BCG Daily Thursday 20th December 2018
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Brendan O'Carroll refused to cut swearing from show
The comedian, who plays Agnes Brown, revealed former Director of BBC Television Danny Cohen begged him to stop saying the f-word and offered him the chance of becoming a prime time star if he complied.
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 20th December 2018Why pantomime deserves more respect
Pantomime is often considered the "dirty word" of theatre, according to Michael Harrison, managing director of Qdos Entertainment.
Jennifer Meierhans, BBC, 20th December 2018TV comedy of the year: Young Offenders interview
Itıs one of the great Irish giggle-fests of 2018 as well as a moving exploration of male friendship. A big round of applause for our Comedy of the Year The Young Offenders as we sit down with its stars to discuss unlikely success and what the future holds.
Ed Power, Hot Press, 20th December 2018David Mitchell talks about Father Christmas
"My deep belief in Father Christmas has meant I've struggled with other forms of religion."
David Mitchell, Radio Times, 20th December 2018Caroline Aherne Bursary winner revealed
Comedian/writer Amy Gledhill has been named as the latest recipient of the BBC's Caroline Aherne Bursary.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th December 2018Brendan O'Carroll reveals plans for movie spin-off
Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll has revealed he and son Danny are writing a movie based on the characters Buster and Dermot in the show.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 20th December 2018Videos
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5pm15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
6pm15 min
Diddy TV
Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy ChristmasChristmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!
8pm30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 11John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
8:30pm30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 12John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
9pm3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar
Episode 20 - Cookies For Santa By Jon RichardsonJon Richardson has dressed up for Christmas. He wishes he hadn't and now thinks this is the last time he will ever be on television.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Christmas Special - A League Of Their Own Christmas PartyChristmas means cricket for James and the ALOTO boys as they hit the stumps for a fun-packed festive fixture for charity.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, SpecialWhat a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sindhu VeeJamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.
10pm60 min
The Undiscovered Tony Hancock
Victor Lewis-Smith looks at the life and work of Tony Hancock.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Highlights Special - Celebrity Juice: 10 Years Of Best BitsKeith Lemon takes a look back at all the best, most-juiciest bits of Celebrity Juice's illustrious 10-year history. So expect to see all the best games, gags and mayhem from 10 years of Celebrity Juice.
10:30pm15 min
Newsjack Unplugged
Series 2, Episode 9Darren Harriott and Emily Lloyd Saini are in the studio this week.
11pm15 min
