BCG Daily Monday 18th July 2016
Press clippings
Scottish bar & manager bombarded with Still Game pranks
A pub called The Clansman with a barman named Boaby has been bombarded with prank calls from fans of the TV comedy Still Game, it has emerged.
Angus Howarth, The Scotsman, 18th July 2016Who is James Mullinger?
Who is James Mullinger and why is the biggest indie British comedy movie of 2016 all about him?
Interrobang, 18th July 2016Review: Bill Bailey at Latitude
Bill Bailey surely goes down well in most environments - but festivals especially, given his muso sensibilities and mash-up talents.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th July 2016Latitude review: Nish Kumar
The inevitable running gag at Latitude was Brexit. Numerous comedians had hastily fashioned routines out of the horror show of the referendum fallout. Most were clever from a cushioned, cosy white middle class perspective. Nish Kumar played a trump card. His Brexit routine hinged on an incident when he was on the receiving of post-poll racism.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th July 2016Book review: Luisa Omielan's What Would Beyonce Do?!
It's almost curious that comedian Luisa Omielan's first book is titled What Would Beyonce Do?!, obviously it's named after her hit show What Would Beyonce Do?, it would be silly not to capitalise its incredible success, but if anybody marches to the beat of their own drum, it's Luisa.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 18th July 2016Binging: Phoenix Nights
You've finished The Wire, Breaking Bad and The Killing but you're still hungry for more boxsets. Fear not, Standard Issue writers are on the case with some gems you might not yet have seen. Karen Campbell rises like an inflatable penis to sing her praises for Peter Kay's celebration of working-class northern night spots.
Karen Campbell, Standard Issue, 18th July 2016Alexander Bennett: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Alexander Bennett is a busy man at this year's Edinburgh Fringe with two shows: a solo effort at Cowgatehead and the almightily offensive Hell To Play - a gameshow set in hell.
Laugh Out London, 18th July 201615 pay-what-you-want comedy shows for Fringe 2016
Nobody was quite sure how Bob Slayer's new pay-what-you-want model for his brilliant Heroes franchise would work when he introduced it a couple of years ago at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Laugh Out London, 18th July 2016A (super) group effort
Sketch comedy troupes Massive Dad, Lazy Susan and Birthday Girls have banded together to form an all-powerful eight-member supergroup. Ben Williams meets Massive Lazy Girls to talk collaboration and teamwork.
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 18th July 2016BWW Q&A - Aatif Nawaz
BWW speaks to Aatif Nawaz about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Aatificial Intelligence.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2016BWW Q&A - Get Ugly
BWW speaks to Tamar Broadbent about her 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Get Ugly.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2016BWW Q&A - Dominic Frisby
BWW speaks to Dominic Frisby about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Let's Talk About Tax.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2016BWW Q&A - Stack
BWW speaks to Ed MacArthur, writer and lead performer of Stack at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Gavin Lind
Join Gavin Lind, a fresh face on the Melbourne comedy scene, as he explores life's rocky road. Being middle-aged, gay and married is difficult enough without having a mildly annoying vegetarian accent. Which makes picking holes and kicking down the ordinary lives of the rest of the world Gavin's survival mechanism as he tries to validate his existence.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Sam Campbell
One of the best things about Edinburgh Fringe, besides being able to legally eat Haggis and love it, are the amount of UK debuts that hit the festival. This year audience are going to be spoilt for choice and multiple award winning new comic Sam Campbell is about to possibly add more awards and recognition to his glowing career...and he's got great taste in websites, just saying!
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Dave Allison
Judge Thom Tuck presides with guest comedians as lawyers, prosecuting and defending charges set against you. The court where everyone is guilty until proven innocent. Book your seat for jury service!
