BCG Daily Friday 22nd July 2016
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I talk to: Bella Younger
Deliciously Stella started off as an Instagram feed and now Bella Younger, is bringing her insta-famous character to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 22nd July 201621 unmissable shows for kids at the Fringe
With shows aimed at all ages, and creatives including Akram Khan, Paines Plough, Julia Donaldson and Dr Seuss, there's a bewildering choice at Edinburgh this year. Here's our top 21. Don't miss the raccoon.
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian, 22nd July 2016Share this page Dead Ringers: Writing the referendum
With the referendum, the resignation of David Cameron, the installation of a new PM and a Labour leadership challenge, Radio 4's topical impressions show Dead Ringers has been on air through arguably the most turbulent period British politics has seen in a generation. As they put together the final episode of the series, producer Bill Dare and script editor Laurence Howarth reflect on reacting to the changing news, every Friday at 6.30pm.
BBC, 22nd July 201640,000 fans fail to get Mrs. Brown tickets
There will be a huge amount of disappointed Mrs Brown's Boys fans this weekend. The show's creator Brendan O'Carroll has said nearly 40,000 fans applied for the 400 tickets available to see the live episode, meaning almost 10 per cent of them got their hands on a golden ticket.
John James Anisiobi, The Mirror, 22nd July 2016Friday Night Dinner is back, bambinos
Awkwardness, colossal lies and a nice bit of squirrel. Just a standard Friday Night at the Goodmans'...
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 22nd July 2016Erich McElroy talks about his new show
Interview with Erich McElroy.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 22nd July 2016Laura Lexx discusses her new show at the Fringe
Interview with Laura Lexx.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 22nd July 2016Emma Sidi discusses her new show 'Telenovela'
Interview with Emma Sidi.
Lucy Moore, Female First, 22nd July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...BEASTS
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's BEASTS answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Pete Otway
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Pete Otway answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016I talk to: Cariad Lloyd
Hoping to make it five sellout years in a row, award-winning improvised comedy show Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Elliot Gonzalez, The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016John-Luke Roberts: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
John-Luke Robert's 2015 show about his dead father was a sublime mix of silliness, sadness and balloons that showcased his new found clowning abilities, allowing his surreal imagination to blossom. This year he's building a monster. A metaphorical one or literal? We shall see.
Laugh Out London, 22nd July 2016Nick Mohammed interview
Mr Swallow is back with his magical, musical biopic of Harry Houdini.
Nick Mohammed, The List, 22nd July 2016Interview: MMORPG
The man behind the improvised role-playing MMORPG Show puts the emphasis on escapist fun.
Niki Boyle, The List, 22nd July 2016Interview: Nazeem Hussain
A big name back home in Australia, Nazeem Hussain delivers a mixed bag of tricks for his debut solo hour.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 22nd July 2016Interview: Douglas Walker
Solo performer and member of improv group Racing Minds, comedian Douglas Walker explains his German show titles and why a popular yoghurt dessert might hold all the answers.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 22nd July 2016Ten Fringe stars with very different TV roles
Anyway, here are ten acts at the Fringe who you may know from other TV shows, stand-up appearances not counted.
Chortle, 22nd July 2016The Fringe awards no one wants to win
Comic Will Franken plans to name and shame the Edinburgh Fringe performers he thinks are playing it too safe this festival.
Chortle, 22nd July 2016Podcast: Puddles Pity Party
Martin Walker talks to Big Mike - Puddles' tour manager and close friend - about the clown's triumphant return to the Edinburgh Fringe. We're treated to Puddles' rendition of 'Another Tear Falls' and 'When you Rock and Roll With Me' and as a bonus, one of Puddles favourite songs from the movie 'Young@Heart'.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd July 2016The awkward language of David Brent and The Office
As we know, David Brent actually has a lot of words, and most of them lead to podiacide, otherwise known as shooting yourself in the foot.
Susie Dent, Oxford Dictionaries, 22nd July 2016The Play That Goes Wrong announces national tour
The Play That Goes Wrong has announced a major tour for 2017, visiting locations across the UK.
The Stage, 22nd July 2016Alice Lowe nominated for Frightfest Award
Alice Lowe has been shortlisted for the inaugural Screen International Horror Rising Star Award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2016Emma Sidi: Telenovela interview
Emma Sidi is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a new show, Telenovela. After the success of last year's show Character Breakdown Emma's new show is not for the faint hearted. Inspired by the dramatic beyond reason Mexican telenovela, this is transglobal passion for the comedy stage. We talked to Emma about her new show, her many projects and ambition...
Funny Women, 22nd July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Adam Hess
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Adam Hess answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Naz osmanoglu
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Naz Osmanoglu answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...The Sleeping Trees
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's The Sleeping Trees answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Jordan Brookes
With over 3000 shows at the world's biggest arts festival, here at The Reviews Hub, we want to make the job of choosing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows that little bit easier. So here's Jordan Brookes answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd July 2016Fringe: Gala for Mental Health returns
Felicity Ward, Chris Gethard and Susan Calman headline comedy event for Mental Health Foundation.
Rebecca Monks, The List, 22nd July 2016Edinburgh Festival: top 25 to watch 2016
The hottest tickets in town - we pick the must-see shows across the festivals.
The List, 22nd July 2016I talk to: Holly Burn
Returning to the Fringe for a seventh time, Holly Burn's latest show is a departure from her usual style as for the first time, she will be talking as herself.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 22nd July 2016Two new awards for Edinburgh Fringe
Two new awards have been annnounced for this year's Edinburgh Fringe, from Will Franken and Edinburgh Fringe Dog.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2016Edinburgh Salon hosts comedy show
Ruby Rouge Hairdressing in Edinburgh is set to make its stage debut next month, as it becomes a performance venue for a comedy show about hairdressing during the city's annual Fringe Festival!
Salon, 22nd July 2016Interview: Helen Wood
Helen Wood is heading to Edinburgh with her show What Kind of Fool Am I? A comedy all about her love affair with 'personality type' tests. You can catch it there from 5th-13th August, this week Female Arts' Amie Taylor caught up with her to find out more.
Amie Taylor, Female Arts, 22nd July 2016Joz Norris Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Joz Norris.
Short Com, 22nd July 2016SuZanna GonZo Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with SuZanna GonZo.
Short Com, 22nd July 2016Andrew Ryan Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Andrew Ryan.
Short Com, 22nd July 2016Carey Marx Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Carey Marx.
Short Com, 22nd July 2016Steen Raskopoulos Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Steen Raskopoulos.
Short Com, 22nd July 2016Videos
TV & radio
Lunch
Series 4, Episode 5 - Huge NewsBella has some happy news, but it is not so happy for Bill. Are their lunches in danger of being ditched?
Breaking The News
Series 4, Episode 2Des Clarke is joined by comedians Alistair Barrie, Keir McAllister and Fern Brady plus journalist Libby Brooks for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 24 - King NilesCleo thinks her dad needs more authority and manages to turn two ushabti dolls into his servants. The power-mad mummies convince Niles to take over the town! Can the gang magic them back into dolls before it's too late?
Dead Ringers
Series 16, Episode 6Another episode of the topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Two TonysDad accidentally invites someone he used to hate round for dinner - an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?
BBC New Comedy Award
2016, Episode 6 - Heat 6Ten new comedians perform in the sixth heat from The Glee Club, Cardiff with host Mae Martin.