BCG Daily Friday 27th December 2019
Press clippings
By hook or by Crook, Worzel Gummidge is a TV wonder
What greater horror could befall a 21st century child than to be without wi-fi or a phone charger? 'It'll be like the olden days,' gasped Susan to her brother John, cut adrift from technology in Worzel Gummidge (BBC1) - 'like the Nineties or something'. The olden days were director Mackenzie Crook's inspiration as he brought this quick-tempered, slow-witted, muddle-headed scarecrow back to life.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 27th December 2019Worzel Gummidge review
An eco-lecture from a 21st century scarecrow.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 27th December 2019Interview: Banana Hut Gang
For this years Show of The Year award I am presenting it to a brand new group that only formed in 2019. Ever since their formation they have been impressing audiences and even sold out every night at their first ever Edinburgh Fringe - Banana Hut Gang.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 27th December 2019The Delightful Sausage interview
Sketch comedy double act Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill on the things that make them laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 27th December 2019Gavin & Stacey Xmas Special got 11 Ofcom complaints
This year's Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special only received 11 Ofcom complaints over using a homophobic slur despite hundreds of complaints on social media.
Nika Shakhnazarova, The Mirror, 27th December 2019The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special review
A rotund man who laughs at everything and just keeps giving gifts has saved Christmas. Yes, James Corden has united Britain in sitting on the sofa to watch the Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. It was the biggest hit of the day and could go on to become the most watched show of the year.
Shouting At The Telly, 27th December 2019Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Maureen & Friends
Series 1, Episode 1From pesky rodents to Jane Austen. The irrepressible Maureen Lipman performs her comic monologues in the BBC Radio Theatre.
Dead Ringers
2019 Specials, Episode 3A look back at all the achievements of Boris Johnson, which the team somehow manages to drag out for 11 minutes. The rest of the show consists of soothing music.
Worzel Gummidge
Episode 2 - The Green ManAnother new arrival to Scatterbrook, The Green Man is the creator of scarecrows and keeper of scarecrow lore. He isn't at all happy that Worzel is consorting with humans. Elsewhere, local aristocrat Lady Bloomsbury Barton is holding a fete, with a Scarecrow competition that Worzel is determined to win. What will Worzel's most competitive rival, Soggy Bogart, and The Green Man make of it all?
Richard Osman's World Cup Of The Decade
The presenter, producer, director and novelist looks back and celebrates the very best of the past 10 years across various categories including film, TV show, song, celebrity and one called 'new thing'. He is joined by a number of well-known guests including Jon Richardson, Lorraine Kelly, Alex Brooker and Rhianna Dhillon to discuss the potential toppers, before revealing the ultimate winner in each group.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For YouA compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs in highlights of the year's shows.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Highlights Special - The Best Of Breaking The NewsAn episode looking back at 2019.
The State Of It
Episode 6 - RomanceLove is in the air as the final episode of The State Of It has a one night stand with the topic of Romance.