BCG Daily Monday 23rd December 2013
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David Jason: Back to the shop floor
Still Open All Hours comes at a time when TV comedy is hungry for a little nostalgia, just as TV in general is finally paying heed to an older audience.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2013Caitlin Moran interview
The Raised by Wolves writer discusses her childhood in Wolverhampton and why she decided to start writing for television.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 23rd December 2013Matthew Lewis on Bluestone 42 and Harry Potter
The actor best known for playing Neville Longbottom tells RadioTimes.com all about playing Gordon "Towerblock" House on the BBC Three bomb disposal comedy.
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 23rd December 2013Oliver Chris: Nick & Mary's relationship takes a turn
"The episode is about being stuck in a horrible place over Christmas and how this unit get by."
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 23rd December 2013Audio: Dame Edna interview
Dame Edna Everage, who first appeared on the London stage half a century ago, has embarked on her farewell tour. The character, created by Barry Humphries, told the Today programme's John Humphrys: "I'm not touring anymore, I'm never doing it again - well, not for a year or two."
Today Programme, 23rd December 2013Miranda Hart interviews Graham Norton
Miranda Hart turns the spotlight on our agony uncle Graham Norton to talk work, onesies and national-treasurehood.
The Telegraph, 23rd December 2013Review: Him & Her, BBC Three
It's hard to believe it won't be back. I will miss Becky and Steve. But on the other hand I'm delighted I'll never have to spend time with Laura again.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd December 2013Ricky Gervais named PETA's Person of the Year for 2013
Ricky Gervais has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA's) Person of the Year for 2013.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 23rd December 2013Fresh Meat's Vod is a cheerleader for girls
Fresh Meat's Vod is a cheerleader for girls getting it on gleefully without being in relationships, or weeping about it afterwards.
Daisy Buchanan, The Mirror, 23rd December 2013Fresh Meat season 4 - what will happen next?
Sam Bain - the co-creator of the Channel 4 comedy - is hoping for another series, but what is next for JP, Vod, Kingsley and co?
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 23rd December 2013Fresh Meat, series 3 finale, review
The third series of Fresh Meat has been an altogether darker affair, culminating in a series finale that was disappointingly short on laughs, says Rupert Hawksley.
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2013Even the best comedy will have its detractors
Johnny Vegas' rant at the British Comedy Awards this month caught the imagination of many observers. It was the outburst people seemed to want from the event - a defining moment for a televised industry knees up, and a taking point that wasn't obviously manufactured for the occasion.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 23rd December 2013Videos
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9am30 min
2525
Episode 1In the year 2525, if man is still alive, if woman can survive, then it may sound something like this. The new comedy sketch show set 512 years in the future.
11:30am30 min
North By Northamptonshire
Series 3, Episode 1Relationships have come and gone, but life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
2:15pm45 min
Inspector Steine
The Christmas Of Inspector Steine, Episode 1 - The Christmas of Inspector SteineBrighton, Christmas 1957 was memorable in all sorts of ways. It was the year of the Queen's first Christmas broadcast for one thing, as well as Mrs Groynes' first Christmas married to Captain Hoagland of the Royal Engineers. A happy time then? Well, apparently not!
3:45pm30 min
Mark Nelson's Guide To Marriage
Episode 1Mark is getting married in three weeks and there is a lot to do. Caterers need paying, rings need buying and a thousand pounds has gone missing.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 9, Episode 6 - Science and SpinWith Matthew Cobb, Sheena Cruikshank, Helen Keen, James Burke.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasSpecial Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.
9pm60 min
John Bishop's Christmas Show
Episode 1 - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2013John Bishop hosts an evening of festive comedy and music from the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End.
10pm50 min
Fresh Meat
Series 3, Episode 8After last week's parties, everything is on the rocks: JP's selling the house, friendships are in tatters, and relationships teeter on the brink.
10:15pm30 min
Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Episode 4Hoping to pull the comedy rabbit from their sleeves in Brixton this week are actor, presenter and funnyman Rufus Hound and musician and comic Reggie Watts.
10:50pm35 min
Raised By Wolves
Episode 1 - PilotSitcom pilot written by best-selling author and award-winning columinst Caitlin Moran with her sister Caroline.
11:30pm30 min
Down The Line
Felix Dexter Tribute, Highlights Special - A Tribute to Felix DexterFelix Dexter's best contributions to the show, broadcast following the death of the actor.