BCG Daily Sunday 10th December 2023
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Adam Kay: 'It's vital for people to know that doctors are human'
Never fully convinced a career in medicine was his calling, Adam Kay 'rolled the dice' and ended up following his dreams
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 10th December 2023
Kettering comedy club church's redevelopment set to start
Enough cash has been raised for work to begin on a major redevelopment project at a church that doubles as a comedy club and arts venue.
Martin Heath, BBC, 10th December 2023
'Cancer made me face life': Laura Smyth on finding comedy, fame - and herself
Just after Laura Smyth quit her teaching job to be a comic, she was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Here, the stand-up reveals what she learned about life - and the things you should never say.
Laura Smyth, The Observer, 10th December 2023
Finchampstead comedy carol concert swaps choir master for Taskmaster
Finchampstead Baptist Church (FBC) decided its carol concert needed something a little extra this year, so lead pastor Chris Simpkins and his planning team came up with an idea that will definitely not be a silent night. FBC's Christmas Eve Taskmaster Carols afternoon is based on the television comedy panel game. And, like Taskmaster, the church's event will include some silly challenges.
Emma Merchant, Wokingham Today, 10th December 2023
Peter Kay plays secret homecoming shows to raise funds for Bolton Octagon theatre
Peter Kay has performed three secret and intimate fundraising shows in Bolton - his first time on stage in his home town for 20 years.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 10th December 2023
Tony Allen obituary
Writer and performer hailed as the 'godfather of alternative comedy'.
Oliver Double, The Guardian, 10th December 2023
A vegan morality tale? Chicken Run sequel puts factory farming in spotlight
Film-maker Aardman says Dawn Of The Nugget doesn't aim to preach but campaigners hope movie can help change diets.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 10th December 2023Videos
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7:15pm30 min
Scott Bennett: Stuff
Stand-up show recorded at The Stand in Newcastle, in which the comedian asks whether it's possible to live a simple life when our lives are filled with too much stuff. Scott takes aim at the mindfulness industry, smart technology, aspirational lifestyles, product packaging and, his new bugbear, paper straws.
10:55pm30 min
Sorry, I Didn't Know
Series 4, Episode 4Axel Blake, Josh Jones, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Slim join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to answer questions about black history. Jimmy Akingbola hosts.