BCG Daily Sunday 17th August 2014
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Billy Connolly refuses to be silenced by Parkinson's
Billy Connolly's wife, Pamela Stephenson Connolly, has told how the comic's battle with Parkinson's disease caused his distinctive voice to begin to fail and led him to consider quitting the stand-up shows he loves.
Jason Allardyce, The Sunday Times, 17th August 2014Meeting the Still Game gang
The Still Game on preparing for their live shows.
Barry Didcock, The Herald, 17th August 2014Robin Williams appreciation
Monty Python's Terry Jones tells how the comedy perfectionist Robin Williams finally nailed the part of a talking dog in Jones's new film.
Terry Jones, The Observer, 17th August 2014Kate Copstick talks about S&M at the Grouchy Club
"I think those people might be few and far between," said Copstick. "Though, when I used to go clubbing - to SM clubs - I went as a sub but, because of the way I dressed, everyone thought I was not. So I was constantly getting sad little men coming up wanting to be my slave and the one time I said Yes, it was just embarrassing."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 17th August 2014There's no British satire on the BBC. Try John Oliver.
Frightened of appearing 'unbalanced', the corporation would be too sanitised a place for one of comedy's brightest stars.
Peter Preston, The Observer, 17th August 2014Ten free comedy shows at the Edinburgh festival 2014
From Luisa Omielan' feelgood hour to Liam Williams's pensive set, here are 10 fringe shows where you pay on the way out.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 17th August 2014Celia Paquola wins Fringe prize
With Chris Turner people's choice in Amused Moose contest.
Chortle, 17th August 2014Celia Pacquola wins the Amused Moose Laughter Award
Celia Pacquola has been named the winner of the Amused Moose Laughter Award 2014 for her Edinburgh show, Let Me Know How It All Turns Out.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 17th August 2014News: Celia Pacquola wins top prize
Australian comedian Celia Pacquola has beaten over 100 hopefuls to be named the winner of the Amused Moose Laughter Award 2014 for her show Let Me Know How It All Turns Out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th August 2014Edinburgh Fringe 2014 interview: Lolly Adefope
Lolly Adefope is a fresh face on the comedy circuit but she has made a big impact gaining acclaim from critics and comics alike for her unique characters and energy.
Laugh Out London, 17th August 2014Fringe Q&As: Vikki Stone
Vikki Stone talks to the Herald about strange heckles, why she loves Scotland, and being pushed across the stage on a ride-on camel playing the piccolo.
The Herald, 17th August 2014Brendan O'Carroll solves century-old family murder
The creator of the BBC show Mrs Brown's Boys finally nailed the identity of the real-life killer after sifting through documents dating back to the Irish War of Independence.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 17th August 2014Everest comedy gig postponed
The stand-up gig planned to take place on Everest next month has been postponed. Rhys Darby, Craig Campbell, Glenn Wool, Tommy Tiernan and Ardal O'Hanlon are now scheduled to leave London on September 22, 2015.
Chortle, 17th August 2014Alexander Armstrong: Hurray for repeats
"I love telly at this time of year. You see, I love watching old television".
Alexander Armstrong, Radio Times, 17th August 2014Boomers: It's entertaining enough, but feels tired
The effort that has gone into Boomers is obvious, and yet a trendy single-camera set-up and a soundtrack of (probably expensively licensed) rock and Motown can't make the script's age-based stereotypes feel any fresher.
Ellen E Jones, The Independent, 17th August 2014Videos
TV & radio
Comic Fringes
Series 10, Episode 1 - Love And OrangutansA comic tale about love, set in a zoo. Written and performed by Romesh Ranganathan.
Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 2 - BostonContinuing their stateside tour, British royalty Poppy and Georgie Carlton travel to Boston to discover a little American history.