BCG Daily Tuesday 12th November 2013

Last of the Summer Wine: Brilliant flat-capped whimsy

Last of the Summer Wine began 40 years ago and Michael Deacon celebrates the charm of the world's longest-running sitcom.

Last Tango's Anne Reid: 'Sex on TV is voyeurism'

As Last Tango in Halifax returns for a new series, its star Anne Reid tells Rachel Ward how Facebook frightens her and why 'sexing up' the hit drama would ruin it.

TedFest8 2014 - What the feck?

Born in a storm of drink, fancy dress and sporting events, Ted Fest 8 lives! On the books for early 2014, Feb 27 - March 2 2014 to be exact, the fest gives Father Ted aficionados a chance to meet every year at the end of February on a small island in the Atlantic.

Comedy review: Sean Lock at the Regent theatre

Despite his weird and slightly inexplicable humour, the show is very polished and well-structured.

Downton Abbey could boost Jeeves and Wooster box office

The stars of a new stage adaptation of Jeeves and Wooster have said the popularity of dramas like Downton Abbey could boost the new show's box office.

Downton Abbey could boost Jeeves and Wooster box office

The stars of a new stage adaptation of Jeeves and Wooster have said the popularity of dramas like Downton Abbey could boost the new show's box office.

Josh Howie - how I write comedy

After nearly a decade of being one of our finest gagsmiths, LiF favourite Josh Howie has embraced storytelling - and faced his writing demons. About the ideal candidate for the 'How I write' series, then.

Prince William 'agrees to Blackadder cameo'

Sir Tony Robinson says Prince William has agreed to a cameo role in Blackadder if there is ever another series of the hit BBC TV programme.

The 67-year-old comedian and actor said the casting took place as he was being knighted by the Duke of Cambridge.

Frank Skinner interview

Before his hotly anticipated return to stand-up, the multi-talented and enduringly popular Frank Skinner opens up about sex, booze and Joan Bakewell.

Kathy Burke interview: 'Work non-stop? That's not me'

It's been 10 years since Kathy Burke stuck two fingers up at stardom. Here she talks about loving theatre, hating writing - and why Richard Dawkins gives her the hump.

Last Tango In Halifix series 2 preview

I am not one who would normally look forward to BBC dramas, but this really is something to put in the diary.

The Revolution Will Be Televised: seires 2 review

In attempting to make examples of those in Great Britain who exploit, lie and belittle their opponents for political and financial gain - the Beeb have taken a very definite political stance.

Crackanory preview

Hats off to the writers of each of the Crackanory stories too. Each one as bizarre, crazy, warm and funny as the next.

Chris Ramsey interview

Stand-up and Hebburn actor Chris Ramsey has claimed that the fallout from the Russell Brand, Jonathan Ross Sachsgate incident is still being felt.

Dave Cohen offers some advice to stand-ups

Everybody, well nearly everybody who does stand-up, should, at some point, give up.

Fresh Meat series 3, episode 2 blog

For a show that started off relatively slow in Series 1, Series 3 has begun with a bang.

Sarah Lancashire interview

Last Tango In Halifax earned the Oldham-born Sarah Lancashire a BAFTA-nomination last year and the show itself a clutch more awards nominations, as well as becoming a ratings winner for the beeb.

New US deal for Laura Solon

Laura Solon is to write a new sitcom for American TV.

Adam Riches interview: what Adam did next

Adam Riches! The Edinburgh Comedy Award winner has gotten all serious, sort of. Here's what he's been doing...