BCG Daily Monday 26th December 2011
Press clippings
Bear Grylls' trip is not for faint harted Miranda Hart
Comedian Miranda Hart revealed she is riddled with insecurities - after freaking out during a TV trip with adventurer Bear Grylls.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 26th December 2011Time to laugh at the louche lives of the Edwardians
Comedy duo Armstrong and Miller tell James Rampton about their new TV satire.
James Rampton, The Independent, 26th December 2011Interview: David Jason, actor
We've loved him as Del Boy and Jack Frost, and this Christmas David Jason returns to the small screen with another hit - an old-fashioned comedy about a bumbling royal bodyguard.
James Rampton, The Scotsman, 26th December 2011Interview: Inbetweeners mum Belinda Stewart-Wilson
A hilarious mixture of crude gags and a robot dance persuaded more than a million fans to snap up The Inbetweeners DVD in the run-up to Christmas. But a fair few of the teenage audience - and their dads - will have peeled off the cellophane wrapper with shaky hands, secretly praying for a glimpse of Belinda Stewart-Wilson.
Simon Boyle, Daily Record, 26th December 2011Gigglebox Weekly #30
Ian Wolf this week encounters some alliterative bells and some dodgy piano playing.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 26th December 2011David Jason on comedy career & not pushing boundaries
The star of The Royal Bodyguard is not keen on swearing, violence - or interviews, he tells Andrew Duncan.
Andrew Duncan, Radio Times, 26th December 2011Absolutely Fabulous review: Absolutely the same
Well after a few dismal specials which tarnished the show's reputation somewhat, Absolutely Fabulous seems to be back on fine, if predictable, form.
Liam Murphy, On The Box, 26th December 2011The Royal Bodyguard review: Back to (old) school comedy
It is indeed perfect family viewing this Christmas, and unless you're offended by a few Borat-style comedy accents, you need not worry about any shock factor here.
Nikki Gilliland, On The Box, 26th December 2011McIntyre's Xmas Roadshow receives rave reviews
Michael McIntrye's Christmas Comedy Roadshow received rave reviews from those who watched the comedian and his special guests at the Theatre Royal.
Metro, 26th December 2011Cable girl: Little Crackers
The series of festive vignettes based on household names' real-life experiences exuded Christmas spirit.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 26th December 2011Red Dwarf X: I attended the filming of the new series
So, what are the scripts like? Don't worry, this is classic Red Dwarf. Seriously funny interplay between the characters, a series of seemingly disconnected ideas and events appear, only to come together into an hysterical conclusion.
Bob Pickett, The Huffington Post, 26th December 2011What's occurin' with Ruth Jones?
After creating one of TV's most feisty female characters in Barry Island arcade worker Nessa in Gavin & Stacey, actress Ruth Jones is returning to our screens as another formidable Welsh woman in a new Sky1 HD comedy drama.
What's On TV, 26th December 2011TV & radio
10am30 min
...At The Stand
Hardeep At The Stand, Christmas Special - Christmas At The StandHardeep Singh Kohli present a selection box bursting full of festive gags.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Science of ChristmasWith Professor Richard Dawkins, Mark Gatiss, Roger Highfield, Helen Arney.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 8, Christmas SpecialIn this special Christmas edition David Mitchell is joined by Lee Mack, Jack Dee, Rufus Hound and Graeme Garden to talk on the subjects of reindeer, decorations, boxes and pantomime.
7pm60 min
The Unforgettable...
2011 Specials - Ernie WiseOne-half of the most popular comedy duo Britain has ever produced, Ernie Wise passed away in March 1999. This is his remarkable story.
9:30pm30 min
The Royal Bodyguard
Episode 1 - The Limping AssassinIt's the Commonwealth Conference in Scotland, but there's intelligence that suggests a planned assassination attempt on The Queen.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 5, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz NightChris will be competing against mighty comedy actor James Corden, X Factor singing sensation Olly Murs and Pineapple Studios' irrepressible Louie Spence as each endeavours to win their supporters in the audience a share of a festive thousand pounds.
10pm30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Special - Mammy's AssIt's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.