BCG Daily Wednesday 25th August 2021
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Lenny Henry: Survey shows racism is a stain on industry
More than half of all actors from ethnic minorities have directly experienced racism in the workplace, a major new study has revealed. Sir Lenny Henry called the findings a "stain against the entire industry".
BBC, 25th August 2021The archives of Charlie Chaplin - in pictures
A new edition of an expansive Taschen book collates the vast archives of the much-loved star with an oral history of the man and his films and further treasures.
The Guardian, 25th August 2021Audible to re-release Peter Kay's autobiography
Audible is releasing an audiobook of Peter Kay's record-breaking autobiography The Sound of Laughter in September with two new and exclusive bonus chapters.
The Bookseller, 25th August 2021Zoe Lyons's first home had a 'dramatic' ceiling problem
Despite a bonkers mortgage, a collapsing ceiling and a kitchen resembling a Spanish tapas restaurant, comedian Zoe Lyons managed to see the funny side of owning her first home.
Oliver Stallwood, Metro, 25th August 2021Edinburgh's (alternative) Festival Fringe 2021
Due to Covid, Edinburgh's 2021 Fringe is more limited than usual - so what do the performers make of it? Lee Levitt found out from folk behind some of the Jewish shows.
Lee Levitt, Jewish Renaissance, 25th August 2021Emily Atack looks incredible in a pink mini dress
Emily Atack looked incredible in a pink mini dress as she stepped out after reuniting with her ex Seann Walsh to work on the latest series of The Emily Atack Show. The 31-year-old was dressed to the nines to film two stand up performances for her TV show last night.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 25th August 2021What exactly do Cleese & Botham offer 'Global Britain'?
The ex-cricketer and lapsed comedian have found new work in politics and TV respectively, but they are trading off old successes and even older opinions.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 25th August 2021Limmy claims 'Edinburgh isnae Scotland' in viral video
The Glaswegian comedian has sparked an online debate after making the remark on his online Twitch channel.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 25th August 2021Calls for Roy Chubby Brown Sheffield show to be pulled
Following pressure from Whitby residents for Whitby City Council to do the same - another location Brown is scheduled to perform at later this year - residents in Sheffield are now following suit.
Lisa Wong, The Sheffield Star, 25th August 2021John Cleese is right about cancel culture
John Cleese is right about cancel culture... and the Left just doesn't get it. According to social media, cancel culture is a self-pitying Right-wing creation - but this overlooks one small but vital point.
Michael Decon, The Telegraph, 25th August 2021Keith Lemon to co-host The Real Dirty Dancing
Ten celebrities are in for the time of their life as they're transported back to the swinging 60s for an immersive and nostalgia packed dance experience like no other - The Real Dirty Dancing, hosted by Ashley Roberts and Keith Lemon, is coming to E4 in 2022.
Channel 4, 25th August 2021Ryan Andrew Hooper interview
The former Yellow Pages worker turned film director behind upcoming dark comedy The Toll.
Lewis Smith, Wales Online, 25th August 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Bad Advice With Olga Koch
Episode 5 - Fats TimboThis week Olga is joined by Fats Timbo to hand out some truly God-awful counsel.
Almost Never
Series 3, Episode 7 - Finding JohnNate and the gang search all over town for a record label executive who showed interested in The Wonderland and Jess springs a surprise on Lola.
My Teenage Diary
Series 10, Episode 2 - Ken ChengRufus Hound's guest is the comedian Ken Cheng, who reads from the diary he kept in 2004. Ken talks about his school days, growing up on the internet and what it was like to be a nerd before the days when nerds were cool.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 2, Episode 2Rob Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Yinka Bokinni share their embarrassing teenage lives with host Rhod Gilbert, from Rob and his love for Dougie Howser to Sara and her infatuation with Robbie Williams and Yinka's Harry Potter obsession.
The Last Leg
The Last Leg Of Tokyo 2020, Episode 2Rosie Jones reports from the Paralympic swimming pool, whilst studio guests include Ruth Madeley and Susie Rodgers.