BCG Daily Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Lenny Henry: boost diversty with ring-fenced funding
Actor and campaigner says improving diversity is not just about getting "another black or Asian person in Coronation Street or EastEnders"
Jasper Jackson, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Danny Baker's comedy Cradle To Grave is an ode to 1970s
BBC adaptation of broadcaster's memoirs suggests Britain was better then.
Adam Sherwin, The Independent, 25th August 2015Yonderland season 2 finale review
It's the thrilling conclusion of Yonderland's second season, and it's jolly thrilling indeed.
Sami Kelsh, Cult Box, 25th August 2015PBH Free Fringe act sacrificed
Sit back with a good supply of tea for this blog. Extensive, exhaustive and possibly exhausting quotes are included. People not living inside the bubble of the Edinburgh Fringe might be advised to look elsewhere.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 25th August 2015Controversial, moi? asks Reginald D Hunter
He's often seen as a controversial figure in comedy but Reginald D Hunter says nothing could be further from the truth.
Jill Castle, The Herald, 25th August 2015Meet Charlie Baker - the UK's answer to Jack Black
Charlie Baker, the British equivalent of Jack Black. looks ahead to another stint at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Jill Castle, The Herald, 25th August 2015Lewis Porteous: the poem
Psychologists tell us that having a meaningful job you enjoy is the best way to stave off dark thoughts, and seasoned Fringe reviewer Lewis Porteous has that in spades.
Lewis Porteous, FringePig, 25th August 2015Danny Baker is already working on Cradle To Grave 2
Danny Baker has started work on the second series of his autobiographical drama Cradle To Grave - before the first series has even aired.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 25th August 2015Danny Baker interview
"They are very powerful characters. It's just good stories. This is a reality, it's not the reality of growing up in our house. My friends are a hybrid of all my friends. We got the dynamics right."
Ben Dowell and Terry Payne, Radio Times, 25th August 2015Zoe Coombs Marr: It's a sexist world
The Australian standup explains why there is a little bit of her alter ego Dave - a caricature of beer-swilling blokishness - in most comics.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Fame costs with Dandy Darkly
Hi everybody! My name's Lance. What's yours? I got to talk about fame with the one and only Dandy Darkly who's performing his show Dandy Darkly's Trigger Happy at The Edinburgh Fringe. Here's how it went down...
Peter Michael Marino, The Public Reviews, 25th August 2015'I didn't realise stand-up could be so emotional'
Tom Toal chooses his Perfect Playlist.
Tom Toal, Chortle, 25th August 201510 ways to start a Fringe conversation that isn't
Running out or things to say in the final week? Let Jack Bernhardt be your social lubricant...
Jack Bernhardt, Chortle, 25th August 2015Prunella Scales' 'heartbreaking' Alzheimer's hell
When actor Timothy West had EastEnders fans in tears as he played out the fading moments of Stan Carter, he had his own very raw emotions to draw on. For every day he reflects on cherished moments of his own 52-year marriage to actress Prunella Scales that only he can remember.
Halina Watts, The Mirror, 25th August 2015How we made One Foot in the Grave
Richard Wilson and Doreen Mantle discuss One Foot In The Grave.
Andrew Dickson, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Keith Lemon interview
"I've broken a few things, but then replaced them. I ripped someone's dress that they wore at the NTA's, I tried it on, bent down and ripped it. But celebrities only wear things once."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 25th August 2015Lenny Henry regrets Black and White Minstrel Show
Sir Lenny Henry has told how he was used as a "political football" early on in his showbiz career. The comedian, 56, appeared on The Black and White Minstrel Show in the 70s after winning New Faces. But he now looks back with horror at his involvement in the programme.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 25th August 2015Two Doors Down welcomes new cast members
Three new cast members have arrived in Latimer Crescent, as filming gets under way for a six-part series of Two Doors Down.
