BCG Daily Friday 24th January 2025
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Lou Sanders: "I don't regret outing Russell Brand. He should regret what he's done"
The comedian on 'ageing joyfully', forgetting to have a baby, and the perils of dating as a local celebrity.
Shaun Curran, i Newspaper, 24th January 2025Flo & Joan: One Man Musical review
After this bonkers hour and a bit of insight (based on both real and maybe not so real facts) into the life and times of great man, I'm definitely a "fandrew"!
Penny, Theatre & Tonic, 24th January 2025Flo & Joan: One Man Musical review
An hilarious representation of the UK's foremost musical theatre impresario - George Fouracres' portrayal is delightfully deranged.
Debbie, Mind the Blog, 24th January 2025Flo & Joan: One Man Musical review
There is no doubt that Lloyd Webber has indelibly shaped the musical theatre landscape here in Britain and on Broadway, for both good and ill. But perhaps One Man Musical is his greatest, if unintended, legacy.
Scott Matthewman, Musical Theatre Review, 24th January 2025Amy Annette review
Tales of 00s teenhood teleport you to the dancefloor.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 24th January 2025Wallace & Gromit creator 'ecstatic' as he breaks silence on Oscar nomination
Nick Park, the creator of Wallace & Gromit, has said the team are 'ecstatic' their BBC Christmas hit Vengeance Most Fowl has been nominated for an Oscar.
Zara Woodcock & Naomi Clarke, The Mirror, 24th January 2025Bristol Comedy Competition Semi-Final Two review
Day two of the Bristol Comedy Competition semi-finals, and the standard was (almost) as good as the first.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th January 2025Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 19, Episode 4Joining Mark Nelson this week, Kirsty Wark shares two incredible stories from her rock 'n roll past, blagging her way into concerts across the central belt. Not to be outdone, Grant Stott touches music royalty in his Good and Bad stories, but can comedian Jay Lafferty beat them both with her tale about being kicked off the parents' group chat?
The News Quiz
Series 116, Episode 3This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Val McDermid, Jay Lafferty and Stuart Mitchell to unpack the week's new stories. Recorded from the Gardyne Theatre in Dundee, the panel look into Donald Trump's first week of his second term, Prince Harry's legal victories, Scottish Health Minister Neil Gray's sporting excursions, and the honour of the Glaswegian accent.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 18, Episode 3Parasport athlete Kadeena Cox, comedian and comedy writer Ivo Graham, stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley and actor Eddie Marsan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Big Zuu taking on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.
The Last Leg
Series 32, Episode 1Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and GK Barry.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 32, Episode 16 - Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell, Ariana Grande, Don Gilet, Olly AlexanderReese Witherspoon talks about jury service, Will Ferrell recalls performing to the OJ Simpson jurors, Ariana Grande says her Oscar nomination is overwhelming, Don Gilet says he will keep acting in paradise for as long as they want him, and Olly Alexander performs live in the studio.