BCG Daily Thursday 25th February 2021
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Restless Natives review
A gleeful sense of humour powers Michael Hoffman's 1985 crime caper, part of Scotland's cinematic response to Thatcherism.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 25th February 2021Dating No Filter review
The most surprising moment? The revelation that Joel Dommett employs a professional company to come round to his house to clean his trainers. Who says fame's changed him?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th February 2021David Walliams and Martin Clunes settle hacking claims
David Walliams and Martin Clunes are among celebrities to settle phone hacking claims with Mirror Group Newspapers. Walliams's lawyer said he 'suffered distress and embarrassment as a result of the misuse of his private information'.
The Independent, 25th February 2021David Walliams admits he'll miss £1.5 million BGT pay
David Walliams admitted that he will miss his £1.5 million Britain's Got Talent cheque after the 2021 series of the show was cancelled. The comments come just months after The Sun revealed that the ITV talent show was embroiled in a furious gender pay gap row as it emerged that David and Simon Cowell were paid more than double Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's salaries.
Stephanie Soteriou, The Sun, 25th February 2021Entering comedy in later life, or what was I thinking?
What do you get if you cross a loudmouthed gobshite, the patriarchy and a midlife crisis? Me, entering comedy, in my 40s.
Zoe Browne, Funny Women, 25th February 2021Charlotte Dawson's son Noah looks just like her dad Les
Charlotte Dawson's baby son Noah looks the spitting image of her late dad Les in this uncanny snap.
The 28-year-old reality star shared a picture of the tot appearing to copy the late comic's trademark gurning face.
Shan Ally, The Sun, 25th February 2021Richard Herring has operation to remove testicle
The current Taskmaster champion had the operation under general anaesthetic early on Wednesday morning at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th February 2021Review: Stand Up And Deliver
The news that celebrities would be trying their hand at stand-up on TV was initially greeted with rumblings of discontent among some comedians. Why should these famous amateurs be given air time when established practitioners can barely work, was their understandable complaint.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th February 2021BBC seeks a 'British Simpsons'
The BBC is seeking a "British Simpsons" for children in a drive to create home-grown animated series designed to counter the Americanisation of popular culture.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 25th February 2021Edinburgh Festival on a knife-edge
Without substantial support, the world's largest arts festival won't take place north of the border in 2021. Might it migrate to London?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 25th February 2021Ronald Pickup: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor dies
Actor Ronald Pickup, who is best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died aged 80. His agent said he "passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. He will be deeply missed". Another series starring Pickup was BBC Radio 4 comedy drama Holding Back The Tide, which returns for a new series next week.
BBC, 25th February 2021The Stand Up And Deliver sets reviewed (spoilers)
Spoiler alert: This is a review of the final stand-up performances of the celebrities taking part in Channel 4's Stand Up And Deliver. While we won't reveal who won the audience vote on the night, it might spoil the surprise to learn how they performed. The episode showing sets is on All4 now and will air next Thursday, March 4, on Channel 4.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th February 2021Stand Up & Deliver review
Five comedians mentor five celebrities - from a Tory peer to the Happy Mondays singer - in the art of live comedy for charity. Even when the jokes don't land, it's a laugh.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 25th February 2021Stand Up & Deliver, review
Left-wing comedian Nick Helm coached Baroness Warsi for a Stand Up To Cancer special and they made a surprisingly delightful double act.
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 25th February 2021Dating No Filter, review
There are laughs to be had in Sky One's new dating show, in which comedians watch couples on dates, but it's rude, crude and a bit pointless .
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 25th February 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes
Series 2, Episode 2 - ShameThis week's theme is shame. Alongside the craic, Marian tells the stories of her Bono Boots and an embarrassing experience in London involving Joan of Arc.
The Treason TV Show
Series 3, Episode 2Pubs reopening, missions to Mars, a Royal baby and Phil the Greek wants to know a secret.
Stand Up & Deliver
Episode 1The five celebrities are thrown in at the deep end as their mentors put them straight on stage to gauge their sense of natural comedic talent - in some cases, very little!
Only An Excuse?
Highlights SpecialSir Fergie loses his cool with his goalie, Jim Spencey Spence quizzes a Scottish Olympic Champion, and The Frankie Boy props up the bar to share memories that are so good he can barely remember them. Meanwhile, a top TV dating show comes to Glasgow to see if opposites really do attract.
Back
Series 2, Episode 6Stephen and Alison try to track down Andrew's birth mother, but have they crossed a line?
Newsjack
Series 24, Episode 1Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns with a new series of the sketch show anyone can write for, this week being joined by George Fouracres, Jason Forbes and Nimisha Odedra. This week, we find out how Matt Hancock's friends got their hands on lucrative contracts, the real details of WhatsApp's new terms of service and what throwbacks are being flogged by influencers on TikTok.