviews
Room 101's first guest Claudia Winkleman is on amusingly vicious form, while there's more laughs on offer in Radio 4's Nightmare(ish).
Charlotte Runcie, The Telegraph, 31st May 2023Artificial Intelligence Improvisation review
All the improvisers are personable and play along gamely, but improv is all about teamwork, and when one of your colleagues is being obtuse, it just doesn't work, however innovative the use of the latest technology is.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st May 2023Brown Girls Do It Too review
Review of the stage show spawned from Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani's podcast.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st May 2023Paul O'Grady in line to be awarded Freedom of Wirral as tribute to his legacy
The late comedian Paul O'Grady could be posthumously given the Freedom of Wirral as part of plans to pay tribute to his legacy.
ITV, 31st May 2023Accidental Death of an Anarchist confirms full West End cast
Daniel Raggett's revival heads to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Tom Millward, What's On Stage, 31st May 2023Liz Guterbock: I'm 41 and chose not to have kids
I haven't wanted a baby all my life. I've taken the Renée Zellweger approach. "I've always been kind of open to whatever may be," she said in 2016, when asked if she "craved" children, "curious to see what's next. I've never been that deliberate about my life and the things that I would require in order to be happy."
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 4 - Museum MischiefEvil Pea pretends to help Supertato and Carrot train for crime prevention, but she tricks them and steals a mobile phone. Supertato and Carrot have a clever plan to get it back.
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 2 - Desiree BurchDesiree Burch attempts to banish standing sexting and underdone British bacon into Room 101.
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The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 14A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.