BCG Daily Friday 13th September 2024

What happened when comedian Dom Joly took a flat Earther to the edge of the world

For his new book Dom Joly journeyed to sites associated with mystery, intrigue, cover-ups and conspiracy.

Michael Palin: 'I don't worry about death. It will happen soon'

The 81-year-old Monty Python star's latest volume of his diaries is dedicated to his wife, Helen, who died last year. Michael Palin reveals his thoughts on grieving -- 'I carry on as though she is still here' -- and his own mortality.

Outnumbered stars still haven't seen script for 2024 Christmas special

The Outnumbered stars attended this year's National Television Awards, and speaking with RadioTimes.com exclusively on the red carpet, the trio were asked about what they could tease for the special. "We haven't filmed it yet actually," Ramona Marquez revealed, with Daniel Roche adding: "No, we haven't done it yet."

John Bishop at Bloomsbury Theatre review

When he discusses his depression he says that Testosterone gel miraculously lifted his mood. In a way John Bishop is like Testosterone gel in human form. Ninety minutes in his company will definitely lift your mood.

Tom Stade picks up an honorary degree

Tom Stade has been awarded an honorary doctorate of arts from the University of Wolverhampton. The comic, who has lived in the West Midlands since moving to the UK from his native Canada, said he first thought it was a prank when he was told he was getting the degree.

Mark Thomas interview

I was naturally a little nervous to interview Mark, but I needn't have worried - he is just as talkative and upfront offstage as he is in his performances.

Noel Fielding on Bake Off, booze and the Boosh

He has gone from cult niche to smash hit and he still can't believe it. As Bake Off returns, the comic talks about his 'feral' upbringing, his party years - and the day Alison Hammond fell out of a hammock.

Katherine Ryan review

Returning with a very different stand-up show, the Canadian comic is interested in how men reacted when the Russell Brand scandal broke.

Rachel Parris: Poise review

A silly, political and hilariously depressing peek into life at 40.

Three-wheeled Reliant that featured in Only Fools & Horses hits auction

An iconic Reliant Regal Supervan that featured heavily in the hit comedy series Only Fools And Horses can be yours to buy.

Abigail's Party at Stratford East review

Abigail's Party is having a moment. With two major revivals running concurrently, it's clear that Mike Leigh's landmark 1977 portrait of suburbia in meltdown is hitting nerves with a new generation.

Nadia Fall's production, which marks her swansong as artistic director of Stratford East, is less a radical updating than a loving homage.

Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have 'polluted culture'

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and X owner Elon Musk are "the worst polluters in human history", Stephen Fry has said. The actor and comedian made the claim during a lecture at Kings College, London.

Fake comedy social media post brings out the bigots

Bigots have been triggered by a fake online poll saying that Rosie Jones has come top of a list of funniest British female comedians, followed by Eddie Izzard and Victoria Wood.

Zoe Coombs Marr review

From the moment she bounces on stage to the moment she jumps off, Zoe is very clearly genuine and authentic with a lust for life that she openly shares with everyone, making her so enjoyable to watch.

Corrie's Bill Fellows to star in Smoggie Queens

Bill has already shot his scenes for the comedy, which is expected to debut soon.

Extract: How vicious prejudice by BBC bosses kept Britain's best-loved camp character John Inman in the closet

Bill Cotton, the head of the BBC's light entertainment department, was adamant. The department store sitcom Are You Being Served?, an instant hit with viewers, could not be screened without one major change. "Get rid of the poof," he warned writer David Croft.

David Mitchell: "Being a fogey was fun in my thirties. Now I don't have a choice"

The comedian and actor loves watching cosy whodunnits with his wife, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Now he's starring in his first detective drama.

Hugh Grant had one condition for starring in new Bridget Jones movie

Hugh Grant has revealed he only agreed to be in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy after rewriting his part.

The actor, 64, is set to reprise his role as the titular character's womanising ex-boyfriend Daniel Cleaver in the fourth installment of the rom-com franchise based on the books by Helen Fielding, but says he "wasn't crazy" about what script writers originally had planned for him.

Fans of huge 90s sitcom go wild as stars unite for video

Fans of a huge 90s sitcom have gone absolutely wild as the cast reunited. 26 years after the final episode was originally broadcast, some of the cast have united for a huge project.

Northern Ireland Comic Con took place earlier this month and three of the actors hosted their own reunion.

Tim Harding's comedy diary

If I felt battered and exhausted following the conclusion of the Fringe (and I did), I can only imagine the strength of will it takes for comedians to turn up to their booked gigs at the summer's final festivals.