BCG Daily Tuesday 9th April 2024

New Royal Society of Edinburgh fellow Armando Iannucci is not just a satirist but a "futurologist" too

Today's politics frequently seems self-parodying as if satire and reality have merged.

The Count Binface manifesto has dropped, and it's definitely a vote winner

The only London Mayoral candidate with a bin for a head - Count Binface, in case you thought we were commenting on anyone's looks - is in full electioneering mode as the big day looms. It's absolutely glorious to witness.

Michael Palin on the loss of his wife of 57 years: "I'd love Helen to still be here, telling me off"

At 80, the comedian, author and presenter is off on his travels again - this time to Nigeria. He discusses grief, comedy and confrontation.

Fringe: Gail Porter pulls plug on show after being 'priced out' of accommodation

TV star says she is "incredibly gutted" at having to pull plug.

Shaun Of The Dead returning to cinemas for 20th anniversary

The film turned 20 years old today, having been released on April 9, 2004. To celebrate, Shaun Of The Dead will be returning to cinemas later this year.

Comics running the London Marathon

Ivo Graham, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Joel Dommett will all be taking part.

Sketch Off final 2024 review

An entertaining and well-produced evening.

Was Leo Kearse behind racist social media account?

Comic Leo Kearse has been accused of anonymously posting vile racist comments on social media. The "anti-woke" stand-up has not been seen on GB News, where he is a regular, since Hope Not Hate claimed he was behind a Telegram account that regularly sends hateful messages.

Legendary comedy course at Salford University to be cut

It has been announced this year that Salford University's comedy course, which claims to be Britain's only one, has to be cut due to a slow uptake in numbers.

Phil Wang on hosting BAFTA Games Awards: "I've got big shoes to fill"

"It'll be a bit roasty, maybe."

Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost break down the making of Shaun Of The Dead, 20 years later

A phone call from George Romero. Tears after killing Penelope Wilton. Meeting Quentin Tarantino and David Carradine. The trio behind the Cornetto trilogy remember the one that started it all - and offer an update on their future.

The Play That Goes Wrong releases production shots of new 2024 West End cast

New production shots have been released for The Play That Goes Wrong at the West End's Duchess Theatre.

The current cast, who begin performances this evening, includes Jordan Akkaya as Trevor, Daniel Anthony as Dennis, Joe Bolland as Jonathan, Daniel Fraser as Chris, Billie Hamer as Annie, Owen Jenkins as Robert, Jay Olpin as Max, and Hannah Sinclair Robinson as Sandra.

Felicity Kendal to star in Filumena at Theatre Royal Windsor

Sean Mathias returns to Theatre Royal Windsor for his fourth season of plays.

Under Mathias's direction, both Emlyn Williams's Accolade and Eduardo de Filippo's Filumena, will be staged in Windsor prior to UK tours.