BCG Daily Friday 17th July 2015
Features
Press clippings
Will comedy ever become high culture & should it care?
Comedy is growing out of pubs and arenas, and making inroads into respected arts festivals - but could it lose its edge as a result?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th July 2015Jenny Bede on female comedy, TV and impressing Tulisa
Jenny Bede was named among Digital Spy's ones-to-watch for 2015, after making a name for herself with hilarious YouTube videos and a BBC Three special.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 17th July 2015Karen Koren - Gilded Balloon 30th anniversary interview
Thirty years ago Karen Koren formed the Gilded Balloon, one of today's largest, most successful venues on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In a frank and fascinating interview, Karen takes Martin Walker through the history of the venue, from its origins in the Alternative Comedy scene to the fire at its then home in Edinburgh's Cowgate. She also talks openly about how big money is changing the Fringe and explains what on earth she was doing with those Chippendales.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2015Pictures: David Mitchell cradles two-month-old daughter
Peep Show's David Mitchell cradles two-month-old daughter Barbara as he enjoys an al fresco lunch with wife Victoria Coren.
Daily Mail, 17th July 2015Emily Bevan discusses The Last Sparks of Sundown
Emily Bevan is set to return to the big screen this summer with new British comedy The Last Sparks of Sundown. We caught up with the actress to chat about the role of Lucy Fairweather, working with her director pal James, and what lies ahead for her this year.
Helen Earnshaw, Female First, 17th July 2015Video - What makes a bully? Rob Beckett interviewed
What makes a bully? The This Week panel - joined by comedian Rob Beckett - try to ascertain what makes a troll tick, and what sort of behaviour characterises bullying.
Andrew Neil, BBC, 17th July 2015Trailer released for online comedy M.U.F.F
The first official trailer has been released for M.U.F.F, a brutally violent six-part online satire about the TV industry.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Arj Barker, Iain Stirling and Nick Revell.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 17th July 2015Why British humour is lost in translation
We have our messy language to thank for our puntastic wit.
Patrick West, Spiked, 17th July 2015Book review: The Frood by Jem Roberts
It is a shock to realise Douglas Adams would be barely into his sixties if he were alive even now. This is a fitting tribute to a giant of comic literature, taken from us far too early.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 17th July 2015Fringe review: The Stand
The Stand is Edinburgh's year-round comedy HQ, but it really comes into its own in August, with six rooms dotted around this corner of New Town, as well as a base in St. Andrew's Square, and a sister venue in the Assembly Rooms.
TV Bomb, 17th July 2015That Pair: 'It's a pink-and-grey poodle of a show'
Edinburgh intros #2: Lorna Shaw and Kathryn Bond, aka That Pair, introduce their new one about two kids' party entertainers with a monstrous side.
London Is Funny, 17th July 2015Interview: Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft
'I prefer short things'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th July 2015Edinburgh preview: Jonny & The Baptists
Maybe satire does work a bit after all. Perhaps Jonny & The Baptists' persistent UKIP-bashing played its part in the fact that Nigel Farage didn't sweep to victory in the General Election. Or maybe not.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Michael Legge
Irishman Michael Legge is a riddle trapped inside an engima. Or something.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 20155 must-see sketch shows at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Sketch shows; they're a genre within a genre. Don't know your Dead Parrots from your Local Shops? Worry not, because sketch shows at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe are as varied as the fudge flavours on the Royal Mile. From the deliciously dark to the deliriously silly, there's a sketch show to suit all tastes. So if you fancy a break from a lonely comic moaning in a dark room, here's five top sketch shows to take in at the Fringe.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 17th July 2015Latitude Festival comedy review: Lolly Adefope
Lolly Adefope - character comedian of your dreams - won an unwitting audience over immediately with her fabulously direct characterisation of people not necessarily likable but almost overly believable.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 17th July 2015Latitude Festival comedy review: Sarah Kendall
Australian comic Sarah Kendall scooped up the Comedy Arena's afternoon crowd with a goofy, shoulder-shrug of a set in the dense heat of Latitude Festival's first full day.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 17th July 2015Latitude Festival comedy review: Pat Cahill
Pat Cahill is a comedian who is almost more performer than comic, so full is his set with more than just straight forward jokes - costume (of sorts), music, visual gags with a microphone cable and a sexual word-play laden act out to a descriptive engineering track.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 17th July 2015Mitchell promises to shave before last Peep Show
The final series of Peep Show is on its way, and David Mitchell has posted a photo from the show's last ever readthrough. In the photo he is seen with co-star Robert Webb, who plays Jez Usborne, as well as Paterson Joseph (Alan Johnson) and Matt King (Super Hans).
