BCG Daily Thursday 12th December 2019

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Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly to judge Glasgow funny story competition

Glasgow Libraries have teamed up with the Big Yin's publisher, Two Roads, to celebrate the release of Billy's hilarious new book, Tall Tales and Wee Stories, and are giving fans the chance to win a signed copy of his new release.

Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 12th December 2019
Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration. Miranda Hart. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Perhaps, like Miranda Hart, I'll be a life coach

This week Miranda Hart, the comedian and actress whose sitcom helped, she says, young women to conquer anxiety and depression "by believing that if Miranda could find love and accept herself then they could too", revealed that she has spent the past three years "researching the keys to wellbeing, taking courses and training to be a life coach". Good luck to her, of course, but if she plans to have clients, might they not find it discombobulating?

Deborah Ross, The Times, 12th December 2019
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Interview: Gavin & Stacey director Christine Gernon

Ahead of the Christmas Day return of Gavin & Stacey, I spoke with its director Christine Gernon who has directed all of the episodes of the original run and is back for the special. We chatted about the logistics of filming Christmas in the Summer and her time working in America and what it's like working on their TV model. We also spoke about her start in television as a runner and eventual director on the BBC's beloved sitcom One Foot in the Grave.

Luke, The Custard TV, 12th December 2019
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

How 'Fleabag' became the defining comedy of 2019

The show's second season broke hearts, won Emmys, and cemented creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge as a generational star. Here, her Fleabag colleagues trace the journey from 12-minute monologue to show of the year.

Kate Lloyd, The Ringer, 12th December 2019
Ed & Joz. Image shows from L to R: Joz (Joz Norris), Ed (Edward Aczel)

One and Done: Ed & Joz's Heist Movie

I really hope this recently made pilot isn't a case of One and Done, it'd be a real crime if these glorious idiots weren't given their own series, and one which should be punished by a very long prison sentence indeed.

Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 12th December 2019

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

Girls In Their Married Bliss, Episode 4

When Baba is in trouble, Kate's friendship is tested, and proven.

Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 24 - Go Jet Academy: Whale Rescue

The Go Jetters race to the rescue when a pod of whales becomes stranded at the Academy.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Tom Allen. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice

Episode 2

With help from the assembled studio audience, Tom Allen works out how best to navigate some tricky social situations and how to keep a lid on his fury when confronted with life's small injustices.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rylan Clark-Neal

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Alternative Election Night 2019

Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Katherine Ryan are joined by an eclectic mix of the country's biggest political figures and sharpest comedic talent to react to the election results. With top-class analysis and some much-needed laughs.

The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Russell Howard Election Hour

Join Russell Howard for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black.

Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 5

Luke contemplates giving up when Meg runs away with the ute and the piano, but a potentially poisonous snakebite makes him change his mind.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 4, Episode 8

Darren Harriott hosts Newsjack's little brother with this week's satirical instalment.

Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 6

Lucky decides to transform his attitude and his appearance, but it's not long before some devastating news sends him spiralling into despair.

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