BCG Daily Wednesday 19th June 2024

Further cast set for Dr Strangelove in the West End, as show extends run

The satire is based on the iconic Stanley Kubrick film. Award-winning actor Giles Terera will join Steve Coogan in the world premiere stage production.

As a vicar and a stand-up comedian, take it from me: the Pope is right, laughing at God is OK

The good comedian mocks the powerful. And is there anything or anyone more powerful than God? I don't think so.

Earth Exchange: The most alternative of alternative comedy clubs

When the story of the alternative comedy revolution of the late 1970s and early 1980s is told, the focus is usually on the Comedy Store and the Comic Strip in Central London. But there were other important venues too, such as The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove, with its alternative cabaret nights run by Alexei Sayle and Tony Allen, and the Earth Exchange in North London. In a series of articles over the coming days, Kim Wells, remembers this often-overlooked endeavour and its signficant role in forging this bold new style of comedy...

Andrew Doherty interview

"I'm trying to both parody that idea, but also in a small way pay tribute to it." We chat to Andrew Doherty about his folk horror-inspired Fringe show, Gay Witch Sex Cult.

BBC comedy boss Jon Petrie remains silent when asked if Mrs Brown's Boys is funny

Millions of viewers laugh along with Mrs Brown's Boys, but it appears that the BBC's head of comedy is not one of them. Asked at a BBC comedy showcase event whether he finds the sitcom funny and whether he would watch it if he didn't have to, Jon Petrie refused to answer.

My favourite holiday: Jin Hao Li

Jin Hao Li recalls a memorable trip to Skye that took a filthy turn.

BBC boss on importance of queer sitcom Smoggie Queens: "We're backing the creator"

BBC's Director of Comedy Jon Petrie has talked about the importance of giving a platform to queer artists, such as Phil Dunning, the creator of upcoming queer comedy Smoggie Queens.

Joel Dommett reveals he's landed huge ITV job

Joel Dommett has revealed he's secured a major new ITV job after filling in for Lorraine Kelly.

The comedian, who has proven himself in a Saturday night prime-time gig as host of The Masked Singer, is considered a trust pair of hands by TV bosses.

On the Mic Picks: Harriet Dyer

Harriet is a story teller with seemingly natural funny bones.