BCG Daily Saturday 27th January 2024
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TV
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Russell Brand upsets locals with pub conversion plan
Russell Brand has upset residents with a bid to convert his pub into offices. About 50 people and organisations have objected to the plans, which include building a recording studio in the grounds of the Crown in Pishill.
Henley Standard, 27th January 2024
Celya AB: Second Rodeo review
Ultimately, Celya AB: Second Rodeo is a delightful show that manages to remain light even when discussing dark topics, never making the audience uncomfortable and instead allowing them to laugh along with Celya.
Little Lark of London, 27th January 2024
Bill Bailey: The royals? Sometimes I think they have an impossible job
The comedian talks to Michael Odell about the joys of multi-generational living and his views on the royal family.
Michael Odell, The Times, 27th January 2024
Janey Godley documentary: Cancer, being cancelled and why we need pals
When the time comes, Janey Godley has a clear idea of how she wants to spend eternity in the afterlife.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 27th January 2024
The week in audio: Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes - review
At least, Hislop makes it jolly.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 27th January 2024
Political correctness is strangling comedy - and with it our British sense of humour
Today's sitcoms present a right-on, offence-free world in which many of us simply do not live.
Simon Heffer, The Telegraph, 27th January 2024
Joe Lycett to headline National Student Pride
Joe Lycett will headline the National Student Pride main stage on Saturday 24th February.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2024
BBC accused of identity politics with £50k grant scheme aimed at 'woke comedy'
Critic says it will only worsen the dearth of good humour in recent years.
Charlotte Gill, The Telegraph, 27th January 2024Colin Firth pays visit to Operation Mincemeat in the West End
The show has been campaigning for months to have Firth, star of the Operation Mincemeat film, to visit the Fortune Theatre.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 27th January 2024TV & radio
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 8, Episode 4 - PythagorasGreg Jenner is joined by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Desiree Burch to learn all about ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.
3pm60 min
Tam O'Shanter
Gary McNair's warm-hearted (but slightly irreverent) reimagining of Robert Burns's epic poem.
6:50pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 7, Episode 3Joe Lycett hands over his phone for a Send to All with serious consequences, James Arthur performs a track from his latest album, and Michael takes The Wheel on the road to surprise a family in Hull. Plus, an incredibly deserving Unexpected Star of the Show shares the stage with a mystery guest.
9:20pm80 min
Comedy Classics: To The Manor Born
Feature length documentary looking at the hit BBC sitcom To The Manor Born.