BCG Daily Wednesday 7th June 2023

I talk to Youssef Kerkour

I recently caught up with Youssef Kerkour to discuss the way in which he picks his roles, why he believes a scene was cut from the final episode, why Home didn't open as many doors as you might have thought and so much more.

James Buckley on Football Manager: 'I was playing when my child was born'

In a case of life imitating art (or perhaps the other way around), it turns out that actor James Buckley is a huge fan of Football Manager. Buckley's character from The Inbetweeners, Jay, once claimed on the beloved sitcom to have "completed" Championship Manager, the never-ending footy simulator franchise.

Britain's Got Talent fans complain to OFCOM over Viggo Venn's win

Over 100 fans of the show complained to the broadcasting regulator over the winner of the show - despite it being a public vote.

Inside the UK's first LGBTQ+ comedy festival

"We can finally make jokes at our own expense."

Comedy festival to support homelessness charity

The organisers of the 2023 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) have revealed that they have chosen Shelter as their designated charity for this year's event - which takes place from July 13 to 16.

Exhibition will open up Derry Girls world for visitors

Aunt Sarah's pyjamas, Erin's diary and the famous Our Lady of Immaculate Conception school uniform are among the items which will go on display from next month as part of a new Derry Girls exhibition.

The Full Monty shows a welfare system stripped bare

The new Disney+ series of The Full Monty is heartwarming, funny and an indictment of a welfare system stripped of compassion, care and cash.

Edinburgh 2023: Daniel Foxx Q&A

Daniel Foxx on about bringing Villain to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh 2023: Christopher Macarthur-Boyd Q&A

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd on bringing Scary Times to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sue Perkins: I'm an idiot when it comes to love

Self-confessed romance addict Sue Perkins is determined not to give up on love, despite having her heart ­broken again.

The 53-year-old presenter and comic - who split from partner Anna Richardson in 2021 - admits she is stuck in a pattern of only lasting around seven years with her past girlfriends, including the Naked Attraction host.

Myq Kaplan Returns To Edinburgh Fringe With Imperfect

After 20 years of performing sell-out stand-up, the show's romantic theme is perfect for the post-pandemic world, where values about what is truly important and how we see the world have changed.