BCG Daily Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Jim Henson's Hampstead home given blue plaque
A blue plaque has been installed at the former home of the Muppets creator Jim Henson.
BBC, 7th September 2021Mo Gilligan to host one-off edition of Big Breakfast
The anarchic 90s morning TV show is back for a one-off episode, fronted by Mo Gilligan and AJ Odudu, as part of Channel 4's Black to Front diversity initiative.
Alex Mistlin, The Guardian, 7th September 2021Five OFAH episodes slapped with racism warnings
Only Fools And Horses episodes have been slapped with racism warnings as Britbox flagged the content of the comedy.
Beth Allcock, The Sun, 7th September 2021Three Welsh BAFTA noms for Rhod Gilbert
The comedian is in the running for the best presenter gong for his long-running show Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience - while the show itself is up for best factual series. And his one-off Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up To Infertility has been shortlisted for best single documentary.
Chortle, 7th September 2021Ian Cognito film wins award
A film charting the life and times of controversial British comedian Ian Cognito has won a major award at an American film festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Jongleurs returns to London
Legendary comedy name Jongleurs is to return to London from 18th September with regular comedy club nights booked at venues across the capital, The Water Rats Pub, The Establishment and Pink Zebra.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021NextUp to stream live Comedy Store gigs
Monthly shows broadcast live from the Piccadilly Circus venue will start next Tuesday with a gig headlined by Reginald D Hunter, and also featuring Evelyn Mok, Ola Labib and MC Thanyia Moore.
Chortle, 7th September 2021Myra Dubois: Dead Funny - Garrick Theatre review
Inventing the genre of 'snuff cabaret' Myra Dubois is dead funny, just don't sit near the front!
The Reviews Hub, 7th September 2021The Cleaner review
The series isn't quite dark or comic enough to go down as an unqualified success.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 7th September 2021Alison Spittle: adjusting to the comedy life in London
Almost everyone in Ireland knows Alison Spittle, and you should too. We spoke with the Westmeath comedian to see what makes her tick. (Turns out, it's Camden. She really loves Camden.)
Katie McCabe, Time Out, 7th September 2021I was no sexist, Bill Oddie says
Goodie responds to Miriam Margolyes' claim he was a 'shit' at Cambridge.
Chortle, 7th September 2021Vix Leyton shares her Perfect Playlist
Vix Leyton shares her comedy favourites as she prepares to host a live version of her podcast, The Comedy Arcade, at the London Podcast festival this weekend...
Chortle, 7th September 2021Scots comic Dazza says he's going on Come Dine With Me
Internet star Darren Dowling, better known as Dazza, is well known for his 'Does it Fry' show, which sees him deep-fat frying everything from Big Macs to a Tunnock's Teacake. And now, with the funnyman set to serve up a three course meal on the Channel 4 show, many were left wondering if any deep fried items would be on the menu.
Kirsten McStay, Daily Record, 7th September 2021Social media goes mad over Kemah Bob's voice
Social media got into a tizzy when comedian Kemah Bob appeared on Richard Osman's House Of Games. American stand-up Bob, who runs the FOC It Up Comedy Club, is one of the contestants this week alongside JJ Chalmers, Victoria Derbyshire and Strictly's Kevin Clifton. But it was the voice and accent of Kemah Bob, who is from Houston, Texas, that seemed to hit the wrong note with some viewers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Tony Selby obituary
Versatile actor best known for television roles in hard-hitting realist dramas and the 70s sitcom Get Some In!
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 7th September 2021Preview: The Holden Girls, Tuesdays, 10pm, E4
There might be poorer ideas for a comedy but none immediately spring to mind.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Paul Whitehouse: Only Fools is greatest sitcom ever
According to Paul Whitehouse, who took on the role of Grandad when the Trotters transferred to the West End in a successful musical, it is unlikely viewers will ever take a British comedy to their hearts quite like Only Fools And Horses.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 7th September 2021Jimmy Carr, 48, has become a dad for the first time
Comedian Jimmy Carr has revealed he has become a father for the first time.
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats host, 48, is thought to have secretly welcomed a baby two years ago with his long-time girlfriend, Channel 5 exec Karoline Copping, 46.
Howell Davies, The Sun, 7th September 2021OFAH fans vote Del Boy's bar fall best moment in show
RadioTimes.com set out to find out what fans think is the greatest Only Fools and Horses moment ahead of the sitcom's 40th anniversary - and the results are in. David Jason's Del Boy falling through the bar has been crowned the winner, with 37 per cent of the total votes.
Lidia Molina-Whyte, Radio Times, 7th September 2021Love, Rosie review
Timing is everything in this delectable Lily Collins romcom.
Vanessa Cryer, The Guardian, 7th September 2021Julian Clary interview
'I've always been quite good at living dangerously'. After years of risqué comedy, the comedian has a fresh shock in store for fans - a serious play.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 7th September 2021Amanda Holden fans baffled by 'her nan' Myrtle
Amanda Holden's fans were left completely baffled this evening as they watched her new show The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle for the first time.
The documentary series showcases the popular telly star's 'unique relationship' with her 'nan', as well as other family members and friends - but there's a catch.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 7th September 2021Videos
TV & radio
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 17 - Do Zombies Dream Of Banana Custard?Zombie Katie is so shocked by the taste of one of Gran's Fishermen's Enemy sweets that her life force leaves her body, so Dave and his friends need to find Katie's naughty life force before it is too late.
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 8 - HotspotLeah is stuck in hospital when she should be playing a massive online tournament with TEAM SMoRCLe. With lousy WiFi in her bed, she goes on the hunt for a better connection...
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 18 - Space Fabric And TimeDave accidentally rips the fabric of space - soon time is jumping around and gravity is leaking out of Grimsby via the Spuds' kitchen. Dave must fix the tear before the whole universe gets sucked inside.
The Birthday Cake Game
Episode 2The trio joining Richard this week, battling to prove they're the best at working out ages and to take home the coveted birthday cake, are Nadia Shireen, Simon Evans and Ingrid Oliver.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 7Pulling up a chair at Alan's table this week are Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Sophie Duker and John Kearns who swap stories about pulling, proposals and being unapologetic, plus insider secrets about the Houses of Parliament.
The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle
Episode 1A concerned Amanda persuades her lonely nan to relocate from Doncaster to live with her in her swanky London house. Following a chaotic settling-in period, it isn't long before tempers fray and Amanda is forced to choose between her husband and her difficult nan.
The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle
Episode 2Following their participation in a charity walk, Amanda and Myrtle find themselves embroiled in a tabloid scandal.
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 35 - Submersible Eyebrows And Nipple Descriptions, With Robert PestonBack after a summer break, Fi and Jane chat to ITV Political Editor Robert Peston. Robert gives the lowdown on his new novel The Whistleblower, a thriller set in the world of media and politics in the late 1990s.
Rockanory
Episode 2 - Status Quo And The Kangaroo, Part 2In the 1970s, in the Australia outback legendary rock combo Status Quo's tour bus hit a kangaroo. What happened next (as they say) will shock you.