BCG Daily Sunday 9th June 2024
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Is it time to give James Corden a second chance?
James Corden is back on British soil after almost a decade on his American talk show. Will a new play and a Gavin & Stacey special be enough to change the tide of public opinion?
Katie Rosseinsky, The Independent, 9th June 2024Daisy May Cooper gives birth to baby boy
The comedian, 37, has welcomed her third child, little Benji, and made public the happy news on Instagram - as well as opening up on the "scary" birth.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 9th June 2024
Father Dougal to meet the Pope
Ardal O'Hanlon, Tommy Tiernan, Patrick Kielty, Stephen Merchant and Ian Hislop get an audience at the Vatican.
Chortle, 9th June 2024
10 years on, I'm still mourning the death of Rik Mayall
Today marks 10 years since the death of inimitable comedy genius Rik Mayall. 10 long years (if you read that in Richie's voice, you're my people).
Angela Pearson, Metro, 9th June 2024
Jazz Emu review
Fun synthpop pastiche about a frontman striving for glory.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th June 2024
Iain Stirling angers ITV Soccer Aid viewers after making 'out of touch' donation comment
Throughout the 90 minutes, Iain and ITV's Sam Matterface provided the commentary all while urging those at home to donate to the charitable cause. However, Iain, 36, accidentally angered many viewers when he asked them to pick up the phone to donate to charity. He said: "£40, what's that? A takeaway for the whole family?" The former children's TV presenter and comedian added: "Why not cook and give us £40 instead?"
Zara Woodcock, The Mirror, 9th June 2024
Not That I'm Bitter by Helen Lederer review
The comedian and actor's memoir, rich in laughs and wisdom, celebrates her knack for being in the right place at the wrong time.
Hephzibah Anderson, The Observer, 9th June 2024
Grace Campbell on the aftermath of her abortion
When Grace Campbell decided to terminate her pregnancy, she felt relief at being able to exercise a right so many women had fought for. But nothing prepared her for the depression that came after. Here, the comedian reflects on the physical and emotional toll.
Grace Campbell, The Observer, 9th June 2024
Daisy May Cooper praises staff after early birth
This Country star Daisy May Cooper has called staff at Gloucester's delivery suite "superstars" after her new baby arrived early. In a video posted to Instagram, external, Ms Cooper was taken in a wheelchair to see her baby Benji, who was born on Thursday and is in a specialist NICU unit.
BBC, 9th June 2024On the Mic Picks: Dr Jo Prendergast
This is a show for parents, or for anyone who has a parent.
On The Mic, 9th June 2024TV & radio
4:30pm30 min
Nature Table
Series 4, Episode 2 - Crime-solving Brambles And Radioactive HouseplantsSue is joined by ethnobotanist James Wong, forensic botanist Mark Spencer and comedian Lucy Porter.
9:30pm30 min
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
A selection of running gags, send-ups and musical numbers about football. Jonathan Watson transforms into Sir Alex Ferguson, Stevie Clarke, Frank McAvennie, Jim White and Kenny Dalglish, while Graeme 'Grado' Stevely appears as Ally McCoist and Ange Postecoglou. Jack Docherty stars as Scot Squad's Chief Miekelson plans his ambassadorial trip to Germany, while Karen Dunbar and Tom Urie reprise their Almost Angelic singing partnership with a selection of football-inspired songs. Also appearing are Greg Hemphill, Ford Kiernan, Gayle Telfer Stevens, Lana Pheutan, Manjot Sumal and Paul McCole.
10pm30 min
Breaking The News
Special - Breaking The EurosDes Clarke hosts a light-hearted look at Euro 2024, featuirng Breaking The News regulars Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw and Athena Kugblenu, Off the Ball stars Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan, and Sacked in the Morning host Amy Irons. They look at the teams Scotland will face, the lengths fans have gone to to get to Germany and, more importantly, asking whether the nation will get an extra bank holiday when the team win the tournament.
12:15am30 min
Your Place Or Mine
Series 3, Episode 10 - Dame Sheila Hancock: Luberon, Provence, FranceSheila says the beautiful lavender fields of Luberon are not to be missed. Will she persuade Shaun to don some linen and waft through them with her?