BCG Daily Saturday 21st August 2021
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How the sitcom wife evolved in 10 classic characters
Here we chart their evolution via 10 of sitcom's most memorable wives, from both the UK and USA...
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 21st August 2021Daisy Haggard on Back To Life returning
The actress tells Joe Clay about her 'sadcom' about a female killer.
Joe Clay, The Times, 21st August 2021Hi-De-Hi! fans display memorabilia for first time
A couple who have been collecting memorabilia related to the BBC comedy Hi-De-Hi! for years have put it on display for the first time in a new museum in the town where it was filmed.
BBC News, 21st August 2021Sean Lock: Comedian's cause of death was lung cancer
Comedian Sean Lock's cause of death was lung cancer, his friend Bill Bailey revealed today.
Bailey told ITV: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced. We've tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. And he's continued to work."
Joseph Gamp, The Sun, 21st August 2021Only Fools And Horses garage door sold to TV fan
An avid fan of Only Fools And Horses has donated a "significant sum" to charity for a red garage door that featured in the TV comedy series.
BBC, 21st August 2021Cast of Bumper Blyton sing the festival's praises
"The Fringe helps me be the best me I can be."
Chortle, 21st August 2021Miles Jupp on life in lockdown
Miles Jupp sighs at the notion that he's going to be incessantly questioned on his boarding school experiences and why he's likely to send his five children to a comprehensive, when we meet to discuss his debut novel, History.
Hannah Stephenson, South Wales Argus, 21st August 2021Chelsea FC to hold minute's applause for Sean Lock
Chelsea will remember comedian and season ticket holder Sean Lock with a minute's applause at their next home game after he died aged 58. The Blues have agreed to commemorate his death before their Premier League match with Aston Villa on September 11.
Ian Tuckey, The Sun, 21st August 2021Matt Lucas wows fans with impressive weight loss
Matt Lucas has wowed fans with his weight loss as he reunited with long-time pal David Walliams.
The Little Britain stars were snapped out for dinner to celebrate David's 50th birthday.
Joanne Kavanagh, The Sun, 21st August 2021Miles Jupp interview
On home-schooling his five kids, being posh and why he would love to play a baddie.
The Herald, 21st August 2021TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 19, Episode 2BBC Sport presenter Holly Hamilton, broadcaster Dougie Anderson and comedians Justin Moorhouse and Danny McLoughlin join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
The Secret Lives Of Dad's Army
Documentary about the stars of Dad's Army.