BCG Daily Thursday 6th March 2025

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Shazia Mirza and Eddie Kadi set for The Apprentice

The comedians will be taking part in the BBC show in a special series marking its 20th anniversary later this year.

Chortle, 6th March 2025

The Last Laugh play. Image shows left to right: Bob Golding, Damian Williams, Simon Cartwright

The Last Laugh: Why do we still love these three old comedians so much?

It's 40 years since Eric and Tommy died, within weeks of each other, and as I say, nearly 20 since Bob left the stage. How is it that all these years later, they continue to hold such a special place in the hearts of the British public?

Paul Henry, Chortle, 6th March 2025

Nish Kumar and the state of comedy on the political left

Lots of political comedy on the left has been surprisingly subdued. Nish Kumar stands out for his combative nature and jokes that bristle with anger.

Jason Zinoman, The New York Times, 6th March 2025

Amused Moose New Comic Award. Babatundé Aléshé. Copyright: Andy Eaton

Babatunde Aléshé: "My biggest regret? Not having therapy in my 20s"

Taskmaster and I'm A Celeb star Babatunde Aléshé on comedy influences, his biggest moments and biggest issue.

Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 6th March 2025

Mitchell & Webb. Image shows left to right: Krystal Evans, David Mitchell, Stevie Martin, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Robert Webb, Lara Ricote. Credit: That Mitchell & Webb Company

Can Mitchell & Webb revive the sketch show?

As David Mitchell and Robert Webb begin shooting a new comedy show for Channel 4, Dominic Maxwell finds out why sketch shows fell out of fashion in the first place.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 6th March 2025

Ola Labib: "I want to be the person who bonds people through laughter"

The comedian on the inspiration behind her Channel 4 pilot The Pharmacy.

Nylah Salam, Hyphen, 6th March 2025

Marching Powder review

Danny Dyer's lairy geezer comedy is tryhard nostalgia bait.

Tim Robey, The Telegraph, 6th March 2025

Laura Quinn Goh: Getting a talent visa is no joke

Laura Quinn Goh on the UK's appeal for international acts... and the hoops she had to jump through to work here.

Laura Quinn Goh, Chortle, 6th March 2025

I run an iconic London comedy club - here's why I've banned guests with Botox

Mark Rothman told Metro: "It can completely ruin the show if the front row is full of people with Botox. Comedians need that crowd communication which is more than just laughter - you need to see the emotion on their faces."

Brooke Davies, Metro, 6th March 2025

Picture This review

Bridgerton star can't save tinny romcom.

Adrian Horton, The Guardian, 6th March 2025

Picture This review

Simone Ashley's new rom-com is almost perfect - but there's a problem.

Asyia Iftikhar, Metro, 6th March 2025

Picture This review

Simone Ashley stars as Pia, a talented photographer in London navigating business pressures with her wish for independence in this vivid rom-com.

Lisa Kennedy, The New York Times, 6th March 2025

Marching Powder review

Danny Dyer returns as a drug-addled hooligan.

Kevin Maher, The Times, 6th March 2025

Marching Powder review

Nick Love and Danny Dyer are back with yet another boorish, small-minded take on the football hooligan genre.

Adam Woodward, Little White Lies, 6th March 2025

Marching Powder review

Danny Dyer film is like a kick in the knackers.

James Mottram, Radio Times, 6th March 2025

TV & radio

11am
45 min

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 32, Episode 3 - Adventures On Ice

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture into the captivating and surprisingly mysterious realm of ice. Joining them on this cool adventure is former ice dancer Darren Harriot, glaciologist Liz Morris, polar explorer Felicity Aton and ice chemist Christoph Salzmann.

6:30pm
30 min

POV

Episode 6 - Invest In English Football

The internet's foremost comedy creators present a sketch show that features every Oasis song ever, some dedicated professionals at work, an ad break, and why one should invest in English football.