BCG Daily Sunday 10th September 2023
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Sara Pascoe: 'I've lost work since having IVF children'
The stand-up turned novelist delivers some 'harsh truths' about juggling kids and comedy.
Laura Hackett, The Sunday Times, 10th September 2023
Patrick Kielty: 'The time is right, I'm ready to host the Late Late Show'
As Patrick Kielty prepares to take over the biggest presenting gig in town, he is well aware of the challenges that lie ahead. The new host of The Late Late Show talks to Aoife Barry.
Aoife Barry, The Sunday Times, 10th September 2023
Simon Day was once homeless, but now he can earn a fortune
Simon Day charges considerably less than fellow comedians David Mitchell and Harry Hill for corporate gigs - but he can still command fees of up to £10,000 for seven minutes' work.
Donna Ferguson, This is Money, 10th September 2023
Mawaan Rizwan is 'having the most joyful time' with brilliant new sitcom Juice
Stand-up and actor Mawaan Rizwan has made his debut sitcom a family affair.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 10th September 2023
Withnail And I: How a Beatle-funded comedy about alcoholic actors became a cult classic
The boozy British comedy classic was produced by Beatle George Harrison and made stars out of Richard E Grant and Paul McGann, but its initial cinema release went almost unnoticed. Nick Duerden looks at the film's chequered road to cult status.
Nick Duerden, The Independent, 10th September 2023
Ben Elton interview
"Any time period would make a good Blackadder with the right jokes."
Michael Hogan, The Observer, 10th September 2023
We owe it all to Mike Yarwood, say pioneer impressionist's heirs
The 1970s star blazed the way for mass-audience satire in Britain. But is there an appetite for it now?
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 10th September 2023
Timothy West recalls the double act that made his wife Prunella Scales a star
When I told Pru that I'd soon be attempting to write something about Sybil and Fawlty Towers, she issued me with one simple instruction. "You will do a good job, won't you, darling? Everybody loves Sybil."
Daily Mail, 10th September 2023
Mike Yarwood obituary
Star impressionist of the 1970s who poked affectionate fun at royalty, showbiz figures and politicians.
Stephen Dixon, The Guardian, 10th September 2023The dark economics of Russell Brand
Russell Brand has built a massive following on YouTube and Rumble with conspiracy-laden videos. He says the mainstream is out to get him - but is it all just a grift?
Wired, 10th September 2023Videos
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TV & radio
8pm60 min
Anything But Coldplay
Edinburgh Specials, Episode 2Musical, comedy panel show recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe starring Babs Michel, Mark Rann, Ed Byrne and Tiff Stevenson. Hosted by Toby Friedner.
9pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 6, Episode 2 - Pike (Dumfries And Galloway)Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer head to a secluded pike lake in Dumfries and Galloway, staying overnight at Spedlins Castle, which is reputed to be haunted.