BCG Daily Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Paul O'Grady's daughter to speak about him for the first time
Paul O'Grady's daughter Sharyn Mousley is to speak about her father for the first time on camera in a new documentary about the late star.
Chortle, 19th March 2024
Leo Reich signs with major Hollywood agent
The comic has joined UTA, whose other clients include the likes of Kylie Minogue, Johnny Depp, Harrison Ford and Charlize Theron.
Chortle, 19th March 2024
Bobby Davro shares health update six weeks after suffering 'medical emergency' moments after gig
The comic was unaware that his blood pressure had 'gone through the roof'.
Emma Pryer, The Sun, 19th March 2024
HarperCollins to publish second book by Adam Buxton
HarperCollins has snapped up Ramble Book 2 by comedian, podcaster and director Adam Buxton.
Sian Bayley, The Bookseller, 19th March 2024
David Walliams to tour down under
The Little Britain star turned bestselling children's author will perform An Audience With David Walliams in Australia and New Zealand in September and October.
Chortle, 19th March 2024
Interview: Nathan Parkinson, Police Cops The Musical
Following its smash-hit run at the Southwark Playhouse Borough last year, Police Cops: The Musical returns to the stage bigger and better than ever. Currently performing at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 20 April, we spoke with Nathan Parkinson to find out more about this musical and its success!
Emmie, Theatre & Tonic, 19th March 2024
Artists selected for Comedy Artist Development Programme announced
5 individual artists and one duo have been selected for the programme run by S4C, Channel 4 and Little Wander. Edward Easton, Leroy Brito and Mari & Lowri Izzard will work with Channel 4; and Caryl Burke, Iestyn Jones and Laurie Watts will work with S4C.
The National (Wales), 19th March 2024
Police Scotland: We won't target comedians under new hate crime law
Police Scotland has denied it will specifically target comedians under controversial new hate crime laws. Legislation introduced by the SNP and due to come into force on April 1 creates a new offence of stirring up hatred on certain grounds, including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity.
Chortle, 19th March 2024
Shelf - The Kids Show review
"Completely hilarious for all ages", writes Nina, age 11.
Mix Up Theatre, 19th March 2024
Omid Djalili: "Netflix doesn't consider me a relevant comedian"
The comedian on feeling astounded that Middle Easterns comics "aren't given a voice", and why he believes he should play Jewish parts.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 19th March 2024
Love Island star forced to make huge change to stand-up routine
Love Island's Iain Stirling has made a huge change to his stand-up routine after offending early audiences with a sick joke.
Felicity Cross, The Sun, 19th March 2024
John Cleese: Graham Chapman is speaking to me beyond the grave
John Cleese claims he still communicates with his Monty Python co-star Graham Chapman - who died 35 years ago.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 19th March 2024Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 6, Episode 1 - The PilotThe poetry show (without the poetry) returns for more comic chaos, with guests Stephen Merchant and Lolly Adefope.
9pm50 min
Boarders
Episode 5Tensions arise during the school's infamous Carruthers Challenge, but the real danger begins when Carol calls the police after discovering Toby's 'drugs'.
9:45pm50 min
Boarders
Episode 6A rebellion brews as Bernard cracks down to make sure the fundraiser runs smoothly. Jaheim is made an offer he can't refuse and must decide where his loyalties lie.
10pm60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 4, Episode 2Mel and Lou are joined by Joel Dommett, Omid Djalili and Lindsey Santoro. Joel confesses his dastardly behaviour as his wife gave birth and Omid reveals how he upset Gwyneth Paltrow.