BCG Daily Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Borat: If you're easily offended, you will be shocked
If you're easily offended - which judging by social media everyone is these days - then you will be shocked. Good - that's what real satire is supposed to do: shock you to your senses, and give you a laugh along the way.
Neil MacKay, The Herald, 27th October 2020Emily Atack interview
Inbetweeners star Emily Atack has opened up on her steamy sex and dating life as she prepares to launch her own "filthy" comedy show in November.
Emma Donnan, The Mirror, 27th October 2020Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign
Kazakhstan's tourism board has adopted the Borat catchphrase "very nice" in its new advertising campaign.
BBC, 27th October 2020Roger Law livid at NBC America for axing Spitting Image
Livid Spitting Image boss Roger Law has taken a swipe at 'superficial, gun-wielding Americans' as the comedy is axed by NBC after one series.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 27th October 2020Emily Atack reveals an ex called her Inbetweeners name
Emily Atack revealed an ex-lover called her by her Inbetweeners character's name during sex - but she still carried on.
The star, 30 - who played Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the E4 comedy - said she's been called by that name three times.
Tom Capon, The Sun, 27th October 2020The Chortle comedy book festival is back
Stars taking part in next month's event include Frank Skinner, Adam Buxton, Helen Lederer, Richard Herring, Mark Watson, Andy Hamilton, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Robin Ince, Matt Forde, Arthur Mathews and Michael Spicer.
Chortle, 27th October 2020The male comics standing up for #metoo
The world of stand-up has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment and assault - and finally some men in the industry are vowing to tackle it.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 27th October 2020Dear Joan And Jericha: Taking on the agony aunts
Newsnight's Emily Maitlis speaks to comedians Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine about their new book, Why He Turns Away, following the success of their award-winning podcast in which they play fictional agony aunts. The creators of popular podcast Dear Joan And Jericha, which features famously rude and unfiltered agony aunts, told BBC Newsnight about the "joy and pleasure of bringing down" traditionally sexist columns in their new book.
Emily Maitlis, BBC, 27th October 2020Borat 2: How Maria Bakalova steals the movie as Tutar
Maria Bakalova, aka Tutar, is the the surprise revelation of Borat 2. And the unknown Bulgarian actress is now getting Oscar awards buzz chatter for playing Borat's daughter...
Nick Harley, Den Of Geek, 27th October 2020BBC in race row over Rishi Sunak description
The BBC has been plunged into a racism row after Rishi Sunak was described as "what Prince Charles would look like in brownface".
The jibe was made on comedy radio show The Leak in which comedian Leila Navabi also accused Mr Sunak of "not representing most brown people".
Harry Cole, The Sun, 27th October 2020Comic Relief stops sending celebrities to Africa
The move follows criticism that its promotional films reinforced 'white saviour' stereotypes.
Jim Waterson, The Guardian, 27th October 2020Sir Ken Dodd and Cilla Black's gravestones 'vandalised'
The gravestones of entertainment stars Sir Ken Dodd and Cilla Black have been damaged in an act of vandalism that has left a council "appalled".
BBC, 27th October 2020Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Scream Street
Series 2, Episode 2 - Vanity CalamityThe 'miracle facemasks' from Otto's Spa have a truly horrifying effect on the residents.
Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour
Episode 4 - What Is A City For?The comic considers why cities are designed the way that they are, and if it is time to redraw the map in favour of people rather than cars.
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Series 2, Episode 2This week's highlights include Noel Edmonds staging an unforgettable "Gotcha" on a young Gary Lineker, and magician Ben Hanlin tricking the adorably prankable Joey Essex into thinking that he has witnessed time-travel.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 2Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Ed Gamble and regular guest Judi Love. Featuring bizarre international dating shows, Ed's television obsessions, Japanese telly, and more.
Out Of Her Mind
Episode 2 - Eat MeSara decides to face up to her sadness about the past and bravely attempts to return her unused but tattered wedding dress to the shop where Craig jilted her 15 years ago.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 3, Episode 2Maya Jama, Mutya Buena and Aurie Styla go head to head in rap battles against Lady Leshurr, Yung Filly and Chunkz, with a special appearance from Dizzee Rascal.