BCG Daily Monday 27th December 2010
Press clippings
What happened next? Political comedy
In the summer Brian Logan bemoaned a lack of it. So have any comedians made him reconsider?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th December 2010Real tears for Beindorm's Mel
The stars of Benidorm have told how the tears they shed for Mel Garvey in last night's Christmas special were real. Actor Geoffrey Hutchings, who played Mel, died of an infection in July and Derren Litten, who writes the ITV1 show, penned a touching ending as a tribute.
The Sun, 27th December 2010Gary Morecambe: Ant and Dec 'are new Eric and Ern'
Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been hailed a modern-day Morecambe and Wise - by Eric Morecambe's son.
The Sun, 27th December 2010Little Britain special to be made for Royal Wedding?
Little Britain stars Matt Lucasand David Walliams are to bring back their hit comedy sketch show for a one-off, themed around the April nuptials.
The Sun, 27th December 2010Portrait of the artist: Jo Brand, comedian
'I played a fairy in a Christmas show called Only Fools and Turkeys. It was set in a cafe - and builders took the mickey'.
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 27th December 2010Videos
TV
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
Ladies Of Letters
Series 11 - Ladies Of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 1Ladies of Letters Go Crackers. Prunella Scales and Anne Reid star in this fractious festive 11th series of Ladies of Letters. As family descend on the ladies for Christmas, the inevitable chaos ensues.
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Dancing StoneWarwick discovers a large, flat stone with strange marking half buried in a clump of trees on the edge of Mardle Fen. He wants to display it in the restaurant but odd-job man Samuel says he moves the stone at his peril.
6:15pm15 min
15 Minute Musical
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Lying KingThe spotlight is on the coalition government. A magical musical follows the journey of young lion cub Cleggba as he meets the wily Scarmeron and follows him to the elephant's graveyard.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 54, Episode 1Radio 4's antidote to panel games returns for its 54th series with regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Phill Jupitus on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
9pm60 min
Lee Evans: Access All Arenas
Highlights from Lee Evans' various arena tours.
10pm60 min
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe
Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2010 WipeCharlie Brooker takes an irreverent look back at the past year. From the Chilean miners to the general election, from Sherlock to The Only Way is Essex, Brooker unhelpfully points a finger and laughs. With contributors Doug Stanhope and Grace Dent.
11:05pm30 min
Gary: Tank Commander
Best Of, Highlights Special - Best of GaryGary returns with the best of the best action from series one. Featuring Gary and the boys showing an American General a good time, being attacked by little girls during a fire strike and buying a cooker from a man in a dress, all tied together with a top selection of flashbacks from the front.