BCG Daily Monday 4th October 2021
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Dom Joly interview
Dom Joly says dads cry over the empty nest too.
Liz Hoggard, Daily Mail, 4th October 2021Interview: Kathryn Bond (Funny Women Writing winner)
We caught up with Kathryn to talk about winning, her creative process and her acceptance speech...
Funny Women, 4th October 2021'Harmful' Chinese character removed from Walliams book
A new edition of The World's Worst Children will be released next year without the story Brian Wong, Who Was Never, Ever Wrong.
BBC, 4th October 2021Review: Sidesplitter, by Phil Wang
While there's a smart pun in the title of Sidesplitter, he artfully argues for a shared humanity that crosses divides.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2021Emily Atack interview
As The Emily Atack Show returns for a second series, the star explains how she's using comedy to reclaim her sexuality, and why she'll never regret The Inbetweeners.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 4th October 2021Comedy Store agency signs first new talent in 3 years
The Comedy Store has announced their first new signings in 3 years to the agency arm of their company: Kate Cheka, Michael May and Chin Wang.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th October 2021Spitting Image sketch branded sexist
Spitting Image has been accused of sexism over a sketch about Labour leader Keir Starmer and MP Jess Phillips. In the sketch, the Phillips caricature makes crass comments such as, "Convene my Labour vag," and, "You wanna suck some f*****g milk from my big Labour t**s?" Near the end of the video, Starmer can also be seen calling Phillips a "Brummie tart".
Sam Moore, The Independent, 4th October 2021Blankety Blank back with a bang
The return of the comedy quiz show attracted just under 5.3 million viewers, getting a 35.7% audience share.
Alex Farber, Broadcast, 4th October 2021Luke Kempner becomes father to daughter
Steph McGovern has announced the safe arrival of her pal and regular guest Luke Kempner's daughter on Steph's Packed Lunch as she told the audience that she has some "good news for the family".
Bekka Barnard, Daily Star, 4th October 2021John Challis: Funeral for Only Fools And Horses star
The wife of Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis says fans' outpouring of support has been "overwhelming" in the run-up to his funeral.
BBC, 4th October 2021Chris Ramsey: 20/20 review
Comedy of the everyday is harder than it looks, but Ramsey is authentic, effervescent and self-effacingly frank. The content is light, but Ramsey knows how to sell it, with his luminous presence ensuring a jolly night out.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2021Olga Koch: Homecoming at WICF review
Overall it's another solid hour of stand-up from this smart, sassy, electric performer whose star continues to rise.
Marissa Burgess, Funny Women, 4th October 2021The Goes Wrong Show, BBC1, review
Despite the name, this gag-heavy spoof series rarely trips up.
Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 4th October 2021Josh Widdicombe discovers he is related to Henry VIII
Josh Widdicombe was left shell-shocked as he found out he hails from English and French royalty on Who Do You Think You Are?.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 4th October 2021Paul Ritter leaves £80,000 estate to his wife
Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter has left his entire £80,000 estate to his wife after dying from a brain tumour aged 54.
Daily Mail, 4th October 2021Dawn French looks unrecognisable after drastic hair cut
Dawn French looks unrecognisable after chopping her hair off.
The 63-year-old recently ditched her brown bob for short cropped look - and fans are loving the fact she's embracing her natural colour.
Lucy Murgatroyd, The Sun, 4th October 2021Emily Atack travels north for reunion with dad
Emily Atack enjoyed a reunion with her dad Keith over the weekend.
The comedian, 31, admitted she was feeling lonely as she tours the country so was delighted to spend time with family.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 4th October 2021Podcasts
TV & radio
Still So Awkward
Special - Burke Hill TV: Something NewClaire profiles students Lily, Seb, Samson and Frankie, who share their first term expectations, experiences and invaluable lessons learned - not just in lectures but in life too!
Just A Minute
Series 87, Episode 5Sue Perkins is joined by Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Lawrence and Shaparak Khorsandi.
Bravo Two Charlies
Series 3, Episode 5 - BonesThere's a baby coming, and everyone wants to help. Well, nearly everyone. And Lee has a pair of clogs.
The Goes Wrong Show
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Most Lamentable....Chris returns to the leadership of the society and puts on a production of a little-known play by Shakespeare (but not the famous one). Robert does not take his relegation to a non-speaking part lying down, and attempts to infiltrate every scene with his relevant trumpeter.
The Complaints Department
Episode 4Jason Manford is joined by comedians Jimmy Carr, Russell Kane, Sarah Keyworth and Geoff Norcott as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.
British As Folk
Episode 4 - Scotland: Do The Scots Really Hate The English?On their road trip, Darren Harriott, Fern Brady and Ivo Graham head to the most 'misjudged' city in the UK, Glasgow, before spending a night in the Highlands, on a mission to find out if the Scots really do hate the English.
Alma's Not Normal
Episode 4 - Boom And BustThere's some good news for Lin as the hospital informs her that her section could finally be lifted. However, it's dependent on her either moving into a hostel or in with a family member.
Rockanory
Episode 17 - Trying To Get Blood Out Of A Stone, Part 1Did Keith Richards have all of his blood replaced in a secret clinic high in the Swiss mountains? Sounds plausible, right?