BCG Daily Sunday 3rd May 2020
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Britt Ekland: Peter Sellers was a 'very tormented soul'
Peter Sellers' ex-wife Britt Ekland has claimed the comedy actor was a 'very tormented soul' and deeply controlling.
Jessica Green, Daily Mail, 3rd May 2020I talk to Mo Gilligan
"It's everything I was trying to do on Instagram Live but in a TV format for a bigger audience."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 3rd May 2020We must honour those brave souls... working with Gervais
The people caught up in the terrible disaster of the Wokefinder's new series deserve our deepest sympathy, says Stewart Lee.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 3rd May 2020Michael Palin shares his hospital stories for book
Monty Python legend Michael Palin is sharing his lighter moments in hospital as part of a new book to raise money for NHS charities.
Speaking to the BBC's Andrew Marr, Palin said humour on hospital wards helps not only the patients - but also staff - get through the long days.
Well known for his travel documentaries, Palin said post lockdown we may have to 'travel less and travel better' and if that means exploring more of our own country - that isn't such a bad thing.
Andrew Marr, BBC, 3rd May 2020After Life: season two
As a comedy series with a soft emotional core, the show encapsulates the quintessentially British habit of using humour as a coping mechanism. Tony's change of heart offers fresh hope that if a grumpy old man can have a change of heart, anyone can. Fans, keep an eye out for season three!
Helena Merron, The Student Newspaper, 3rd May 2020Media falls for fake news about Palin's house fire
Michael Palin has been the unwitting victim of fake news. It has transpired that the wide-reported story that he accidentally set his north London kitchen on fire and had to be rescued by an octogenarian neighbour was actually a joke in a lighthearted article that Palin wrote for the latest edition of The Idler.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd May 2020The Covid Arms gig breaks world record
Online comedy club and pub The Covid Arms has broken the World Record for the most visitors to a virtual pub.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd May 2020Steve Pemberton auctions memorabilia for charity
League of Gentlemen and Inside No. 9 star Steve Pemberton has donated some unique memorabilia to be auctioned off to raise funds for Derian House Children's Hospice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd May 2020Mark Watson's Comedy Marathon: an irresistible carnival
The blokey joker fired up his webcam to deliver a 24 hours of faux-ballads, toilet humour and even a real-life wedding.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd May 2020Videos
TV & radio
Almost Never
Access All Areas, Episode 5 - Family - With HRVYTillie gets an exclusive Access All Areas pass to pop star HRVY's house and hangs out with him and his family to get the lowdown on living with a pop star.
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2020, Episode 3 - Stand Up... In My HouseThe Machynlleth Festival may have been cancelled, but the stand-up show must go on. We've three of the UK's finest comics broadcasting stand up from the comfort of their own homes. Presented by the weekend's host, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, and featuring stand-up from Mark Watson.
Reasons To Be Cheerful With Matt Lucas
Episode 2Guests include comedians Tim Vine, Mo Gilligan, Harry Hill and Rosie Jones, classical singer Russell Watson, Love Island's Megan Barton Hanson, radio host Roman Kemp, TV presenter Steph McGovern, newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing, singer Suggs, and more members of the public.
Home Alone With Joel Dommett
Episode 3Joel and Hannah play a quiz from Joey Essex, and enjoy a lip-sync sing-along with Baga Chipz. Plus, music from, er, Elton John. Ish.