BCG Daily Monday 30th December 2013
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Eddie Large readmitted to hospital
The 72-year-old had spent a month in hospital before being released, only to suffer further complications.
Jonathan Symcox, The Mirror, 30th December 2013David Walliams to return to the stage in My Fair Lady
David Walliams and Sheridan Smith are to pair up on stage again - this time for My Fair Lady.
Halina Watts, The Mirror, 30th December 2013Sitcom stars on return of Birds of a Feather
It has been 15 years since these Birds of a Feather flew the BBC nest but now, to the delight of millions of fans, they have landed a new series on ITV.
Rachael Bletchly, The Mirror, 30th December 2013Exclusive: Joe Swash & rude pensioners in Fake Reaction
Joe Swash has his eye on a group of stripper pensioners in saucy clips from the new series of Fake Reaction exclusive to Digital Spy.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 30th December 2013The most memorable gigs of 2013
Chortle editor Steve Bennett's personal choice. Number one is Dame Edna.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2013Holly Willoughby denies 'Celebrity Juice' quit rumours
Holly Willoughby has been forced to deny rumours she is quitting Celebrity Juice.
The Huffington Post, 30th December 20132013 was a horrorshow - and it can just Bake Off
With so many horrific stories around this year, it's no wonder we were sidetracked by baking and selfies. And between government surveillance and 'bongo bongo land' many of us were tempted to give up on politics for good.
Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 30th December 2013Arabella Weir: I dread the countdown to midnight
The star of BBC's Two Doors Down wonders why so much fuss is made about New Year's Eve.
Arabella Weir, The Telegraph, 30th December 2013Mrs Brown's Boys, New Year special, review
It is easy to be snooty about Mrs Brown's Boys - much harder to divine why this is the comedy that, in sheer popularity, knocks all of the more lauded shows from your Walliamses or your Mirandas into a cocked hat. Essentially, I suspect, it's because the show knows its fans and involves them directly.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 30th December 2013Denise Van Outen: Critics ruined comedy career chances
Denise Van Outen has blamed "unfair" criticism for ruining her chance of a comedy career. The presenter said that she is still waiting for her comedy break after an unsuccessful stint in the TV show Babes in the Wood.
Catherine Earp, Digital Spy, 30th December 2013Audio: Cleese and Palin relive the Life of Brian debate
Michael Palin told The Today Programme that he prepared for the debate "quite carefully". "I didn't know what the Church's attitude was going to be - that's what I felt when I turned up there," he continued.
BBC News, 30th December 2013Videos
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9am30 min
2525
Episode 2In 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 2Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband, and Mary and Jonathan have crossed wires.
6:15pm15 min
15 Minute Musical
Series 8, Episode 5 - Half a Sixth FormDavid Cameron is headmaster, but Michael Gove arrives and has a licence to teach.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 12, Episode 1Recorded from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn, Bridget Christie and Ed Byrne as they lie on the subjects of poison, etiquette, jelly and... David Mitchell.
9:30pm40 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.
10pm90 min
Twit Of The Year
Twit Of The Year takes an entertaining look back at the year 2013, revealing its social media gaffes and triumphs. Opinionated comics and prolific celebrity tweeters decide on a Twit of the Year: the celebrity who has made the most funny, cringe-worthy or downright stupid comments in 140 characters.
10:10pm30 min
Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Episode 5Greg Proops, Rich Hall and Maria Bamford take on the Set List challenge in Los Angeles.