BCG Daily Tuesday 6th February 2024

Carry On films: The star who helped World War II prisoners escape

Peter Butterworth's recently discovered German prison identity card is going on display as part of an exhibition telling the story of his life as a prisoner of war.

Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance review

Katherine Ryan's documentary series is truthful, painful - and very, very funny.

Ian Lavender's Private Pike from Dad's Army wasn't a 'stupid boy', he was a very funny one

Ian Lavender's death at the age of 77 means the last main cast member of Dad's Army has passed away.

Frank Skinner: 30 Years Of Dirt review

30 Years Of Dirt is a set that's unlikely to fail with any audience.

Inside Ian Lavender's health battles

Veteran actor Ian Lavender's death aged 77 has come after he battled a number of health scares throughout his life.

The actor first found fame as part of the troupe in Dad's Army - before becoming a popular member of the cast of EastEnders and appearing in over 200 episodes.

BBC Ghosts stars name their favourite episodes

The show's creators and stars rate as their personal faves, now that the show is over.

10 reasons Chicken Run must continue after Dawn Of The Nugget

There is a chance for future Chicken Run movies or shows to expand on the world and have crossovers with other Aardman films.

Forgotten Friday Night Dinner script released as fans praise 'glorious' scene that was never filmed

Writer Robert Popper has also taken to X to share a forgotten scene from the show, which fans are loving.

Frank Skinner: 30 Years Of Dirt review

While there may be jokes and moments that aren't everyone's cup of tea, Frank Skinner's skill is undeniable, his MBE well-deserved, and his 30 years of dirt, adeptly dished.

Rowan Atkinson blamed for poor electric car sales

A House of Lords report suggests that the Mr Bean actor was partly at fault for 'damaging' public perceptions of EVs.

Frank Skinner: 30 Years Of Dirt review

Frank Skinner reflects on thirty years in comedy.

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt review

30 Years of Dirt is a set that's unlikely to fail with any audience. Both because of the expertise and skill of the performer, but because it never sets its sights on anything beyond being an easy good time, knob-gags and all.

Frank Skinner review

A comedian so funny it's almost obscene.

Inside rehearsals for the Starter For Ten musical ahead of world premiere

Rehearsal images have been released for the musical adaptation of Starter For 10.

Drop The Dead Donkey: reviving an iconic 1990s hit for the stage

As the award-winning newsroom satire Drop the Dead Donkey is reimagined for the stage and embarks on a UK tour, with seven of the original cast members on board, we learn all about the revival of an all-time comedy classic.