BCG Daily Saturday 4th May 2024
Press clippings
Inside No. 9: dark, funny and totally riveting - this is the best comedy the UK has ever created
The ninth and final series of the ever-inventive black comedy is packed with stars and cements its status as a classic. It's such a shock America hasn't tried to copy it yet.
Joel Golby, The Guardian, 4th May 2024
Janey Godley on being banned, mocked, humiliated and told off for swearing trying to break into Scottish comedy
Stand-up comic Janey Godley says she was left feeling "anxious and isolated" by fellow comics.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 4th May 2024
Peter Kay review
Kay's rare common touch shines through - but he needs more gags up his sleeve.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 4th May 2024
The creators of Inside No. 9 on why they're wrapping up TV's most ingenious show
After 55 macabre episodes, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton explain why the ninth series of their surreal hit will be the last - but it's not the end.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 4th May 2024
"I couldn't stop crying": Co-op Live workers tell BBC of behind-the-scenes chaos
People working behind the scenes at the troubled Co-op Live arena in Manchester have spoken of what they say were "chaotic" events leading up to the bungled opening of the venue.
Anna Lamche, BBC, 4th May 2024
James Corden teases Gavin & Stacey happy ending
James Corden has hinted at a happy ending for major characters in Gavin & Stacey after confirming the beloved sitcom will return with a Christmas special.
Caroline Peacock, The Sun, 4th May 2024
Joe Lycett to attend Baftas as Queen Elizabeth I after losing bet to aunties
Lycett issued a challenge to his aunties to notch up 100,000 Instagram followers and he thought they would never do it so said if they did he would wear the clothes of the Virgin Queen next Sunday.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2024
Brighton Fringe review: Dave Fensome, Laughing Horse @ Caroline Of Brunswick (Work In Progress)
Fensome is articulate and conjures colourfully, making images pop with a well placed adjective and energetic delivery.
Victoria Nangle, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2024On the Mic Picks: Gearóid Farrelly
We remember those heady pre-pandemic days of 2012, when Gearóid made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival with his show, Turbulence. It was really good and we've been keeping an eye on him ever since.
On The Mic, 4th May 2024Videos
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TV & radio
10am30 min
Your Place Or Mine
Series 3, Episode 5 - Steph McGovern: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCan Shaun be persuaded to become the Boy from Ipanema? Or to shake his stuff at Carnival. Steph thinks he's made for it.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 21, Episode 34Former England cricket player Alex Hartley, Salford City player Matt Smith, sports broadcaster Natalie Pike and former Rugby League player and coach Brian Noble join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
11pm30 min
You Heard It Here First
Series 2, Episode 5Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, with Steph McGovern, Jarred Christmas, Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore.
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 3, Episode 1Esyllt Sears speaks to fabulous festival founder Henry Widdicombe and the marvellous Miles Jupp at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival 2024.