BCG Daily Thursday 27th August 2015
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Henry Winkler interview
Henry Winkler on being a Peaky Blinders fanboy, starstruck by John Lennon and wanting to be a Strictly judge.
James Rampton, Radio Times, 27th August 2015My Edinburgh: John Lloyd
John Lloyd is a comedy producer who has collaborated on many of the most era-defining and amusing shows of the past 40 years.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 27th August 2015Who will have the last laugh?
Two storytellers, a puppeteer and a character actor are in contention to win the prestigious prize that launched the careers of many of Britain's most famous comedians.
Mike Wade, The Times, 27th August 2015Reviewer review: Louise Jones (Broadway Baby)
Louise Jones could do with reading over her work and tightening things up a bit. She uses the word 'conceit' and the phrase 'padded out' a bit and there are quite a few typos to trip the reader up.
Marigold B. Froome, FringePig, 27th August 2015Ham Fist Award: the short list
Nominations are Greame Connelly's review of Stuart Goldsmith, Paul Fleckney's review of Bobby Mair, Mark Divine Calver's review of Lieven Scheire, Laura Geoff's review of The Beau Zeaux, and Philip Fraser's review of Joseph Morpurgo.
FringePig, 27th August 201510 things I do with my cash after my free Fringe show
Joel Dommett empties his bucket...
Joel Dommett, Chortle, 27th August 2015Yianni Agisilaou talks to #WOWfest (Link expired)
Australian comedian Yianni Agisilaou talks to #WOWfest about his Fringe 'marathon', free Yorkie bars, taboo subjects - and his favourite ever Batman.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 27th August 2015Foster's Award - the ones that got away
This year's eight-strong Foster's Award nominations list was the longest-ever list, but that didn't stop plenty of grumbling in Edinburgh's bars last night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th August 2015Kate Copstick's nightmare last night at the Fringe
Tomorrow night, the Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards are announced at the annual two hour variety show in his memory. He drowned ten years ago, in 2005.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 27th August 2015Fame costs with Mark Fisher
Hi everybody! My name's Lance. What's yours? I got to talk about fame with Mark Fisher, who wrote the book that taught me how to survive the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's how it went down...
Peter Michael Marino, The Public Reviews, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Isabelle Georges
Isabelle Georges on her show Oh La La!
The Herald, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Phil Nichol
Phil Nichol discusses his solo stand-up show.
The Herald, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Thom Tuck
Thom Tuck discusses his show Scaramouche Jones.
The Herald, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Alfie Brown
Alfie Brown discusses his show Ism.
The Herald, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Mathilda Gregory
Mathilda Gregory talks about her show How To Be Fat.
The Herald, 27th August 2015Interview: Luke Manning, In Cahoots
A chat with Luke Manning.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 27th August 2015How one theatre company made Jurassic Park - The Play (Link expired)
Twenty-two years since it roared onto cinema screens, Jurassic Park is well and truly part of pop culture consciousness.
Katrina Conaglen, WOW247, 27th August 2015How comics are starting talk on mental illness (Link expired)
A number of shows - both poignant and funny - deal with mental health issues at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Siobhan Smith talked to four comedians and performers - Felicity Ward, Fern Brady, John Robertson and Pierre Novellie - about how they're trying to raise awareness, and why comedians seem to be more susceptible than most to mental illness.
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 27th August 2015Dan Clark: life after How Not to Live Your Live (Link expired)
Actor, writer and comedian Dan Clark chats to us (in a horse box) about his Fringe show, his sitcom How Not to Live Your Life and some exciting future projects.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 27th August 2015Lloyd Griffith on the Fringe and comedy taboos (Link expired)
Comedian Lloyd Griffith answers some quickfire Fringe-related questions - from taboos in comedy to his thoughts on the best Batman.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 27th August 2015Interview: Anna Morris, It's Got To Be Perfect
A chat with Anna Morris.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 27th August 2015My Mad Fat Diary box set review
Sharon Rooney's marvellous Rae tackles weighty issues - depression, suicide, body image - with charm, wit and laughter.
David Renshaw, The Guardian, 27th August 2015Do disabled acts need a helping hand?
Christian Butler reports on the Edinburgh Fringe's new push for inclusivity.
Christian Butler, Spiked, 27th August 2015Frankie goes to Edinburgh Festival
Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure Edinburgh must be the festival capital of the world.
Frankie Ward, BBC Ariel, 27th August 2015Three to see on 28 Aug
Three recommended shows for Friday at the Edinburgh Festival 2015.
ThreeWeeks, 27th August 2015Ally Houston: clowning with stand-up
Glasgow-born stand-up Ally Houston reckons all comedians have an inner clown. His is called Shandy, and he's written entire show about it.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 27th August 2015Rob Beckett: I'm never going to be a Fringe favourite
Rob Beckett laughs as he admits he had no idea what the Edinburgh Fringe was until he became a comedian.
Jill Castle, The Herald, 27th August 2015Angela Barnes on why it's good to be self-deprecating
Angela Barnes loves being a self-deprecating comedian but don't call her comedy self-loathing.
Jill Castle, The Herald, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Amy Howerska
Amy Howerska on her survivor's tale.
The Herald, 27th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Omar Hamdi
Omar Hamdi on politics and the Fringe Punters.
The Herald, 27th August 2015Who will win the Edinburgh Comedy Awards?
This year's shortlist favours oddball alternative comedy.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 27th August 2015Martin Freeman: "Ricky Gervais made me laugh more"
Martin Freeman has praised his Office co-star and creator Ricky Gervais, saying that the writer made him laugh more than anyone else while they were filming the hit BBC comedy.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 27th August 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 3 - Cow Poo Treasure HuntWhen he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli.
Meet David Sedaris
Series 5, Episode 5One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.
Safeword
Series 1, Episode 6The guests in this episode are TOWIE regular Gemma Collins and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, alongside comics Dane Baptiste and Tom Davis. Which of this week's celebrities will be bottling out first?
Very British Problems
Series 1, Episode 3 - Feelings And EmotionsThis week the celebrities talk about Brits' excruciating inability to express emotions and feelings.