BCG Daily Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Ahir Shah: how Rishi Sunak inspired my comedy show
The winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award opens up to Dominic Maxwell about his show Ends, his childhood and the comedian that makes him laugh the most.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 18th October 2023Laugharne Weekend line-up looks like strongest yet
On the comedy side the guests for the 2024 festival will include alternative stand-up legend Alexei Sayle, Confessions star Robin Askwith, Welsh comic Kiri Pritchard-McLean and festival regulars Isy Suttie and Robin Ince.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th October 2023Miriam Margolyes, 82, confirms she's undergone major heart surgery
Miriam Margolyes confirmed she's had heart surgery and shared a health update on Wednesday.
Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 18th October 2023David Walliams: BGT removal led to 'suicidal thoughts'
David Walliams has said his removal from Britain's Got Talent led to "severe depression and suicidal thoughts" according to legal documents.
Lizo Mzimba, BBC, 18th October 2023Ricky Gervais's After Life park bench vandalised
The bench was installed as part of a mental health awareness campaign.
Chris Edwards, NME, 18th October 2023Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 16 - Broccoli AloneSupertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower.
Daliso Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere
Series 4, Episode 2 - '... so I decided to date an AI...'Unlucky in love, Daliso tries dating an AI. In this second episode Daliso takes us on a journey through his relationship history whilst sharing his thoughts on how technology and Artificial Intelligence are changing our lives.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Episode 9Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Danny Goffey and Freya Ridings join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.
Outsiders
Series 3, Episode 2It is Day Two in camp and the Outsiders are surprised by a stranger who is silently watching their every move.
BBC New Comedy Awards
2023, Episode 3 - BallymenaThe Northern Irish heat in Ballymena is hosted by Shane Todd, with judges Martin Angolo and Diona Doherty.
Njambi McGrath - Black Black
Episode 2 - The White Man's BurdenNjambi McGrath considers how language, education and religion were all weaponised by the British colonisers, obliterating their narrative.