BCG Daily Friday 23rd February 2018
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Press clippings
Lauren Silver: Surprise! review
Lauren Silver's superb show exposes her anxiety in the most visceral, warm and entertaining of ways.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 23rd February 2018Interview: Anna Morris on Bitchelors
Anna Morris, the award-winning character comedian and star of Channel 4's hotly anticipated new improvised sitcom Lee And Dean will be performing her critically acclaimed Edinburgh sell-out comedy show Bitchelors at the Soho Theatre from 19th to 21st March.
Theatre Weekly, 23rd February 2018Stephen Fry recovering from prostate cancer surgery
Stephen Fry is recovering from surgery for prostate cancer and said "it all seemed to go pretty well". The broadcaster, who had his operation in early January, said on his website: "They took the prostate out," adding: "So far as we know it's all been got."
BBC, 23rd February 2018Feminist backlash shuts down 'free speech' gig
A planned gig about whether feminism was stifling free speech has been cancelled - after a backlash from feminists.
Chortle, 23rd February 2018Review - Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit
A warm embrace of our chaotic world in words and music.
Jay Richardson, The List, 23rd February 2018Bridget Christie interview
The world's anxieties are bleeding into her personal life, but the comedian is done with political despair. Ahead of her new tour, she explains why it's time to bring something new to the table.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 23rd February 2018Tom Allen: interview
The comedian, actor and writer on the things that make him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 23rd February 2018Comics say case of sued performer is threat to the art
Standups say outcome of Louise Reay case could stop people talking about personal lives.
Haroon Siddique, The Guardian, 23rd February 2018Why Alan Partridge is returning to the BBC
The Brexit-loving spoof presenter has a new BBC TV series. What changed his mind?
Emine Saner, The Guardian, 23rd February 2018Daliso Chaponda interview
Daliso Chaponda on Mugabe metaphors, nearly being arrested in Malawi, Britain's Got Talent, and his tour.
The Express and Star, 23rd February 2018Nigel Planer interview
Nigel Planer on Marcella, Rik Mayall and the return of The Young Ones team.
Chloe Hamilton, i Newspaper, 23rd February 2018TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 9, Episode 1Lloyd Langford, Janey Godley, Susan Riddell and Chris Brookmyre are the guests.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 8Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Josh and Jenna and special guests Jack Carroll, Naomi Wilkinson, Tez Ilyas and Bec Hill.
The News Quiz
Series 95, Episode 8Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Vicki Pepperdine and Susan Calman are Miles's guests for the last episode in the current series. Speculation this week includes what might be happening at Chequers and why KFC has run out of C.
QI
Series O, Highlights SpecialA compilation of some of the best bits from Series O, with Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies.
The Last Leg
Series 13, Episode 5Richard Ayoade and Kermit & Miss Piggy from The Muppets are live in the studio, along with musician Anne-Marie, who will also be performing.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Highlights SpecialA compilation of highlights from the current series - featuring Will Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Ryan Gosling, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise, Kate Winslet, Hillary Clinton, Harrison Ford, Jane Fonda, Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Sir Elton John, Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks.