BCG Daily Sunday 31st March 2024
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Lolly Adefope on the absurdity of fame, the trouble with Netflix - and saying goodbye to Ghosts
From the early days at the Edinburgh Fringe to recognition as a gifted character actor with comedy chops, Lolly Adefope has always cherished the camaraderie of the cast.
Eva Wiseman, The Observer, 31st March 2024
The week in TV: Big Mood
Nicola Coughlan goes deep in a bleak millennials comedy of mental illness.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 31st March 2024
Mum was Morecambe & Wise's engine room, says son
Eric Morecambe's widow was the "engine room" of the famous comedy double act Morecambe and Wise, her son has said in a loving tribute to his mother.
BBC, 31st March 2024
Ralph Brown: My First Hostage Situation review
My First Hostage Situation is the tale of how a man walked into his hour at the Waverley Bar and pulled out a gun. But also how this failed to attract more than a smattering of media coverage.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024
Taskmaster is The White Lotus of the entertainment world
The acclaimed and award-winning British comedy panel game show Taskmaster is back for a 17th season. After almost a decade on air, how does the duo behind the hit keep it fresh?
Simon Thompson, Forbes, 31st March 2024Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala 2024
Usually when a compere's suddenly overwhelmed it's an ominous sign. Susie McCabe went from unflappably hosting this celebration of her home city's resurgent comedy festival, to kicking off the second half with the more casually soul-baring aspects of her stand-up, before ultimately taking home the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, commended by the Big Yin himself in a pre-recorded video. She looked visibly stunned, receiving hugs all round on stage, but delivered a composed acceptance speech.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024Harry Deansway's copyright lawsuit against Steve Coogan's company Baby Cow heading to trial
Harry Deansway's infringement case against Steve Coogan's production company Baby Cow is going to trial. Numerous attempts to reach an out of court settlement collapsed and a trial date has been tentatively set for Oct. 2024. Deansway, whose real name is Joshua Rinkoff, filed suit against Baby Cow last year in the U.K. High Court, claiming that the prodco's head of comedy Rupert Majendie had copied the format of his YouTube show Shambles to develop the stand-up series Live At The Moth Club.
Michaela Zee and K.J. Yossman, Variety, 31st March 20247 best British comedy movies ever, ranked
The Brits are capable of making us laugh just as well as just about anyone, and their best comedies rank up there with some of the best comedies ever made. These are the seven best British comedies ever made.
Joe Allen, Digital Trends, 31st March 2024TV & radio
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Stuart Mitchell's Cost Of Living
Episode 6 - Stuart Is HappyAfter losing his dad and giving up everything, Stuart shares the lessons he has learnt that have brought him true happiness.