BCG Daily Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Interview: Raul Kohli
We catch up with the Newcastle-based comedian ahead of his podcast turned stage show, Tyne Travel - A Comedian's History Of The North-East, which takes place at The Stand Newcastle on Monday 18th September.
Narc Magazine, 30th August 2023
The morning after yesterday's blog on President Obonjo, this happened...
Far be it from me to say my blog is widely read - it could, after all, be merely coincidence - but, a few brief hours after I posted yesterday's blog on comedy character President Obonjo, there was a military coup in Gabon, overthrowing President Ali Bongo, the namesake of the famed UK comedy magician and former President of the Magic Circle Ali Bongo.... This BBC News report has appeared (correct at the time of posting).
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 30th August 2023
Mrs Brown's Boys to pay tribute to two drag legends in new series
These are the late Paul O'Grady and Barry Humphries - AKA drag performers Lily Savage and Dame Edna Everage. The two comedians died in March and April respectively.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 30th August 2023
Judge throws out lawsuit over Yesterday film trailer
A judge has dismissed a US lawsuit brought by fans of Ana de Armas after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.
BBC, 30th August 2023
Klokkenluider review
While the final moments linger on a little longer than they should, this nitpick isn't enough to dampen the impact of the ending.
Andrew Murray, The Upcoming, 30th August 2023
Good Omens gets queer representation right
Prime Video's TV fantasy is a frenzy of diverse LGBTQ+ characters.
Nikita Achanta, NME, 30th August 2023
Screw review
This prison drama has all the excitement of an episode of Teletubbies.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 30th August 2023
Screw review
When TV is this gripping, who cares if it's realistic?
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 30th August 2023
Screw review
Shades of Porridge in this authentic prison drama.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 30th August 2023
Fan campaign confirms lost Operation Mincemeat character details
The incredible work of one musical's fandom has unearthed one character's true history.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 30th August 2023Podcasts
TV & radio
8:35am20 min
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 18 - Mrs Wilson House-SitsAliens crash-land at Justin's House, and Mrs Wilson has to help them get home!
9pm45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Episode 2Gregory Porter, Amy Gledhill and Chesney Hawkes join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the comedy music quiz, hosted by Greg Davies.
9pm60 min
Screw
Series 2, Episode 1After the tragic events at the end of the first series, the prison officers at Long Marsh are determined to make a fresh start. But when Leigh hears a dangerous rumour about an undercover police officer on C Wing, it threatens to disrupt Rose's first day back.
10pm30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 4, Episode 7 - Joey Essex and The VivienneKeith joins celebrities as they head out on fun-filled shopping trips. This time, he goes toiletry shopping with Joey Essex and pops to Poundland with The Vivienne.
11pm15 min
Influencers
Episode 1 - GratitudeRuth and Carla are worrying about company finances, plotting their next big move to give their shared business a boost and desperately thinking of things to add to their new Gratitude Diary.
11:15pm15 min
Sarah Keyworth - Are You A Boy Or A Girl?
Series 2, Episode 3 - Think Of The WomenSarah talks about their experience on what it means to be considered a woman, whilst not particularly feeling like one.