BCG Daily Monday 23rd September 2024
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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 2024The 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 2024Fans 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 2024Daniel 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 2024Paddy 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 2024Nish 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 2024Pierre 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 2024Videos
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Just A Minute
Series 93, Episode 2 - A Punk Band Called The Sticky CarpetsSue 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.
Out Of Order
Episode 8Out 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.
We Might Regret This
Episode 6It'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.