BCG Daily Friday 30th December 2022
Press clippings
The Tony Hancock we never knew - by his great-niece
Ahead of a film about the still-revered comedian, Lucy Hancock talks about his unique legacy and what she discovered in the family archive.
Lucy Hancock, The Telegraph, 30th December 2022
European New Year's Eve TV staple Dinner For One to get prequel treatment
A British music hall sketch that has sunk into obscurity in its country of origin but is an indispensable New Year's Eve ritual in swathes of continental Europe will be given a new lease of life, after the German production powerhouse UFA announced this week it would start filming a six-part prequel next year.
Philip Oltermann, The Guardian, 30th December 2022
Mother Goose with Ian McKellen & John Bishop announces further tour dates
The show will now run until April 2023.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 30th December 2022
Prince Andrew: The Musical review
This spoof nailed it with maximum mockery.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 30th December 2022
Best of 2022: comedy
The Edinburgh Fringe was back - and so were some memorable shows.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2022
Patti Harrison, Phil Wang and Catherine Cohen: The biggest new comedy of 2023
Our critic picks her highlights of the year, from Lara Ricote - 2022's Best Newcomer in Edinburgh - to Bridget Christie.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 30th December 2022
Prince Andrew: The Musical is tasteless and should never have been made
Kieran Hodgson stars in a jauntily satirical trip through the life of the controversy-hit royal. Channel 4's latest stunt commission might be well intentioned, writes Louis Chilton, but there's no getting around the ugliness of its premise
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 30th December 2022
The most memorable comedy gigs of 2022 ...at least according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett
In the last 12 months, the world of stand-up has gingerly got back on its feet after being gutted by the pandemic. Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett takes a personal look back at his ten most memorable gigs of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2022TV & radio
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 23, Episode 12 - Breaking The YearDes Clarke looks back at the news across the year with Susie McCabe, Chris Forbes, Karen Dunbar & Neil Delamere.
6:15pm45 min
The News Quiz
Series 110, Highlights Special - Best Of 2022In this compilation episode Andy Zaltzman casts his satirical eye over the highs and lows of the year, in which the UK has had two monarchs, three Prime Ministers and countless debates over whether a party can technically be called a party.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasChristopher Eccleston, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Gloria Hunniford join David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the game show, trying to hoodwink their opponents with festive fibs or facts about themselves. Whose family hold a festive sweepstake to decide what time they will fall asleep on Christmas Day? Did one of the ex-teacher panellists really play walk-on music to impress the pupils when they entered the classroom? Rob Brydon hosts the festive fun.
10:30pm60 min
Jason Manford: Recent Nostalgia Live
A stand-up performance from the comedian's Like Me tour, recorded at Sheffield's City Hall at the end of September 2022. The content finds Jason reflecting on absurd moments from lockdown, his early days on the comedy circuit and why men aren't as clever as women think they are. Later, he showcases a dance track medley of religious songs sung in school assemblies down the decades.