BCG Daily Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Stephen Merchant and Martin Freeman break down The Office Christmas special, 20 years later
The kiss! The scotch egg! The 'Chris, why don't you fuck off'! The Office's finale is unquestionably the best Christmas special in sitcom history, and has come second in our critic's poll of the best British TV episodes of the century. So we sat down for a rewatch with the people that made it.
Sam Parker, GQ, 5th December 2023
Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell launch podcast
Following the recent Taskmaster finale, Series 16 constants Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell are teaming up to join and potential conquer the podcast movement with Lucy and Sam's Perfect Brains.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th December 2023
Garry Starr Performs Everything review
14 theatre styles performed in 60 minutes, the character of Garry Starr is here to save the performing arts from extinction by educating the Southwark Playhouse audience to appreciate each of these genres.
Maryam Philpott, The Reviews Hub, 5th December 2023
Katherine Ryan rips into mum-shamers after backlash to pics of her plush London home
Katherine has been on the receiving end of nasty comments from trolls but has revealed it doesn't bother her in the slightest.
Alex Doyle, The Sun, 5th December 2023
Your Christmas Or Mine 2 review
Sequel to culture-clash romcom has little to add.
Cath Clarke, The Guardian, 5th December 2023
Garry Starr Performs Everything review
An hour of squirm-inducing silliness you'll want to bring all your friends to.
Amber Woodward, The Spy In The Stalls, 5th December 2023
Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne and Keith Allen win phone hacking damages and apology
The comics were among a number of celebrities who settled their cases with Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers, publisher of The Sun and previously News of the World in the High Court this morning (5th December).
Chortle, 5th December 2023
Sophie McCartney: Tired & Tested review
Unsurprisingly, when it comes to her material, relatability is everything.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th December 2023
Kevin J: "I grew up on notorious Tottenham council estate - now I'm a comedian selling out Soho Theatre"
Kevin J grew up on Broadwater Farm and says that helped form the man he has become.
Tai Kolade, My London, 5th December 2023
Peter Pan Goes Wrong review: Mischief fly back into the West End with delightfully disastrous results
Mischief's farcical take on J M Barrie's ever-young tale is back for another festive stint in the West End, and though the Goes Wrong schtick may now be familiar, it continues to prove a crowd-pleasing formula.
Theo Bosanquet, What's On Stage, 5th December 2023Full cast for RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mathew Baynton announced
Full casting has been confirmed for the RSC's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, running early next year in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 5th December 2023Calendar Girls The Musical confirms casting and 2024 tour stops
Casting and tour stops has been revealed for the new production of Calendar Girls The Musical, set to run once more early next year.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 5th December 2023Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review
As with the first film, there are some intriguing ideas explored here and moments of great wit and invention. But like latterday Pixar films, it all seems a little rote.
Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 5th December 2023Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review
Years after escaping Tweedy's farm, chickens Ginger (Newton) and Rocky (Levi) must now rescue their young daughter Molly (Ramsey) from a deadly new threat.
John Nugent, Empire, 5th December 2023Podcasts
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 9, Episode 2 - DemeterNatalie tells the powerful story of a mother's love, and her fury at the wrong that is done to her daughter. Demeter seeks justice for Persephone.
6:30pm30 min
Best Medicine
Series 1, Episode 9 - Autopsies, Light, Escapism, Henrietta LacksFeaturing Kristoffer Hughes, Professor Anil Seth, Professor Olivette Otele and Ali Plumb.
9pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 8, Episode 3 - Food And DrinkOne of our favourite pastimes in Wales is eating and drinking and, in this episode, Kiri Pritchard-McLean finds some of the funniest clips about food and drink.
9:45pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 18, Episode 5 - Emmanuel Sonubi, Troy Hawke, Olga KochEmmanuel Sonubi hosts the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Troy Hawke and Olga Koch.
10:40pm30 min
The Scotts
Series 3, Episode 4Jason's moving out, Erin's got a new car and everything's happening too fast for their dad. So Henry persuades Laura to help him stakeout his son's new place.
11pm30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Cup of Tea ProblemIs my son gay? What does it even mean when you're told to "be kind to yourself"? Should I have a baby because I am lonely? All this and possibly our most controversial response to date when a listener confesses to losing the knack of brewing a good cup of tea.