BCG Daily Wednesday 7th August 2013
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Audio: Secret Comedy Podcast 2013, episode 1
Ed Byrne hosts the first of Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcasts recorded live at this year's Edinburgh festival with Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Gary Delaney. Plus we've got stand up from the amazing Aisling Bea, and David O'Doherty with an inspiring (and factually accurate) song about a unique method of relaxing on a bike.
The Guardian, 7th August 2013Alan Partridge's top TV moments
To mark the release of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Rob takes us through the high points of Alan Partridge's TV career...
Robert Keeling, Den Of Geek, 7th August 2013Edinburgh Fringe interview: Joe Davies (AAA Stand-up)
We've got to know Joe Davies very well as sometime MC of our Laugh Out London comedy nights, which is why we recommend him very highly as part of the Fringe's AAA Stand Up triple-bill at the Pleasance.
Laugh Out London, 7th August 2013The Boy With Tape On His Face: Photo interview
We took the opportunity to throw some questions in his general direction, each of which he answered with, well, tape on his face...
ThreeWeeks, 7th August 2013Steve Coogan: Alan Partridge is becoming more like me
"If Alan was a real person, I'd probably just hate him, but there's enough humanity in him for me to have empathy"
Andrew Collins, Radio Times, 7th August 2013John Cleese interview
The actor says he's offered some "interesting" work but says most of it is "not top class".
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 7th August 2013James Beck: the Dad's Army star cut off in his prime
James Beck, aka Dad's Army's Private Walker, died 40 years ago today.
Neil Clark, The Telegraph, 7th August 2013The gamble of bringing Alan Partridge to the big screen
As the much-loved comedy creation Alan Partridge finally makes it onto the big screen, Steve Coogan and the team behind it tell the BBC how it only happened after "many rows", "jumping through hoops" and almost another film's worth of material ending up on the cutting room floor.
BBC Magazine, 7th August 2013Graham Norton paid more than £2.5m last year
Graham Norton was paid more than £2.5m in fees and salary last year, for services including fronting BBC1's The Graham Norton Show and BBC Radio 2 Saturday programme.
The Guardian, 7th August 2013Interview: Lewis Schaffer on being born to be a failure (Link expired)
Claire Smith meets stand-up Lewis Schaffer on the 20th anniversary of the start of his comedy career, although describing the occasion as a celebration might be stretching it a little.
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 7th August 2013Katie Mulgrew guest blog (Link expired)
Comedian Katie Mulgrew offers her sincere apologies to the people of Edinburgh for turning the city into a five-year-old's birthday party.
Katie Mulgrew, WOW247, 7th August 2013Interview: Mat Ricardo on his Showman persona (Link expired)
Mat Ricardo's Showman persona has been a lifetime in the making, but the beautifully crafted result was worth waiting for, discovers Kate Copstick.
Kate Copstick, Edinburgh Festivals, 7th August 2013Edinburgh Fringe: Stand-up comedy is child's play
Have you heard the one about the comedians doing stand-up comedy and sketch shows for children?
Ian Youngs, BBC News, 7th August 2013Fringe diary: Nat Luurtsema & Red Bastard
At the Edinburgh festival, Nat Luurtsema battles bad acoustics and a broken heart, David Quirk ponders cheating and Eric Davis's alter ego sets about demolishing some inhibitions.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th August 2013Sara Pascoe: And now for Nietzsche ...
Sara Pascoe is thriving at standup, but she'd rather be an 18th-century essayist. She talks to Brian Logan about politics, philosophy - and gigging with the RSC.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th August 2013Interview: Barry from Watford
Having accrued loyal fans through his appearances on Iain Lee's Absolute Radio show and BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Barry from Watford is braving the Edinburgh Fringe with a solo show at the Pleasance. In our hardest-hitting interview to date, Barry talks about stand-up, and how to break even at the Fringe.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 7th August 2013Fringe comedy debut: Jamie Demetriou
The comedian is doing a solo hour the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 7th August 2013How Doug Segal made me a mentalist
The mind-manipulating Fringe performer pulls prediction stunt with The List.
Niki Boyle, The List, 7th August 2013Fringe comedy debut: Kelfi & Fikel
Musical comedy duo appaears for the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 7th August 2013Stephen Fry calls for Olympics ban
Broadcaster Stephen Fry has urged David Cameron to support moves to strip Russia of the 2014 Winter Olympics because of its new anti-gay laws.
BBC News, 7th August 2013My Edinburgh: Josh Widdicombe on why his food rots
The comedian tells us about the festival's best party and bemoans what to do when someone pees on your flyer.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 7th August 2013Such fun! Miranda Hart wants to marry Matthew Perry
The comedy actress has revealed she has something of a crush on the man who breathed life into Friends' Chandler Bing.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 7th August 2013Lost voice Guy: A new type of silent comedy
Lee Ridley has no voice, so his stand-up comedy is spoken via an iPad app.
BBC Ouch!, 7th August 2013Horrible History...
If you go to the Edinburgh Festival and you have a lovely time and lots of fun, it's because you're not putting on a show.
Ed O'Meara, The Huffington Post, 7th August 2013From promoter to performer: Harry Deansway
New Fringe comedian talks about his transition from promoter to stand-up.
David A. Selby, Festival Journal, 7th August 2013Explain yourself: Baconface
The Canadian who works in a Mexican wrestling mask covered in bacon is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Ed Potton, The Times, 7th August 2013Explain yourself: Lucy Porter
Lucy Porter has been a regular at the Fringe for more than 20 years, ever since winning a competition to join the Perrier Award judging panel when she was 18.
Ed Potton, The Times, 7th August 2013My Edinburgh comedy highlights
When I first read through the Fringe programme it felt like everyone was coming up to Edinburgh this year.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 7th August 2013Confessions of a right-wing comic
There are more of us than you'd think, says Geoff Norcott.
Geoff Norcott, Chortle, 7th August 2013Tom Rosenthal brings Bulgarian experience to Edinburgh
Tom Rosenthal (Channel 4's Friday Night Dinner, ITV2's Plebs) was nominated for Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards, and is back in Edinburgh with new show Благодаря. (Yep, you heard that right.)
STV, 7th August 2013Videos
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10:30am90 min
MacAulay And Co
Edinburgh 2013, Episode 3Live from the Edinburgh Festival with guests including Ed Byrne, The Boy With Tape On His Face, Bridget Christie and Milton Jones.
3:30pm30 min
Bad Language
Episode 3Des is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, semi-finalist in the 'So You Think You're Funny?' competition, and Keith's guest is the New Zealand comic Jarred Christmas.
6:30pm30 min
Sketchorama
Absolutely SpecialComedian Thom Tuck presents a special reunion performance from classic sketch group Absolutely, featuring new material from characters such as Little Girl and Calum Gilhooley.
9pm30 min
The Café
Series 2, Episode 3 - There Were Three In The BedSarah is looking forward to catching up with Richard over a game of darts. Well, until bride-to-be Ava invites herself along.
9pm60 min
Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under
Episode 2The second part of the documentary which observes Steve Coogan on his 2009 live tour of Australia and New Zealand.
10pm30 min
Some People With Jokes
Series 1, Episode 5 - Some Scousers With Jokes: Volume 2More folk from Liverpool share their favourite gags.
10pm45 min
The Last Leg
Series 2, Episode 2Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look back on the week with the help of guest Micky Flanagan.