BCG Daily Thursday 30th May 2024
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An exclusive look at Graham Linehan's Father Ted musical
When we meet at his east London apartment, Graham Linehan concedes that, by doing an impromptu read-through, I may end up as one of the last members of the small club of people who have 'seen' the show. Father Ted: The Final Episode may be almost oven-ready - songs included - but a Mexican stand-off between Linehan and his former producers means it's stuck in purgatory.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 30th May 2024Anjana Vasan on We Are Lady Parts Series 2, Malala and why UK must open its doors to immigrants
We Are Lady Parts is back, and star Anjana Vasan says the band loved getting together again.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 30th May 2024Operation Mincemeat announces ninth extension
The comic musical's West End run now extends until January 2025.
Fairy Powered Productions, 30th May 2024Ruby Wax review
All in all, a successful night. Ruby is trying to make sense of our world. And while doing so, she takes the audience along for the ride. A ride that makes you laugh and then makes you think.
Ian C Douglas, Leftlion, 30th May 2024No joke: comedy in crisis
Top producers and broadcasters come together to discuss the current state of the genre and what can be done to ensure the laughs keep on coming.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 30th May 2024Inside No. 9: CTRL/ALT/ESC review
I think as a general rule Inside No 9's end badly. I think this one actually ended happily. Or did it?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th May 2024We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor on fear, fun and Malala
Her wildly successful sitcom about a Muslim punk band is back, better than before - and features the Nobel laureate in a Stetson. This time round, the writer-director is more confident than ever.
Chitra Ramaswamy, The Guardian, 30th May 2024We Are Lady Parts Series 2 review
The Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala makes a surprise cowgirl-themed cameo in Nida Manzoor's emotional, musical comedy.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 30th May 2024Lib Dems trolling the Tories with a Peep Show/Rishi Sunak mash-up was simply not on our election campaign bingo card
You could be forgiven for assuming that Rishi Sunak's electoral campaign was being run by a group of satirists or the Labour Party, and one of the most obvious gifts to comedy from it so far was his attempt at a bit of light dribbling. Over on TikTok, the Lib Dems found a longer version and drew all our attentions to their account with this devastating overdub.
The Poke, 30th May 2024Inside No. 9: CTRL/ALT/ESC review
In what has been another incredible series of the greatest show on television right now, from Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, we have already seen much in way of variety, but this week's episode "CTRL/ALT/ESC" just might be the one to bookmark thus far.
Jack Bottomley, Starburst Magazine, 30th May 2024The Outlaws Series 3 review
Stephen Merchant serves up more delicious thrills and titters.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 30th May 2024We Are Lady Parts Series 2 review
The tricky relationship between punk and glory is explored in this vibrant second serving of Amina and the gang.
Danny Munro, The List, 30th May 2024Rik Mayall: Panglobal Phenomenon review
Enjoyable look behind the creative curtain as the late great Young One riffs and jams with his biographer.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th May 2024Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is undoubtedly a fun night out, although there might be an argument for keeping it to the Edinburgh Fringe one act structure to make the resulting musical a bit tighter.
Ruth Jepson, The Reviews Hub, 30th May 2024Katherine Ryan: 'Holidays are way more important than school'
Taking kids out of school to go on holidays is "definitely right", according to Katherine Ryan.
The comedian, 40, argued that it is "much more enriching" to go away with family than it is to be in "institutionalised education".
Becky Pemberton, The Sun, 30th May 2024We Are Lady Parts Series 2 review
It's brimming with confidence, bursting with enthusiasm and totally anarchic. What other show could go from quoting Marxist Pakistani poets to covering nu-metallers Hoobastank?
Ellen E Jones, The Guardian, 30th May 2024We Are Lady Parts Series 2 review
TV's raucous Muslim girl band have lost their spark.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 30th May 2024Steven Moffat on Douglas Is Cancelled and theatrical rejection
The Doctor Who and Sherlock scribe discusses the long route to getting his new ITV drama on screen.
Broadcast, 30th May 2024How Taskmaster became a stratospheric, and very silly, success story
The Greg Davies-fronted show has become a mega hit for Channel 4 after making the leap from Dave years ago, but execs took some convincing that it could work, creator Alex Horne tells Isobel Lewis.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 30th May 2024The moment fan causes Sara Pascoe to break down in tears on stage
Sara Pascoe choked up on stage after a question from a fan left her looking back to her teenage years.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 30th May 2024On the Mic Picks: Spring Day
This is Spring's eighth solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, but her first at the Pleasance Courtyard.
On The Mic, 30th May 2024Interview: My Lady Jane star Edward Bluemel
"I actually haven't read the book yet."
Karen Pereira, The Times of India, 30th May 2024Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
What Just Happened?
Series 2, Episode 2Robin Morgan looks back at the week's news with Mel Owen, Siân Docksey, Tudur Owen and Will Hayward.
Taskmaster
Series 17, Episode 10 - Ambience And InformationIt's the grand final, which means one superior competitor will end this episode by clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest. But before that glorious moment, Sophie Willan will impress on keyboards, Steve Pemberton will be surprised in a field, John Robins will refuse a biscuit, Joanne McNally will struggle with an anagram, and Nick Mohammed will make a magical prediction. And, of course, Little Alex Horne will diligently record every last moment for posterity.
The Outlaws
Series 3, Episode 1The Outlaws are moving on with their lives, but Rani's shock return and the discovery of a dead body sends them hurtling back into mortal danger.
We Are Lady Parts
Series 2, Episode 1 - Villain EraLady Parts return with a renewed artistic mission following a magical summer tour and set out to lay down their legacy, to record their debut album; only to find that a rival band threatens their status quo.
We Are Lady Parts
Series 2, Episode 2 - Malala Made Me Do ItA shock eviction from the bedsit leaves Lady Parts without a rehearsal space and rethinking their artistic priorities; but a chance lifeline leads them to a creative retreat and the creation of an unexpected hype track.