BCG Daily Tuesday 27th December 2016
Features
Press clippings
Top 40 TV Shows of 2016: #4 Fleabag
This one series made writer/performer Phoebe Waller-Bridge - like most overnight successes she's been at it for years, with Fleabag having previously been an acclaimed one-woman play, but for TV fans she came from nowhere - a comedy superstar who's now bound for Hollywood. Her 20-something alter ego, a damaged troublemaker crashing around London addicted to sex, conflict and self-examination, took us into her confidence with her filthy asides to camera - then broke our hearts as it turned out that in some sitcoms, actions have consequences. A modern masterpiece.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 27th December 2016Preview - Dad's Army: The Love of Three Oranges
People often complain of there being too many repeats, especially over Christmas. However, the old favourites feel as much as a tradition now as the Queen's Christmas Message, naff cracker jokes and rows over the afternoon game of Monopoly.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th December 2016Best in comedy: 2016
We needed something to laugh at. Here's who helped...
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th December 2016Review: The Entire Universe
Both the sense of wonder and sense of humour are undimmed here.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th December 2016Screenwipe 2016: When is it, and how can I watch it?
Charlie Brooker's take on a year of news and television may be the most highly-anticipated yet.
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent, 27th December 2016Letter - gender balanced in comedy is so 1950s
History did not begin in 1967 (All-female lineup on a comedy show has only happened once, 24 December). In the 1950s it seemed de rigueur for panel games to feature two men and two women, or a team of men against a team of women.
Patrick Wallace, The Guardian, 27th December 2016Inside No 9: The Devil Of Christmas preview
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton have taken a leaf out of the Garth Marenghi's Darkplace playbook for the much-anticipated return of Inside No. 9, give or take a decade.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th December 2016Inside No. 9 - The Devil Of Christmas review
Like with all of Inside No. 9 however, the real twist in the tale comes at the very end. Of course it would be bad of me to spoil it, which just goes to show what incredible writing talent Shearsmith and Pemberton have. The horror and dark twists certainly come as a surprise, while the commentary provides the humour. It is worth watching a few times because you can easily miss some gags.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th December 2016Inside No. 9 Christmas special review
The opening episode of the third season of Inside No 9 is a Christmas themed nightmare, dealing with the old legend of Krampus.
Andrew Allen, Cult Box, 27th December 2016Inside No. 9: The Devil Of Christmas review
The Inside No. 9 Christmas special is an expertly layered treat for fans of vintage horror.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 27th December 2016TV & radio
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 14, Christmas SpecialWith Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mark Gatiss, Deborah Hyde, Nick Baines.
Some Hay In A Manger
Episode 2A lactose-intolerant elephant, a frog and a surprisingly ingenious plan bring Sandy and Martha together to witness something miraculous.
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 6, Christmas SpecialA seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told.
Inside No. 9
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Devil Of ChristmasJulian Devonshire, his pregnant wife Kathy, their son Toby and mother in law Celia arrive at the alpine chalet for a family holiday.
Virtually Famous
Series 4, Episode 2This week the team will be looking at the biggest topical viral content and also bringing in the New Year in with a look at the best viral content from 2016. With Shayne Ward, Bobby Mair and Will Mellor.
Desolation Jests
Episode 3 - Lucian BileLucian Bile, aka Rot Caries, Britain's first and only punk dentist, chooses his favourite moments from a not-altogether-accurate history of comedy.
Walliams & Friend
Christmas Special - Hugh BonnevilleHugh Bonneville partners with David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. Hugh demonstrates his comic versatility as he plays roles as diverse as Lord Alan Sugar dishing out the hardest ever Apprentice tasks, and even the Countess of Grantham in her new commercial.