BCG Daily Tuesday 22nd October 2024

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Paddington Bear given official UK passport by Home Office

Government issues official document to Peruvian-born character, listing him as 'Bear' under its observations.

Kevin Rawlinson, The Guardian, 22nd October 2024

Colin Hoult: "I find it more exhausting to be myself than a character"

After years of playing characters, including Nottingham's finest, Andy Parker, and the inimitable "has-been actress" Anna Mann, acclaimed actor, stand-up and writer Colin Hoult is finally on tour as himself.

Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 22nd October 2024

Laura Lexx review

A wickedly funny portrayal of parenthood.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 22nd October 2024

Maisie Adam review

Comedy that is ACTUALLY for everyone.

Bella Tigers, A Young(ish) Perspective, 22nd October 2024

Taskmaster: The Live Experience. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Review - Taskmaster: The Live Experience

If it was £25 a go I'd be imploring you to get down. At £50-£100 with the only difference being whether you're deemed to be attending a peak or off-peak show, I'm more sceptical.

Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out, 22nd October 2024

Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous character was gay - but not the one you think

Absolutely Fabulous creator and star Jennifer Saunders has confirmed that a character from the beloved sitcom is gay - and it's not who we thought!

Charlie Duncan, Pink News, 22nd October 2024

Pith by Daniel Kitson review

It's only been three months since Daniel Kitson unveiled his last show, Collaborator, an innovative premise with more-or-less every member of the audience given their own script.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd October 2024

Crackanory. Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mel Giedroyc to present game show based on Pictionary

Based on the popular Mattel board game, Pictionary will be launching on ITV1 and ITVX at the end of this year. The format will see Mel joined by two celebrity team captains, each joined by a team of contestants.

Conor O'Brien, The Sun, 22nd October 2024

Sheffield gets its first dedicated comedy venue

The intimate Steel City Comedy Club - which seats just 38 people - has just opened, with the aim of offering comedy six nights a week.

Chortle, 22nd October 2024

Ricky Gervais review

Gervais's mischievous new show has killer lines that will inevitably sound a lot crueller when they start trending.

Stephen Armstrong, The Telegraph, 22nd October 2024

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog review

If you like a gamble, this is a sure fire winner.

Greg Holstead, North West End UK, 22nd October 2024

Dawn French: I'm not ready to write about my body

Dawn French talks about overcoming shame, her real friendship with Jennifer Saunders and her new book.

Adam Bloodworth, City AM, 22nd October 2024

Taskmaster. Lolly Adefope. Copyright: Avalon Television

50 questions with Lolly Adefope

The south London-born actor and comedian discusses her guilty pleasures, comedy icons and the best advice she's ever received.

Haaniyah Angus, AnOther, 22nd October 2024

Videos

TV & radio

2:15pm
45 min

Trust

Series 5, Episode 1 - Apocalypse When?

The Ofsted inspection window is open for East Salford Academy. Although they aren't expecting one immediately, readiness is all.

3pm
30 min

Punt & Dennis: Route Masters

Episode 4 - From The Ring Tailed Lemur To Watford Gap Services

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel between the ring-tailed lemur and Watford Gap services, via the club sandwich and the Large Hadron Collider, with special guest Ken Cheng.