BCG Daily Monday 27th May 2024
Press clippings
What comedy icon Eric Morecambe means to his hometown 40 years after his death
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Eric Morecambe. Here we look back on his life and career, and the impact Eric continues to have on the town where he was born...
Lancaster Guardian, 27th May 2024
Brighton Fringe: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins review
Garry Starr is an accomplished clown, and Classic Penguins is a masterclass in the serious nature of being extremely silly.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th May 2024
Speculation grows over Inside No. 9 final episode
Speculation has been growing about the very last episode of Inside No. 9, which is set to be broadcast on Wednesday 13th June. Particularly after it was announced that there would be a special live screening 'viewing party' at which the creators and stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton would be present. Tickets went on sale last week for the event at the Vue West End cinema in Leicester Square and quickly sold out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th May 2024
Janey review
What we do get here, as well as welcome flashes of her humour, is a strong sense of her toughness, determined to keep gigging unless she is actually hospitalised. Or dead.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th May 2024
Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic Review
Parson's may not have solved the country's economic and political woes, but for 90 minutes he allowed people to put aside the worries of the world and left his audience feeling far happier than they might have been if not at this show.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 27th May 2024
Jen Ives review
Superb satire of prejudice and expectation at the edge of farce.
James Walsh, The Reviews Hub, 27th May 2024
Kathy Maniura review
A unique, brilliant hour of character comedy for everyone's inner inanimate object.
James Walsh, The Reviews Hub, 27th May 2024The Lovely Boys and Friends review
A fine collection of clowns, stand-ups and musicians with chaotic hosting.
James Walsh, The Reviews Hub, 27th May 2024On the Mic Picks: MC Hammersmith
The only professional rapper in the world with a Master's degree in Linguistics, Will Naameh's alta ego parodies white rap by doing it well.
On The Mic, 27th May 2024Business Tips from Top Business Man Brian Butterfield
Good afternoon/morning/evening, budding businessians and future titans of industry!
Peter Serafinowicz as Brian Butterfield, Entertainment Now, 27th May 2024Videos
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2:15pm45 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
2024 SpecialJohn Finnemore returns for another annual one-off of his multi-award-winning sketch show, with this year's show being all about the village he's moved into since last year's show - and the very big, collective decision that they made last night.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 81, Episode 3Marcus Brigstocke, Tony Hawks, Vicki Pepperdine and Henning Wehn are the panellists in this recording from the King George's Hall in Blackburn, with Jack Dee in the chair.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 12Kerry Godliman, Remel London and Pravanya Pillay revisit their teenage years, with Rhod judging which of them had the most embarrassing adolescence.
9:50pm15 min
Dave's Games
Animated short film.