BCG Daily Tuesday 21st December 2010

Video: Behind the scenes of Morecambe and Wise TV drama

Morecambe and Wise are to return to our screens in a TV drama about how the comedians became famous.

Eric and Ernie stars the likes of Victoria Wood and Vic Reeves.

The BBC's David Sillito went behind the scenes to meet some of the cast.

John Sullivan on Rock & Chips: Five Gold Rings

The 90-minute Rock & Chips film which was aired last January ended on the 2nd November, 1960, with the Trotter Family ensconced in their new high-rise council flat with the addition of the just born baby Rodney.

Miranda: love her or hate her?

As the second series of the BBC's comic sitcom Miranda ends, two virulently opposed critics argue about whether its star, Miranda Hart, is funny or a flop.

Miranda: 'I'm the friend you can laugh at'

Miranda Hart tells The Telegraph how she struck upon the formula for the sitcom of the year.

Roisin Conaty Interview

One of the acts in Victoria Wood's Angina Monologues, Roisin Conaty won the Foster's Comedy Award for Best Newcomer this year in Edinburgh. She spoke to us about what it's like to work with Victoria...

Interview: Vic Reeves

"I loved George on paper," Vic Reeves says of Peter Bowker's script, "and I loved him even more when I got to put on his clobber and speak his words."

Interview: David Walliams and Matt Lucas

David Walliams and Matt Lucas are having the time of their lives on a decommissioned jumbo jet at an airfield in Surrey.

Misfits Christmas Special review

After Thursday night's slightly disappointing series finale, this was a great episode with plenty of tension, gore and funny lines, with a terrific final twist that'll keep us guessing until series three comes along late next year.

James Corden signs multi-million pound book deal

Comedian James Corden has signed a mega money deal to publish his autobiography, it was announced today.

Little Crackers review: Short and Sweet

Obviously Stephen Fry and Kathy Burke deserve much credit for their excellent work, but knocking up short scripts like these shouldn't have been too demanding for such talented thespians. The real credit should probably go to Sky for commissioning this original format.

Private Eye writer and cartoonist Fantoni bids farewell

EJ Thribb creator retires from Private Eye to move to France, write detective fiction and pen his memoirs.

Harry Hill's Little Internet Show: Episode 10 - Fearbag

Episode 10: Harry has a chance to end all the hate and fear in the world.

Come Fly With Me 'Online Book'

For the last month or two I've been working on some web stuff to tie in with Come Fly With Me. In a way what I've been doing is writing a comedy spin-off book for the show. Only as a website and before the programme has started.

Misfits: a typically British surprise hit

Patrick Smith explains why E4's comedy drama about Asbo superheroes has won over critics.

Ronnie Corbett makes his big comedy comeback - at 80

As he turns 80, the diminutive Scottish comedian returns to the spotlight this Christmas with his own BBC One show and a BBC Two tribute night.

Strange bedfellows: comedy double acts

Double acts dominate this year's Christmas TV schedules. So what's the secret of a great comedy duo? Is it always as cosy as it looks? And when - if ever - should they go solo?

Ronnie Corbett interview

Ronnie Corbett talks about his all-star BBC Christmas special, The One Ronnie, his dearly missed colleague, and still being cutting-edge at 80.

Alex Reid: C4 must apologise for Boyle's comments

Katie Price's husband Alex Reid has called for Channel 4 to apologise for the 'disgusting' comments made by comedian Frankie Boyle about Jordan's disabled son Harvey.