British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 30th September 2023

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Spitting Image

Spitting Image archives go on show at Cambridge University Library

During a 12-year run in the 1980s and 1990s, Spitting Image lampooned political leaders, celebrities and royals. As an archive of puppets, scripts and artwork goes on display, why did the show become such a major part of British culture?

Orla Moore, BBC, 30th September 2023
Brassic

Michelle Keegan discusses unexpected Brassic Series 5 ending

Michelle Keegan has teased an unexpected ending for Brassic's fifth series.

Radio Times, 30th September 2023

Paul Elliott looks back: 'It's hard - but I still think Barry is with me'

The remaining half of the comedy duo on playing the boss, getting recognised, and the pain of losing Barry.

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 30th September 2023

Funny Women final 2023 review

We're still reeling from this years Funny Women Awards Final 2023, which took place on Thursday evening. Read on as we hear from Zoe Paskett about the night itself.

Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th September 2023
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife

Sir Billy Connolly has had a "couple of serious falls" after his balance deteriorated due to Parkinson's, his wife has said. Pamela Stephenson said her husband's balance issue was the "most significant" symptom of the disease since his diagnosis 10 years ago.

James Gregory, BBC, 30th September 2023

Dom Joly: 'I've spent all my money but I don't regret it for a second'

The comedian and writer, 55, on a childhood in Lebanon, pranking Fergie and his love of animals.

Nick McGrath, The Telegraph, 30th September 2023

Sex Education creator on what the series is ultimately about

Laurie Nunn talks about the series finale, spinoffs she may be interested in down the line and how it feels to be promoting a show post-writers strike.

Christy Pina, Hollywood Reporter, 30th September 2023

TV & radio

Radio 4 10am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 15 - Victorian Bodybuilding

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Vanessa Heggie and comedian Darren Harriot to learn about the bodybuilding boom of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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