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Kyle Kinane: bearded, white, but not sad (Link expired)
As a stand-up comedy star Kyle Kinane may have lost his USP - but it won't get him down, he tells Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 10th August 2015LetLuce: 'Comedy comes before vanity'
The duo explain their haphazard careers, the social value of clowning around, and some of their more ludicrous stage costumes.
LetLuce, The Guardian, 10th August 2015Waiting in line for a big Edinburgh Fringe break
Fringe performers, publicists and producers queued for hours to get the chance to deliver quick-fire pitches on shows.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2015Ten signs you've been to too many Fringes
Thom Tuck spots the symptoms.
Thom Tuck, Chortle, 10th August 2015Stephen Bailey: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
Stephen Bailey brings his second show to the fringe having been busy supporting Katherine Ryan on tour. He has no time for jacket potatoes...
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2015Richard Soames' top 5 Edinburgh Fringe top 5 lists
It's Edinburgh festival time again and everyone loves a handy Top 5 list, helping them choose how to spend their fleeting time on this earth in dark, sweaty rooms, listening to egomaniacs talking about themselves for an hour. But with so many Top 5 lists about, how do you know which list to look at? Well thanks to me, here's The Top 5 Listed Top 5 Edinburgh Fringe Lists List. Listen.
Richard Soames, Laugh Out London, 10th August 2015John Hastings: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
John Hastings is a Canadian comic and circuit regular. He moved to the UK in 2012 and made his Fringe debut that year.
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2015Lesley Joseph stuns fans with trailer trash Fringe role
Her role will stun fans of Birds of a Feather in which she plays popular character Dorien Green - a snobbish middle-aged maneater.
Trevor Davies, The Mirror, 10th August 2015Bridget Christie on Putin, politics and her Fringe show
Bridget Christie has a lot on her mind. The fact that girls aged 11 are having bikini waxes. That she no longer calls the Labour party "we". She's worried about cuts to welfare, education and the arts - and about town centres changing to look like super-rich European cities, with luxury goods retailers instead of record and book shops. Then, suddenly, she's giggly - at a cute set of animal prints painted on the children's bench in the cafe where we chat.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 10th August 2015Reviewer review: Gill Geoff (One4Review)
I'm starting to lose my faith in One4Review. In a year when Steve Bennett and Julia Chamberlain seem to have decided to do all their own spelling mistakes, One4Review seems to have spawned a whole new clutch of single-named review monkeys (all of which we'll surname 'Geoff', because that's what we do).
Edmund Rumania, FringePig, 10th August 2015Woof! I met the media!
Ah, Meet the Media. The chance for hundreds of people to stand in queues for a long time and then attempt to remember why their show is great for some people who are bored to death hearing hundreds of people tell them their show is great.
Rowsby Thesphund, FringePig, 10th August 2015Kate Copstick: not all awards are quite what they seem (Link expired)
Includes Free Gaza! and Adrienne Truscott.
Kate Copstick, WOW247, 10th August 2015Miss Behave: eyes on the prize for group hysteria (Link expired)
Miss Behave's back with a quiz show that makes you forget how crap everything is, she tells Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 10th August 2015Comedians' Theatre Company: a funny idea for a script (Link expired)
The Comedians' Theatre Company is ten years old. Kate Copstick hears its story from key members - in a suitably dramatic form.
Kate Copstick, WOW247, 10th August 2015Penny Arcade interview (Link expired)
New York's sassy, scarlet-haired senior citizen has a lot to talk about in her witty, funny new show, writes Jackie McGlone.
Jackie McGlone, WOW247, 10th August 2015Where 'attendance' is a four-letter word
Chris Betts on playing the Edinburgh Fringe.
Chris Betts, Chortle, 10th August 2015How I lost - and regained - my love of stand-up
Why Chris Stokes jacked in comedy to drive a van; And jacked in driving a van to be a comedian.
Chris Stokes, Chortle, 10th August 2015Transgender comedian thrives on laughter to beat fear
When transgender comedian Sarah Franken takes to the stage armed with an act full of quirky, satirical and often controversial characters, she first allows herself a moment of vulnerability.
