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BCG Daily Tuesday 11th February 2025

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Peter Kay

Peter Kay breaks his silence on his decision to kick out hecklers

The comedian said there becomes a point where it's 'no longer fair' to the crowd who have paid to see him and also defended calling one woman Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley before evicting her from the arena.

Charlotte Dean, Daily Mail, 11th February 2025
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Linda Robson shares heartbreaking Pauline Quirke update

Linda Robson says: "She doesn't know who anybody is. She doesn't know who I am or who her kids are. Dementia is terrible - I'd rather get cancer, because at least then you've got a chance."

Shan Ally, The Sun, 11th February 2025
Peter Kay

Peter Kay heckler demands a refund on £155 tickets

A heckler who was kicked out of a Peter Kay gig for shouting the comic's "garlic bread" catchphrase is demanding a refund.

Warehouse worker Philip Peters, 54, and his son, 26, were forcibly removed by security from the sold out Manchester show at the weekend.

Dan Cain, The Sun, 11th February 2025
Jamie MacDonald. Copyright: Mihaela Bodlovic

Jamie MacDonald interview

'I normalise my blindness, but not too much'. Comedian Jamie MacDonald on new show about how he couldn't be 'toxic' if he wanted to.

Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 11th February 2025
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

Gravy cocktail, anyone? Wallace & Gromit's cheese-free dining venture is far from cracking

At Bisto and Aardman's new pop-up floating restaurant you can pour gravy over your pudding or down a gravy drink - but where's the cheese board, Gromit?

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 11th February 2025
Rosalie Minnitt

Rosalie Minnitt: "I was driven by delusion and heartbreak"

Rosalie Minnitt is the creator of smash hit show Clementine, which enjoyed multiple runs at the Fringe and the Soho Theatre. She takes us on her journey through comedy.

Rosalie Minnitt, Square Mile, 11th February 2025
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf. Credit: Mark Reynolds

Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf review

Fans will not be disappointed.

George Fogarty, Morning Star, 11th February 2025
Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips on Partridge, marriage proposals and the kindness of people

Sally Phillips has no problem keeping a smile on her face and she loves escaping to the supermarket.

Lucinda Baring, Country and Town House, 11th February 2025
Amandaland. Image shows left to right: Anne (Philippa Dunne), Amanda (Lucy Punch), Felicity (Joanna Lumley)

Amandaland review

A superbly silly Motherland spin-off. The tragicomic adventures of the delusional Amanda make for rich comedy fodder.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Financial Times, 11th February 2025
Ben Elton

Exclusive look at custom-made Morph for Aardman 'legend' Ben Elton

Ben Elton will be awarded with a custom-made Morph at this year's Slapstick Festival and Bristol Live has an exclusive first look at the sculpted creation.

Ellie Kendall, The Bristol Post, 11th February 2025
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger)

Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger defends her character from woke mob

Renee, whose boyfriend Ant is a decade younger than her, also opens up on women fancy­ing youthful men.

Grant Rollings, The Sun, 11th February 2025
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

'Humourless' Channel 4 slap trigger warning on 'offensive' Father Ted episode

Woke Channel 4 bosses have issued trigger warnings on classic sitcom Father Ted on its streaming service.

They fear 1998 episode Are You Right There Father Ted? could upset today's viewers because of its language and scenes of racial impersonation.

Thomas Godfrey, The Sun, 11th February 2025

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 11:45am
15 min
Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Bagging An Heiress

Episode 2 - How To Infiltrate Chelsea

Chelsea gets its latest debutante, comedian Sunil Patel, as he takes to the streets of SW3 looking for love and a healthy financial base.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
5 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 38 - All About Coral

Big Lizard and Cosima create a fantastic water ride when they dislodge an underwater rock blocking a volcanic vent. It's all good fun until they realise the sea is starting to change.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
30 min
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heroes And Villains

It's Superhero Day, but not everyone chooses to embrace their unique superpower. Luca turns super villain, Claire shuns her superfan and Mr Malone makes a super-awkward gaff.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:45pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 12, Episode 3

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

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