BCG Daily Saturday 21st August 2021

How the sitcom wife evolved in 10 classic characters

Here we chart their evolution via 10 of sitcom's most memorable wives, from both the UK and USA...

Daisy Haggard on Back To Life returning

The actress tells Joe Clay about her 'sadcom' about a female killer.

Hi-De-Hi! fans display memorabilia for first time

A couple who have been collecting memorabilia related to the BBC comedy Hi-De-Hi! for years have put it on display for the first time in a new museum in the town where it was filmed.

Sean Lock: Comedian's cause of death was lung cancer

Comedian Sean Lock's cause of death was lung cancer, his friend Bill Bailey revealed today.

Bailey told ITV: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced. We've tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. And he's continued to work."

Only Fools And Horses garage door sold to TV fan

An avid fan of Only Fools And Horses has donated a "significant sum" to charity for a red garage door that featured in the TV comedy series.

Cast of Bumper Blyton sing the festival's praises

"The Fringe helps me be the best me I can be."

Miles Jupp on life in lockdown

Miles Jupp sighs at the notion that he's going to be incessantly questioned on his boarding school experiences and why he's likely to send his five children to a comprehensive, when we meet to discuss his debut novel, History.

Chelsea FC to hold minute's applause for Sean Lock

Chelsea will remember comedian and season ticket holder Sean Lock with a minute's applause at their next home game after he died aged 58. The Blues have agreed to commemorate his death before their Premier League match with Aston Villa on September 11.

Matt Lucas wows fans with impressive weight loss

Matt Lucas has wowed fans with his weight loss as he reunited with long-time pal David Walliams.

The Little Britain stars were snapped out for dinner to celebrate David's 50th birthday.

Miles Jupp interview

On home-schooling his five kids, being posh and why he would love to play a baddie.