BCG Daily Sunday 14th April 2024
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The sacking of Frank Skinner is a loss to British comedy
The recent news that comedian Frank Skinner had been sacked from his job at Absolute Radio after fifteen years as presenter feels like a misstep to say the least. It has not been without a whiff of scandal, coming amidst accusations of "ageism". The man himself lamented: "I'm not going to pretend I took it well... I don't want to go."
Robin Ashenden, The Spectator, 14th April 2024
What's to blame for sky-high rents during the Edinburgh Festival?
The price of doing comedy during the Edinburgh Festival is no laughing matter.
Ross Hunter, The National (Scotland), 14th April 2024
The black bisexual Scottish comedian making waves on the circuit
"Growing up black in Edinburgh," said Ayo Adenekan. "It naturally leads to comedy."
Ross Hunter, The National (Scotland), 14th April 2024
Helen Lederer: "There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken"
Her stink bombs put a whole class in detention, but when the comedian and actress bombed on The News Quiz it left her with bigger regrets.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 14th April 2024
Stewart Lee: I value Brummie art, but who else does?
Only in Birmingham could a statue of King Kong be lost twice. The city's relationship with its cultural history is complicated.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 14th April 2024
Dinosaur star Ashley Storrie on tackling a "very weird subject" in new comedy
Being one of the co-creators of a brand new BBC comedy and leading the cast in the main role is far from an easy feat, but Dinosaur sees Ashley Storrie take on both roles with pure gusto.
Morgan Cormack, Radio Times, 14th April 2024
Jo Brand joins Boom Radio
Comic interviews guests about their life through TV.
Chortle, 14th April 2024
Musical Comedy Awards 2024 review
Now in its 15th or 16th year (the video contradicted itself on that point) the Musical Comedy Awards were back in the Bloomsbury Theatre to showcase 12 finalists and a couple of bonus acts to a surprisingly hectic and rowdy audience.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 14th April 2024
Iain Stirling review
While some of the material may be very familiar, Iain Stirling promises relevant laughs and delivers them.
Dulcie Godfrey, The Reviews Hub, 14th April 2024
An Evening With The Fast Show review
At the start of An Evening With The Fast Show Charlie Higson suggested that catchphrases in themselves are not intrinsically funny. But through a combination of repetition and a talented performer saying them a phrase can become funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th April 2024
Helen Lederer: 'I was paid £70k for a day-and-a-half of work'
Comedian Helen Lederer on lucrative paydays and wardrobe investments.
Richard Barber, The Telegraph, 14th April 2024TV & radio
10:30pm25 min
Dinosaur
Episode 1Nina was happy in her world, but when her best friend and sister Evie breaks her news, she realises everything is going to change. However, this isn't the only change coming Nina's way.