BCG Daily Sunday 24th December 2017
Press clippings
Can French & Saunders cut it in the social media age?
On Christmas Day, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will appear in their first new TV show for a decade; a reunion almost guaranteed to cause a mixture of delight and apprehension among their fans.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 24th December 2017Ricky Gervais: "I get drunk every day"
The Office comedian Ricky Gervais says he has been drunk every day since he was a teenager.
James Desborough, Daily Star, 24th December 2017Mo Gilligan wins at Black British Entertainment Awards
Mo Gilligan has won the Best Comedian title at the Black British Entertainment Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2017The real Rab C. Nesbitt revealed
The writer of the iconic Scottish sitcom Rab C Nesbitt has revealed that his own uncle was the inspiration for the loveable drunken Govan rogue.
The Herald, 24th December 2017The Brittas Empire interviews
On Christmas day BBC Radio Solent will broadcast a special retrospective of the series at 16.00 (repeated on New Year's day) with Chris Barrie, the cast and writers looking back on the series and the future. Hosted by Richard Latto, it looks like we'll be in for a treat.
The Gay UK, 24th December 2017Mark Bonnar interview
TV star Mark Bonnar reveals how he captured comedy legend.
The Sunday Post, 24th December 2017Johnny Vegas interview
Johnny Vegas is Still Open to learning from Sir David​ Jason.
The Sunday Post, 24th December 2017Michael McIntyre viewers spot something VERY rude
During the Midnight Game Show, hanging on the couple's wardrobe in the background was what appeared to be some very naughty accessories.
Natalie Evans, The Mirror, 24th December 2017TV preview: Vic & Bob's Big Night Out, BBC2
I still love Vic and Bob and there are some deliciously odd moments here which I won't reveal. Maybe it's just hard to same the same gobsmacking impact the second time around. Particularly if it is more than a quarter of a century on.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2017Review - Alan Partridge: Why When Where How and Whom?
Steve Coogan's monstrous comic icon is all set to return to the BBC next year with a new Brexit-related show, so as a nice curtain-raiser this documentary about Alan Partridge works as both a laugh-packed clips show and a history of the spoof celebrity who put Norwich on the map.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2017Ratburger, Sky1, review
Walliams' modern fairy tale was gross but good-hearted fun.
Jeff Robson, i Newspaper, 24th December 2017Videos
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3:55pm15 min
Doodlebugs
Episode 1Washing machines, wheelie bins, mobility scooters and suitcases at long last get a chance to air their views and opinions, through voices from the comedy world.
4pm60 min
Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist
Episode 2A second helping of smashieness as seasoned DJ Mike Smash continues with his playlist of Christmas-friendly tunes plucked from his sonic stocking.
7pm60 min
7:15pm30 min
Just William - Live!
Series 5, Episode 1 - The Christmas TruceWilliam's arch-enemy Hubert Lane and his cronies sabotage William's Christmas party.
8:30pm65 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!
9:30pm60 min
Trollied
Christmas Special - The RobberyIt's Christmas Eve but all is not well. A hapless team of criminals are planning to nick the takings: can Gavin save the day?
9:35pm40 min
Not Going Out
Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.