BCG Daily Monday 6th November 2023

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'It's a pleasure to bring them to life': how cartoonists saved Dad's Army

Fans can finally watch the five lost episodes of the classic sitcom, featuring the voices of the late Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 6th November 2023

Mark Watson locked out of his own Bristol show

He told waiting audience members: "There's no other way to say it, I can't get in."

Sammy Jenkins, BBC, 6th November 2023

Laura Smyth talks frankly about her experience in new Radio 4 special

"I got a big outpouring of love after my cancer diagnosis."

Chortle, 6th November 2023

Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually at 20: Richard Curtis's imperfect yet irresistible Christmas romcom

Far from unimpeachable, with problems ranging from a lack of diversity to an overdose of saccharine, the festive ensemble comedy is an annual staple nonetheless.

Francesca Carington, The Guardian, 6th November 2023

Harrogate comedy gala raises more than £14,000 for charity

Frank's Fund is a charity that was launched after St Aidan's High School pupil Frank Ashton died of Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in February 2019. And the gala has raised a total of £14,305.

Your Harrogate, 6th November 2023

Dream gig: Ignacio Lopez

Spanish-Welsh comic and Live At The Apollo star Ignacio Lopez delivers a dream gig with a surreal edge.

Ignacio Lopez, The Skinny, 6th November 2023

Anne Hart, widow of comedian Ronnie Corbett, dies aged 90

Former West End musical star Anne Hart, the widow of comedian Ronnie Corbett, has died at the age of 90, her family has announced.

Peeblesshire News, 6th November 2023

Hot Water Breakthrough Act Of The Year final review

Hot Water's breakthrough act of the year competition is one of the comedy circuit's less structured competitions. Rising stand-ups cannot enter, but get chosen by the Liverpool club's management; there are just three heats, each sending acts to the final; and the prize is kept secret till the end.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th November 2023

Image shows from L to R: Tom Sandham, Ben McFarland

The Thinking Drinkers share their Perfect Playlist

The Thinking Drinkers - aka Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham - are on tour with Fancy Another Round, mixing pub quiz and booze-tasting. Here they share their Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites...

Chortle, 6th November 2023

The Remotely Amusing Gameshow. Karen Dunbar

Karen Dunbar: Comedian on the influence growing up in Ayr

Karen Dunbar has spoken the influence growing up in Ayr has had on her career as she prepares to visit her hometown next week.

Emma Reilly, Ayr Advertiser, 6th November 2023

Dad's Army: The Animations review

Excellent lost episodes complete the comedy's canon.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 6th November 2023

James Corden strikes deal for new podcast with SiriusXM

Audio show expected to premiere early in 2024 will feature in-depth discussions with world's biggest stars.

Donna Ferguson, The Guardian, 6th November 2023

Nottingham stuntman turns to comedy after life-changing injury

Stuntman Jack Butler has been stabbed, run over, knocked off a horse but nothing scares him as much as going up on stage to face his demons by talking about a life-changing injury. The 46-year-old, of Nottingham, will use his turbulent road to recovery as material for his first stand-up comedy performance on Sunday November 12.

The Nottingham Post, 6th November 2023