BCG Daily Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Jimmy Carr recalls how childhood battle with meningitis inspired his first joke
The stand-up comedian remembers making his mother laugh for the first time.
Kevin E G Perry, The Independent, 16th April 2024
Dawn French issues plea "to young people" after frustrating JK Rowling exchange
The Vicar Of Dibley star was reprimanded by younger podcast host for question about Harry Potter author.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 16th April 2024
Comedy event with "silent disco-style gigs" coming to Manchester despite planning spat with police
A podcast and comedy event featuring "the best of the North-West" is due to go ahead in Manchester this summer - despite concerns from police. Managers at Didsbury Sports Ground were granted a temporary event licence for "Dead Meet" after a grilling by councillors and Greater Manchester Police yesterday morning (April 15). The 12-hour festival taking place on June 22 initially sparked concerns over noise, parking and "public urination".
Charlotte Hall, Manchester Evening News, 16th April 2024
Simon Brodkin extends tour due to demand
Simon Brodkin has announced extra dates for his already extended sell-out UK and European tour of his hit show Screwed Up.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2024
Tom Allen headlines all-star benefit for St Christopher's Hospice
Join Tom Allen and his comedy pals including Joel Dommett, Suzi Ruffell, Seann Walsh, Peter Rethinasamy and Fatiha El-Ghorri to raise money for St Christopher's Hospice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2024
Rosie Jones tops fundraising line-up
Join Rosie Jones and her comedy friends Katherine Ryan, Joel Dommett, Suzi Ruffell, Nish Kumar, Charlie Baker, Chantel Nash and Dane Buckley for an evening of laughs in aid of an incredible cause - Small Steps.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2024
Dinosaur review
This spiky and heartfelt comedy might be powered by the lead character's autism, but it's not defined by it. It gives people with the condition a long overdue voice.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 16th April 2024
Dawn French is right. Cancel culture turns us into cowards
The Vicar Of Dibley star has made a welcome plea for tolerance.
Thomas Osborne, Spiked, 16th April 2024
Changing Ends review
Alan Carr's sitcom deserves to be a hit.
Isobel Lewis, i Newspaper, 16th April 2024
Swede Caroline review
Lovably eccentric mockumentary delves into the shady world competitive veg growing.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 16th April 2024Jimmy Carr's changing face as he jokes 'little original remains'
He's famously joked about being unable to be cremated due to having had "too much plastic surgery" and that standing next to a naked flame would be "very dangerous".
Josh Saunders & Hayley Richardson, The Sun, 16th April 2024Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!
Series 6, Episode 1 - Apple Is The New BlackMilton Jones ends up in prison for committing a True Crime podcast and asks the question "Sound effects and soundproofing - which came first, the chicken or the eggbox?"
9pm45 min
QI
Series U, Episode 13 - UpbringingSandi Toksvig takes a look at upbringing with Sally Phillips, Josh Pugh, Aaron Simmonds and Alan Davies.
10pm60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 4, Episode 6Mel and her dishonourable assistant Lou are joined by Daisy May Cooper, Emmanuel Sonubi and Ardal O'Hanlon. Emmanuel explains the rules of the game "flaming a***holes", Daisy tells us why you should never invite her to a wedding and Ardal reveals how dressing up as a priest ended up with him in a stranger's bath.
10:30pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 11, Episode 9A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.