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BCG Daily Thursday 14th September 2023

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Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe on why she'll never do the Edinburgh Fringe again

And how she cried when her ex's show was a success.

Chortle, 14th September 2023
Gary Faulds

Glasgow comedian 'gutted' after show cancelled at late notice

A Glasgow comedian has revealed that he is "gutted" after one of his shows was cancelled due to the venue closing with immediate effect. Gary Faulds posted a statement yesterday expressing his disappointment in having to cancel his show in Motherwell on September 22 as he states it was an issue that "no one seen coming".

Taylor Murray, Glasgow Evening Times, 14th September 2023
Gareth Joyner

Myra Dubois: Be Well review

Acid-tongued comic creations.

John Cutler, The Reviews Hub, 14th September 2023
Gareth Joyner

Myra Dubois: Be Well review

Now on a national tour, the fabulous drag queen Myra DuBois makes a triumphant return to the West End with her new show, which takes on mindfulness and mental health in meaningful ways while also remaining resolutely ridiculous.

Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall, 14th September 2023
Comedy Club

Naturists hope nude comedy can sell lifestyle to younger people

Young British Naturism, a group for ages 18-35, wants to challenge stereotypes with its clothes-free events.

Blathnaid Corless, The Telegraph, 14th September 2023
Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade criticised for supporting Graham Linehan and 'brilliance' of new book

Richard Ayoade has been criticised for praising a new book by "anti-trans" campaigner Graham Linehan.

Emily Chudy, Pink News, 14th September 2023
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

20 years later, Peep Show and Little Britain have aged very differently

Two comedy shows launched on the same evening back in 2003, but only one has emerged as a classic of the genre.

Tom Nicholson, Esquire, 14th September 2023
Iain Stirling

Iain Stirling recalls 'disaster' first date with Laura Whitmore

Iain Stirling has recalled his 'disaster' first date with now-wife Laura Whitmore.

The comedian recounted his blunder during an appearance on a special edition of Loose Women & Men.

Nicola Bardon, The Sun, 14th September 2023

Dave Gorman interview

Dave Gorman said Powerpoint was a way to bring lots of information and tell a story in a different way.

James Vukmirovic, The Express and Star, 14th September 2023

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 11, Episode 3 - Amy Gledhill

This week's teenage diary features comedian Amy Gledhill, who spills the beans on an action-packed summer of love in Hull, 2004.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Screw

Screw

Series 2, Episode 6

In a thrilling series climax, can Leigh and Rose save not only themselves but the future of the wing?

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
The Lovers. Image shows left to right: Seamus (Johnny Flynn), Janet (Roisin Gallagher)

The Lovers

Episode 2

After a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension Janet makes a suggestion to Seamus: they should have an affair!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm
120 min
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

The Royle Family: Down The Back Of The Sofa provides viewers with another chance to see the original documentary interviews with the core cast, which includes Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne's only ever filmed interview as a pair.

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