BCG Daily Saturday 24th August 2013
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If women can rock the Fringe, why not the shortlists?
There is just one woman on the shortlist for each of the main and newcomer awards, Bridget Christie and Aisling Bea, but if one of them does not emerge with a trophy, once again questions will be asked.
The Herald, 24th August 2013It's a funny job but someone's got to spot new talent
If you believe the hype, a golden future opens up today for the comedian who receives the Edinburgh Comedy Award from Steve Coogan. However, according to one of the most important men in British comedy, it might not count for much.
Mike Wade, The Times, 24th August 2013Sarah Millican: I liked That Puppet Game Show
Personal highlights of mine are the grumpy crab in charge of the scoreboard, and the diva armadillo. A sentence I never expected to type...
Sarah Millican, Radio Times, 24th August 2013This week's best Edinburgh comedy
Reviews of Rich Hall, Bobby Mair and Mike Wozniak.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 24th August 2013Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast, episode 11
Julian Clary is in the hot seat once more, having an explicitly adult talk with Reginald D Hunter (all in the name of comedy). Alexei Sayle reminisces about both having starred in Carry on Columbus. And there's a sketch from i][Jigsaw and a song from Brian Kennedy to top it all off
The Guardian, 24th August 2013Comedy 2013: gender's on the agenda again
Bridget Christie's win at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards means gender politics are back in the comedy spotlight, writes Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 24th August 2013Edinburgh Comedy Awards Results - right or wrong?
So after all the huffing and puffing and heated discussion Bridget Christie won the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award this afternoon. There had been rumours that she might not accept the award but, apart from calling special guest Steve Coogan a "prick" for dumping his girlfriend, she was on her best behaviour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th August 2013Fringe stories: Tom Wrigglesworth (Link expired)
Tom Wrigglesworth talks about his efforts to hide himself from his Edinburgh Festival landlord.
Hamish Dougal, WOW247, 24th August 2013Fringe stories: Michael Che (Link expired)
Michael Che recounts two of the most interesting acts, which involve stripping and protests, a comedian can follow.
Hamish Gibson, WOW247, 24th August 2013John Cleese making foreign adverts to pay for divorce
Former Monty Python star John Cleese is selling budget shopping websites, Israeli chocolate spread and Austrian betting shops to pay for his £12 million divorce.
Paul Scott, Daily Mail, 24th August 2013Videos
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7 Day Saturday
Series 5, Episode 11This week Al Murray is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Tiffany Stevenson and Paul Sinha to pull apart and take a lighter look at the week's news. On the agenda this week; Bradley Manning, over 40's MOT's and virtual receptionists.
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That Puppet Game Show
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I Love My Country
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4 Extra Stands Up
Series 1, Episode 1Daniel Sloss hosts a stand-up comedy special featuring award-winning comedian Vikki Stone, Ronny Chieng, John Maloney and others.