BCG Daily Tuesday 14th November 2023

Lily Allen says rape jokes made by Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand on C4 show were 'horrendous'

Lily Allen has reflected on "horrendous" lewd jokes made at her expense by Jonathan Ross, Noel Fielding and Russell Brand on a Channel 4 panel show. The singer-turned-actor was discussing a past appearance on annual comedy series The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, which went viral after rape allegations surfaced against Brand in September.

Two Doors Down cast remember creator Simon Carlyle ahead of new BBC series

The TV writer's death was announced in August at the age of 48.

Eddie Izzard and the comics who took politics by storm

Can the surreal comedy superstar parlay comedy chops into political power? Izzard certainly wouldn't be the first stand-up to pivot from telling jokes to canvassing for votes.

Russell Brand: BBC says it received five complaints about presenter

The BBC has said a total of five complaints have been made about Russell Brand's behaviour while he hosted radio shows between 2006 and 2008.

Bill Bailey: Sometimes I still go to text Sean Lock...

Bill Bailey has spoken about how he still experiences grief over the death Sean Lock. Opening up at a bereavement charity event, he told of how he still thinks of his friend - who died of lung cancer in August 2021 at the age of 58 - almost forgetting he is no longer with us.

Update on BBC review into conduct of Russell Brand and call for information

Peter Johnston's review will conclude with the production of a report to the Executive Committee and the Board and its findings will be made public.

Jason Manford reveals he is refusing to watch I'm A Celebrity

Manford didn't tune into last year's series once former health secretary Matt Hancock arrived at the star-studded camp and will be switching off his TV when the reality TV series returns once again this weekend, thanks to controversial former MEP Nigel Farage.

Meet the celebrities taking on Graham Norton's iconic Big Red Chair for BBC Children in Need

The famous six are: Perry Fenwick (Eastenders), Karen Hauer (Strictly Come Dancing), Matt Goss (Bros), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea and England footballer), Dr Ranj (TV Doctor), and Rosie Ramsey (Podcaster, Presenter and Author).

Have a first listen to the Starter For Ten musical

Take a first listen to the Starter For Ten musical!

Set in 1985, the coming-of-age story centres on Brian, who is starting his first year at Bristol University with the aim to fulfil his lifelong dream of competing on BBC quiz show University Challenge. It is based on the 2006 film of the same name, which starred James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden and Rebecca Hall.

Saltburn movie review

In the spirit of Emerald Fennell's previous film, Saltburn wants to entice you into a world of wish fulfilment, and guilty gratification.

Zara Gladman on her second career and independence

Zara Gladman says herself that she didn't have the most conventional route into comedy. It's something she's always had a passion for but it was when she was writing her PhD that she first started to think it could be something more.