BBC Press Office, 25th August 2015Stephen Tobolowsky re-enacts Groundhog Day (Link expired)
Legendary Hollywood actor Stephen Tobolowsky stopped by the #WOWwagon to tell us about his Fringe show The Tobolowsky Files.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 25th August 2015Interview: Peter Michael Marino, Late With Lance
A chat with Peter Michael Marino.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: John Robertson, The Dark Room
A chat with John Robertson.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Garrett Millerick
A chat with Garrett Millerick.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Rebecca Root's breakthrough could have happened earlier
The Boy Meets Girl actress was cast as a trans woman in Casualty in 2003 but was "devastated" when her role was scrapped by show bosses.
Kasia Delgado, Radio Times, 25th August 2015When poking fun at your audience turns into bullying
The rules of engagement in theatre have changed, and now audience participation is everywhere. But artists have a responsibility to take care of those they pick on.
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Markus Birdman's portraits of Fringe comics
Comedian and artist Birdman drew us these exclusive portraits of funny Fringe people.
Rebecca Monks, The List, 25th August 2015Fringe venue Assembly Rooms contract out to tender
Use of Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms as a fringe venue has been put out to tender by its owners, the City of Edinburgh Council.
Thom Dibdin, The Stage, 25th August 2015Shooting comedians, someone's got to do it
Steve Ullathorne has been taking pictures of comedians for 15 years. We got him to pick 10 of his favourite shots.
Scott Henderson, The List, 25th August 2015Interview: Morro and Jasp Do Puberty
A chat with Morro and Jasp.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Paul Duncan McGarrity
A chat with Paul Duncan McGarrity.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: The Jest, The Five Humours
A chat with The Jest.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Samantha's Backstage Cabaret
A chat with the host of Backstage Cabaret.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Ben Ashenden, The Pin
A chat with Ben Ashenden/
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Cian Binchy and Nick Llewellyn
A chat with The Misfit Analysis.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Daniel Cainer, 21st Century Jew
A chat with Daniel Cainer
Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Danny Ward, St Vitus Dance
A chat with Danny Ward.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Interview: Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce
A chat with Croft and Pearce.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 25th August 2015Three to see on 26 Aug
Three recommended shows for Wednesday at the Edinburgh Festival 2015.
ThreeWeeks, 25th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Natasha Norman
Natasha Norman on being the best thing at the Fringe.
The Herald, 25th August 2015Captain Morgan nabs a Bobby Award
Congratulations to Tap Tap Theatre's Captain Morgan series, which has bagged our second Bobby Award of 2015.
Larry Bartleet, Broadway Baby, 25th August 2015Yianni Agisilaou: 2015, the year in offence (so far) (Link expired)
From Lady Chatterley's Lover to The Satanic Verses, history is littered with people, books and shows that have caused scandal. 2014-15 has been a year chock full of disapproval and outrage.
Yianni Agisilaou, WOW247, 25th August 2015The very different faces of feminist comedy (Link expired)
Siobhan Smith spent a day (and night) watching a variety of feminist comedy shows...
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 25th August 2015Preview: Nish Kumar
This is Nish Kumar's tenth consecutive Fringe. A significant moment for the man commonly referred to by his peers as the 'veteran underdog' or 'that guy who owes me money'. To mark the milestone we asked him to take us on a walk down memory lane...
Nish Kumar, Edinburgh Evening News, 25th August 2015Preview: Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan brings his new show Perfectly Inadequate to the Assembly Studios this Fringe.
Andrew Ryan, Edinburgh Evening News, 25th August 2015Goodness Gracious Me is still pushing the boundaries
Goodness Gracious Me still has the power to pack a punch and get you thinking. But isn't it time there were more British-Asian comedy troupes blazing onto the scene with the panache this lot did back in 1998?
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 25th August 2015Mandeep Dhillon: 'Cast becomes like family'
My Fried character, Amara, finds herself being forced to work at Seriously Fried Chicken to be honest. Her dad wants her to learn the value of money. She hates her job, and she's not very good at it either!
