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BCG Daily Thursday 30th November 2023

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Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Compo costume from Last Of The Summer Wine up for auction

An "endearing" tattered jacket, knitted pullover, rope belt and woollen hat from Last Of The Summer Wine will soon be up for auction.

BBC, 30th November 2023
Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Copyright: BBC

Peter Pan Goes Wrong review

In the several years since I last saw it, I had forgotten just how good Peter Pan Goes Wrong is.

Sandra Giorgetti, British Theatre Guide, 30th November 2023
Evil Genius With Russell Kane. Russell Kane

BBC recommissions Russell Kane's Evil Genius podcast

Following the TV series version for Sky History, Russell Kane is back in the driving seat once more with a brand new 12 episode series of the hit BBC podcast, Evil Genius.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th November 2023
Alistair Williams

British Comedian Of The Year 2023 review

Its £10,001 prize has previously wooed some of the circuit's biggest hitters, such as Ian Stone, Steve Gribbin, Mike Gunn and Jeff Innocent. But this year's final of the British Comedian Of The Year seemed more open, with many experienced names but no perennial headliners at the bigger clubs. Indeed, the winner, Alistair Williams, has previously complained about being cancelled from the circuit for his contrarian views.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th November 2023
Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor gives birth to baby son

Ellie Taylor has given birth to her second child with husband CNN reporter Phil Black and took to social media to share her adorable news with fans.

Lucretia Munro, The Mirror, 30th November 2023

The List Hot 100 2023 number 9: Kieran Hodgson

He's conquering Scotland one comedy show at a time and nabbing Edinburgh Comedy Award nods for his troubles. We speak to Kieran Hodgson about Prince Andrew, Two Doors Down and making a show about his newfound home country.

Jay Richardson, The List, 30th November 2023

The List Hot 100 2023 number 3: Marjolein Robertson

With a five-star Fringe show under her belt, Marjolein Robertson has stormed her way into the number three position of our Hot 100. Find out what makes the Shetlander comic's stand-up so special.

Jay Richardson, The List, 30th November 2023

The List Hot 100 2023 Number 2: Fern Brady

After years building her profile on the stand-up scene allied to a career-boosting turn on Taskmaster, 2023 saw Fern Brady add podcast host and bestselling author to her burgeoning CV.

Kevin Fullerton, The List, 30th November 2023

Videos

TV & radio

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 3, Episode 8 - Just One More Thing

Zaagville becomes a crime scene when SMoRCLeWa's town is griefed. Everyone is a suspect, so it's time to call in an old friend to solve the mystery.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Double Top. Credit: BBC

Double Top

Episode 1

The trials and tribulations of the Lion Girls, a darts team on a mission to complete a decent season, throw the perfect darts and have a good time - though maybe not in that order.

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