BCG Daily Saturday 28th December 2019
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New Year Honours for Wendy Craig and Rudolph Walker
Sitcom stars Wendy Craig and Rudolph Walker have been appointed CBEs in the New Year Honours.
Chortle, 28th December 2019Paul Whitehouse: how OFAH stage show nearly killed him
Only Fools And Horses has tickled our funny bones for decades, but the classic sitcom was no laughing matter for Paul Whitehouse. He revealed the stress of turning the much-loved telly series into a musical stage show almost sent him into an early grave.
Stuart Pink, The Sun, 28th December 2019Ade Edmondson on anger management
The actor, 62, talks to Michael Odell about anger management and the secrets to a happy marriage.
Michael Odell, The Times, 28th December 2019Review: Worzel Gummidge; Gavin & Stacey
Reviews of the Christmas TV from Hugo Rifkind.
Hugo Rifkind, The Times, 28th December 2019Best of 2019: comedy
It was a year in which we welcomed some big, big names back on stage, including Ben Elton, Clive Anderson and Jack Dee.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th December 2019Worzel Gummidge - BBC One review
One thing that has definitely improved has been the jokes.
Shouting At The Telly, 28th December 2019Jonathan Watson on 40 years in showbiz
It may have been part of the Hogmanay TV schedules since 1993, but Only An Excuse? star Jonathan Watson says he never takes the programme for granted.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 28th December 2019Fans convinced they've worked out Nessa's 'real age'
Following the highly-anticipated Christmas special of the beloved sitcom, viewers have done some calculations and think they've solved the mystery.
Kirsty McCormack, The Sun, 28th December 2019Asa Butterfield: interview
The former child star has won rave reviews for the hit Netflix show. So why does he feel ambivalent about acting?
Tom Lamont, The Guardian, 28th December 2019Scottish Sun writer challenge to write stand-up act
Scottish Sun features man Simon Houston has been set the ultimate challenge of writing a stand-up act with a view to landing a spot at next year's Free Fringe comedy festival in Edinburgh.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 28th December 2019TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 17, Episode 15Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, sports presenter Bianca Westwood, broadcaster Martin Kelner and comedian Danny McLoughlin join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
Puckoon
An adaptation of Spike Milligan's novel starring Ed Byrne. In 1924, the Boundary Commission is tasked with creating the new official division between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Through incompetence, dereliction of duty and sheer perversity, the border ends up running through the middle of the small town of Puckoon.
The Arts Hour Holiday Comedy
Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda hosts the international line up for the BBC World Service which features Danish stand-up Sofie Hagen and American comic, and the winner of the BBC's Best Newcomer at this year's Edinburgh Festival, Janine Harouni.