BCG Daily Saturday 6th September 2014

Radio Times review

An all-action extravaganza features Jones on a child's scooter, a grenade exploding in the Vicar's office and Mainwaring trying on a smart, 18-guinea greatcoat that you just know is as doomed as Frazer's catchphrase. (Look out for Larry Martyn -- the caretaker in Are You Being Served? -- as the signalman scoffing buns.)

When a misread map reference sends the platoon to a barn destined for artillery target practice, it's left to two senior members to try and save the day, via manic motoring and an insane bit of stop-motion animation. Before the Dick Barton finale, the squinting, gout-afflicted Godfrey explains his dislike of spectacles: "I didn't get on with them; they made me look rather old."

The best moments of The Comic Strip Presents...

As Gold gives a long-awaited reshowing of the 2011 Comic Strip gem The Hunt for Tony Blair on Saturday, we give our guide to the best the troupe has had to offer in its 32 year history.

Last of the Summer Wine bike auctioned

Ooh Marina! Last of the Summer Wine tart with a heart sells bike she and Howard used for liaisons - but don't tell Pearl.

Billy Connolly set to laugh off his illness

Billy Connolly is set to laugh off his illness as recent health problems provide material for his upcoming shows.

Seven questions with... Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes is a brilliant comedian who takes usually unnoticed everyday situations and effortlessly turns them on their head.

Michael Palin interview

This summer's Monty Python reunion was joyous, says Michael Palin. But that doesn't mean he wishes he had stuck to comedy - or Hollywood.

Warwick Davis takes on Celebrity Squares

Warwick Davis admits that his new role as a TV quiz master in the re-booted version of this classic comedy game show is one of his most challenging yet.

Introducing: The Great Yorkshire Fringe

A new, ten-day comedy festival has been confirmed for York city centre.

New comedy magazine Stand & Deliver launches

New comedy magazine Stand & Deliver has just been launched. Issue 1 costs £5 plus postage and features Tony Law on the cover. It also features quite a lot of Tony Law inside. An interview with him, some of his doodles and a children's story written by Law.

Alfie Brown, Hackney Attic - comedy review

Alfie Brown is maturing offstage and on. He has always had promise and now he is starting to weave together his different textures.

Siblings - Burrito Neighbours review

We only have one week of Siblings left before the first series is over, and it's a shame that it hasn't really lived up to its potential.