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 17th July 2015The Complete F***ing Derek & Clive is out this month
The complete works of Derek & Clive will be available later this month in a comprehensive five-CD box-set.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 17th July 2015Review: Chortle Student Comedy Awards
Comedy is, of course a highly competitive game but the opportunity so offered by awards such as the Chortle Comdey Award give aspiring stand ups a chance to hone their skills infront of large audiences.
Glen Pearce, The Public Reviews, 17th July 2015Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up interview
He was kicked off Saturday morning TV and had pizza delivered to a moving train. Is Chris Ramsey now all growed up?
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th July 2015Edinburgh Fringe shows with more cats than YouTube
Kittens in kids shows, cats in comedies and theatrical pussy. There's a lot of feline at the Fringe.
Rowena McIntosh, The List, 17th July 2015Meet Ed Gamble - Ed Fringe 2015
Hello, I am Ed Gamble. Brown hair, blue eyes and your basic two hands and feet format. My show is called "Lawman" and it's about why we should all follow the rules, obey the law and respect authority. I will once and for all prove that it's hip to be square.
Ed Gamble, Short Com, 17th July 20155 Fringe shows that will be great
The Edinburgh preview season is an exciting time. Especially when you live outside of London and the idea of battling the crowds throughout August at the Fringe is a daunting one.
Andy Price, Chaplin Moustache, 17th July 2015Interview with Angela Barnes
Award-winning Angela Barnes is bringing her new show, Come As You Are to the Edinburgh Fringe this August, we caught up with her to speak about her best story from the Fringe, breaking into the comedy circuit and much, much more!
The Angry Microwave, 17th July 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Arj Barker, Iain Stirling and Nick Revell.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 17th July 2015Best things to do in Birmingham this summer
From music to theatre to comedy, there is plenty to get up to in Birmingham this summer.
Claire Flynn, The List, 17th July 2015Chris Turner: an EdFringe 2015 interview
Chris Turner is not only a very witty and unique joke-writer, but is also a rapper, musician, actor and extremely clever young man who is preparing to take on 3 big performances at this year's Fringe.
Susan Ford, Punchline UK, 17th July 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 20 - HollowEgnog doesn't show up to play so Wussywat goes to search for him. Along the way he notices sounds inside hollow places are not what he expects until he finds Egnog inside one!
Clare In The Community
Series 10, Episode 2 - Family ValuesA family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare.
Breaking The News
Series 1, Episode 7Joining Des are podcaster and writer Helen Zaltzman, comic Sanjeev Kohli, multi-award winning author Christopher Brookmyre and stand-up Jay Lafferty.
The Now Show
Series 46, Episode 3The Now Show saves you from the trouble of keeping up with the news by providing a topical mix of stand-up, sketches and songs that tell you everything you need to know.
Siadwel
Series 2, Episode 2 - Old Mr Gacky and JobsSiadwel meets the president of the Welsh Hippopotamus Society, and his girlfrend Gravel poses for the Western Male.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Of - Vol 2More highlights from the 9th series of the sports-based panel show with James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 10Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on special guest captain Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett. Susie Dent is in with Vic Reeves, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
The Last Leg
Series 6, Episode 4Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days, with Hollywood star Amy Poehler. Also featuring boy-band Rewind.
Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing
TV broadcast of Josh Widdicombe's 2013 stand-up DVD.