BCG Daily Saturday 13th December 2014
Press clippings
John Cleese: My troubles with women
Like so many good ideas it emerged from a jolly lunch among friends.
Dominic Midgley, The Daily Express, 13th December 2014John Cleese wasn't 'slightest bit excited' by reunion
Silly-walking funny man opens up about his life in comedy in new book.
The Mirror, 13th December 2014Why Love Actually is a ridiculous but perfect Xmas film
It's syrupy, predictable and we're a bit bored of it. So why do we keep going back? Kasia Delgado has an inkling...
Kasia Delgado, Radio Times, 13th December 2014Paddington a truly lovely family film
n a bid to appeal to adults, too many kids' films overload their scripts with one-liners, which makes them cynical and exhausting. Paddington has the pacing and comedy of the best of them, with a simple decency that enfolds you like a big, warm bear hug.
Nick Dent, Australian Daily Telegraph, 13th December 2014Harry Hill on catching the acting bug
Harry Hill has not had the best experience with acting in the past, as he would be the first to admit.
James Rampton, The Independent, 13th December 2014Ricky Gervais plans to auction off Derek memorabilia
Ricky Gervais will sell off the robot dog and Kev's revolting painting after the Christmas special of the Channel 4 comedy.
Radio Times, 13th December 2014The Penny Dreadfuls: Macbeth is a load of rubbish
David Reed from the troupe explains how The Scottish Play doesn't tell the full story and how his Radio 4 version is closer to the truth.
David Reed, Radio Times, 13th December 2014John Bishop review
This comedian is not at his best when in a forced humour situation. In fact, early on in his act Bishop admits that jokes aren't really his thing but he hopes that amusing things happen to him so he can pass the stories on to the fans. On this showing it's working.
Nottingham Post, 13th December 2014Black Mirror interview
Black Mirror - Channel 4's mind-bending series of cautionary tales about our addiction to digital technology - is returning for a big-name Christmas special starring Rafe Spall, Oona Chaplin and Mad Men's Jon Hamm. Bryony Gordon asks them and the programme's creator Charlie Brooker what's in store.
Bryony Gordon, The Telegraph, 13th December 2014TV preview: Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, BBC2, episode 2
And so the BBC saves the best until last. This second series for Brian Pern is shaping up to be one of the undisputed TV comedy highlights of 2014.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th December 2014Life Of Brian is released in Truro 30 years after ban
A very naughty boy finally got his face on the screen at Truro's Plaza Cinema - 35 years after the Monty Python film Life Of Brian was banned.
West Briton, 13th December 2014Out of his shell after 40 years, the real Esio Trot
Inspiration behind Roald Dahl classic revealed for first time as TV adaption is set to become festive highlight.
Chris Hastings, Daily Mail, 13th December 2014Videos
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TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 12, Episode 17Josh Widdicombe is joined by Pointless presenter Richard Osman, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady, sports commentator John Rawling and comedian Henning Wehn.
2:30pm60 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present...
Macbeth Rebothered, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Macbeth RebotheredComedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls return to tackle another iconic figure from history: this is the story of the much misunderstood and maligned King Macbeth, played by Greg McHugh]. Narrated by Susan Calman.
8pm30 min
Perry And Croft: Made In Britain
Episode 4 - The Wind Of ChangeThis episode looks at the how each series encapsulates an end of an era, reflecting old ideas as they faded and how a new British identity was forged.
10:35pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 7, Episode 9 - James Corden, Jon Hamm, Boris Johnson, Keith Lemon, Tulisa Contostavlos, Paloma FaithJonathan's guests this week are actor and comedian James Corden, Mad Men's Jon Hamm, London mayor Boris Johnson, Through The Keyhole host Keith Lemon and former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos who opens up about a controversial year. There is also music from chart-smashing style queen Paloma Faith.