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Judging a comedy award is no laughing matter
Jokes about racism, porn, cystitis... you get all sorts on the Fringe. But how do you spot the next big thing in stand-up? Alice Jones, a judge on this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel, explains.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 21st August 2013Nicholas Parsons on how comedy and TV has changed
The remarkable 89-year-old was horrified at recent claims he said dolly birds in short skirts in TV shows still play an important role.
Boudicca Fox-Leonard, The Mirror, 21st August 2013Yianni Agisilaou thinks big for Fringe finale
It seems pretty clear now - in case there had ever been any doubt - that the free-show strands at Edinburgh's Fringe boast shows of all kinds.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 21st August 2013Would Only Fools and Horses & Dad's Army be made today?
The actor Nicholas Lyndhurst has said that some classic comedy shows wouldn't be given the chance to develop by modern TV executives. Is he right?
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 21st August 2013Video: Blofeld & Baxter - Test Match Special
Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter, the veteran voices behind Radio 4's much-loved Test Match Special, talk to the Telegraph about their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut.
The Telegraph, 21st August 2013The Foster's Comedy Award shortlist: From O2 to Fringe?
Interesting Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist just announced. Bridget Christie, Carl Donnelly, James Acaster, Max & Ivan, Mike Wozniak, Nick Helm and Seann Walsh are all in the running for the £10,000 prize to be handed out by Steve Coogan on Saturday. I love the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards and this year's panel decision looks like being an intriguing one.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st August 2013Fringe free speech
When I heard the Scottish Defence League had been granted permission to march right past my venue just before my afternoon chat show on the busiest Saturday of the fringe my first thought was financial.
Kate Smurthwaite, ScotsGay, 21st August 2013HBO threatens to sue Fringe comic
American broadcaster HBO has threatened to sue comedian Darius Davies for trademark infringement, after he called his Edinburgh Fringe show his HBÖ Special.
Chortle, 21st August 2013Fringe stories: Mark Dolan (Link expired)
Comedian and TV presenter Mark Dolan recounts a traumatic Edinburgh Festival story that had a remarkably happy ending.
Mark Dolan, WOW247, 21st August 2013Edinburgh comedy award 2013 showcases best of British
Shortlist for biggest prize in UK comedy throws spotlight on homegrown talent, ranging from feminist standup to a show about the dangers of school reunions.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 21st August 2013Gallery: Edinburgh comedy award 2013, a critic's guide
Flummoxed by the 2013 Foster's award? Confused by this year's crop of up-and-coming comedians? Never fear: Guardian reviewer Brian Logan is here to talk you through the shortlist of the biggest prize in UK comedy, act by act.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st August 2013Comedy is not easy to enjoy with an eye on the clock
Tig Notaro's games hold up crowd anxious not to miss next show; Gareth Ellis gives himself a black eye and wins award.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st August 2013Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 8
Mark Dolan chats to host John Moloney about being brought up by drunken strangers, and Alfie Moore talks about being a real life secret policeman. Plus there's standup from Lee Camp, Diane Spencer on being a victim of racism and lyrical shaman Beardyman plays us out
The Guardian, 21st August 2013Edinburgh Comedy Award winners: where are they now?
With the nominees announced for this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Judith Welikala takes a look at some of the most successful winners - and those who have faded into obscurity.
Judith Welikala, The Telegraph, 21st August 2013Jim Davidson will not face sex charges
Jim Davidson will face no further action over alleged sexual offences in the UK, the CPS has said.
BBC News, 21st August 2013Women have thanked me for talking about watching porn
An award-winning show about a sex-obsessed woman, called Fleabag, has won rave reviews at the Edinburgh Festival for its biting wit and raw honesty. As it transfers to London, Emma Barnett talks to Phoebe Waller-Bridge about her 'pervy' creation.
Emma Barnett, The Telegraph, 21st August 2013Free Fringe increases standing on Fringe's ruling board
Charlie Wood, co-director of leading fringe venue operator Underbelly has failed in a bid to be elected to the board of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Wood was beaten by Free Fringe candidate Gareth Morinan who resigned from the Society's Participants Council to stand for the board.
Thom Dibdin, The Stage, 21st August 2013Fringe Comedy Awards stand up for stand-up
Stand-up has returned to dominate Edinburgh's showcase comedy awards after a big year for mime in 2012, with one shortlisted comedian even bringing back mother-in-law jokes.
Nick Clark, The Independent, 21st August 2013Auf Wiedersehen, Pet convention: More details announced
Actors Tim Healy and Melanie Hill are the first guests to be confirmed for the Auf Wiedersehen, Pet convention in September.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 21st August 2013Hebburn series two: Melanie Hill joins the cast
Sunderland-born Hill, best known for her roles in Brassed Off, Bread and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, will link up with cast members in Manchester as they film series two of the BBC Two sitcom.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 21st August 2013Our comedy critic on the Comedy Awards nominations
Our critic, also on the awards' panel, runs through this year's nominations for the main award - and reveals his favourite.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 21st August 2013Edinburgh comedy awards - what the reviewers said
After the longest debate in the 33-year history of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, the shortlist has been announced. For the first time since Lee Evans won in 1993, there are seven names on the list. But who are they and what have the critics been saying about them?
BBC News, 21st August 2013Masters of Drip: masters of the maginopolopolis
Sketch duo Masters of Drip talk about their "dark and captivating" show.
Ruth Jeffery, Festival Journal, 21st August 2013You are now entering the free zone
With queues going around the block for free Fringe festival shows again this year (be that the Free Fringe, the Free Festival or Bob Slayer's Heroes of the Fringe) the prospect of well-known acts starting an exodus towards the free sector has been raised.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 21st August 2013MEP Nikki Sinclaire gig: Can politics and comedy mix?
On Wednesday West Midlands MEP Nikki Sinclaire takes to the stage for the first time to join the small group of politicians who have tried stand-up comedy.
Faye Chambers, BBC News, 21st August 2013Underbelly co-founder misses out on Fringe post
Charlie Wood, the co-founder of the Underbelly venues has failed in a bid to win election to the board of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 21st August 2013Ricky Gervais interview
An interview with Ricky Gervais to promote Derek being shown on Netflix in the US.
Lacey Rose, Hollywood Reporter, 21st August 2013Videos
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