BCG Daily Tuesday 8th December 2015

Jason Manford defends Jimmy Carr following dwarf joke

Jason Manford has come to the defence of Jimmy Carr after it emerged Ofcom were investigating complaints from viewers when the comedian left an audience stunned with a controversial joke about 'dwarf shortage'.

How Dad's Army came to the screen

"I won't lie," admits Charlotte Surtees, the TV drama's executive producer. "We were keeping an eye on what they were doing. We felt that our project was complementary and not at odds with what the feature film was attempting to create."

Daisy Haggard: If I had Botox, my career would be over

Her career depends on her 'wiggly' face and her most memorable TV character was built on a repertoire of snorts and whinnies. Now, in her latest stage role, the Episodes actor is talking fluent gobbledegook.

The Krankies caught in rescue drama

Scots comedy duo Ian and Janette Tough, aka The Krankies, had to be towed through a huge flood after their car broke down and got stuck.

Jack Whitehall dresses up as Harry Styles

Jack Whitehall embraced his inner pop star as he hosted this year's Royal Variety Performance. The comedian transformed into Harry Styles and joined boy band One Direction on stage at the Royal Albert Hall.

Video: Steve Coogan caught in Storm Desmond

Actor and writer Steve Coogan talks about being caught up in Storm Desmond whilst he was visiting his home in Coniston in the Yorkshire dales.

Coogan was stuck in a landslide and was forced to spend the night in his car until a friend rescued him the next day.

The 49-year-old was speaking to BBC Breakfast about his new autobiography called Easily Distracted.

Christmas interview with Git

Comprising Jon Richardson from 8 out of 10 Cats, Lloyd Langford from numerous Radio 4 shows and celebrated stand-up Dan Atkinson, this trio is a force to be reckoned with.

Dapper Laughs Xmas single is as awful as you'd imagine

Controversial comedian Dapper Laughs is apparently still making enough money to produce a cringeworthy Christmas single - and there's a ridiculously bad video to prove it.

Jack Whitehall's 16 best jokes

As the Bad Education comedian takes to the Royal Variety Performance stage, we take a moment to enjoy the wit and wisdom of Jack Whitehall.

Gervais posts pic of David Brent in Life on the Road

He captioned the snap with the words: 'Great to be back in the office. A new dawn.' [referring to the character Dawn, in the original show, who has since left.]

Impressionist Johnny More dies aged 81

Tributes pour in after star of 1970s sketch show Who Do You Do loses battle with leukaemia.

DVD review: live comedy round-up

'Tis the season to be jolly with DVDs from legendary stand-up figures such as Dylan Moran, Bill Hicks and, um, Dapper Laughs.

Did Jack Whitehall go too far with Prince Harry jokes?

His Royal Highness was seen shaking his head and wagging his finger at the comedian.

Punchline comedy night was one of the best line-ups

If you haven't already heard of them, Bristol Punchline have everything you could want from a comedy night.