British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 2nd March 2024

Press clippings

Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Leigh Francis reveals Bo Selecta! comeback has been axed following remake pilot

The comedian, 50, had been working on a rebranded pilot of the programme 13 years after it was last on air.

Owen Tonks, Daily Mail, 2nd March 2024
Zara Gladman

Zara Gladman on how 2014 independence referendum changed her life

Scottish comedian and TikTok sensation Zara Gladman has spoken about how the 2014 independence referendum changed her life.

Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 2nd March 2024
Ian Lane

Ian Lane review

Simply put, if you love comedy it's essential viewing, and one which I know I'm going to recommend to everyone I know, and as many people who I don't know as well.

Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 2nd March 2024
Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett turns up at BRIT Awards in inflatable giraffe costume

The unique fashion choice left social media users bemused, with one X user suggesting it may be a way of promoting his upcoming tour called Giraffe, which begins in November and ends in February 2026.

STV, 2nd March 2024
The Lost King

Should Steve Coogan be worried about being sued over Richard III?

A university administrator claims The Lost King makes him out to be 'patronising' and 'misogynistic' - and so he's taking the film director and comedian to court. James Moore weighs up the evidence.

James Moore, The Independent, 2nd March 2024

TV & radio

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 8, Episode 9 - Inka

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Bill Sillar and comedian Sue Perkins to learn all about life and death in the South American Inka empire.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 25

Broadcaster Kate Mason, football presenter Flex, journalist Jim White and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Radio 4 7:15pm
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 29, Episode 3 - Asteroids

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince journey through the asteroid belt to discuss space rocks with comedian John Bishop, planetary scientist Sara Russell and astrophysicist Alan Fitzsimmons.

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