BCG Daily Sunday 8th October 2023

How Munya Chawawa went from sketches on social media, to a nationwide tour

Viral moments always appear instant, or as if they came out of nowhere, but often there's a huge amount of work that's gone before the moment that eventually catches fire. Most people's first introduction to Munya Chawawa would be just such an instance.

David Walliams has had 'suicidal thoughts' since Britain's Got Talent leaked recordings

The comedian and author is suing the producers of the ITV talent show, claiming his private conversations were being recorded, transcribed and retained over the course of a decade.

The Henderson Report

I want to look at the Radio Times capsule for the episode [the final episode of Series 3 of Yes Minister]. Which features something rather unusual. Take a look at those names. Eddington, Hawthorne, Fowlds: check. But what about Joanna Henderson, playing the Curator? She's not in the episode at all. Nor is she in the end credits. What gives?

Myleene Klass on declining Russell Brand's unwanted advances

Mum-of-three Myleene Klass has today opened up on declining Russell Brand's unwanted advances.

The 45-year-old presenter said she had felt uncomfortable in an encounter with Brand and "trusted her instincts and got out".

John Cleese is struggling to persuade guests to discuss 'woke issues' on GB News show

Cleese's show The Dinosaur Hour launches later this month.

Sandi Toksvig invited back to Cambridge University to conduct LGBTQ+ research project

Sandi Toksvig has been invited back to Cambridge University as part of a new initiative that enables LGBTQ+ alumni to conduct a research project.

Andy Parsons: 'I was sacked by a law firm for sneaking off to the BBC'

How a surprise £10,000 secured the Mock The Week comedian's future.