BCG Daily Wednesday 25th December 2013
Press clippings
Comedians who battle with serious mental health problem
Miranda Hart's admission that success made her 'quite lonely' is a reminder that once off screen or stage comedians can be a very serious bunch.
Neil Clark, The Daily Express, 25th December 2013Rufus Hound wins Strictly Come Dancing
Rufus Hound has won Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special.
BBC News, 25th December 2013Who is the real Mrs Brown?
Brendan O'Carroll's unlikely inspiration is a legendary Irish radical, reveals his biographer.
Brian Beacom, Radio Times, 25th December 2013Barry Cryer interview
The comedy titan backs the Big Issue's Caring at Christmas campaign and counts himself lucky to have a large family.
The Big Issue, 25th December 2013Videos
TV
TV & radio
7:55am15 min
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 45 - One With The NightA thief is on the loose. The Dark Shadow appears from nowhere to track him down - but could it be they are one and the same person?
8:10am15 min
11:30am30 min
Believe It!
Series 2, Episode 3 - Danger ManRichard explains the long-lasting influence Ian McKellen has had on his life, and how Ian has always pushed him into adventures from which he would usually run a mile.
6:15pm15 min
15 Minute Musical
Series 8, Episode 2 - Julian and the Assanging Technicolour DownloadJulian Assange's story is wiki-leaked in this overly melodramatic 15 Minute Musical.
6:30pm30 min
What Does The K Stand For?
Series 1, Episode 5 - The First NoelThe Amos family plan to fly out to celebrate Christmas in Lagos, Nigeria.
8:30pm60 min
Morecambe & Wise In Pieces
Episode 1 - Leading LadiesPenelope Keith introduces highlights from the comedy duo's shows, in which famous female stars of stage and screen, including herself, often struggled to keep a straight face.
9:30pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 11, Christmas SpecialA Christmas special to finish the series. Guests include Russell Brand, Davina McCall and David Dickinson. Music comes from Little Mix.
9:30pm35 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' MammyMrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.
10:05pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
10:35pm30 min
Man Down
Series 1, Christmas Special'Scrooge 3000', a festive school play set in space, and a terrifying yuletide tradition, unsurprisingly courtesy of his psychotic dad, are just two of the Christmas challenges which risk reducing Dan's life to a crumbling mess.