British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Saturday 30th November 2024

Press clippings

Only Child. Image shows left to right: Ken (Gregor Fisher), Richard (Greg McHugh)

Only Child review

Gregor Fisher shines in BBC's heartfelt comedy about father-son bonding.

Billy Foley, The Irish News, 30th November 2024
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Lee (Danny Dyer), Glen (Ryan Sampson)

Danny Dyer covered in blood as he throttles co-star on set

TV hardman Danny Dyer is covered in blood as he throttles his co-star on the set of comedy Mr Bigstuff.

The former Walford legend was captured on set in Canvey Island with actor Ned Dennehy, appearing to strangle his co-star.

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 30th November 2024
Janey. Janey Godley. Credit: Hopscotch Films

Ashley Storrie's eulogy as her mother is laid to rest

The world told Janey Godley to stay small - she did the opposite.

Jay Richardson and Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th November 2024
Chris McCausland

Praise and criticism for Chris McCausland on Strictly's musicals week

Chris McCausland finished in the bottom half of the Strictly leaderboad again tonight - but performed much better than frequently last-placed Pete Wicks.

Chortle, 30th November 2024

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am
10 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Christmas Special - Nikhil And Jay And The Christmas Wish

When Jay's wish for a snowy Christmas spoils everyone's plans, he tries to undo it - only to find he's doubled the joy of Christmas!

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 15

Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, sports presenter Holly Hamilton, British taekwondo athlete Lutalo Muhammad, and comedian Susie McCabe join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm
60 min
Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry. Image shows left to right: Lenny Henry, Romesh Ranganathan

Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry

Episode 3 - Romesh Ranganathan

Sir Lenny welcomes comedy genius Romesh Ranganathan - one of the hardest working men in modern comedy.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
25 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 2, Highlights Special

A look back at more of the most memorable moments from recent series, including interviews with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Spice Girls, Lee Evans, Ed Sheeran, Emily Blunt, Rio Ferdinand, Joanna Lumley, Thierry Henry and Sheridan Smith.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Parish Matters

Parish Matters

Episode 4 - Festival

"A financial, legal, humanitarian and ecological disaster." The parish's favourite troubadour loses a short battle with electricity and health and wellbeing officer Janice Fever swims in effluent!

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1am
110 min
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Barry Island Discs: Gavin & Stacey's Big Songs Send Off

Alex Jones relives some of the key musical moments of Gavin & Stacey and interviews cast members Joanna Page and Larry Lamb.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 2:50am
30 min
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey: The Fans' Story

Eleri Sion, herself a Barry resident, guides us through the fans' story of Britain's favourite sitcom, chatting with the superfans who gathered on the seafront and on Trinity Street to greet the cast as they filmed the final scenes.

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