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BCG Daily Saturday 19th December 2020

News

Bill Bailey People

Bill Bailey wins Strictly Come Dancing

Bill Bailey has won Strictly Come Dancing 2020. He and his dance partner Oti Mabuse lifted the Glitterball trophy.

Press clippings

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Lunacy and poignancy in Bob & Paul's riverbank tales

It's like the World's Least Strongest Man Contest (North-East Regional Final) when Chris "Driving Home for Christmas" Rea shuffles into the pub to compare ailments with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse.

Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 19th December 2020
London Hughes

London Hughes - the Croydon comic about to conquer US

The British comic tells Dominic Maxwell about how she left the UK and got three Netflix shows - and a Hollywood movie.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 19th December 2020
Ghosts. Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Simon Farnaby on the politicians who influenced Julian

"Very early on, when we decided on this politician character, I had an impression of Tony Blair that I used to annoy my wife with," Farnaby recalled. "So, it was a bit Tony Blair and a bit David Cameron."

David Craig, Radio Times, 19th December 2020
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dawn French interview

Dawn French on her latest book, playing Beatrix Potter and bringing back The Vicar Of Dibley for Christmas

Miranda Sawyer, Radio Times, 19th December 2020

Videos

Dominic Frisby Online

What's Going On In The World Today?

3 mins, 1 secs

"The world has now become a joke".

Image shows from L to R: Ronald Moger, Sharita Oomer Online

Making hospital waiting lists fun

3 mins, 18 secs

This company is making hospital waiting lists more fun.

Harry Michell Online

Meet the Makers - Dog Years Brewery

8 mins, 28 secs

Meet The Makers travels to Dog Years Brewery in Hackney Wick, who are making waves on the craft beer scene with their bold, hop-forward, hazy creations and disruptive marketing strategy. CEO Tom introduces us to the team, including London's only female master brewer.

Phil Chapman Online

Elf on yo Shelf

2 mins, 33 secs

This one goes out to all my homies struggling to come up with ideas for Elf on yo Shelf.

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am
15 min
Big Fat Like. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Elliott, Richard David-Caine. Copyright: BBC

Big Fat Like

Episode 5

More crazy sketches from the bizarre world of the internet. Including the top 5 food and drink fails, Chloe and Maddison's vlog featuring their favourite products and meet the very strange Harvey Steel.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 2, Episode 6 - LGBTQ History

From Molly Houses to secret diaries, Greg Jenner discovers the real-life stories that make up the history of the LGBT community. He is joined by comedian Suzi Ruffell and Dr Justin Bengry, historian and creator of the world's first masters degree in Queer History.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 15

Former cricketer and broadcaster Charles Dagnall, football broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, comedian Kojo and sports journalist Jim White join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 16, Episode 10 - Tyson Fury, Russell Kane, Maya Jama, Joan Collins

The host welcomes WBC and Ring Magazine World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury, who talks about a potential super-fight with fellow Brit and holder of three world titles Anthony Joshua. Also appearing are comedian Russell Kane, TV presenter Maya Jama and national treasure Joan Collins.

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