BCG Daily Sunday 20th December 2020

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Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe interview

The comedian on playing board games with her sister, being overcompetitive - and the link between feminism and quizzing.

Michael Hogan, The Observer, 20th December 2020
Janey Godley

Labour MSP forced to apologise to Janey Godley

Neil Findlay, a Labour MSP, has been forced to apologise to Janey Godley for a social media jibe over Scotland's drug deaths - after the comic told him that she had lost her own brother Jim to drug-related illness.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 20th December 2020
Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey hangs out of car window with trophy

Strictly winner Bill Bailey celebrated his final win by hanging out a car window with his Glitterball trophy and flashing some devil horns.

The heavy metal-loving comedian made an exit worthy of any legendary rocker as he pulled away from Elstree Studios.

Dan Cain, The Sun, 20th December 2020
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Village of Staithes basks in BBC fishing limelight

Interest in North Yorkshire beauty spot has rocketed since Mortimer & Whitehouse's Christmas special.

Rhi Storer, The Guardian, 20th December 2020
Worzel Gummidge. Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee). Copyright: Southern Television

Worzel Gummidge is a fitting tribute to Barbara Windsor

When Worzel Gummidge returns to our screens this Christmas, actor Mackenzie Crook will be thinking of the legendary Dame Barbara Windsor.

The latest instalment of ­Mackenzie's remake, following successful episodes last year, features foul-mouthed Saucy Nancy - the role that Babs played in the 1980s original.

Andy Halls, The Sun, 20th December 2020

Leigh-Anne Pinnock makes acting debut in rom-com

This time last year the thought of the Little Mix girls going solo was unthinkable - but now it's a reality.

My exclusive pics show Leigh-Anne Pinnock's first individual venture as the girls prepare to do their own projects outside the band.

Simon Boyle, The Sun, 20th December 2020

TV & radio

Radio 4
7:15pm
30 min
Big Broadcast. Copyright: BBC

Big Broadcast

Series 3, Episode 1 - Politics

When a local property magnate uses the Hour of Charm to run for office, only a Hollywood star can stop him.

Channel 5 logo
9pm
115 min
Photo by ANL/Shutterstock. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Shutterstock

Victoria Wood: In Her Own Words

A look back at one of Britain's best loved comedians, featuring interviews with Jo Brand, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth, Susie Blake and the actors who worked alongside Victoria Wood. The programme charts her rise from her upbringing in Lancashire, via her partnership with Julie Walters on Wood and Walters, As Seen On TV, and her one-woman shows that sold out London's Royal Albert Hall.

Shopping With Keith Lemon. Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

Keith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.

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