BCG Daily Tuesday 4th March 2025
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John Robins talks about gambling, addiction and Taskmaster in new podcast
John Robins has talked frankly about gambling and addiction as well as his comedy career and his appearance on Taskmaster in a new podcast. The Prison Radio Association (PRA), the organisation behind the award-winning Life After Prison podcast and National Prison Radio, is launching of a new series of Hold or Fold, a hard-hitting podcast exploring the devastating impact of problem gambling.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th March 2025Tribute to my friend, Tony Allen
John Dowie remembers a pioneer, on what would have been his 80th birthday.
John Dowie, Chortle, 4th March 2025
Matt Lucas apologises to Millie Bobby Brown after Little Britain character comparison
Lucas, 50, re-shared images of Brown wearing a pink tracksuit and silver hoop earrings with her blonde hair in a messy bun on social media alongside Vicky Pollard's signature catchphrase: "No but yeah but."
Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The Independent, 4th March 2025
Over £10,000 raised to help John Mann
Over £10,000 has been raised by a crowdfunding campaign to help out comedian John Mann while he has been unable to work.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th March 2025
Miles Jupp: I walked out of the Paddington movie
The comedian on crying at Back to the Future: The Musical, his Dickens shame and the Hugh Laurie song he wants played at his funeral.
Blanca Schofield, The Times, 4th March 2025
Larry Dean review
If you get the chance to snag a ticket to any more of Dean's shows I would highly recommend it as you will struggle to find better bang for your buck with any other comic currently working.
Elliot Johnston, Brig Newspaper, 4th March 2025Videos
Film
TV & radio
6pm30 min
So Awkward Academy
Series 2, Episode 8 - Fun With FundingThe gang must prove to Martha's mum that Cranmede is an exceptional school.
6:30pm30 min
Heresy
Series 13, Episode 3Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Jo Bunting, Phil Wang and David Mitchell to discuss prime ministers, believing what you read and whether the grass is always greener.
6:30pm15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Episode 10 - Hammer!Nitro pranks Hammer with a hysterical, historical Gladiator mix up in a magazine interview, and the other Gladiators have sneaky backstage fun at Sheffield Arena.