BCG Daily Saturday 7th December 2019
Press clippings
Review: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
Tidy! It's like your favourite relatives turning up at Christmas.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 7th December 2019Comics 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 2019Ben 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 2019Frankie 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 2019Last 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 2019Gavin & Stacey festive special spoiler-free preview
Ruth Jones and James Corden impressively resurrect their sitcom for Christmas.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 7th December 2019Greg 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 2019Comic 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 2019Review: 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 2019Chris 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 2019The 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 2019TV & radio
James Veitch's Contractual Obligation
Series 2, Episode 1 - MindfulnessMiraculously, 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.
Fighting Talk
Series 17, Episode 12Eastenders 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
Series 10, Episode 4This 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
Series 5, Episode 3Harry 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.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 15, Episode 13 - The Who, Jeremy Clarkson, Samson KayoA 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.