BCG Daily Wednesday 18th July 2012
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Twenty Twelve Olympic chaos continued in timely manner
The latest episode of Olympic comedy Twenty Twelve saw events take a bitingly funny turn, both chaotic and - given the recent headlines over security issues - oddly prescient.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 18th July 2012Adam Buxton interview
Adam Buxton talks about his new show Bug, making a video for Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl and why Joss Stone should be applauded.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 18th July 2012Ab Fab: Why this dated duo are out of the running
Ab Fab's Olympics special trails behind Twenty Twelve.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 18th July 2012The ten best Edinburgh PR stunts
The ten most memorable PR moves from Edinburgh over the past few decades, a motley gallery of shameless vulgarity, reckless self endangerment and flagrant immaturity. Brilliant. Just don't go getting any ideas.
Rachel Pronger, Giggle Beats, 18th July 2012Preview: Tiffany Stevenson: Uncomfortably Numb
Tiffany Stevenson hopes that she will be the stand-up everyone notices this Fringe - her new show, Uncomfortably Numb, runs at the Underbelly throughout August.
Liam Rudden, The Scotsman, 18th July 2012Dawn French talks about judging ITV Superstar series
Dawn French is upset there isn't more behind the scenes bitching between Superstar judges, saying: "I love a good punch up."
The Sun, 18th July 2012QI: Some quite interesting facts about beaches
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI goes once more unto the beach.
Anne Miller and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 18th July 2012Review: Latitude Festival 2012
This year's combination of genuinely top drawer comedy, theatre, drama and literature with its strongest ever musical line-up saw the pretty grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk transformed into a vibrant, if muddy, artistic hotspot.
Rachel Pronger, Giggle Beats, 18th July 201210 questions with Asher Treleaven
The Edinburgh Festival is nearly upon us - and the latest performer to do our Q&A is acclaimed Aussie comedian, writer, actor and notorious ponce (his words, not ours) Asher Treleaven - whose new Edinburgh show, Troubadour, debuted at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in March.
The Huffington Post, 18th July 2012Julia Sawalha interview
Looking glam, sexy and far younger than her 43 years, Julia Sawalha is likeable and warm as she sits down to talk about the Absolutely Fabulous Olympics special...
The Mirror, 18th July 2012Edinburgh Fringe 2012 - a ruddy thorough introduction
Behold! A leaf through the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe brochure, and some written-down thoughts on this year's comedy offering.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 18th July 20125 things that you have to see at . . . Funny in Falkirk
Pete Firman, Mark Watson, Stewart Lee and more.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th July 2012My comedy hero: Jamie Dalgleish on Frank Skinner
Dalgleish speaks of comedy inspiration before 2012 Edinburgh Festival show.
Jamie Dalgleish, The List, 18th July 2012Kai Humphries on UK tour
Geordie comedian on Ross Noble's mum and touring with Daniel Sloss.
Jay Richardson, The List, 18th July 2012Interview: Bridget Christie - First and last
Surrealist comedian on Buckingham Palace, Pot Noodle and outwitting your children.
The List, 18th July 2012Edinburgh Fringe 2012 comedy for a fiver
p]Alan Francis], Catie Wilkins, Dan Mitchell, Ford & Akram, Jen Brister and more.
The List, 18th July 2012Latitude: Our top 10 stand-ups...
Watching comedy can sometimes feel a bit like Groundhog Day.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 18th July 2012Noel Fielding interview
An in-depth interview with Noel Fielding.
Allan Sko, BMA Mag, 18th July 2012Videos
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Series 4, Episode 4 - Toby YoungWriter Toby Young revisits his tearaway teen years, when he had fun playing knock down ginger and skateboarding, but failed most of his exams.