British Comedy Guide
Comedy writer? Stand-up comedian? Looking to progress? Join BCG Pro

BCG Daily Tuesday 5th June 2018

Press clippings

Michael McIntyre robbed by men on moped

Comedian Michael McIntyre was robbed by two men on a moped while parked outside his children's school on Monday, his publicist has said.

BBC, 5th June 2018

Lost Voice Guy says he's ready for hecklers

Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy says he's ready for hecklers following his triumph on Sunday.

BBC, 5th June 2018

Brexit play heading for Edinburgh Fringe

Mike McShane, Jo Caulfield, Hal Cruttenden and Pippa Evans are to star in a new comedy about Brexit at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th June 2018

Little Britain fake ID fails to convince bar staff

A fake driving license in the name of Andy Scouser featuring a picture of Matt Lucas in the character of Andy Pipkin failed to persuade bar staff to serve an underage customer at a beer festival in Derbyshire.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th June 2018

Comedians, mock our Supreme Leader at your peril*

A Corbynista responds to Tracey Ullman's vile blasphemy.

Jack Schwartz, Spiked, 5th June 2018

Wratten & Robson: Juxtaposition review

This is no ordinary stand-up comedy performance.

Ellie Thompson, Broadway Baby, 5th June 2018

Tina C's 20:20 Vision review

If you get the chance to see Tina C's 20:20 Vision then don't miss it.

Louisa Lord, Broadway Baby, 5th June 2018

Joe Wells: review

If you are the kind of person who strolls down the street gently humming 'oh Jeremy Corbyn' then this is the show for you.

Alex McCord, Broadway Baby, 5th June 2018

Review: Phil Ellis is Trying

The general fashion is for comedies to be about some underlying theme, or offering some insightful personal perspective. But if you know Phil Ellis from his stand-up, you won't be surprised that his first Radio 4 sitcom is an unabashedly old-fashioned gag delivery service.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th June 2018

Sunday Service With Ola - review

As befitting its title, Ola's Sunday Service appropriates the trappings of a religious ceremony, not least the order of service handed out to the 'congregation' which breaks the show down into sessions such as 'prayer box' and 'closing hymn'.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th June 2018

Jessie Cave interview

Jessie Cave on being a mum, comedian, actor and illustrator.

Jessie Cave, Bustle, 5th June 2018

Videos

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm
5 min
Animal TV

Animal TV

Episode 2 - Terry And Zooella

Dotty and Simon introduce Zooella, their fashion and beauty expert, and Terry, Animal TV's sports and technology tortoise. Also launching is The Great Bunny Bake-Off, starring celebrity judges Paws Floppywood and Furry Berryer.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 38 - Bertie's Backbone

Dennis and the gang train Bertie in the art of standing up to people so he can rebel against Walter's bossiness - but they train him too well and he becomes a dangerous rebel without a clue!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 3, Episode 6 - Milton's Boot Camp

When a famous baker comes to the gym, Milton decides it's time to show off his nice buns.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1, Episode 1 - Phil's Bills And Bellyaches

Phil is trying to keep his entertainments business afloat. He is trying to get over his divorce from Leanne. He is trying to be a better person.

Share this page