BCG Daily Saturday 25th May 2024
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Punt and Dennis review
Double act back on the road after a decade.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 25th May 2024
Tics part of act for Britain's Got Talent comedian
A comedian with autism and Tourette's who appeared on Britain's Got Talent said he poked fun at his tics as they were "fundamentally funny". The involuntary movements are a key feature of Tourette's syndrome, and Alex Mitchell made them part of his routine on the ITV talent show.
Louise Parry and Andy Collins, BBC, 25th May 2024
Why John Finnemore is the funniest man on the radio
The comedian talks the return of his Radio 4 sketch show, why audio is cool again and solving the world's hardest literary puzzle.
Helen Brown, The Telegraph, 25th May 2024
Julian Clary: Fistful Of Clary review
Julian Clary is touring this show until late June, and it truly sounds like one not to be missed.
Clownster, 25th May 2024
Brighton Festival: Sara Pascoe, Weirdo, Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome
With her intelligent and thoughtful answers there's an accessible and humorous academia-lite in Pascoe's conversation, expected and enjoyed in her previous non fiction books.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th May 2024
Borat: the comedy movie that did more for tourism than any political policy
It's fair enough that a country transformed into a source of widespread mockery by a smash hit comedy movie would be displeased at first, but over time, the humble nation of Kazakhstan has gone from outrage to acceptance over its links to Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat.
Scott Campbell, Far Out, 25th May 2024
The Man In The White Suit is the peak of Alec Guinness's career - and a warning about the power of vested interests
This Ealing comedy is pure pleasure - but its gags about Britain's failings are also cold truths.
Simon Heffer, The Telegraph, 25th May 2024
Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase - Komedia Studio review
A wonderfully surreal deep dive into the stranger side of alternative comedy.
James Walsh, The Reviews Hub, 25th May 2024Lenny Henry at Hay Festival: From overcoming bullies with comedy to becoming a children's author
Lenny Henry has thanked the two teachers who inspired him to become a celebrated children's author and said it was never too late to get an education.
Katie Timms, Cornwall Live, 25th May 2024On the Mic Picks: Shitty Mozart
An unusual blend of music, animation, and technological clownery from character comedian, musician, writer and animator Aaron Nemo.
On The Mic, 25th May 2024Videos
Videos
TV & radio
10am30 min
Your Place Or Mine
Series 3, Episode 8 - Siobhán McSweeney: The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, SpainSiobhán loved the feeling of freedom on the Camino de Santiago. Will Shaun throw caution to the wind and join her?
11pm15 min
11:15pm15 min
Michael Spicer: No Room
Episode 4 - PurpleProblematic train station names and other things that provoke us.