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BCG Daily Monday 10th March 2025

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Lady Clementine. Rosalie Minnitt. Credit: Ben Meadows

Rosalie Minnitt review

A whirlwind of interactive chaos, abstract comedy, and pop culture nods.

Ciara Higham, A Young(ish) Perspective, 10th March 2025
The Pharmacy. Lola (Ola Labib)

I talk to Ola Labib

"It's really refreshing to finally have not just my work as a comedian, but 13 years of my working life, turned into a workplace sitcom."

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th March 2025
Richard Herring

Richard Herring: "The audience were often in pain from laughing"

Richard Herring is podcast royalty, with RHLSTP racking up 1m downloads a month. He talks us through the main moments that have shaped his career.

Richard Herring, Square Mile, 10th March 2025
Louise Young

Interview: Louise Young

Cameron Wright talks to the relatable and brutally honest comedian about classism, anarchy and embracing her wildly untethered life.

Cameron Wright, Narc Magazine, 10th March 2025
Jessie Cave

Jessie Cave reveals she's launching an OnlyFans account

Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has announced she is launching her own OnlyFans - complete with its own unique selling point.

The actress and comedian, 37, shot to fame in the Harry Potter film series as Lavender Brown, the eccentric love interest of Ron Weasley.

Tilly Pearce, The Sun, 10th March 2025
Angie Belcher

UK child sexual abuse survivors take stand-up comedy courses

Comedian Angie Belcher offers country's first such workshops in Bristol to help people process trauma.

Amelia Hill, The Guardian, 10th March 2025
Hot Water Comedy Club

Comedy club begins legal action as Bramley-Moore parking saga rumbles on

The company behind a comedy club and food market has is planning legal action over a controversial parking scheme enveloping the area around Everton's new stadium. Hot Water Comedy Club Ltd has formally instructed Brabners LLP to write to Liverpool Council as a first step towards legal action over the Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) imposed around Bramley-Moore Dock.

David Humphreys, Liverpool Echo, 10th March 2025
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Stephen Fry says his great intelligence is down to one surprising thing

Stephen Fry says his intelligence is not down to any great skill but just having a "sticky memory".

Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 10th March 2025
Stage Door

King's Head Theatre reveals second annual pantomime

King's Head Theatre has announced its Christmas pantomime for 2025. Following last year's success of Cinderella, the Angel, Islington venue will host Jack And The Beanstalk.

The run is unique in that it will include traditional performances for the whole family and additional adult-only performances.

Tanyel Gumushan, What's On Stage, 10th March 2025

Lorna Rose Treen interview

"When I first started doing comedy Rik Mayall in The Young Ones was the person that I would spend most of my time imitating."

Henley Standard, 10th March 2025

Videos

TV & radio

Radio 4 2:45pm
15 min
The Island. Stephen (Stephen Mangan). Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Island

Episode 4 - The Beastie

After Jools Holland tells of seeing a dangerous beastie, Stephen decides to investigate, but all is not what it seems..

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5pm
9 min
The Pharmacy. Lola (Ola Labib)

The Pharmacy

The Pharmacy delves behind the counter of a local pharmacy as the oddball staff attempt to cure their community one patient at a time.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
30 min
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Series 2, Episode 9 - Valuable Lessons

Lily seeks closure from Matt Furnish, while Conan fears for the woodlice community.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
One Person Found This Helpful. Frank Skinner. Credit: BBC

One Person Found This Helpful

Series 2, Episode 2 - Detachable Yacht Stand

Frank Skinner & guests Angela Barnes, Finlay Christie, Catherine Bohart & Rajiv Karia discuss ball-pits, the KGB and who hasn't been to the dentist for forty years.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm
15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Episode 12 - Electro!

Nitro pranks Electro at a fake fashion photoshoot when her fabulous, precious dress is ruined. Meanwhile, the other Gladiators are up to mischief behind the scenes at the Arena.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 6, Episode 3 - Britain Is Also An Island

Dave Gorman's inquisitive mind takes on more quirks of modern life in this sixth series. Tonight AI, honesty in TV, leaving London and notions of 'celebrity' all get the Goodish treatment.

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