BCG Daily Monday 21st December 2015
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Opinion: end of an era - Time Out comedy section shuts
London has the best live comedy scene in the world. If Time Out wants to be London's best magazine then maybe it should be doing more to support it.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2015Comedians' alternative Christmas cracker jokes
Jokes from Beth Vyse, Stewart Francis, Isy Suttie, Lou Sanders, Massive Dad, Adam Riches, Joseph Morpurgo, Daphne, Tim Key, Kieran Hodgson and Rhys James.
The Guardian, 21st December 2015Father Ted fans on Star Wars' Craggy Island confusion
A possibly inadvertent homage to the title sequence of the 1990s Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted has some speculating whether the roots of JJ Abrams's inspiration for the final scene of Star Wars reach further than George Lucas's original creations.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 21st December 2015Bill Bailey to headline Wychwood Festival 2016
Bill Bailey will headline the Sunday at next year's family-friendly Wychwood Festival.
eFestivals, 21st December 2015Interview with Will Tempfer
As much as love forcing my friends to come to every single one of my shows against their will, my favorite audience is a room full of strangers. If I can win them over, I'm good.
Comedy Blogedy, 21st December 2015Interview with Loren O'Brien
Luckily, I haven't really been heckled yet. I had some guy mumble during my show in Edinburgh. I was feeling sassy so I just stopped and said 'Yo dude. Look, no one's making you stay here, you can go. In fact, I would rather you go because although you might not think I'm funny, but you're just as bad.'
Comedy Blogedy, 21st December 2015Interview with George Lewis
I also write adverts, so that helps. It's taught me the importance of brevity and craft. And I was doing the adverts beforehand so that means I'm not a sell-out, right? Right?
Comedy Blogedy, 21st December 2015Interview with Sam Klemmer
I've been comedying in NY since 2011 when I moved here and began doing stand up and taking improv classes at UCB. I'm now in a sketch group called Sorta Best Friends.
Comedy Blogedy, 21st December 2015Why Love Actually is a ridiculous but perfect Christmas
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, 21st December 2015QI Christmas quiz: test your ignorance
Sometimes what seems to be the obvious answer is just plain wrong. Try these 20 questions for size, and beware the klaxon.
The Irish Times, 21st December 2015Why we have a crush on Sandi Toksvig
When it comes to combining my dual passions for wordplay and trouser suits, there is only one woman for the job: Sandi Toksvig.
Nick Carvell, GQ, 21st December 2015Sally Bretton interview
Sally Bretton, star of the BBC sitcom Not Going Out, likes to fly under the radar of fame - and that includes two names, a guarded private life and a body double.
Harry Wallop, The Telegraph, 21st December 2015Joe Lycett becomes new host of It's Not What You Know
Joe Lycett is to become the new host of Radio 4 panel show It's Not What You Know. He will take over from Miles Jupp, who devised the format and hosted the three series since its launch in 2012, but has now become host of The News Quiz.
Chortle, 21st December 2015Russell & Kerry Howard on their family Xmas traditions
The famous siblings talk toys, tantrums and teaming up for A Gert Lush Christmas.
Alexia Skinitis, Radio Times, 21st December 2015The comedy trends of 2015
From newfound political awareness to a resurgence of clowning, 2015's comedy landscape was bumpy but invigorating.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2015Paul Chuckle undertakes speed awareness course
Oh dear, oh dear! Funnyman Paul of the Chuckle Brothers has undertaken a speed awareness course after he caught speeding.
Nicholas Reilly, Metro, 21st December 2015Opinion: TV sketch comedy shouldn't be history
Steve Palace says executives, not viewers, lost their appetite.
Steve Palace, Chortle, 21st December 2015Josh Widdicombe, comedy review
Widdicombe had a withering whine for all occasions. says Bruce Dessau, and his minor irritations certainly struck a major chord.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 21st December 2015Christmas interview with Nick Helm
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of BBC's acclaimed Uncle, Nick Helm, is performing at Grotto at the HoHo Theatre tonight with a full band in what promises to be an amazing spectacle.
Laugh Out London, 21st December 2015James Corden: It is insane that this is my life
Having had an amazing year, James Corden discusses what he misses about the UK - you'll be surprised! - and his duet with Kylie Minogue.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 21st December 2015Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Missing Hancocks
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Trial Of Father ChristmasThe Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 64, Episode 4A return visit to York for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Sandi Toksvig on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
8:30pm30 min
The Really Welsh Quiz
Episode 1 - ChristmasJoining Elis and Miles are Omar Hamdi, Connie Fisher, Matt Johnson and Lucie Jones.
9pm60 min
John Bishop's Christmas Show
Christmas Special - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015John Bishop returns for his third Christmas Special for BBC One, recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London. This time, he welcomes the comedy talents of Sarah Millican, Danny Bhoy, Tom Allen and Andy Askins, plus music from Jess Glynne and international superstar Kylie Minogue.
10pm35 min
Mock The Week
Series 14, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain presents a special festive show featuring hilarious seasonal material, outtakes, quizzes, films and props.