BCG Daily Sunday 22nd December 2013

Miranda Hart tells of struggle with fame

Miranda Hart has spoken of loneliness and struggling with fame in an interview for Desert Island Discs.

Armando Iannucci interview

The Alan Partridge writer on turning 50, 'Alanistas' and why Peter Capaldi will make a great Doctor Who.

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on their funny relationship

From sharing a flat to going on the road, comedians Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt have been working together for 25 years - and they still find each other funny.

Michael Pennington on life as Johnny Vegas

It's been quite an ordeal, but Michael Pennington is happier now he's exorcised his foul-mouthed alter ego Johnny Vegas, to whom he owes everything.

Michael Palin: Xmas, religion and getting rid of guests

Spam and dead parrots are a common gift at the Python's house at Christmas - although he's hoping for some good vintage wine this year.

Radio 4 Comedy Advent Calendar - Review

You know what? They were all great, because they were all short.

Opinion: Jack Whitehall & the big tour warm-up problem

There has been a bit of a kerfuffle over the announcement that Jack Whitehall is to play a big work-in-progress gig at the Hammersmith Apollo in February in the the run-up to his UK tour. I can't see what all the fuss is about. Tickets will only be £20 whereas when he comes to Wembley Arena in March tickets, including booking fee, will be £32.25.

David Baddiel & Twitter: a sitcom for social media era

The comedian tells Adam Sherwin how his new project is catching up with the changing way we communicate.

Radio Times review

You know how Yonderland keeps inventing great one-off characters you wish you could see again? In the series finale, you can!

When inadequate overlord Negatus kidnaps Elf, the elf, it's time for housewife and alternate-realm messiah Debbie to put together a raggle-taggle gang of chancers and get her friend back. The pathologically polite swordsmen, the monks who learnt to lie and became estate agents, and the magician with anger issues all join Debbie on another trek through the enchanted forest.

As always, it's knowing without being too spoofy, and laden with gags without sacrificing the story. This is one of the comedies of the year - bet all your doubloons on it returning in 2014.