BCG Daily Friday 12th April 2024
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Ed Gamble: "I need to make sure I'm the best posh straight white man in comedy"
How did a stand-up comedian become one of the most influential people in British food? Sarah Carson goes for lunch with him to find out.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 12th April 2024Spencer Jones review
A delightfully silly hour with real heart, and the most representative chicken-owning experience I have ever seen on stage.
Rosie Thomas, The Spy In The Stalls, 12th April 2024Spencer Jones review
Jones is one of those performers who simply has funny bones.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2024Joe Lycett to guest edit this weekend's Observer New Review, shining a spotlight on his home city of Birmingham
The latest Observer New Review (Sunday 14 April) will be a special curated edition from the acclaimed comedian, broadcaster and artist whose BAFTA-nominated Late Night Lycett show returns on Friday evening live from Birmingham.
The Guardian, 12th April 2024Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog review
Amusing, yet skin deep.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 12th April 2024Charlie Higson was planning a workplace sitcom but Ricky Gervais beat him to it
The Fast Show star Charlie Higson wanted to do a spin-off starring office joker Colin Hunt, but was beaten to it when Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant had a hit with The Office.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2024Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF review
With some firm direction, narrative prowess, and maybe just a little less time spent on the millennial side of TikTok, Sam Lake will surely apply his natural storytelling ability to a show that sparks real intrigue. Hopefully, the show that was promised to begin with.
Serafina Cusack, The Reviews Hub, 12th April 2024Speculation on social media that Jon Richardson / Lucy Beaumont divorce is fake news
Following the announcement earlier today that comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont are to divorce there has been speculation on social media that this is all part of an elaborate prank.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2024H from Steps: Joe Lycett reveals statue hoax
It's a tragedy for his fans - H from Steps will not be getting an 8ft statue in his hometown of Cowbridge.
Catherine Evans, BBC, 12th April 2024Joe Lycett forced to apologise for Danny Dyer's outrageous behaviour on Channel 4 show
Joe Lycett was forced to apologise after soap icon Danny Dyer swore several times on his late night show.
Zara Woodcock, The Mirror, 12th April 2024Piers Morgan's revenge plot on Ian Hislop falls flat
When Ian Hislop was rude about Piers Morgan on Have I Got News For You many years ago, the then Daily Mirror editor was anxious to get revenge.
Patrick Kidd, The Times, 12th April 2024Spencer Jones review
Spencer's energy, albeit frantic, [performance] was infectious.
Emily Smith, Fairy Powered Productions, 12th April 2024Videos
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 27, Episode 9Des Clarke is joined by Rory Bremner, Marjolein Robertson, Jamie MacDonald & Tatty Macleod.
The Now Show
Series 64, Episode 5Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Starring Gareth Gwynn deep diving into the archives of the internet, Laura Lexx on Russ Cook's incredible Africa run, and an original song from Jon Long. Voices from Daniel Barker and Gemma Arrowsmith.
Have I Got News For You
Series 67, Episode 2Mathematician, author and presenter Professor Hannah Fry hosts, with guests Zoe Lyons and Ed Patrick.
Avoidance
Series 2, Episode 2Jonathan spies on Claire's boyfriend and goes on an actual real-life date. Dan and Courtney freak out over baby clothes, while Spencer goes berserk at jiu-jitsu to impress a girl.
Late Night Lycett
Series 2, Episode 1Late Night Lycett returns with a brand new feature, Joe's Hunderstudies, and in-studio guests joining Joe include Danny Dyer, Kate Garraway and Big Zuu.