BCG Daily Wednesday 25th September 2024

Ludwig is charming - David Mitchell was made for cosy crime

Mitchell suits his new role as an accidental murder detective in this endearing - if a little PG - police drama with a twist.

Ricky Gervais lashes out at Scottish fans over comedy tour snub

Fuming fans north of the border felt left out at no Scottish dates and rushed online to troll the comic. And in a scathing social media post Ricky hit back and branded fans "thick t***s". He wrote: "Once again, these are only the first few dates."

Colin Hoult: "It was like a religious experience."

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated actor, comedian and writer Colin Hoult is embarking on a new national tour. He talks us through the moments that helped him get here.

The Exploding Heads presents: Colin From Portsmouth

It's probably a night for fans only.

Stephen Merchant's fortune grows £2million

Newly filed documents show his company's assets grew from £25.1million to £27million over the course of 2023.

Ludwig review

David Mitchell solves puzzles and crimes in BBC comedy-mystery.

Book review: One Sinha Lifetime by Paul Sinha

Just as I'd given up waiting for a review copy of Paul Sinha's autobiography I received a message from the author. He wanted to check if I was in because he had decided to bring round a copy himself. In some ways this seems to sum up one of the themes of the book. Whatever Sinha tries he usually succeeds, but not without there being plenty of unexpected bumps in the road first.

Ludwig review

It's been commissioned out of the BBC's comedy department, but Ludwig falls into the same category of charming whodunits as Death In Paradise or Father Brown - both of which writer Mark Brotherhood cut his teeth on - which would normally be categorised as drama.

Ludwig review

Like watching Peep Show's Mark join the police force.

Ludwig review

If you like Thursday Murder Club, you'll love this abject pap from David Mitchell.

Ludwig review

David Mitchell's cosy cryptic crime series is a comedy triumph.

Ludwig review

The stakes are low with David Mitchell's code-cracking introvert.

'Oh Keir' - Why a giant Nessa mural appeared on a beach

A mural depicting the Gavin & Stacey character Nessa asking the prime minister "what's occurring?" appeared overnight on a beach in Port Talbot.

Further details set for Much Ado About Nothing

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the on-sale dates for its production of Much Ado About Nothing.

The new revival of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy stars Tom Hiddleston (Loki, Betrayal, Avengers: Endgame) as Benedick and Hayley Atwell (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Rosmersholm, Captain America: The First Avenger) as Beatrice, directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Hackney Empire announces cast for 25th pantomime Dick Whittington

Hackney Empire has announced the full cast and creative team for its 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington And His Cat, running from 23rd November to 5th January.