BCG Daily Saturday 9th May 2020
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Modern comedy might not appeal, but joke's not over yet
Glumness settles on a large part of the nation whenever the subject of comedy comes up now. The lockdown has led to a more frenetic search for entertainment, and the current state of humour hasn't wanted for critics. This week, Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson, 80, said it was dire, and listed several comedians, adding: "They should be done under the Trade Description Act." I sympathised with his assessment, while also feeling there were a few comedians today who are as fine as any of previous generations.
Robert McNeil, The Herald, 9th May 2020Janey Godley interview: We've been telt!
How the comedian became the voice of a nation in lockdown.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 9th May 2020The Scotsman Sessions: Christopher KC
For Christopher KC, lockdown has essentially become extended paternity leave with his baby son.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th May 2020Miriam Margolyes shocks Last Leg with Boris comments
Miriam Margolyes shocks fans after admitting she 'had difficulty not wanting Boris Johnson to die' during coronavirus battle.
The Independent, 9th May 2020Whitmore and Keegan 'front runners' for Celebrity Juice
Laura Whitmore and Michelle Keegan are reportedly battling it out over who will replace Holly Willoughby on ITV2's Celebrity Juice.
The Love Island presenter, 35, is said to be in the line-up alongside fellow star Michelle, 32, who has just left BBC drama Our Girl.
Isabella Nikolic, Daily Mail, 9th May 2020Comic Nabil Abdulrashid wows BGT
Comedian Nabil Abdulrashid has got through to the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent after wowing Alesha Dixon. The judge used her golden buzzer to put the 34-year-old through to the next round, saying he was 'edgy' and a 'breath of fresh air'.
Chortle, 9th May 2020Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy, review
An affectionate portrait of an infuriating genius.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 9th May 2020Keith Lemon considered leaving Celeb Juice after Holly
Keith, 47, real name Leigh Francis, has revealed he considered leaving the show too after Holly Willougby announced her departure last week.
Alun Palmer, The Sun, 9th May 2020Videos
TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 17, Episode 34Presenter Richard Osman, Eastenders actor Jake Wood, broadcaster Lynsey Hooper and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment as they discuss the world of sport.
Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy
In this new single-documentary film about one of the greatest comedians of all time, friends and family, colleagues and critics reveal insight into the real Peter Sellers. Features with his family, famous fans, and an exclusive interview with Sellers' second wife, Britt Ekland, who has never spoken before to any documentary or biographer about her life and turbulent marriage with Sellers.