BCG Daily Saturday 28th December 2013
Press clippings
Radio Times review
Gavin & Stacey co-creator James Corden returned to narrative comedy, flanked by one of the breakout stars of the year, Mathew Baynton. The Wrong Mans wasn't a sitcom but a full-on comedy thriller, in which Corden and Baynton played humble losers wrapped up in a criminal/espionage conspiracy. Breathless plotting and Hollywood-standard direction played off against the classic British scenario of bumblers struggling in extreme circumstances. It would have been easy for the comedy to make the action look silly, but The Wrong Mans was too smartly made for that.
Radio Times, 28th December 2013The Brockman children are growing up fast
Ramona Marquez is almost unrecognisable with her new straight, dark haircut; Daniel Roche, 14, seems to have grown three foot since the last series and has a deep, booming voice; while Tyger Drew-Honey, 17, has left school and drives a car.
Sara Wallis, The Mirror, 28th December 2013The best comedy of the year
Bo Burnham, Louis CK, Russell Brand, Paul F Tompkins and the Monty Python Press Conference.
Julian Hall, The Independent, 28th December 2013Susan Boyle faces send-up on iconic Hogmanay comedy
Mimic Jonathan Watson targets SuBo plus Alex Salmond and Johann Lamont on this year's Hogmanay episode of satirical favourite Only an Excuse.
Rob Reid, Daily Record, 28th December 2013Jack Canuso tells us what to expect in new series
The award-winning comedy returns with more poolside banter and innuendo as the usual suspects top up their tans at the four star all-inclusive hotel.
Sara Wallis, The Mirror, 28th December 2013BOAF stars reveal reveal what's happened to characters
Sharon's in her council flat and Tracey's still in Chigwell with younger son Travis. But what has become of Dorien? Here, the three Birds tell us more...
Sara Wallis, The Mirror, 28th December 2013Opinion: comedy snobbery - the sequel
At the risk of digging an even deeper hole for myself I'll try to respond below to Dave Twentyman's response to my original piece. His position seems to be that he is annoyed that a "pub circuit comic" as he has been dubbed by one critic, is not considered to be an artist in the same way, for instance, that darts is not considered to be a sport.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th December 2013Brendan O'Carroll refuses to censor show for US viewers
The comedian's manager has revealed he is refusing to censor the swearing for American audiences, despite strong language being a big no-no on mainstream US TV.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 28th December 2013Scottish independence: Rory Bremner in comedy call
Impressionist Rory Bremner has called for a dash of humour to be injected into the bad-tempered independence debate, saying arguments over the future of Scotland are far too important and far too funny to be left to the politicians.
The Scotsman, 28th December 2013Altitude Festival preview
What do you get when you cross skiing with a comedy festival in the Austrian Alps? A perfect winter holiday.
Paul Chappells, Daily Record, 28th December 2013Johnny Vegas book review
Don't expect many laughs in Johnny Vegas's gripping memoir.
Daily Mail, 28th December 2013Dermot Morgan was under serious stress when he died
Father Ted star Frank Kelly, speaking about Dermot Morgan, said "He barely passed the medical tests to be available to make the last series".
Demelza De Burca, The Irish Mirror, 28th December 2013Videos
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TV & radio
7:55am15 min
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 51 - Pring TicklerGalactic Peacekeepers arrive to arrest Councillor Cowdrey for Pring Tickling.
8:10am15 min
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 52 - And The Winner IsAn awards ceremony presented by Mr M'Ginney promises to be the stuff of dreams.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 11, Special - Tenth Birthday EditionChristian O'Connell presents a special tenth birthday edition of Fighting Talk. Christian is joined by a panel of FT legends as they answer topics based on the last 10 years and recall some of the show's most iconic moments.
1pm30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes
Series 3, Episode 3Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales's ultimate heroes.
9pm75 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 5, Christmas SpecialJonathan welcomes the legendary Sir David Attenborough; funnyman John Bishop; film star Ray Winstone, and the the nation's favourite chef, Jamie Oliver, will be cooking up a treat. There's also a rare TV performance from multi-platinum selling singer, Susan Boyle; and one of the UK's best loved music acts, Rizzle Kicks, will be livening things up.
10:20pm90 min
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.
10:40pm60 min
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe
Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2013 WipeCharlie Brooker's 2013 Wipe is a high-octane glance back at the year in which almost nothing happened ... apart from royal babies, hurricans, Dogging Tales, Oscar Pistorius, Sex Box, Russell Brand, Snowden, space monkeys...