BCG Daily Wednesday 15th July 2020
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Rory Bremner defends impressions of black celebrities
Impressionist Rory Bremner has defended his portrayals of black celebrities - inculding Ainsley Harriott and Sir Trevor McDonald - and insisted he wasn't being racist.
The List, 15th July 2020Jessica Fostekew presents live episode of her podcast
Joining her will be Tom Allen, Briony May Williams and Zoe Adjonyoh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2020New Spitting Image sold to Belgium
Broadcaster SBS Belgium have picked up the first two new series of the iconic British satirical take on global events, Spitting Image.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2020Jim Davidson calls for BBC to axe Gary Lineker
The 66-year-old comedian has taken aim at the retired footballer's "lefty political views", and insisted TV bosses should look at replacing the programme's presenter with former Arsenal striker-turned-pundit Ian Wright.
Female First, 15th July 2020Richard Blackwood tried to shoot himself
Stand-up turned Hollyoaks actor Richard Blackwood has revealed he once tried to shoot himself by putting a gun in his mouth, but he was saved when an ex knocked the weapon out of his hand.
Female First, 15th July 2020Ricky Gervais hits out at 'cancel culture' & 'wokeness'
Ricky Gervais has criticised cancel culture and wokeness as a "weird sort of fascism".
The comedian and actor, 59, spoke up in defence of free speech in a recent interview with TalkRADIO amid the growth of a movement that shames and silences anyone with opposing views.
Dan Cain, The Sun, 15th July 2020Comedies announced for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Monday night shows will start on August 17 with Rob Beckett, followed by Jimmy Carr (Aug 24) and Russell Brand (Sept 14) and Kerry Godliman, Judi Love and Russell Kane on Sept 21. Two further gigs will take place on September 7 at 6pm and 9pm and will feature Suzi Ruffell, Sindhu Vee, Olga Koch and Gabby Best with more names to be announced - the shows will have different line-ups.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2020The Other One heads to America on Acorn TV
Streaming service Acorn TV, part of AMC Networks, has brought the rights to the seven-part series, which it will broadcast in the US, Canada and Mexico next month.
Chortle, 15th July 2020Drive in comedy gigs cancelled
Shows being staged by Live Nation in conjunction with The Comedy Store have been cancelled. This is believed to be due to concerns over further local coronavirus lockdowns. Some drive-in comedy shows are currently still being shown as taking place on the Ticketmaster website but others are showing as no longer happening.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 3 - BathmageddonIt's time for Gnasher's annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid it.
The Break
Series 3, Episode 6 - Fly Flamford!Jeff and Andy are awaiting their departure from Winifred Holtby International Airport, formerly RAF Flamford Heath, with a major repurposing in the 90s as Flamin' Wheels Go-Kart Centre.
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair
Series 6, Episode 6 - Nanna No NoHaydn Gwynne plays a retired lawyer who believed she will be the perfect grandmother, who finds herself terrified when she actually has grandchildren.