BCG Daily Wednesday 8th August 2012

Sacha Baron Cohen to star in new James Bond spoof film

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has a licence to thrill - as he spoofs the world's most famous secret agent James Bond in a new film.

The comics from Scandinavia

Scandinavian comedians hope to cash in on success of crime dramas.

10 questions with Barbershopera

It's The Three Musketeers - as you've never seen them before! YouTube singing sensations Barbershopera sing us through their hilarious reinvention of the classic tale in their latest show at the Edinburgh Fringe. But that's not all! They've also taken the time to do our Edinburgh Q&A...

Sarah Kendall stands up

Comedian Sarah Kendall is a long term ThreeWeeks favourite. In fact, we like her so much that back in 2007 we gave her one of our ThreeWeeks Editors' Awards.

The Pajama Men chat to Drennon Davis

Award-winning American character comedy duo The Pajama Men are doing a shorter run than normal at the Fringe this year. But to make up, they've brought with them Edinburgh first-timer Drennon Davis and his musical comedy show The Imaginary Radio Program. We wanted to find out more but figured, who better to interrogate Davis than The Pajama Men themselves, act to act?

He should definitely be here: Rhys Darby

New Zealander Rhys Darby, award winning comedian and sometime star of that Flight Of The Conchords show off the telly, returns to the Fringe with a show all about escaping the planet in a spaceship. Well, you know, when Armageddon happens. Not tomorrow or anything (but maybe this year, if you choose to read the Mayan calendar that way). Being big fans of Rhys, Flight Of The Conchords and, even, Armageddon, we stole some quality time with the man himself to ask some questions. Well, you've got to get these things done now, haven't you, if the world's about to end?

Roll up, roll up, let's save the planet - Marek Larwood

Super yet typecast comedian, actor and one time We Are Klanger Marek Larwood explains how you can save the world, just by going to see his show. Yes, really.

Open Mike makes £4million

Open Mike, the biggest producer of stand-up shows on TV, has seen its annual profits soar by almost a third in a year, up to more than £4million.

Edinburgh comics after they come off stage: in pictures

From Kristen Schaal to Russell Kane, Stewart Lee to David O'Doherty, see comics caught when their defences are down - just moments after they come off stage, photographed at last year's Edinburgh festival by Nick Collett. An exhibition of these photographs, made possible by EdinburghisFunny, is on now at the Underbelly bar and cafe.

Edinburgh fringe face-off: Stewart Lee v Nica Burns

The 'spirit of the fringe' is pitted against capitalism as awards director dismisses standup's complaints about commercialisation of Edinburgh comedy.

A comedy judge's diary: Easyjet gags get upgrade

Josh Widdicombe is wowing Edinburgh festival crowds with his observational jokes that tap into hot topics for the younger generation. Should comics stick to what they - and we - know?

Dear Rachel: Chris Martin

Rachel Stubbings, our resident agony aunt, takes comedians' problems and stubs them out good and proper. Chris Martin writes in.

Gareth Richards analyses the power of crowds

The introspective comedian weighs up his chances at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Gráinne Maguire on what makes the Fringe special

The comedian reflects on years spent working at the Fringe.

A day at Edinburgh Fringe

My name is Lloyd Langford and I'm a stand-up comedian. I've been visiting Edinburgh for ten years so I've come up with a perfect day in the city.

James Corden injures wrist on Broadway

James Corden has injured his wrist on Broadway.

The star sustained the minor injury due to the physicality of his role in One Man, Two Guvnors, according to The New York Times.

'Insomnia can have serious festival side effects'

Having too much time on your hands could see you - the horror - hanging out with other comedians.

Jen Brister's thoughts on the Fringe: friends or foes?

Jen Brister is enjoying her sixth year performing as a stand-up at the Edinburgh Frince - well, perhaps 'enjoying' isn't quite the right word.

10 questions with Fliss Russell

Fliss Russell brings her debut character comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe this month. And to get us in the mood, she's answered our 10 Quick Questions...

Vexed: Series 2 Episode 2 review

This latest episode shows off Vexed to its very best; an out of place, out of date yet hilarious oaf of a man alongside a confidently insecure and playfully smart woman (doesn't hurt that they're both easy on the easy too) have fun, whilst "solving" a crime along the way.

Lie to Me

The Fringe offers a million and one opportunities to realise that you are not as good as you think you are, and for the delicate performer this is terrifying.

Captive audience

Typically at gigs, wheelchair users get the Hobson's choice of sitting at either the very front where you risk the eagle eye of the comic picking on you; or the very back where you get to see bugger all and feel a bit left out of the whole thing.

A near-death experience at the Edinburgh Fringe

Like many of my distant ancestors I am spending this month performing in a cave. Such is the fate of the stand-up comic that for one month every year we revert to a Cro-Magnon existence.