BCG Daily Saturday 29th August 2015
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Harry Shearer: working in UK comedy would be a 'thrill'
The voice of Mr Burns and Ned Flanders says that many US comedians "have really out-sized egos...but in Britain, the guys just do the work and don't proclaim themselves in the same way."
Emma Cox, Radio Times, 29th August 2015Ten clichés in cabaret shows
Including, "Rap songs on a ukulele."
Adrienne Truscott, Chortle, 29th August 2015Three Weeks Editors' awards presented for 2015
We presented our Three Weeks Editors' Awards at the Surgeons Hall library this morning, celebrating the ten things that we feel made the Edinburgh Fringe extra special this year. The full list of winners is below, or click here to read more about each winning performer or show, and why we decided to give them one of our awards this year.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 29th August 2015Interview: Andrew Flintoff reflects on his career
Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has battled booze, bulimia and depression in his time, and his show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe covers the lot with gruff charm and good comic timing. In real life, though, the beer monster of old has become a much more sober character.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 29th August 2015The Fringe is like running a marathon for us comics
Well it's nearly over. The Edinburgh Festival is like running a Marathon for us comics. We're pleased to have done it, but we're really happy it's finishing and a bit fed up we didn't get interviewed on the telly at Tower Bridge.
Hal Cruttenden, The Herald, 29th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Harriet Kemsley
Harriet Kemsley on making her Fringe debut.
The Herald, 29th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Chris Kent
Chris Kent on taking inspiration for his show from his wedding.
The Herald, 29th August 2015Elvis McGonagall performs spoken word in the #WOWwagon (Link expired)
Comedy poet Elvis McGonagall reads 'The Scottish Lion's Rampant' (inspired by the independence referendum) live in the #WOWwagon.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 29th August 2015Alarm in the Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show
My afternoon was then taken up by getting the increasingly prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Award trophies engraved and boiling eggs for the annual Scottish National Russian Egg Roulette Championships which were to take place at the increasingly prestigious two-hour Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show that night.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 29th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Dean Chekvala
Dean Chekvala on performing in two shows at the Fringe.
The Herald, 29th August 2015Fringe Q&As: David Elms
David Elms on why Edinburgh is the New York to London's LA.
The Herald, 29th August 2015TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 13, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe hosts the sports-based panel show. With guests Bob Mills, Martin Kelner, Jennie Gow and Greg Brady.
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Leaving DoMami and Deiniol throw a surprise engagement party for Anni and Ben, who may have other less popular plans.
Sue Perkins' Big Night Out
Special guests and performance highlights from across this year's Edinburgh Festivals.
Through The Keyhole
Series 3, Episode 1Gino D'Acampo, Corrie battle-axe Sue Cleaver and comedian Johnny Vegas try to guess whose house Keith Lemon is in.
4 Extra Stands Up
4 Extra Stands Up With Fred MacAulay, Episode 3Fred MacAulay hosts the best of 2015's comedy Fringe festival in Edinburgh. Expect some comedians you know, and some you don't.