BCG Daily Thursday 14th July 2016
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Cambridge Comedy Festival is back
Comedy fans rejoice! Cambridge's annual funny fest is back for 2016, and this year's line-up is bigger, better and more hilarious than ever.
Lydia Fallon, Cambridge News, 14th July 2016Frankie Boyle quiz: Match the insult to the politician
Frankie Boyle has provided a succinct and devastating analysis of the state of British politics at the moment which, given the absolute disarray around Westminster right now, must have been slightly easier than his previous columns.
Chris York, The Huffington Post, 14th July 2016Comedians suffer poor health and often die early
Comedians are more likely to die young than dramatic actors, research reveals.
Daily Mail, 14th July 2016Making the leap from the safety of sketch comedy
Katy Brand and Kieran Hodgson were intimidated at first by the idea of going it alone on stage. But plenty of comedians journey between sketch troupes and solo performance - taking refuge in one and soul-searching in the other
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th July 2016Stuart Laws: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Master of the incredibly long show title, Stuart Laws has not let us down at this year's Edinburgh Fringe with the rather convoluted but marvellous So Preoccupied With Whether or Not He Could That He Didn't Stop to Think Whether He Should (1hr Show) at the Pleasance.
Laugh Out London, 14th July 2016Rory O'Hanlon Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Rory O'Hanlon.
Short Com, 14th July 2016Abi Roberts Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Abi Roberts.
Short Com, 14th July 2016Susie Youssef Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Susie Youssef.
Short Com, 14th July 2016Samantha Baines: Eight space facts you never knew
Award-winning comedian (and Call The Midwife alumnus) Samantha Baines brings her debut solo hour to Edinburgh this year, and promises to share her passion for science, rip the lid off sexism in space, and impress Brian Cox. Get yourself a little insight into the sort of facts you can expect her to dole out.
Samantha Baines, ThreeWeeks, 14th July 2016Amée Smith: it's all about her
This summer she is heading up to Edinburgh with her very own solo show in the comedy programme, which draws on her past experiences of being in a doomed relationship with a comedian... we caught up with Amée, to find out more about Relax, It's Not About You.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 14th July 2016Podcast: Neil Henry 'Mindwangler'
Just what is a 'Mindwangler'? Well, it's the name of Neil Henry's latest show, but what does it mean? And, if you're Martin Walker, how do you pronounce it? Pig. They also indulge in a spot of Time Travel.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2016Interview with Peter White
A chat with Peter White.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th July 2016The show time series with Kiri Pritchard-McLean
An interview with Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th July 2016Interview with Michelle Wolf
A chat with Michelle Wolf.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th July 2016The show time series with Brennan Reece
Interview with Brennan Reece.
Short Com, 14th July 2016Seven intriguing spoken word acts to see at the Fringe (Link expired)
It's not highest on the agenda for Fringe-goers, but the audience for spoken word is growing.
Kieran Scott, WOW247, 14th July 2016BWW Q&A - Colum Tyrrell
BWW speaks to Colum Tyrrell about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show The Hookers and Blow Show.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th July 2016BWW Q&A - Panti Bliss
BWW talks High Heels In Low Places at this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Panti Bliss.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th July 2016BWW Q&A - Love, Lies and Taxidermy
BWW speaks to Alan Harris about 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Love, Lies and Taxidermy.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th July 2016Caroline Aherne's funeral takes place in private
The funeral of Caroline Aherne has taken place in a private ceremony.
The Mirror, 14th July 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 8 - School SleepoverMr Rock is holding a sponsored school sleepover and it's the best thing ever... or at least it would be if Hank didn't also have to find time to make up for years of lousy Mother's Days by making his mum the perfect present.
The Tim Vine Chat Show
Series 1, Episode 3Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Loyiso Gola, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe. Also, tennis star Andy Murray is in the audience again.
It's Not Me, It's You
Episode 4Eamonn Holmes and Kelly Brook are joined by guest team captain Katherine Ryan, with players Stacey Solomon, Chris Kamara, Nina Wadia and Chris Ramsey.
Daphne Sounds Expensive
Series 1, Episode 1Sketch comedy show written by and starring Jason Forbes, George Fouracres and Phil Wang.