BCG Daily Thursday 5th September 2024

Terry Jones statue proposed for his Colwyn Bay home town

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched today, aiming to raise £120,000 to erect a permanent statue of comedy legend Terry Jones in his home town.

Jon Culshaw to tour Imposter Syndrome show in 2025

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome will tour between February and April 2025.

Suzi Ruffell writes first book, anxiety memoir 'Am I Having Fun Now?'

Comedian Suzi Ruffell's first book, anxiety memoir Am I Having Fun Now?, is to be published in June.

Mr Bigstuff to return for Series 2

It's been confirmed Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson will return for a second series of Mr. Bigstuff. The show has become Sky Max's highest-rating new comedy in three years.

Romesh Ranganathan world tour

Having sold over 216,000 tickets in the UK, Romesh Ranganathan will now be taking his stand-up show Hustle on a worldwide tour between October 2024 and June 2025.

Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival returns in October 2024

The third annual Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival kicks off this October, with live shows from some of the biggest and most beloved comedy podcasts planned between the 12th and 20th October.

Laughs for sale

The process of selling a sitcom can seem opaque. We shine some light on it.

Portraits Of Dangerous Women - Trailer

1 mins, 47 secs

The lives of three strangers collide in a bizarre road accident. After the initial turmoil, they decide to handle the aftermath without involving the police. The unlikely trio forge unusual alliances and as their pasts unravel, grow ever closer, unexpectedly discovering a deep sense of kinship.

The Hot Spot

5 mins, 48 secs

A short film about a woman trying to get her dad's memorial bench moved from a dogging hot spot.

Mordor Patrol

2 mins, 26 secs

A wise wizard's unexpected journey takes a dramatic twist, as the authorities seize a package the size of a hobbit. The travelling party's quest takes a bitter end, as they finally overcome a foe that is too great; border control.

Mr. Bigstuff - 'A fecal incident' - Bonus scene

1 mins, 47 secs

In this bonus scene from Mr. Bigstuff, the World of Carpets team meet to discuss a particularly sticky situation.

Simon's Cat - Kitten Origins

9 mins, 8 secs

Let's go back in time to the moment Simon's Cat's life changed forever with the discovery of a new fluffy friend.

Rob And Romesh Vs - Behind-the-scenes at Download Festival

4 mins, 10 secs

Behind the scenes on the filming of the Heavy Metal episode. The duo have a rummage in the merch stalls, try on some "metal" masks, and discuss what their dream festival would be...

Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove

22 secs

A first look at Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, ahead of the new stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece. It starts at the Noël Coward Theatre on 8th October 2024.