BCG Daily - Sunday 25th September 2016
News & Features
Terry Jones & Michael Palin
Following the sad news that Terry Jones has dementia, a lot of people have been re-listening to this archive podcast.
Meanwhile, posting on Facebook, Michael Palin has talked about how it has been "painful to watch" Jones succumb to dementia. Read
Here are the highlights from the last seven days.
Still Game is back!
Ahead of the new series of Still Game, director Michael Hines explains the sitcom's enduring appeal.
BBC to pilot new Mrs Brown's Boys format
The BBC is piloting a new entertainment show called All Round To Mrs Brown's. The format will see the characters from the show in 'fun-fuelled' segments.
Flowers Series 2
Channel 4 has ordered a second series of Flowers, the dark comedy drama starring Julian Barratt and Olivia Colman.
Alan Carr's Christmas quiz
Alan Carr is to host a festival special for Channel 4 called The Twelve Stars Of Christmas.
Elis James interview
Elis James talks about Series 2 of Josh, and how he now finds himself being an actor as well as a stand-up comedian.
Terry Jones has dementia
Monty Python's Terry Jones is to be awarded a prestigious BAFTA Cymru award, as it is revealed that he has been diagnosed with a severe form of dementia.
External Press Links
- News from Yahoo News
Russell Brand gives his east London cafe to charity - News from The Sunday Times
Veterans' aid goes to Jim Davidson - Blog from
Robin Ince: The Freedom To Fuck Up on Podcasts
TV & Radio: Catch-Up
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies
Series 1, Episode 2: Richard looks at Ealing's golden years, comedy films that were produced almost back to back, which gave Ealing its rightful place in British comedy history. The Lavender Hill Mob, Kind Hearts And Coronets and The Man In The White Suit are all discussed as Richard celebrates the very best of Ealing.