BCG Daily Monday 26th May 2014

Jennifer Saunders hopes for 2015 Ab Fab film release

Jennifer Saunders has revealed that she hopes to see the Absolutely Fabulous film in cinemas by late 2015.

Everest climb is snow joke for Craig Campbell

Fitness fanatic Craig Campbell talks about his charity trek.

Daniel Sloss signs US TV deal

Daniel Sloss has signed a talent deal to create an untitled television pilot with chat show host Conan O'Brien's Conaco production company for a major USA studio.

Radio Times review

These reboots are a reminder of how many great running gags The Fast Show had. But even die-hard fans, myself included, would admit those jokes might, via endless variations, have finally run their natural course. Mind you, I still laugh at Rowley Birkin QC's incomprehensible stories ("Burble, burble... and I rather irrationally put my head inside its mouth!") and old-school football pundit Ron Manager praising the "Barcelonians".

Two minor characters get a nice update here as Bob Fleming (of the troublesome cough) and sidekick Jed Thomas ("Arse!") do their version of The Trip. And in what may be their last hurrah, Ted and Ralph are rescued by the Italian language.

Radio Times review

Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Syal, Nina Wadia and "token white" Dave Lamb have lost none of their comedic talent since this sketch show last graced our screens in 2001. Shown as part of BBC Two's 50th anniversary celebrations, this one-off is a selection of new sketches featuring familiar characters, including the man who believes everything has its origins in India (Sherlock and pretty well every other TV detective from Poirot to Columbo) and oh-so-British social climber Mr Kapoor (this time hoping to stand as a Ukip candidate for Parliament).

Among the new routines is an Indian version of Mary Poppins, a clever dig at one of our more right-wing newspapers in The Delhi Mail and a remake of The Frost Report's class sketch that almost works. It's not exactly subtle humour but the simple concept of taking Asian stereotypes and turning them on their heads is as relevant as ever.

Goodness Gracious Me: Reunion Special review

The BBC Two anniversary edition of the ground-breaking comedy Goodness Gracious Me was an ideal way to round off a Bank Holiday.

Audio: Mark Stephenson interview

Mark Stephenson is a stand-up comedian and writer, who has been a finalist (and come second place) in almost every new act competition in the UK.

Goodness Gracious Me Special 2014 review

A culture-clash comedy that shows no signs of ageing.

Sue Perkins confirmed for Sheffield Doc/Fest

Nathan Penlington and Adam Buxton also confirmed to appear.

Mr Sloane review

Episode one afforded a leisurely 60 minutes in which to bed in. Future episodes revert to a more frantic half-hour format, which is a shame as it is a show that demands, and rewards, patience.