BCG Daily Monday 26th February 2024
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Douglas Is Cancelled interviews
Steven Moffat began working on Douglas Is Cancelled in 2018, before most people - Moffat included - had even heard of the term "cancel culture." It was only later he realised his story - about a distinguished news anchor whose life is turned upside down when an unguarded comment goes viral - exemplified it.
K. J. Yossman, Variety, 26th February 2024
Review - Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
It's too long for what it is, it's not a mind-blowing piece of theatre and it can feel repetitive at times - but it is making waves on the musical theatre scene, it definitely has laugh-out-loud moments and for that, it's sea-riously worth a watch.
Rebecca Cohen, The Reviews Hub, 26th February 2024
Suffering for her tart: how Emma Stone ate 60 Portuguese custard pastries for Poor Things
The race for best actress Oscar is a tight one, so it's important to understand that Stone really did stuff herself for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos's movie.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Miles Jupp: On I Bang review
The comedian guides us through this life-and-death tale of seizure, diagnosis and treatment with his usual brand of self-deprecation.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Eddie Izzard's solo Hamlet announces 2nd extension
The Off-Broadway solo version of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, starring Eddie Izzard, has announced a four-week extension and a theatre transfer.
Molly Higgins and Andrew Gans, Playbill, 26th February 2024
Woman behind Two Pints Of Lager returns to 'growing' hometown
The writer of a comedy set in Runcorn returned to her roots recently to get a first hand look at new regeneration plans. Susan Nickson created BBC hit Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps which ran from 2001 to 2011.
Mark Smith & Gary Porter, Cheshire Live, 26th February 2024
'What a load of filth!': the best Saltburn TikToks reviewed
Peter Bradshaw surveys the new wave of film-makers arriving at the film's stately location, channelling Barry Keoghan's Big Energy and capturing their granny's reaction to the bathwater slurp.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Bridget Jones's Diary is my favourite film - but we don't need another
The longer the series is dragged out, the more it dilutes the brilliance of the original, and a character who was loved for being 'just as she is'.
Emily Bootle, i Newspaper, 26th February 2024
Jo Brand reveals incredible gift from woman living in the house where she was born
Jo Brand has revealed that a woman who lives in the house where the she was born found a toy car that may have belonged to one of her late brothers and gave it to her after one of her gigs.
Hannah Mcdonald, Daily Mail, 26th February 2024
Susie McCabe on why she's learning to be unapologetic
Twelve years ago Susie McCabe was rewiring shops. Today she's more interested in rewiring the way people think. "It's about challenging the status quo," says the Glasgow comedian, who'll bring her new show, Merchant of Menace, to her hometown's comedy festival next month.
Paul English, The Herald, 26th February 2024
Jessica Fostekew on her new show, Mettle
All-round comedy powerhouse Jessica Fostekew chats chaos, rage and feeling fizzy ahead of bringing her new show to Scotland.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 26th February 2024
Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening review
I know it's a cliché, but this is almost the definition of a curate's egg.
Chris Parkle, The Real Chrisparkle, 26th February 2024
The Stand comedy club agrees pay rise for staff
Workets at The Stand Comedy clubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle, will receive bumper pay rises after a deal was struck with a trade union.
Gabriel McKay, The Herald, 26th February 2024
Out Of Order review
Perfectly raucous post-pub television is back.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Jay Lafferty review
A brilliant evening. I highly recommend you go see Jay Lafferty's Bahookie for yourself!
Lisa In The Theatre, 26th February 2024
Steve Nallon interview: Spitting Image turns 40
As Spitting Image turns 40, the comic who voiced hit satire's iconic characters on cancel culture, the Iron Lady and why the remake flopped - as he revisits his best impressions.
Harry Howard, Daily Mail, 26th February 2024Videos
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Episode 2 - Ponce & PrejudiceFrank & guests Desiree Burch, Simon Evans, Kerry Godliman & Andrew Maxwell find out what you think about a dodgy snowglobe and a risky waffle.
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At Home With Katherine Ryan
Episode 4 - Boys, Trucks And A Naked 5KIn an attempt to gift her children a more positive body image, Katherine visits The Berrimans, a naturist family who invite her to their 5K naked run. Will Katherine strip off and join in, or just flee in the opposite direction?
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Out Of Order
Episode 1Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Chris McCausland & Richard Osman.