BCG Daily Thursday 26th December 2024
Press clippings
Outnumbered star on returning: "I cried of happiness"
A decade on from the end of the British sitcom, actors Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez discuss growing up on and off screen, practical jokes and reviving their characters for the Outnumbered Christmas special.
Shola Lee, BBC, 26th December 2024
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl TV review
Butter me crumpets, lad! All this new technology is jolly clever, but you can't beat the tried-and-trusted old favourites - whether that's a Wellington boot or a classic story.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 26th December 2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale review
This Christmas special is about half an hour too long and the script recycles the least interesting elements of what's gone before, but it still makes for lovely festive telly.
Charlotte O'Sullivan, The Independent, 26th December 2024
Philomena Cunk: "Oasis? You may as well just watch it on YouTube and throw lager at yourself"
The investigative reporter and presenter gives Big Issue the lowdown on her 2024.
The Big Issue, 26th December 2024
Jay Mack condemned for Gaza 'joke' on Christmas Day
Comic Jay Mack has been condemned for making a "disgusting" joke about the Gaza conflict on social media.
Alasdair Ferguson, The National (Scotland), 26th December 2024
The Outnumbered Christmas special is an understated tearjerker
The three Brockman children are all grown up and home for Christmas - but Mum and Dad have ominous news to share.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2024
Outnumbered review
Hugh Dennis is a master of dry British comedy in Outnumbered, but the kids have lost their comedic instinct.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 26th December 2024The Road Trip review
This icky romcom by numbers is oddly romance free.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 26th December 2024The Road Trip review
The Road Trip distinguishes itself with its natural, detailed touch. By taking full advantage of the generous runtime afforded by a television series and complementing the quippy dialogue with visual storytelling, the adaptation manages to retain the heart of Beth O'Leary's escapist novel while putting the creative potential of its new medium to full use.
Christina Yang, The Upcoming, 26th December 2024TV & radio
11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 31, Episode 7 - An Unexpected History Of The BodyProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince delve in the Royal Society archives unearthing the Unexpected History of the Body with Sir Mark Walport, Prof Helen King, Ed Byrne and Keith Moore.
7:30pm30 min
Bravo Two Charlies
Series 5, Episode 1 - SinkholeTerror strikes when the brakes fail of a bus full of school children - add that to a huge sink hole opening up on the A543 and you've got the death-defying opening to the final stories on the long running adventures of North Wales Traffic Police.
8pm30 min
8:30pm30 min
Bravo Two Charlies
Series 5, Episode 3 - The End Of The Road"Would you like fries with that?" It's all change for our friends in the now defunct Bravo Charlie unit of North Wales Traffic Police. They're now flipping burgers, mopping up spillages, walking dogs, guiding tourists or trying their very inexpert hand at reiki ... and work is no longer nearly as much fun. But things might be about to look up as their Whatsapp group chat springs into life...
9pm60 min
What Just Happened?
Review Of 2024, Episode 1Robin Morgan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guests take a look back at the year's news.
9pm40 min
Blankety Blank
Christmas SpecialBradley's back with a very special Christmassy edition of Blankety Blank. Joining him are Jane McDonald, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Sara Pascoe and The Vivienne.
9pm75 min
Micky Flanagan: If We Ever Needed It
A stand-up show by the comedian, who discusses life since turning 60 and growing older and reflects on the changes in the world around him.
9:40pm45 min
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIn a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring, including one grandchild, to try to celebrate a traditional family Christmas.
10pm30 min
Only Child
Episode 6 - The Long GoodbyeRichard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean's ashes.
11pm30 min
Alison Spittle: Petty Please
Episode 1 - There's Something About MaryStudies show that the role you play in the school nativity can affect your life, and Alison is taking those studies very seriously. She was once cast as Mary - big gig - but forced to drop out after the director said she lacked focus. 30 years on, it's still something she thinks about. Can Natalie Cassidy help Alison get closure?