BCG Daily Saturday 7th December 2019

Press clippings

The Late Late Morecambe And Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Jonty Stephens), Ern (Ian Ashpitel)

Review: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special

Tidy! It's like your favourite relatives turning up at Christmas.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 7th December 2019
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Comics on why they make art

As a new exhibition on comedians' prints and portraits opens, Harry Hill, Vic Reeves, Lolly Adefope and more talk us through their masterworks.

Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 7th December 2019
I Want My Wife Back. Murray (Ben Miller). Copyright: Busby Productions / Mainstreet Pictures

Ben Miller: funny man who needs to take on office bully

One half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller stars in ITV's new drama about workplace victimisation.

Joe Clay, The Times, 7th December 2019
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's election countdown

From a Dickensian Tory cabinet to the ghosts of Brexit promises past, the comedian brings you his take on the election.

Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 7th December 2019
Last Christmas. Kate (Emilia Clarke). Copyright: Calamity Films

Last Christmas is the perfect Brexit festive movie

Thank you, Last Christmas, for showing us who we are, and for allowing us to laugh at ourselves. Whether you meant to or not.

Hadley Freeman, The Guardian, 7th December 2019
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey festive special spoiler-free preview

Ruth Jones and James Corden impressively resurrect their sitcom for Christmas.

Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 7th December 2019
Who Do You Think You Are?. Greg Davies. Copyright: BBC

Greg Davies switches on Xmas lights in hometown of Wem

He had one task and Shropshire-born comedian Greg Davies mastered it well when he performed the annual Wem Christmas Lights switch on.

Lucy Todman, The Shropshire Star, 7th December 2019
Archie Henderson

Comic musicians go viral with "chart" dating to 14000BC

With the end of the decade in sight, many have been perusing their most-played songs of the decade - but which song was the best-selling of the 660s? The 1440s? The 2650s BC? The truth is the charts don't quite work like that, but comedians - and history enthusiasts - Archie Henderson, 25 and Adrian Gray, 26, thought they'd have a go with a Twitter thread that blurs truth and reality.

The Shropshire Star, 7th December 2019
Shit-faced Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream. Copyright: Rah Petherbridge

Review: Shit-Faced Showtime: A Pissedmas Carol

The time has come for another work of chaos in the Shit-Faced Showtime series, and on this occasion they're tackling a British institution: A Christmas Carol. The premise is delightfully simple and there's a clue in the title: a small cluster of performers shorten a classic story to fit into an hour, but with an unusual twist - one of them is spectacularly trollied.

Laura Evans, West End Wilma, 7th December 2019
Is That... Chris Ramsey?. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey came bottom in Strictly semi-final

Chris Ramsey will be counting on fans' support as he came bottom of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in tonight's semi-final.

Chortle, 7th December 2019
The Favourite. Queen Anne (Olivia Colman)

The Favourite dominates European Film Awards: wins 8

Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite was the big winner at the European Film Awards on Saturday (December 7), winning eight prizes include best film, best director, best actress for Olivia Colman and best comedy.

Martin Blaney, Screen Daily, 7th December 2019

TV & radio

Radio 4
10:30am
30 min
James Veitch's Contractual Obligation. James Veitch. Copyright: BBC

James Veitch's Contractual Obligation

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mindfulness

Miraculously, BBC Radio 4 have commissioned James to make another three episodes. But, as ever, James lacks focus and application. Could mindfulness be the answer? James turns to renowned mindfulness expert Dr Sam Harris for help.

BBC Radio 5 Live
11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 17, Episode 12

Eastenders actor Jake Wood, sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, sports commentator John Rawling and comedian Neil Delamere join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 10, Episode 4

This week Tom Price is joined by comedians Lloyd Langford, Lauren Pattison and Bec Hill as they wander the skies in their imaginary drone looking for the latest news stories from Wales and the world.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Harry Redknapp. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Episode 3

Harry Redknapp hands over his phone to play Send To All. Michael also wakes up one of the biggest boy bands in the world, for an extra special Midnight Gameshow With Westlife.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
10:25pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 15, Episode 13 - The Who, Jeremy Clarkson, Samson Kayo

A special appearance by one of the most famous bands in the history of music, The Who, chatting and performing in the studio ahead of their first new album in 13 years. Also appearing are The Grand Tour and Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? host Jeremy Clarkson, and Bafta-nominated actor Samson Kayo.

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