BCG Daily Monday 16th October 2023
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Mini Fast Show reunion in aid of Felix Dexter Foundation
Fast Show stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Simon Day reunited on Sunday night at the Birmingham Rep for a special benefit gig to remember their co-star Felix Dexter, who died ten years ago.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th October 2023
Richard Curtis laments jokes and portrayal of women in his early films
The writer was confronted over how his films had dated in an event with his daughter.
Jack Malvern, The Times, 16th October 2023
Paul O'Grady: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home names vet hospital after TV star
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced its veterinary hospital will be named after the charity's late ambassador Paul O'Grady.
James W Kelly & PA Media, BBC, 16th October 2023
Barry Cryer: Same Time Tomorrow? review
The late comedian's son, Bob Cryer, offers an intimate and astute portrait of his father's skill and wit, and the vulnerability beneath.
Andrew Martin, The Guardian, 16th October 2023
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review
Fun but unremarkable.
James Mottram, South China Morning Post, 16th October 2023
Knock Knock review
Review of four TikTokers turning their hand to stand-up.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2023
Dave Cohen: They can't stop you reading this article, whoever they are
Cancel culture is what happens when people who think they have a sense of humour discover they don't when the joke is at their expense.
Dave Cohen, Chortle, 16th October 2023
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon at Wembley Arena review
He acknowledges that negative publicity only seems to make him more successful (which presumably means anybody writing anything critical about this show is part of its publicity machine. Whoops). You may have heard the phrase 'never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, but the pig likes it.' Maybe ignoring people who profit from making us angry is the best approach to take from now on.
Mark Muldoon, Chortle, 16th October 2023
Brendon Burns appeals for help as he heads back to rehab
The comedian - who documented a previous stint in The Priory to deal with his drink, drugs and sex addiction in his stand-up almost a decade ago - admitted he had started drinking again and said: 'I'm still an alcoholic and can't stop on my own.'
Chortle, 16th October 2023Videos
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4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 14 - How To Be A SupertatoSupertato shows the Grape Kids a Supertato training film, but Evil Pea sneaks in to take over Tato Tower.
6:30pm30 min
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz
Series 2, Episode 7 - Monkeys and ApesPaul Sinha returns to Manchester for a simian-themed round of his Perfect Pub Quiz.
10pm40 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie TaylorZuu and the boys welcome comedian Ellie Taylor to Mandem HQ. For her Big Eat, Zuu gives Ellie a B&B style breakfast buffet with a Peking duck twist and it's one she won't forget in a hurry.