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BCG Daily Saturday 10th February 2024

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Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew: Mettle - review

Audiences can relax and settle into Soho Theatre Downstairs with the knowledge that Jessica Fostekew will always provide an excellent evening of laughs. It's smart, simple, at times meaningful, and always entertaining.

Dulcie Godfrey, The Reviews Hub, 10th February 2024

Count Arthur Strong: And It's Goodnight From Him review

Delaney has delivered another show that will keep his faithful audience amused until he comes around again. Unstructured though it may be, there is enough gold in his wordplay to keep you giggling throughout.

Jay Nuttall, The Reviews Hub, 10th February 2024
Louise Leigh

Bristol comedy night raises awareness of sight loss

Comedians with various visual impairments have taken to the stage to raise awareness about sight loss.

Dawn Limbu, BBC, 10th February 2024
Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey review

A gently uproarious gig from one of comedy's most twinkle-toed talents.

Ed Power, The Telegraph, 10th February 2024
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon. Ricky Gervais. Credit: Matt Crockett

Armageddon: Why the new stand-up special spells curtains for

"F*ck my legacy", says Ricky Gervais during his newest stand-up special, Armageddon, which premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day. If the last few years of his comedy are anything to go by, Gervais is certainly succeeding at that.

Tom Lowe, The Boar, 10th February 2024
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget

Chicken Run sequel director Sam Fell on casting controversy and trilogy hopes

Speaking to Sky News, director Sam Fell admits: "You send it out into the world and it's like a kid really, you hope everyone is going to treat it nicely."

Bethany Minelle and Katie Spencer, Sky News, 10th February 2024
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

How Dad's Army made Britain better

Despite the death of last surviving regular Ian Lavender, the sitcom will continue to remain etched in the public consciousness.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 10th February 2024

Ross Noble: 'If you make enough money, you can't be cancelled'

Meeting a friend for a two-hour long natter over coffee is a bit of a rarity, and conversation usually peaks at 30 minutes. A two-hour interview? Absolutely never happens. It was a shock, then, when I looked at the time and discovered Ross Noble was the exception to the rule.

Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 10th February 2024

Abandoned Only Fools And Horses three-wheeler van found in a barn now selling for £6k

A dusty Only Fools And Horses three-wheeler van found in a barn is set to fetch £6,000.

Salma Ouaguira, The Sun, 10th February 2024

TV & radio

Radio 4 10am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 8, Episode 6 - Simón Bolívar

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Francisco Eissa-Barroso and comedian Katie Green to learn all about the complicated life of South American revolutionary Simón Bolívar.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 22

GB sprinter and Nitro Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, football broadcaster Mina Rzouki, sports journalist Thom Gibbs and comedian Danny McLoughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:50pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 7, Episode 5

TV host AJ Odudu plays Send to All, while Michael surprises an Unexpected Star of the Show with an ambitious indoor skydive prank and takes The Wheel on Wheels to surprise a family somewhere in the UK. Plus, music from Zara Larsson.

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