BCG Daily Thursday 2nd May 2024
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Rory Bremner interview
Comic on the anger and division of "identity politics", steering clear of Scottish independence debate and Festival Fringe fears.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 2nd May 2024
Fury over Dane Baptiste's death threat social media post
Dane Baptiste has prompted widespread outrage in the comedy community and beyond following a post on social media which appears to contain a death threat.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd May 2024
Why I hate the c-word - no not that one, "confessional"
The word "confessional" is now ubiquitous in the arts - and it's a worrying trend that threatens the imagination.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 2nd May 2024
Cluedo 2 review
The actors dunnit, with the script, in the theatre - and will be doing it again, so don't miss it as they dunnit so well!
Courie Amado Juneau, Fairy Powered Productions, 2nd May 2024
The 39 Steps review
What is so impressive about the performance is how everybody is so clear about the theatrical convention they are employing.
Velda Harris, British Theatre Guide, 2nd May 2024
The 39 Steps review
This is a must-see if you are a 39 Steps fan... even if not, it is worth a shot if you are into fast-paced fun and action that keeps you on your toes!
Sophie Dodworth, Fairy Powered Productions, 2nd May 2024
Comedy doesn't work if you're literal-minded, says John Cleese
John Cleese has said catering for "literal-minded" audience members is "always a problem" with comedy.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 2nd May 2024
Jack Whitehall is stopped and questioned by police as he films new Amazon thriller
Jack Whitehall was stopped by police as he filmed new psychological thriller series Malice in Stockwell, London on Thursday.
Sean O'Grady, Daily Mail, 2nd May 2024
Jimmy Carr review
The comedian is never quite as subversive as he hopes to be, but his devil-may-care attitude certainly makes you sit up and take notice.
Sharon Lougher, The Telegraph, 2nd May 2024
Matt Berry is the quintessential British comedian
Even in projects where Berry is nowhere near the writing room, he's become the go-to man for tasteful silliness.
Lucy Harbron, Far Out, 2nd May 2024
Gyles Brandreth: 'I blame myself for Rod Hull's fatal accident'
Gyles Brandreth has revealed he blames himself for "killing" legendary entertainer Rod Hull.
Rod, famed for his emu and its TV attacks on Michael Parkinson, died in 1999 after slipping from the roof of his bungalow and falling, suffering a severe skull fracture and chest injuries.
Ross Kaniuk, The Sun, 2nd May 2024On the Mic Picks: Alex Kitson
He has proper funny bones.
On The Mic, 2nd May 2024Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Kiri's Comedy Club
Series 1, Episode 5 - Priya HallKiri Pritchard-McLean talks to Priya Hall about her comedy career.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 17, Episode 6 - A Three Ring ManAs the series passes the halfway stage and the epic battle to win Greg Davies' beautiful bonce begins to intensify. Steve Pemberton delivers a timely message of peace. Elsewhere, Joanne McNally invents a new catchphrase, Nick Mohammed and Sophie Willan both struggle with a bottle of water, John Robins gets creative with beans and Little Alex Horne feels the thrill of victory.
10pm65 min
Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays
Episode 2 - BulgariaPenny-pinching comedian Joe Wilkinson takes fellow comic Katherine Ryan on a low-cost family beach holiday to the Bulgarian resort of Sozopol.