British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Monday 23rd September 2024

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Phil Wang

Phil Wang: I wouldn't be a comedian if I wasn't mixed heritage

Phil Wang has said his mixed British and Malaysian heritage is "central" to his comedy - and believes he would not have chosen a career in stand-up without having dual-cultures.

The National (Scotland), 23rd September 2024

The final performance by The Iceman shows the impermanence of existence

Last night, I witnessed what was allegedly the last ever performance by legendary act The Iceman. It had not been billed in advance as his final performance, but there was a sense of anticipation before the show started.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 23rd September 2024
PG Wodehouse

Fans have ruined Wodehouse and Monty Python

If you've been put off by a work's admirers, I'd recommend giving it another go.

Gareth Roberts, The Spectator, 23rd September 2024
Daniel Foxx

Daniel Foxx: "Every comedian has a notes app with joke ideas - if mine got wiped, my career would be over"

The stand-up on his new book about stuck-up children, earnest hecklers and why he gets annoyed about being called a 'TikTok comedian'.

Liam Pape, The Guardian, 23rd September 2024
Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness to cycle 300 miles for Children in Need

Paddy McGuinness will cycle almost 300 miles to raise money for Children in Need's 2024 Appeal.

Yasmin Rufo, BBC, 23rd September 2024
Nish Kumar. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe review

If we could all monetise our personality defects to the same level as Nish Kumar, the economy would be thriving.

Laura Doyle, Narc Magazine, 23rd September 2024
Pierre Novellie

Pierre Novellie talks about autism, the Isle of Man and his dislike of mouth noises

Leftlion caught up with Pierre recently to find out more about his recent autism diagnosis and his new act.

Ian C Douglas, LeftLion, 23rd September 2024

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 93, Episode 2 - A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets

Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth, Desiree Burch and Glenn Moore to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include doomsday bunkers, coriander, and polite conversation between enemies.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 8

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Johnny Vegas and Judi Love, plus Babatunde Aleshe & Amy Gledhill.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
We Might Regret This

We Might Regret This

Episode 6

It's the 15th anniversary of Sam's death, and Freya wants to help Abe with the annual party. Levi confesses his feelings for Jo, which does not go down well with anyone.

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