BCG Daily Friday 24th December 2021
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Ghosts review
Ghosts can sometimes teeter on the brink of tweeness and this storyline almost pushed it over the edge. Luckily, there's more acerbic humour to keep the balance.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 24th December 2021
Rose Matafeo: 'Success freaks me out! It's a gut-punch'
The creator of the hit BBC romcom Starstruck talks about having less than a day to enjoy its triumph - and how extreme nerd-dom got her through 2021.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 24th December 2021
Hidden dramas behind Only Fools And Horses
From BBC bosses 'nearly ruining' Xmas classic to unfortunate prop disaster.
Josh Saunders, The Sun, 24th December 2021
Mrs Brown stars Rory Cowan and Damien McKiernan in furious row
A furious row has broken out between Mrs Brown's Boys stars Rory Cowan and Damien McKiernan, who both played Rory on the hit show.
The Sun, 24th December 2021
In defence of Mrs Brown's Boys
In defence of one of the most divisive shows on TV.
Adam Bloodworth, JOE, 24th December 2021
Ghosts review
Hard to believe that it is only two years since Ghosts was first broadcast. That it already feels like a traditional staple of the Christmas schedule is a testament to the consistent quality of its uplifting, comfort-viewing fare.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 24th December 2021
Not Going Out review
I do think the "Lee dreaming he's in a panto" conceit in Not Going Out went on too long, given that it was almost all of the 40-minute episode.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 24th December 2021
How Aardman delivered Shaun The Sheep during a pandemic
They shot for 21 weeks - starting in mid-January 2021, and wrapping in early June, with 15 animators employed, and a total crew of around 60, as well as those working on the post-production, the color grading, and the score.
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24th December 2021
The Morecambe & Wise Show 1970: The Lost Tape review
It is a treat for Christmas Day, certainly, to see this long-lost opening episode of the duo's first series for BBC1, rediscovered by Morecambe's son, Gary, in his mother's attic.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 24th December 2021Videos
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9am32 min
No More Jockeys
2021 Christmas Specials - Game 2With Mark winning the first of the specials, a second victory will mean he wins the session. Can Tim or Alex fight back, and out of the two who win the latest edition of Kitchen Conversions? Also, Tim catches a mouse.
11am60 min
11:30am30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
2021 Christmas Special - Away In A Mangle!How long will Arthur last in the role of Father Christmas this year? His annual attempt to spread festive cheer in a Department Store falls short, but will he be a great redeemer.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 20, Out-takes - The Best Of UnbroadcastDes Clarke brings you some never before heard clips from Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. With exclusive, brand new clips from some of your favourite panellists.
6:15pm45 min
Dead Ringers
2021 Christmas Specials, Episode 3 - Part 2The BBC is required to cover news from a range of sources, and that includes other universes. Nick Robinson and Martha Kearny look back at the weird and wonderful events that have taken place in other worlds. Who knows what has happened in other universes in 1921? Perhaps Manflu is a deadly epidemic? Perhaps Britain becomes the 51st state? Or maybe Greta Thunberg opens a coal mine? All will be revealed in this pan-universal episode.
9:30pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
9:30pm30 min
Growing Up Scottish
Christmas Special - Christmas & HogmanayScotland's comedians show us Christmas and Hogmanay past, from decorations to nativity plays and opening presents, along with the ups and downs of street parties and New Year resolutions.
10pm45 min
The Reunion: Love Actually
Kirsty Wark reunites some of the cast and crew of the 2003 Christmas film Love Actually, directed by Richard Curtis.
10:30pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 23, Christmas SpecialAdam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker front a merriment-packed Christmas edition. In a show filled with festive treats, the boys get into the Christmas spirit in a way only they can - joined in the studio by the "absolutely fabulous" Joanna Lumley and chef and grime artist Big Zuu for some very merry leglessness.
10:30pm90 min
Christmas Comedy Club With Lost Voice Guy
2021 SpecialHe rose to fame as the winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2018. Now Lost Voice Guy returns to TV for this festive special featuring guests Bill Bailey, Rosie Jones, Omid Djalili and Joel Dommett.