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Beth Granville
Staged in a working hairdressers on Clerk Street, come and immerse yourself in the secret world of styling while Sabrina and the team attempt mission impossible, hair-wise.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Katie Brennan
Are you crippled by student debt? Working an unpaid internship? Trying to find prince charming on Tinder? Welcome to the life of a modern day twenty-something! Join Katie for a new show packed with music, comedy and cabaret all about living that quarter-life crisis life.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Buckle Up Theatre
Journeys is a fast-paced, physical comedy that romps along through a series of farcical stories, each ridiculous and occasionally poignant. A soldier, an artist, an actress and a housewife, each running from the past embark on a journey across a war-torn landscape, experiencing misfortune, mishaps and mayhem, whilst forging new and loving relationships.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Diane Spencer
One of the UK's most talented ginger comedians cuts new material that'll have you in stitches. Her previous six solo shows have amassed well over a quarter of a million views on YouTube and her latest creation promises to be the best yet. Contemporary, daft, explicit, seamless.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Lucy Burke
Fresh from sell out London shows, and presented by a cast of recent graduates of top London drama schools, watch as three couples try and fail to battle their way through the modern world of sex and dating with disastrous results in this new comedy about love, lust and all of the dreaded, murky grey areas in between. Look on in horror at the hilarity that ensues as the couples bumble their way through a series of doomed relationships and even worse breakups. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to cover your eyes; If you think your love life's bad, it could be worse, you could be them!
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Kevin Quantum
Showcasing stunning light based illusions, including the slowing of time using flickering beams, a will-o'-the-wisp floating above your head and for the first time ever, the creation of a rainbow live on stage. Enter the exotic space where science ends and magic begins with the Magic Circle magician tutored by Penn & Teller.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Kieran Boyd
Kieran presents his debut stand-up show about how we all say and do really quite weird things and it's probably a good idea to keep an eye on them. He likes heavy metal and grammar, so this will be wild, but also correct. He's the one who played all the girl parts in Fringe sketch veterans WitTank.
The New Current, 18th July 2016Mrs Brown's Boys live episode won't have a swear buzzer
There will be no safety net when the occasionally foul-mouthed Mammy goes live for the night.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 18th July 2016Latitude review: Mark Watson
Watson started the gig while standing in the middle of the audience - one of his trademark moves - and working his way to the stage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th July 2016Latitude review: Bill Bailey
In a way Bailey was the perfect act to close the comedy tent on the final night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th July 2016The Elis James and John Robins Experience: review
Those uninitiated into to the rituals and in-jokes of Elis James and John Robins's Radio X programmes and spin-off podcast face something of a learning curve at the live version, here at Latitude ahead of a fully-fledged tour in the autumn.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th July 2016Ten Fringe shows from our (current) EU partners
We kick off our series of Edinburgh Fringe preview features with ten acts from the EU to see before Britain pulls up the drawbridge.
Chortle, 18th July 2016Des Clarke's six tips for surviving the Fringe (Link expired)
Comedian Des Clarke shares his top tips for surviving the Fringe in August...
Des Clarke, WOW247, 18th July 2016Digital at the Fringe
Tech geeks can rejoice at this year's Fringe.
Becca Inglis, TV Bomb, 18th July 2016Podcast - Helen Duff: Come With Me
Come With Me is a new show from Helen Duff about sex. Except, as she tells Martin Walker, she's never actually had an orgasm. Is this normal? What is sex anyway? Turns out that it's a lot of fun finding out.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th July 2016Sarah Millican cancels show after losing voice
Taking to Twitter yesterday she wrote: "I'm gutted to announce that we've had to cancel tonight's show at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. I'm so sorry to everyone who was coming, I have literally no voice. I did last night's show with a sore throat and it's just got worse all day. I thought I might be able to perform but I can barely speak at all."
The Express and Star, 18th July 2016+3 interview: Ronnie and Jonny: Friends Disunited
"I'm delighted to be doing another show here again after 10 years, in what is now my home town, and can't wait to get back out on stage again."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 18th July 2016Liz Miele Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Liz Miele.
Short Com, 18th July 2016Rhys Nicholson Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Rhys Nicholson.
Short Com, 18th July 2016Neil Delamere Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Neil Delamere.
Short Com, 18th July 2016Scott Gibson Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Scott Gibson.
Short Com, 18th July 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Lunch
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Big ThingBella has just got back from Barcelona where she followed her new love, Guy, but is she ready to move in with him in London? Bill helps her role play the dilemma.
Way Out East
Episode 2 - Get Well Soon, Bobby McgeeFlatmates James, Malcolm and Zoe have different reasons for wanting to win the annual Sexpaq pub quiz - even if it does involve cheating.
Way Out West
Episode 2 - Get Well Soon Bobby McGeeExpat flatmates in Hong Kong have different reasons for wanting to win the pub quiz.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 14, Episode 3 - Science of SleepWith Russell Foster, Richard Wiseman, Katy Brand.
Jesting About
Series 4, Episode 5Comedy sketches written by some of the North East's newest writers.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 65, Episode 4From the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, with regular panellists Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks joined by locals Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay.