BCG Daily Thursday 13th June 2024

Inside No. 9: Plodding On review

Finales tend to collapse under the weight of their own significance - but not when it came to Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's masterpiece.

Armando Iannucci: Brexit was a catastrophe, yet our politicians won't discuss it

Starmer's calculated reticence and Sunak's miscalculations are feeding a dangerous vacuum at the heart of British politics.

Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year results

Marty Gleeson was last night crowned winner of the Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year, with Maple Zuo and Sallyann Fellowes receiving special recognition as runners up in the competition.

Inside No. 9: Plodding On review

The final episode of the cult comedy was a tender love letter to the friendship and collaboration of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.

Inside No. 9: Plodding On review

The series finale played a brilliantly dangerous game.

Inside No. 9: Plodding On review

Plodding On is a heartfelt, fitting, farewell to what was for 10 incredible years, the best show on television. Bravo!

Inside No. 9: Plodding On review

The episode isn't at all cheapened by its fan service - which is more than some blockbusters can say.

Judi Love to front her own food and travel series for ITV1

The five-part series will follow the popular comedian and Loose Women favourite as she travels to five different destinations via a luxury yacht.

Every single Inside No. 9 episode was an Easter Egg in the series finale

Here's how all 54 previous episodes were included via a guest star, a poster, a prop, clip or a quoted line of dialogue...

Alex Kitson interview

"I think the old cliché that comedy equals tragedy plus time is true for me." We chat to Alex Kitson about his debut Fringe hour Must I Paint You a Picture?.

Michael Kunze interview

"I'm obsessed with how celebrities talk about themselves." We chat to Michael Kunze about his character comedy show Infinity Mirror.

Adam Hills makes a film about para-standing tennis

Adam Hills is making a new documentary about the sport of para-standing tennis - which could become a future Paralympic event.

Armando Iannucci receives honorary degree from St Andrews University

Writer and satirist Armando Iannucci has said it is a "delight, an honour, a thrill" to be awarded an honorary degree by one of the UK's oldest universities.

Daisy May Cooper says she's banned from getting Botox in case it stops her acting

Telly favourite Daisy May Cooper has told how she has been banned from getting Botox in case it stops her acting.

The star, 37, had jabs to smooth wrinkles but was warned they could also affect her making facial expressions.

On the Mic Picks: Lil Wenker

Lil Wenker makes her Edinburgh Fringe solo debut in a show inspired by her own father.