BCG Daily Friday 8th October 2021
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Glamrou: From Qur'an to Queen review
Amrou Al-Kadhi's drag alter ego, poised between self-absorption and self-irony, delivers a tart, funny and swaggering tale.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th October 2021Rosie Jones calls out ableist abuse
Rosie Jones has condemned the trolls subjecting her to ableist abuse after her appearance on Question Time last night.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 8th October 2021Taskmaster apologises for ongoing technical problems
The second and third episodes had problems with the contrast and brightness, which viewers called "uncomfortable" to watch. Subtitles were also unavailable for the programme.
Matilda Davies, Digital Spy, 8th October 2021Forgotten Heroes Of Comedy extract: Hovis Presley
A hefty new book out today, Forgotten Heroes Of Comedy, is the culmination of a long-term passion project from comedy historian Robert Ross, paying an affectionate tribute to some of the finest, funniest and most fascinating names in the business from both sides of the Atlantic. From Dick Emery to forgotten Stooge Shemp Howard, Hollywood golden girl Thelma Todd to Italian film-maker Mario Zampi. In this exclusive extract about one of the more contemporary names in collection, Ross pays tribute to the late, great Hovis Presley.
Robert Ross, Chortle, 8th October 2021Line-up revealed for Musical Comedy Awards final
The line-up has been revealed for the 2021 WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards. The final will take place at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London on Saturday, October 23.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2021Further cast for Fat Friends musical announced
The musical version of Fat Friends, penned by the TV series' creator Kay Mellor and with original music by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, has unveiled further casting.
Joining the previously revealed Lee Mead will be Sherrie Hewson as Julia, Jessica Ellis as Kelly and Les Dennis as Fergus.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 8th October 2021Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut review
Britain has much work to do to come to terms with its horrific colonial past - and Njambi McGrath is here to encourage that conversation.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th October 2021Televisual Production 100: results published
Televisual's exclusive annual report into the TV indie sector, the Production 100, is out now with Avalon in the number one spot. Avalon posted a turnover figure of £223m. The top 100 indies collectively turned over £1.9bn over the past year.
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 8th October 2021Agent Ellie Cahill-Nicholls joins DLT
Comedy agent Ellie Cahill-Nicholls has joined DLT Entertainment, the group whose raft of management companies already includes Andrew Roach Talent, The Galton Agency, Blue Book Artist Management and Gag Reflex.
Chortle, 8th October 2021Sofie Hagen reveals their favourite spots in London
Danish stand-up Sofie Hagen, 32, has made a big impression since moving to London to hone their comedy skills back in 2012.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 8th October 2021Geoff Norcott to make HIGNFY debut for 'impartiality'
At last, a BBC programme Nadine Dorries can enjoy.
Geoff Norcott, the UK's "only declared Conservative comedian", will make his debut as a panellist on Have I Got News For You.
Norcott, who claims to be one of the few Tory-voting stand-ups in an industry dominated by left-leaning comedians, will be a guest on the BBC One satirical show on Friday 15th October.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 8th October 2021Sabrina Bartlett can't wait to appear in The Larkins
Sabrina Bartlett can't wait to reprise Catherine Zeta Jones's iconic role in Darling Buds reboot The Larkins.
With a thick mane of dark hair and girl-next-door looks, Sabrina is a double for Catherine when she first appeared in The Darling Buds Of May 30 years ago.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 8th October 2021Suchandrika Chakrabarti: What's Offstage? interview
Suchandrika Chakrabarti appears on What's Offstage? with Nina Davis, talking about her show I Miss Amy Winehouse and choosing 5 songs that are connected to the show.
Soho Radio, 8th October 2021Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Charlotte And Lillian
Series 3, Episode 2 - The DogAs a way of winning over local dog owner Mo, Charlotte is desperate to prove her love of all things canine. She lures Lillian into borrowing a dog - and promptly discovers that they're inseparable.
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 9, Episode 6It's the last in the series, so it's a super positive and motivational panel that joins Mark this week. Scottish legend Elaine C. Smith shares the most embarrasing moment in her singing career, whilst Pat Sharp has his photo taken on stage by an absolute megastar. Mr Motivator is in da house too, oozing with good vibes and some cracking stories.
The News Quiz
Series 106, Episode 6Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Anand Menon, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Kerry Godliman and Ola Labib as they talk about the Tory party conference, rising fuel prices, Facebook's outage and a Malaria jab.
Have I Got News For You
Series 62, Episode 1Stephen Mangan hosts with regulars Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, plus panellists Ross Noble and Ria Lina.
The Cleaner
Series 1, Episode 5 - The InfluencerWicky visits a social media influencer with millions of followers and an unhealthy obsession with the 1980s.
The Last Leg
Series 23, Episode 3Guz Khan and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker for a look at the week's news.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 29, Episode 3 - Jodie Comer, Andie MacDowell, Billy Porter, Daisy Haggard, TexasAndie MacDowell says Sex, Lies, And Videotape changed her life overnight; Jodie Comer says her first period film is a dream; Billy Porter talks about having the greatest time of his life; Daisy Haggard reveals an embarrassing moment with Matt LeBlanc; and pop group Texas perform live in the studio.