BCG Daily Saturday 29th May 2021
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David Jason interview
"Biggest disappointment? Not landing the role of Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad's Army".
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 29th May 2021Inbetweeners car goes for £15,000
At the same sale at East Bristol Auctions, one of Tommy Cooper's original fezzes sold for £4,000.
Chortle, 29th May 2021How Parkinson's disease sent me from Dibley to dribbly
Univeristy Challenge host Jeremy Paxman has been in touch with top comedy writer and producer Paul Mayhew-Archer MBE, after revealing that he has Parkinson's disease.
Paul, 68, who used to be a co-writer for The Vicar Of Dibley and script-edited a string of other hit sitcoms, was diagnosed with the condition a decade ago, and he has used humour to raise awareness of Parkinson's.
Paul Mayhew-Archer, The Sun, 29th May 2021Covid in Scotland: Two weeks to save the Fringe
The future of the Edinburgh Fringe is in jeopardy unless social distancing rules for theatres are relaxed "within two weeks", the event's chief has warned. Shona McCarthy pleaded with the Scottish government to drop its strict two-metre requirement for venues in favour of the one-metre rule used in England, enabling producers to put on viable shows at this festival in August.
Mike Wade, The Times, 29th May 2021Remember when: Bed Sitting Room left our critic cold
The original play did not impress the Glasgow Herald's drama critic, Christopher Small. Noting the presence of some "antique, good-humoured, humane ... veteran gags", he said they stood out with a noble solidity in the shambles around them, and that Milligan had a tender feeling for them.
Russell Leadbetter, The Herald, 29th May 2021Review: Bath Comedy Club
Featuring Harriet Braine, Phil Cooper and Alistair Barrie.
John Christopher Wood, Bath Echo, 29th May 2021Katherine Ryan shows off her baby bump
Katherine Ryan showed off her baby bump in a rainbow coloured dress after announcing her pregnancy live on stage.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 29th May 2021Videos
TV & radio
You're Dead To Me
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Battle Of SalamisGreg Jenner, historian Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shappi Khorsandi, head back to 480BCE for one of history's most notorious naval battles - The Battle of Salamis.
Fighting Talk
Series 18, Special - Champion of ChampionsAs Fighting Talk marks its 700th episode, Colin Murray is joined by the best four players from across this series. Who will become the new Champion of Champions: football presenter Natalie Pike, comedian Neil Delamere, cricket commentator Charles Dagnell, or journalist and broadcaster Mina Rzouki?
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 17, Episode 8 - Jeremy Clarkson, Alesha Dixon, Steve Coogan, Emma Thompson, Emma Stone, Niall Horan, Anne-MarieThe host welcomes presenter Jeremy Clarkson, Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon and actors Steve Coogan, Emma Thompson and Emma Stone. Plus, Niall Horan and Anne-Marie chat and perform together in the studio.