Daily Mail, 10th August 2015Sarah Franken on performing her first Fringe show
'I thought I had to wear jeans and a t-shirt to perform comedy'
Alice Jones, The Independent, 10th August 2015Dad's Army movie poster revealed
The first teaser poster has been unveiled for the new Dad's Army movie.
William Martin, Cult Box, 10th August 2015What to see on Monday at the Fringe
Preview of David O'Doherty.
The Times, 10th August 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Trygve Wykenshaw
There seems to be no stopping the inexorable rise of clowning on the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2015Spencer Jones: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
Spencer Jones has found a distinct character in The Herbert, a playful idiot that's part Mr Bean and part dickhead. He's been tipped by almost everyone we know. So get those tickets now.
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2015Paul Currie: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
A chat with Paul Currie.
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2015Ian Smith: a 2015 EdFringe interview
Ian Smith's 2015 EdFringe show Whereabouts is a fantastically funny hour of observational comedy at its best. With the festival now in full swing, I caught up with Ian to discuss what he's been doing this year and how it's contributed to the making of his new show.
Punchline UK, 10th August 2015Double the Funz
The gang are back, and they're here to entertain--but definitely not educate--your kids. John Stansfield catches up with Phil, Jim the Elf, Bonzo the Hog, and Uncle Rick for another round of anarchy. Warning: fart jokes.
John Stansfield, Fest Mag, 10th August 2015Five fast Fringe questions with... Dark Side of the Mime
An interview with Dark Side of the Mime.
The Public Reviews, 10th August 2015Five fast Fringe questions with... Ian Smith
An interview with Ian Smith.
The Public Reviews, 10th August 2015Five fast Fringe questions with... Joe Wenborne
An interview with Joe Wenborne.
The Public Reviews, 10th August 2015Five fast Fringe questions with... The Jest
An interview with The Jest.
The Public Reviews, 10th August 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Simon Evans
Simon Evans is one of the country's most stylish stand-up comedians. And I'm not just talking about his bespoke suits.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2015'A stealth drama riding on the wheels of a sitcom'
From mother-in-law gags to existential angst, The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin by the late David Nobbs was brilliantly funny, emotional and absurd.
David Quantick, The Guardian, 10th August 2015Comedians are artists too: allow Arts Council funding
Adam Dahrouge calls for an end to Arts Council discrimination.
Adam Dahrouge, Chortle, 10th August 2015Comedians deserve Arts Council funding
Plea for quango to drop its comedy ban.
Chortle, 10th August 2015Tommy Tiernan on taking on improv
'It was like being taken from the zoo and being abandoned in the Amazon'
Tommy Tiernan, The List, 10th August 2015Fringe Favourites: Hal Cruttenden's top Fringe picks
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is only in it's first week and I've already seen one well-known comedian crying on the roadside, two discarded gorilla suits, and far too many cheerful student performers. So before everyone goes mad, packs it in and goes home, here are a few recommendations...
Hal Cruttenden, The Herald, 10th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Baby Wants Candy and Thrones! The Musical
Baby Wants Candy and Thrones! The Musical discuss Game of Thrones, crepes and improvised raps.
The Herald, 10th August 2015Fringe Q&As: the Society of Strange
The Society of Strange discuss dark forces, Neil Gaiman and coming face to face with Cthulhu.
The Herald, 10th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Ian Smith
Ian Smith discusses Postman Pat, Mother India and punching watermelons on stage.
The Herald, 10th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Juliet Meyers
Juliet Meyers discusses Coronation Street, strippers and feeling like an outsider.
The Herald, 10th August 2015Interview: Rhys Nicholson, Forward
A chat with Rhys Nicholson.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Fringe comedy preview: For Robin Williams
There is perhaps no greater evidence of the impact that Robin Williams' life and death has had on the comedy community than the benefit gig at The Liquid Rooms this Tuesday.
Fred Fletch, The Skinny, 10th August 2015Interview: Goose, Kablamo
An interview with Goose.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Claire Plested, The Essential Collection
An interview with Claire Plested.
Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Jo Neary, Faceful of Issues
An interview with Jo Neary.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Adam Forde, Story Pocket Theatre
An interview with Adam Forde.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Matthew Hendrickson and Davey Naylor
An interview with the cast of Dickens Abridged.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Christina Bianco, Party of One
An interview with Christina Bianco.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Harry Michell, Abi Tedder and Joe Barnes
An interview with the cast of Minor Delays
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Michael J Dolan, Miserable Guts
An interview with Michael J Dolan.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Interview: Winnie, Rachel, Trixie and Trampolina
An interview with The Kinsey Sicks.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 10th August 2015Are ratings worth the stars they're stamped with?
Everyone's happy when they get a five-star writeup, but often new or more complex work needs something beyond the traditional review format.
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian, 10th August 2015Fringe diaries: Routines
So here I sit, beneath the large window of a first-floor Georgian flat, exploring the corridors of my sordid imagination for comedic words of beauty.
Matt Roper, The Huffington Post, 10th August 2015Let's hear it for the difficult second shows
The wealth of first-time comic talent at the Edinburgh fringe can leave those coming back for another try overlooked and overburdened.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th August 2015Fringe 2015 must-see: Tiff Stevenson
Tiff Stevenson is back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year and she is fed up with how our identities are being sold to us.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 10th August 2015Yonderland season 2 episode 6 review: 'Game of Crones'
This week's episode of Yonderland had me in such stitches over a few of its more grown-up oriented gags and references, and I'm certain that were I myself a parent, there would have been plenty my hypothetical sprogs would have laughed along to as well.
Sami Kelsh, Cult Box, 10th August 2015Surviving 24 hours at the Edinburgh Festival
The festival season is underway in Edinburgh - throughout August the Scottish capital will play host to over 50,000 performers from all over the world.
Becca Bryers, BBC News, 10th August 2015Punchline recommends Mae Martin: Us
Mae Martin is an instant hit with the audience and creates an open, feel-good atmosphere right from the start.
Suzy Romer, Punchline UK, 10th August 2015Three to see 11 Aug
Three recommended shows for Tuesday at the Edinburgh Festival 2015.
ThreeWeeks, 10th August 2015A. Tiger: The tasty Fringe
I've never interviewed a tiger before. But this is the Fringe. And this Fringe a tiger has written a play. A. Tiger in fact.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 10th August 2015Best boy gets branded in name a punchline
Doing a Fringe show can be very demanding for performers.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 10th August 2015Interview with Colin Leggo
One of the best named shows of the year's Fringe, Leggoland, tells the story of Colin Leggo becoming an amputee over the past year. We caught up with him just before the Fringe started to talk all things Edinburgh!
Callum Moorin, The Angry Microwave, 10th August 2015Female comedians are the"punk rock" of comedy
Here's five women to know about this summer. Not off to the festival? Find them on YouTube.
Alexandra Haddow, The Pool, 10th August 2015Five questions for Hal Branson
Former Giggle Beats New Act of the Month Hal Branson is currently performing his Edinburgh Fringe show, Sonny Delight, along Lauren Pattison and Sammy Dobson - who are, coincidentally, also New Act of the Month alumni. We ask Branson five questions.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 10th August 2015Podcasts
TV & radio
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 11 - CollectingThe Twirlywoos see some children collecting eggs, and decide to do some collecting of their own. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo leaves them more things to collect.
11:30am30 min
Secrets And Lattes
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Plan's The ThingIt is May in Edinburgh, and wedding fever is taking over Cafe Culture. A surprise sleepover, some predictable weather and an unexpected key make for change all round.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 12, Episode 6 - Forensic ScienceWith Professor Sue Black, Dr Mark Spencer, Rufus Hound.
5pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Rotten RulersA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring the rotten rulers from this series. Including naughty Napoleon annoying his Josephine and horrid Henry VIII getting married again. There's also a song from wily Winston Churchill and Rattus to guide the way as host.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 63, Episode 5A welcome visit to Sheffield City Hall for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, who are joined by Susan Calman on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
8pm30 min
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 6 - Game Of CronesPeter has got over his fear that his house is haunted. However, when he discovers male shoes at the end of the bed, he is left with a whole new worry.