BCG Daily Thursday 29th August 2013
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Edinburgh Fringe picks 2013: Debut hours
It's dead competent stand-up delivered with gusto, looking at how Aisling has got here from life in rural Ireland.
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 29th August 2013Gangster comedy drama premieres in South Shields
A dark comedy about gangsters makes its premiere at The Customs House in South Shields tonight. The Big Time follows Jerry and Jacks who do odd jobs working for a local gangster to pay off a debt.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 29th August 2013Radio Times review
There's a touch of Carry On to Bert, the sniggering womaniser played with much zeal by Jonny Sweet. Yet his gags often feel the freshest in this First World War comedy because Simon Bird and Joe Thomas are playing characters almost identical to those they're famous for in The Inbetweeners: a goody-goody and an ill-starred romantic.
In this second episode, Bert makes eyes at a widow, Cecil has his knickers in a twist about plumbing and schoolmaster George's pacifism lands him detention. Look out for Barry Humphries (better known as his alter ego Dame Edna Everage) as a conniving headmaster.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 29th August 2013Patrick Monahan to raise funds for stricken hospice
Patrick Monahan will run the Bupa Great North Run next month.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 29th August 2013Christian O'Connell to return to Fighting Talk
O'Connell to front Saturday panel show this weekend along with two new presenters including commentator Jonathan Pearce
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 29th August 2013Tom Wells on gay comic play Jumpers for Goalposts
A romantic comedy set in the world of gay and lesbian five-a-side football is the latest play by Tom Wells, who is tipped as one of Britain's best young writers.
Ian Youngs, BBC News, 29th August 2013Barry Humphries: I've finally had my first screen kiss
Comedy veteran Barry Humphries was happy to sign up for his sitcom debut - as it meant he got his first ever screen kiss.
Anne Richardson, The Sun, 29th August 2013Is it time to extinguish the stars?
Chortle editor Steve Bennett on the review rating system.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th August 2013Interview: Tom Binns
Tom Binns is the award-winning creator of celebrated comic characters such as hapless local radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury and psychic Ian D Montfort.
The National Student, 29th August 2013Katy Brand: A woman has made feminism funny
Bridget Christie has won the top comedy prize at the Edinburgh Festival with a show about feminism. Fellow comedian, Katy Brand, gives an insight into the world of 'Ladycomics'.
Katy Brand, The Telegraph, 29th August 2013BBC rejects claim Stephen Fry 'trivialised' child abuse
The BBC Trust has rejected a complaint that Stephen Fry "trivialised" child abuse during an episode of QI in which he recited a limerick about a chaplain's desire for a choir boy.
Daisy Wyatt, The Independent, 29th August 2013Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 14
Adam Hills takes the reins for the penultimate instalment of the Amnesty Edinburgh podcast series, and confides that he was quietly warned off making gay jokes about Putin by MI6. Guest John Lloyd speaks about the sequel to The Meaning of Liff: a book about words that ought to exist but don't. Meanwhile, comedian Ben Van der Velde returns to talk about his favourite Edinburgh one-liners, and there's standup from Terry Alderton, Caroline Rhea, Felicity Ward and Abandoman.
The Guardian, 29th August 2013Matt Okine - review
Okine's adept autobiographical show about a trip to Ghana makes for a nuanced exploration of privilege and poverty.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th August 2013A woman has made feminism funny. Now over to the men...
Bridget Christie has won the top comedy prize at the Edinburgh Festival with a show about feminism. Fellow comedian, Katy Brand, gives an insight into the world of 'Ladycomics'.
Katy Brand, The Telegraph, 29th August 2013The best (and worst) comedy posters
The great and the not-so-great of 2013 festival poster art.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 29th August 2013Mitch Benn interview
Comedian and author Mitch Benn on the rise of the geek and his new book Terra.
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 29th August 2013Videos
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2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 6, Episode 2 - Mardle End, Part 2Up a tree at dusk, eccentric chef Warwick Hedges, disguised as a badger, is shot at. Could this be poachers or something more sinister?
9pm30 min
Trollied
Series 3, Episode 2Gavin finds himself at odds with the forward-thinking Richard during a brainstorm for the new Valco Better store. Valco could soon be down a staff member as well when a visit from Emma's dad prompts Kieran to consider moving out of Warrington.
9:30pm30 min
Chickens
Episode 2The first Rittle man has died in battle and, never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, Bert makes a move on the dead man's attractive widow, Gwyneth. Elsewhere, George sparks controversy when it turns out he doesn't believe in corporal punishment.
10pm30 min
PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 6 - Do The MusicA chance encounter with a bully from his Sunday school days puts Jerwayne into a tailspin of doubt and self-denial that forces the whole PhoneShop team into a world of flash cars, posh boys and very dodgy videos.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 10, Episode 1Fearne Cotton returns as team captain following her maternity break, with fellow presenter Holly Willoughby once again leading the opposing team. One of the big name celebs joining the gang for the first show of the new series is boxing hero Amir Khan.