BCG Daily Wednesday 14th August 2013
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Adam Hills to host revied 15-to-1 for 1980s weekend
The teatime quiz was hosted by William G Stewart but when it returns comedian Adam Hills will be in the hot seat.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 14th August 2013John Cleese pays tribute to ex-wife Barbara
John Cleese has paid tribute to his ex-wife Barbara Trentham, who died aged 68.
Daily Mail, 14th August 2013Greenwich Comedy Festival returns this winter
The Greenwich Comedy Festival is returning to the town in November.
The Wharf, 14th August 2013My Edinburgh: Paul Merton
I have been coming to the Edinburgh Fringe for 29 years and I've had some dramatic times.
Paul Merton, The Independent, 14th August 2013Edinburgh festival: is the free fringe too successful?
The free fringe is beating some other comedians pants down - but can it last? Plus: is Scottish independence a huge joke?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th August 2013Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 5
Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, the latest Amnesty podcast features standup from Mary Bourke, Benny Boot and a song from The Noise Next Door. Plus chat, secrets and rants from Josh Widdicombe, Mark Thomas and Jason Byrne. Hosted by Christian O'Connell.
The Guardian, 14th August 2013I'm Spazticus two
For a small production team, producing a hidden camera show is a big challenge.
Gemma Rawcliffe, The Huffington Post, 14th August 2013Peter Capaldi Fringe sketch censored after walk out
A sketch featuring Malcolm Tucker as Doctor Who has been removed from a show following three complaints and a walk out.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 14th August 2013Review: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Some critics have suggested that Partridge has changed in this film, that he is not a patch on the Partridge of the Travel Tavern era. But, heck, are sitcom characters not allowed an emotional arc?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th August 2013Edinburgh Fringe interview: Joe Bor
Joe Bor is a character comedian who is gaining acclaim for his Edinburgh Festival show this year, which tells the story of a hopeless explorer and his treacherous climb.
Laugh Out London, 14th August 2013Lord Fear in Edinburgh: 'My life force is fading'
For Knightmare Live! tormenter Lord Fear speaks of a new instrument of torture, flagged up by Mogdred years ago - it's called hope,
Tom Bell, London Is Funny, 14th August 2013'The Coin Operated Girl' on her life of a sex-worker (Link expired)
Miranda Kane, who is performing her one-woman comedy show The Coin Operated Girl as part of the Free Fringe, lifts the lid on the life of a sex-worker.
Miranda Kane, WOW247, 14th August 2013Interview: David Sedaris on his Edinburgh show (Link expired)
In his biographical tales David Sedaris has an uncanny knack of discovering the remarkable among the mundane.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 14th August 2013Clunes used knowledge to stop 'nonsensical' operation
Martin Clunes used Doc Martin knowledge to stop a 'nonsensical' operation being performed on his wife.
Robert Dex, The Independent, 14th August 2013Punt and Dennis announce 2014 tour
Punt & Dennis, who have worked together on The Mary Whitehouse Experience, The Now Show, It's Been A Bad Week, and more, are embarking on their first tour since 2011's They Should Get Out More.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 14th August 2013Nish Kumar - It's a party. I'm a factory of good times
With few other skills other than building Lego, the comedian is a pushover for extra gigs. Besides, this is a city that values kebabs.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 14th August 2013Meet Lost Voice Guy: the stand up comic who can't speak
Mute cerebral palsy sufferer Lee Ridley provides some hearty laughs at Edinburgh Fringe 2013.
Chris Stone, The Telegraph, 14th August 2013Simon Evans's Edinburgh diary August 14
We are in to Week Two now at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the reviews are beginning to (t)roll.
Simon Evans, The Telegraph, 14th August 2013My Edinburgh Fringe hell
Two weeks in, the 'delights' of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival are taking their toll on Mark Monahan.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 14th August 2013I'm Spazticus - TV review
Heard the one about the amputees and the prosthetic monkey limbs? Don't worry, in I'm Spazticus, it's OK to laugh.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 14th August 2013Fringe comedy debut: Romesh Ranganathan
The comedian appears for the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 14th August 2013Fringe comedy debut: Nathaniel Metcalfe
The comedian performs debut solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 14th August 2013Fringe comedy debut: Red Bastard
The comedian appears for the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 14th August 2013Explain yourself: Russell Kane
Russell Kane's comedy combines hyperactivity and pop culture with emotional depth.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 14th August 2013I'm Spazticus: Martin Dougan interview
"It's not necessarily showing people the goodness, it's showing people the bad side of disability and flipping it on it's head. I'm looking forward to seeing the reaction"
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 14th August 2013Boom Town review
I'm still not particularly sure how I feel about it. I feel like my eyes have been tortured as a result of sitting through a 30 minute show of poorly produced entertainment.
Flo Hodgetts, Metro, 14th August 2013Is Boom Town the weirdest show of 2013?
If you stumbled upon Boom Town on BBC Three tonight, you'll know what we mean when we say that it's pretty tricky to sum up in a few simple sentences.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 14th August 2013Here's who will win a comedy award this year
Can't wait to find out whom the nominees are for this years Edinburgh Awards? You don't have to. GQ Comedy Editor James Mullinger already knows.
James Mullinger, GQ, 14th August 2013I should get help...
Yianni Agisilaou has big ask for a big challenge.
Yianni Agisilaou, Chortle, 14th August 2013Peacock and Gamble explain why they're Heart-throbs
After "inexplicably failing to get famous in the UK for three years", triple Chortle Award nominees Peacock & Gamble have apparently even more inexplicably become all famous in Japan...
STV, 14th August 2013Graham Clark explains why he's Afraid of the Clark
Making his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this year is Canadian Graham Clark, who is painting with his beard when not performing comedy...
STV, 14th August 2013Is Comedy the ultimate cure?
Who would be mad enough to choose comedy as a career?! I have. I might be mad for doing so. But I have. I chose it whole-heartedly because comedy comes from madness.
Juliette Burton, The Huffington Post, 14th August 2013Videos
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TV & radio
10:30am90 min
MacAulay And Co
Edinburgh 2013, Episode 8Fred MacAulay is back with another daily dose of news and comedy from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
9pm30 min
The Café
Series 2, Episode 4 - Time And TideIt's a big day for Cyril's as Phil prepares to take the official photograph for the tourist brochure. Plus, Chloe makes an unexpected discovery.
10pm45 min
The Last Leg
Series 2, Episode 3Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look back on the week with the help of guest Alan Carr.
10pm30 min
Boom Town
Episode 1In the first episode, viewers are introduced to a host of new characters, including Cream The Rapper, who is waxing lyrical in his local corner shop; Kev The Witch, who is getting his house valued by a local estate agent; and Jonny Nash The Ladies Man.
10:50pm30 min
I'm Spazticus
Series 2, Episode 1Celebrities are fooled into endorsing a bizarre new charity for amputees, a blind man walks a guide pig rather than a guide dog, and there's the return of some old favourites from the first series.