BCG Daily Tuesday 26th December 2023
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TV
Press clippings
There is so much wrong with 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' - can it really survive?
The annual comedy quiz has been a Christmas staple since 2004 - but its childish one-liners and macho atmosphere mean it struggles to feel fresh.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2023
Comedian of the year: Lee Mack
It didn't take me long to decide who my Comedian of the Year 2023 was. I just had to think about the last few day's viewing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th December 2023
Ricky Gervais knows he won't be cancelled by his jokes - his lazy new special is proof of that
The once-brave comedian, trapped in a web of political correctness, has become wholly uninterested in subverting the establishment, writes Nick Hilton.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 26th December 2023
David Stafford obituary
David Stafford's writing career took off after meeting Alexei Sayle, with whom he embarked on several successful collaborations.
Kate Stables, The Guardian, 26th December 2023TV & radio
11:30am30 min
My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Episode 5 - How To Organise a Football Team Christmas don order to fund the team Christmas party, the captain collects fines throughout the season. Joe finds out how that cash is spent by the Leeds team as they let their hair down.
2:15pm45 min
A Single Act
When fight or flight aren't an option there's always funny; can comedy save three singular souls?
8pm90 min
Ronnie Corbett's 30 Greatest Moments
This special 90-minute documentary celebrates the life of one of Britain's most talented and loved comedians and comedy actors, Ronnie Corbett through 30 moments from his incredible career spanning six decades.
8pm30 min
9pm125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.
11pm30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Moving ProblemFrom broken bones to moving homes by way of orgasms (or the lack of) and a best friend who undermines your big day for their own ends - the depth and breadth of listener questions continues to amaze us.