BCG Daily Saturday 7th December 2024
Press clippings
Richard Curtis on Christmas, Love Actually and criticism: 'You change with the times'
Over 20 years after Love Actually, Richard Curtis turns his attention to Christmas once more.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 7th December 2024
Wallace & Gromit's Radio Times Christmas cover 2024 comes to life
The cover features the beloved duo ahead of their new film airing on Christmas Day.
James Hibbs, Radio Times, 7th December 2024
Stephen Fry: "I made a mistake on QI and the panelists ripped me apart - I couldn't stop giggling"
The writer, actor and presenter on writing novels, his brush with cancer and meeting Lawrence Olivier in a lift.
Louise Flind, The Telegraph, 7th December 2024
Brendan O'Carroll: We're investing in a Mrs Brown's Boys cartoon
Sitcom creator revives the idea of an animated version.
Chortle, 7th December 2024
Wallace and Gromit make surprise appearance on Strictly Come Dancing
Wallace and Gromit are taking over the BBC this month ahead of the premiere of their new feature length adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl.
BBC, 7th December 2024
Joe Lycett: 'Every year I get more of an understanding of what I need to be happy'
The comedian and proud Brummie talks about fat-shaming jokes, going to the tip if he gets cancelled, Tinie Tempah's words of wisdom and his excellent swimming skills.
Hayley Myers, The Guardian, 7th December 2024
'Serious and silly': Radio 4 team behind Now Show replacement plan to break news as well as joking about it
The broadcaster's recently launched Naked Week will mix satirical humour and topical investigative journalism.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 7th December 2024
How Ricky Gervais took on the 'woke brigade' - and won
The comedian's provocative stand-up tour Mortality is a sellout, despite lukewarm reviews - it's because he has the 'boss class' in his sights.
Will Lloyd, The Times, 7th December 2024
Chris McCausland's 'stunning' Strictly semi-final dance
Chris McCausland might have defied all the odds to make it through to the Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals... yet he still managed to score his second-best result of the series.
Chortle, 7th December 2024
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Sir Ridley Scott's Bee Gees musical biopic
Ridley Scott, who recently finished Gladiator II, is now turning his attention to You Should Be Dancing, about the Gibb brothers, which will start filming next year in London and Miami. A source said: "Sacha is perfect for this project and is really excited about getting his teeth stuck into something new. He is ready to throw himself into the role."
Emily Webber, The Sun, 7th December 2024TV & radio
7:05am10 min
Supertato
Series 3, Christmas Special - Merry Sprouty Day - Part 1It's Merry Sprouty Day, and everyone is waiting for Sprouty Claus, who is bringing presents to all the good fruit and veggies. However, Evil Pea has an evil plan - to steal the presents for herself!
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 22, Episode 16Actor Jake Wood, former GB athlete Kath Merry, presenter Steffan Powell, and comedian Neil Delamere join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
8:15pm60 min
Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry
Episode 4 - Alexei SayleSir Lenny and his best mate Alexei Sayle look back on the alternative comedy that had such an impact on them both.
9pm90 min
Maisie Adam: Appraisal
After a meteoric rise through the comedy ranks, Maisie Adam performs her tour show, Appraisal, filmed at the Harrogate Theatre.
10:35pm30 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Special Guests: Series 2, Highlights Special - Oasis SpecialA look back at some of the most memorable moments from appearances by Noel and Liam Gallagher on the talk show.
11pm30 min
Wing It
Episode 1 - The Cow Who Flew Through The MoonAlasdair Beckett-King plays host to a panel of improv comedy all stars in this new spontaneous series, full of ridiculous challenges & completely made up games.