BCG Daily Monday 29th April 2024

Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen review

Cynicism laced with playfulness.

Nish Kumar: "It would be very cool if I was named the next James Bond"

The stand-up on being a vibe killer, studying Richard Pryor and why comedy isn't for good-looking people.

Russell Brand announces plans to be "baptised" after sexual assault allegations

Russell Brand has announced that he is going to be baptised as an "opportunity to leave the past behind", less than a year after a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary exposed allegations of sexual assault against the comedian.

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton: Closing the door on Inside No. 9

The writers and stars of the black comedy anthology series on pulling down the shutters after nine series and wrestling with the best kind of send-off for their labour of love.

Blizzard Comedy's 5th Birthday Party - Sound of our revolution

Oh boy this is going to be so late. It's currently the 24th April, nearly a week after our birthday, and I'm only now getting around to writing about the 48 songs I picked out from the last year of Blizzard playlists that best showcase who we are, what we stand for, and how horribly jarring our music taste is.

Green Wing: Resuscitated review

Hit TV comedy series is revived in audio form, and the anarchic energy has survived intact.

Not That I'm Bitter by Helen Lederer review

Helen Lederer has occupied a unique space in comedy for more than 40 years, working closely with some of its biggest stars but never quite making it to that big league herself.

Chris McCausland review

The amiable panel show guest deserves his promotion to large venues like the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, but could do with more changes of gear.

Schools should use Fawlty Towers as an offence-inducing teaching resource for fragile Gen Zers

What happens when the 'victim' of a 'cruel' joke finds it hilarious? Humourless moralists realise discomfort isn't deadly.

Brian Butterfield: 'Selling candy to babies is harder than it looks ... they don't carry money'

The business mogul - who looks suspiciously like comic Peter Serafinowicz - knows his stuff: he invested in Blockbuster and advised Liz Truss. Now he's sharing his 'wisdom' with a book and tour.

Ncuti Gatwa to star in 'The Importance of Being Earnest' this Christmas

Newly minted Time Lord Ncuti Gatwa will make his return to the London stage this Christmas as he anchors the first National Theatre production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance Of Being Earnest in four decades.

Inside No. 9 creators: 'Ending the show is sad but a massive relief'

The series has presented a formidable writing challenge.

Rob Beckett gives revealing behind-the-scenes tour of Blankety Blank

A TV star has revealed behind-the-scenes secrets of one of the UK's most beloved game shows.

Comedian Rob Beckett has brought fans backstage on Blankety Blank after his appearance on the show.

On the Mic Picks: Will Owen

A queer comedic force, Will is known for his quick-wit and camp energy.