Mandeep Dhillon, BBC Blogs, 25th August 2015Goodness Gracious Me, review: 'a little flabby'
The show, like its stars, is a little long in tooth but a wicked parody of Downton Abbey made it worth it, says Michael Hogan.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 25th August 2015Goodness Gracious Me, BBC2 - TV review
Brownton Abbey sketch missed some brilliant opportunities.
Daisy Wyatt, The Independent, 25th August 2015An Asian comedy that everyone could relate to
The genius of GGM, which returns tonight for a one-off special, is that it tackles universal themes of greed, aspiration and family. At a time when British Asians find themselves increasingly stigmatised, we need it more than ever.
Sara M Abbasi, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Stephen Carlin "ex-communicated" from Free Fringe
Comedian Stephen Carlin says that he has been "fired" from PBH's Free Fringe and has had to find a new home for his show. He posted the following on his Facebook page last night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th August 2015Online standups take the stage in Edinburgh
Some of YouTube's comedy stars have had millions of hits, but performing on stage is a very different skill - and not all of them are up to the challenge.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Seven questions with... Moody Comedy
That Pair are a comedy sketch duo made up of long-lasting friends Kat Bond and Lorna Shaw.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 25th August 2015Copstick ejected from Gilded Balloon; one venue bured
On Sunday, I thought Papa CJ was going back to India on Monday. Then he announced an extra show in Edinburgh tonight (Tuesday). I had no idea how or why.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 25th August 2015Fringe 2015 - Bette and Oscar jump for joy!
Bette Davis aka Jessica Sherr jumps for joy with her Two Oscars as she celebrates her successful run of her show Bette Davis ain't for Sissies at Assembly Rooms.
The Edinburgh Reporter, 25th August 2015Michael J Dolan: three thousand weeks
So, we're into week three of these Three Weeks now, what's your plan for the grand finale? Well, Michael J Dolan has a thought. Avoid the five star hits and award nominees to see something truly "Edinburgh".
Michael J Dolan, ThreeWeeks, 25th August 2015Fringe Q&As: The Orchid and The Crow
The Orchid and The Crow on the Bosco and pacing yourself.
The Herald, 25th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Puddles Pity Party
Puddles Pity Party talk being a newbie and making friends at the Fringe...
The Herald, 25th August 2015Blag a comedy expert part 46: Tara Newton-Wordsworth
In part 46 of our quick fire interview series, we are privileged to be able to waste 5 minutes of Tara Newton-Wordsworth's time ladies and gentleman!
Bad Scents Of Humour, 25th August 2015Feature: John Lennon's 'In His Own Write'
John Lennon's short stories adapted for the stage for the first time since 1968.
Steve Griffin, Edinburgh49, 25th August 2015Stealing jokes: why it happens, why it hurts
There's been a lot of news about joke thieves recently, but it's a practice that's been around for years. Why does it happen, and how do people get away with it so often?
Dean Burnett, The Guardian, 25th August 2015The Bad Education Movie review
Laughs are stifled by Elliot Hegarty's TV aesthetic, all static medium and closeup shots, chiefly of Jack Whitehall's ever-harassed testes.
Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 25th August 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Dani's Castle
Series 3, Episode 8 - Groundbog DayIt is Dylan's birthday but he has a lot of science homework to do.
Mitch Benn Specials
Episode 1 - The Freewheelin' Mitch BennMitch looks at how Bob Dylan changed what it is to be a songwriter, changed what it is to be a rock star and, more than anyone, changed what it is to be a singer.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim ShortsGreg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 1Episode one sees the launch of Nails Babez, the automated manicure machine which gives nails the Tezcorp treatment; the new Currency Exchange machine - ruining holidays before you've even got on a plane, and visitors to Marwell Zoo are finding out the truth about their penguins from the Tezcorp Tourist Information Machine.
Goodness Gracious Me
India SpecialAfter the successful reunion in 2014, the cast of Goodness Gracious Me are returning for another one-off special of the ground-breaking British Asian sketch show, part of BBC Two's India Season.
Fried
Episode 1 - Carlos From SpainMary goes under cover to find out who is making up complaints against her.