BCG Daily Sunday 18th April 2021

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Kevin Cecil

Kevin Cecil interview

"You don't know where things will lead."

The Comedy Loser, 18th April 2021
Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee on Prince Philip

How Prince Philip was turned into a pawn in the phoney culture wars...

Stewart Lee, The Observer, 18th April 2021
Dreaming Whilst Black. Image shows left to right: Adam (Alexander Owen), Kwabena (Adjani Salmon), Tom (Toby Williams). Credit: Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black captures true horror of workplace

As Adjani Salmon's comedy web series hits the BBC, he speaks to Esquire about the humour in people's coded language, and being expected to sing Gangsta's Paradise at karaoke.

Olivia Ovenden, Esquire, 18th April 2021
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

Viewers in shock as Jimmy Carr appears without a suit

Sunday Brunch viewers got a shock this morning when they saw 'angry' Jimmy Carr.

The comedian is a regular on TV and known for his trademark suits and angry expression which are part of his signature look as much as his quick one liners. But the 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter turned up in casual wear and no makeup, confusing viewers of the Channel 4 morning show.

Sarah Robertson, The Sun, 18th April 2021
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

When Motorhead rocked for The Young Ones

The audience for heavy music didn't overtake MTV immediately, but one of the key moments in pushing for more heavy presence on the network came when Motorhead made a guest turn playing Ace of Spades in the living room of the British cult comedy hit The Young Ones.

Chad Childers, Loudwire, 18th April 2021

Machynlleth Comedy Festival announce live BBC recording

The organisers of The Machynlleth Comedy Festival have confirmed the recording of two stand-up specials for BBC Radio Wales with a live virtual audience.

Rory Sheehan, Powys County Times, 18th April 2021
Katherine Ryan

BBC stands by Katherine Ryan 'straight white men' joke

The BBC has assured viewers it didn't mean to offend after comedian Katherine Ryan cracked a joke about the 'confidence of straight white men' during last night's All That Glitters.

Will Twigger, The Mirror, 18th April 2021
Mae Martin. Copyright: Sun Lee

Mae Martin comes out as non-binary

Feel Good star Mae Martin has come out as non-binary in an Instagram post.

Susannah Alexander, Digital Spy, 18th April 2021

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4
7:15pm
30 min
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cariad Lloyd

In a warm and irreverent interview series, Stephen Mangan offers insights into a well known guest. He asks them to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. This week's guest is Cariad Lloyd.

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