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BCG Daily Sunday 11th June 2023

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The Full Monty

Robert Carlyle on The Full Monty's return: 'If you don't laugh, you'll cry'

A quarter of a century may have passed, but not much has changed. And despite the 1997 film's uplifting ending, it turns out that most of the six friends have only narrowly avoided dereliction themselves.

Ian Youngs, BBC, 11th June 2023
Stuck. Dan (Dylan Moran). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Dylan Moran: I feel great today - ask me again in half an hour

The comedian talks about getting older, his love of reading and why Sinn Fein is still in his black books.

Erin McCafferty, The Sunday Times, 11th June 2023
Mark Gatiss

Paintings from Mark Gatiss among exhibition of actors' art

By night, Mark Gatiss is portraying Sir John Gielgud at the National Theatre. By day, he is portraying the great Shakespearean actor on canvas at home.

Richard Brooks, The Guardian, 11th June 2023
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

The ten best Blackadder episodes

As one of Britain's finest comedies turns 40, we launch a cunning plan to count down to the very best show.

Tim Glanfield, The Sunday Times, 11th June 2023
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais death threats spark security overhaul ahead of UK tour Armageddon

Ricky Gervais is massively increasing security for his upcoming tour after death threats over his anti-woke gags.

Simon Boyle, The Sun, 11th June 2023
Lachlan Werner

Lachlan Werner interview

"It's an absolute jackpot of stupidity and drama." The ventriloquist and clown tells us about his debut show

Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 11th June 2023
Edinburgh Fringe 2021

Amos Gill interview

"Oh God, what am I doing?" The Australian comedian tells us about his debut Fringe show.

Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 11th June 2023
Maisie Adam

Maisie Adam reveals she got married before Soccer Aid match

Maisie Adam announced she has married Michael Dobinson ahead of playing a Soccer Aid match at Manchester United stadium Old Trafford.

Charlotte McLaughlin, Evening Standard, 11th June 2023

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