BCG Daily Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Missing 1960s BBC comedy episode found at Coventry Cathedral
Some more detail has been revealed about the discovery of a wiped 1960s BBC sitcom episode, first reported in October.
Caroline Gall & Kevin Reide, BBC, 14th February 2024
Tim Key: 'I like writing in the pub, but then the poems tend to be about the pub'
The comedian on his strangest fan encounter, preshow rituals and his new film with Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 14th February 2024
Lou Sanders: 'It took years to get rid of the shame of my drinking'
The comedian talks about the after-effects of getting sober, calling out Russell Brand on stage, and her sincere belief in the power of witchcraft.
Tom Nicholson, i Newspaper, 14th February 2024
Poor Things: book to film comparison
While the film follows the plot and themes of the novel faithfully there are key divergences which that are interesting to discuss.
Lily Brown, The Student Newspaper, 14th February 2024
The rejected BBC sitcom that spawned Peep Show
Before Mark and Jez, there was Paul and Otto.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 14th February 2024
Israeli comedy fan who was 'chanted out' by Paul Currie says comedian has 'put us in a very dangerous situation'
A Jewish theatregoer who was hounded out of London's Soho Theatre by a comedian because he refused to stand up and applaud a Palestine flag has told MailOnline that the comic has 'put us in a very dangerous situation'.
Arthur Parashar, Daily Mail, 14th February 2024
Leicester Comedy Festival's CEO talks growth, community and emerging talent
"We are bringing comedy to your doorstep" says Michael Harris-Wakelam.
Sali Shobowale, Leicester Mercury, 14th February 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream review
This is a spectacular return to form for the RSC, doing what they do best - showcasing the beauty of Shakespeare's language.
Katy Roberts, The Reviews Hub, 14th February 2024
Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream
As you leave this production, you feel uplifted reflecting on the wonder of a 420-year-old play that still engages and entertains.
Nick Wayne, West End Best Friend, 14th February 2024
Frank Skinner: 'Teetotal parents are the best gift for a child'
The comedian, 67, on Catholicism and quitting booze.
Danny Scott, The Times, 14th February 2024
Review - Drop the Dead Donkey: The Reawakening!
When it works, it works brilliantly, with more than enough really big laughs to send everyone home happy.
David Chadderton, British Theatre Guide, 14th February 2024
Tim Key: 'I've written 3,000 poems - it's easy if you've got no quality control'
The comedian on his Valentine's Day poetry collection, Carey Mulligan and being Alan Partridge's 'Sidekick Simon'.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 14th February 2024
Paul Currie's Glasgow Comedy Festival show 'under review'
Paul Currie is due to perform Shtoom at The Stand Comedy Club on 15 March.
Andrew Learmonth, The Herald, 14th February 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream review
A tonic for the senses and a giggle for the soul - and let's face it, we could all do with some of that nowadays.
Chris Parkle, The Real Chrisparkle, 14th February 2024
Russell Brand denies claim of sexual assault on film set
Russell Brand has denied sexually assaulting a woman on a film set, saying his accuser has a "faulty memory of the events".
Yasmin Rufo, BBC, 14th February 2024
The Frogs review
Are the old ones the best? That's the hypothesis comedy troupe Spymonkey are putting to the test with this updated version of Aristophanes' The Frogs - first performed in 405 BCE and said to be one of the oldest examples of the double act.
Chortle, 14th February 2024
CyberScotland Week partners with Fred MacAulay for online safety campaign
The campaign, called DIGI Ken? in partnership with comedian Fred MacAulay, aims to raise awareness of common mistakes people make in relation to their passwords, backing up data and using a password manager.
Graham Turner, Digit News, 14th February 2024
Paul Currie: There's nothing funny about Jew-baiting
When did it become acceptable to hound Jewish audience members out of a comedy show?
Simon Evans, Spiked, 14th February 2024
Ed Byrne review
A show that proved Mark Twain's assertion that humour is tragedy plus time. Audiences left the theatre with contented sighs, having shared in the story of Bryne's loss and how he found precious moments of joy during a horrific time.
Kerry Ely, Number 9, 14th February 2024
Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening review
Fans of the show will love it and there are enough good jokes in it for everyone. Never mind the donkey it is well worth dropping everything to go and see this show.
Adam Williams, North West End UK, 14th February 2024
Jewish man told to leave Paul Currie gig says London is scary
A Jewish man who was told to "get out" of a comedy gig in London has said the city has been a "scary" place since Hamas's 7 October attacks.
James Gregory & Ita Dungan, BBC, 14th February 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream review
Eleanor Rhode's ravishing fusion of flamboyancy, surrealism and raucous fun rouses audiences in a youthful, energetic riot.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 14th February 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream review
A magical, big budget staging - but where's the romantic chemistry?
Nick Ferris, The Telegraph, 14th February 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream review
As delightful as Mathew Baynton is, this is no star vehicle. Eleanor Rhode's trippy, illusion-inflected production might take a little while to find its footing, but once it does it shapes up into joyous and smart popular entertainment delivered by a crack ensemble.
Donald Hutera, The Times, 14th February 2024
Bill Bailey review
A jolly, sometimes innovative evening.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 14th February 2024Carry On Regenerating: how locations from Britain's sauciest series have changed
The Carry On series took its brand of innuendo and saucy slapstick across the Home Counties and London. Times have changed, but have the locations?
Adam Scovell, British Film Institute, 14th February 2024Videos
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