BCG Daily Wednesday 1st May 2024

Stephen Mangan: I'm pleased I'm addicted to running, not heroin

The actor and author, 55, on chaotic breakfasts, starry school runs and why no one in his family is interested in anything he's done.

Larry Dean: "My pal had Disco Inferno played at his funeral"

The comedian on going on holiday with his family, being diagnosed with autism and picking on the wrong people at live shows.

Count Binface will save Britain by waging war with menacing psycho seagulls

Would-be London Mayor Count Binface has revealed he will save Britain by taking on the nation's psycho seagulls as he revealed his manifesto ahead of the election.

Jonathan Pie: Heroes And Villains review

"Shit or shite? A nation decides"

TikTok confirmed as virtual stage for Edinburgh Fringe 2024

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announced today that TikTok will continue as the Official Virtual Stage for the Fringe in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of this partnership.

John Cleese drops huge update on Fawlty Towers reboot with daughter Camilla

John Cleese has dropped a huge update on the upcoming Fawlty Towers reboot with his daughter Camilla.

The former Monty Python star gave a sneak peak to the highly-anticipated show, but there is a twist.

Miles Jupp on his brain seizure: "Suddenly, there was an explosion in my vision"

After surviving a terrifying health scare, Miles Jupp is back on the road with his first stand-up tour in seven years. The actor and comedian tells Murray Robertson about his road to recovery, gracious exits and (literally) getting back on the horse.

The Q&A: Tim Key

Whether he's on a radio or in book form, the award-winning Tim Key dazzles and delights listeners/readers with his verse work. This poet, comedian, actor and magazine-show host's sidekick (fictional) grapples with our Q&A, taking in Tokyo, Delhi and a local sofa along the way.

Scott Capurro reported to police for "homophobia"

Veteran gay comic Scott Capurro has been reported to Islington Police for "homophobia" after a gig at a central London club.

Green Wing: Resuscitated review

Fans of Channel 4's surreal hospital comedy will not be disappointed with the result, which dropped without notice this week.

Rarely asked questions: Jen Brister

Specsavers recently launched the first ever comedy club in London to normalise eye symptoms in the over 40s. The show took place at the At Arms Length club at Up The Creek in Greenwich and comedian/writer Jen Brister headlined.

Comedy writer Tim Reid's Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites

Tim Reid is the co-writer of Peter Kay's and currently hosts the podcast Fist Of Firsts, in which comedy names talk their backstories and their creative process.

Co-op Live: Troubled venue cancels debut show for third time

Manchester's troubled new Co-op Live arena has postponed what was supposed to be its opening concert at the last minute because of a "technical issue".

Big Banana Feet review

Big Banana Feet was Billy Connolly at his funniest and fearless best.

Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of 'Something Rotten!' in concert

Making its UK premiere, the hit Broadway musical comedy Something Rotten! plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 5 & 6 August, starring Jason Manford as Nick Bottom, it has been announced.

Trying: My favourite Apple TV Plus show returns this month - and it's better than Ted Lasso

The concept is simple, but what makes Trying such a blast is the amazing chemistry between its two leads.

"Highgate Cemetery has celeb ghosts" - Londonist chats with medium Clinton Baptiste

Namaste, shalamah and shakattack. Clinton Baptiste is one of the country's pre-eminent mediums, clairvoyants and psychics. As he embarks on his latest tour, Roller Ghoster, Londonist talks to Clinton about cemeteries, celebrity ghosts and the Bakerloo line extension.

On the Mic Picks: Mustafa Algiyadi

Anyone that can be funny in English, Arabic, Italian, and German gets bonus points from us.