BCG Daily Wednesday 18th December 2024
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl review
An unmissable, ingenious Christmas treat.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 18th December 2024
Fern Brady tipped for the big time in the US
Fern Brady has been named one of the top 15 comedians "on the verge of a big break" by US-based entertainment industry website Deadline.
Chortle, 18th December 2024
Martyn Crofts missing: Cops searching for Britain's Got Talent comedian find body
Police searching for missing Britain's Got Talent star Martyn Crofts have made a tragic discovery. They have confirmed a body has been found in a reservoir as they continued their search for the comic, who has been missing since Monday.
The Mirror, 18th December 2024
Chris McCausland: Blind people don't need inspiring
Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland has said he doesn't think blind people "need inspiring", after he made history as the first blind contestant to take part in the show.
Noor Nanji, BBC, 18th December 2024
Mark Dolan sacked by GB News
Mark Dolan has been axed by controversial TV network GB News after joining the station in 2021, and said he planned to 'speak publicly' after the sudden firing.
Katie Francis, The Mirror, 18th December 2024
Josh Widdicombe: "It took me ages to realise I had a drink problem"
The comedian talks about going sober, having a breakdown, his first stand-up tour in six years - and why he's agreed to appear on the Strictly Christmas special.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 18th December 2024
Mathew Horne suffers head injury on stage in London's West End
Horne is currently starring in a production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London but was just ten minutes into the performance when disaster struck on Tuesday night. The show was halted after he hit his forehead on a rock on the stage during part of the play where he rolled on the floor. He was off stage for 15 minutes but then bravely continued, despite a visible mark on his face.
Howell Davies, The Sun, 18th December 2024
Review: Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE 'Ball & Boe'
For all the mucking about, they still make us invest in the relationship, ensuring the ups and downs packed into an hour have emotional resonance But never at the expense of excellent jokes and delightful turns of phrase crammed into every turn.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th December 2024Videos
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Series 12, Episode 2A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Christmas SpecialGreg Davies hosts a festive edition of the quiz with Chris Ramsey, Ella Henderson and Jordan North joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix and a returning Daisy May Cooper.
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Janey Godley: Still Got It
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