BCG Daily Sunday 10th July 2016
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BBC comedy classics go on display
Much-loved British comedians and sitcom stars are being celebrated in a new exhibition. Comedy faces from Frankie Howerd to Ricky Gervais are on display at the Compton Verney art gallery in Warwickshire from 9 July. BBC Faces of Comedy is showing 100 pictures ranging from the 1950s to the present day. Leading comics have curated the exhibition - including Have I Got News For You panellist Paul Merton and the star of Citizen Khan, Adil Ray. Here they talk about some of their favourite comedy moments.
Paul Merton and Adil Ray, BBC News, 10th July 2016Darren Connell hails stand-up comedy inspiration
Darren Connell was tipped as "a natural" by the top Glasgow comic Kevin Brdiges and is now one of the hit show's most popular characters.
Heather Greenway, Daily Record, 10th July 2016Russell Brand confirms he's going to be a father
Russell Brand has confirmed he's going to be a father.
BBC News, 10th July 2016Fringe 2016 - Grant Stott's Tales from Behind the Mic
Former policeman-turned-Radio Forth DJ Grant Stott debuts his dazzling solo show following his appearances in the sold out Fringe First-winning Kiss Me Honey, Honey and Willie and Sebastian.
The Edinburgh Reporter, 10th July 2016Steve Coogan finds love again with Laura Hajek, 26
Just two months ago, he was seen engaging in a blazing row with his now ex-girlfriend Daisy Lewis outside London's exclusive Groucho Club. But now Steve Coogan, 50, has apparently found love once again, as he was spotted stepping out with pretty new girlfriend Laura Hajek, 26 - and she looks just like his Downton Abbey star ex.
Daily Mail, 10th July 2016Podcast: Stuart Mitchell born unlucky?
As the title of his Edinburgh show suggests, Stuart Mitchell may have been Dealt a Bad Hand from birth. The Scottish comedian talks to Martin Walker about how tragedy is so very funny.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 10th July 2016Beth Granville interview
With a unique blend of big hair, satirical comedy, sing-along show tunes and beyond-the-grave psychic interventions, Foiled is the feel-good theatrical answer to the lamentably unasked question: 'Something for the weekend, Prime Minister?'.
The Vile Blog, 10th July 2016Videos
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Rumblings From The Rafters
Episode 3An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic. With Hugh Dennis and Amanda Abbington.