BCG Daily Sunday 28th July 2013
Press clippings
Steve Coogan: older, wiser, but as for his alter ego...
Alan Partridge, back in a new film, remains the actor's most memorable part, but much has changed since he first portrayed him - from Hollywood success to his presence at the Leveson inquiry.
Brian Logan, The Observer, 28th July 2013Edinburgh Festival preview
Previews of Felicity Ward, David Baddiel, Knightmare Live and Josh Thomas.
Hugh Montgomery, The Independent, 28th July 2013Kate Copstick: A silly voice is just not enough
Well, Fringe 2013 is shaping up rather well already. I was checking my email recently and discovered that those cheeky boys from the Late Night Gimp Fight had gone and got themselves all naked, into bed, onto camera and into my box.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 28th July 2013Why we're watching: Lucy Beaumont
The 29-year-old comedian from Hull on being the new 'Les Dawson'.
Rhik Samadder, The Observer, 28th July 2013Tumi Morake's 10 Edinburgh questions
The 'first lady of South African comedy' has arrived - say hello to Tumi Morake and her show about 'twerking, weaves and being politically incorrect'.
London Is Funny, 28th July 2013Top 20 temporary immigrants to the Edinburgh Fringe
Well, you can't keep them all out all of the time. Here are 20 of the better "international" acts taking up valuable stage time for home-grown talent.
London Is Funny, 28th July 2013Graham Fellows interview
He had a novelty punk hit in 1978 and is the brains behind many classic characters. Now musician and actor Graham Fellows reveals how he is taking a fresh persona to The Edinburgh Fringe.
The Daily Express, 28th July 2013Best stand-up comedy shows at the Fringe 2013
We have seen Pat grow from promising newcomer rapping about his tumour-ridden dog to one of the most thrilling, in-demand acts on the London circuit. His philosophical and surreal ramblings have a real touch of Simon Munnery to them yet bring something unique to the table. This is set to be a very special year for Pat indeed.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2013Best stand-up comedy shows at the Fringe 2013
The winner of So You Think You're Funny last year, Aisling bring her debut hour to the Fringe and we are excited. You'll recognise from her numerous TV appearances (Dead Boss, CBBC, Cardinal Burns etc) but it's her natural charm and gift for story-telling that will make you realise stand-up is her true calling.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2013Best stand-up comedy shows at the Fringe 2013
Last year's effort was one of the most thoughtful, funny shows ever seen at the Fringe, and as her profile rises, Pascoe keeps delivering the goods. Unafraid and adventurous in her approach, she'll take you turn the wondrous, meandering lanes of nonsense before convincing you never to eat meat again.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2013Best stand-up comedy shows at the Fringe 2013
A second hour from the star of Plebs and Friday Night Dinner. He performed at LOL earlier this year with tears in his eyes having earlier that day received a rather personal revelation, turning that emotion into laughs and cementing his place in our minds as a stand-up with the potential to take that most human element of the form to its extreme.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2013Best stand-up comedy shows at the Fringe 2013
Last year's Best Newcomer winner may feel like he has all the pressure in the world on his shoulders this time around. It's his own doing though by being so damn brilliant in awkward, melancholic hilarity. We've seen two previews already, and it is shaping up very nicely already.
Laugh Out London, 28th July 2013Podcasts
TV & radio
7:15pm30 min
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart
Episode 3 - UnCrankCan Richard pull through, with the help of poetry, cod philosophy and friends?