BCG Daily Tuesday 26th July 2016
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Victor Meldrew role almost went to Les Dawson
One Foot in the Grave actor Richard Wilson reveals he originally turned down the part, thinking he was too young to play the cantankerous grump.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 26th July 2016Wasted: crude, stoner TV comedy with a heart
Daft and gross with the odd dab of sweetness, there's also something enjoyably nostalgic in Wasted's depiction of aimless, pleasure-seeking youth. Add Sean Bean gruffly enjoying a stick of candyfloss to that mix, and you can't really go far wrong.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 26th July 2016Phil Wang interview
It was the work hours that attracted British comedian Phil Wang to the funny business.
Gurveen Kaur, Star2, 26th July 2016Andrew Ellard interview
Comedy writer Andrew Ellard on his new show.
Chortle, 26th July 2016Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel revealed
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel for 2016 has been announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th July 2016Onion at the Fringe: Colin Hoult
The next in line for this passionate plea deal is someone we've been a big fan of since our early days: Colin Hoult, who is bringing his long awaited new hour A Sketch Show for Depressives to the Fringe. Or is it?
The Velvet Onion, 26th July 2016Anna Morris interview
The writer and performer uses her theatrical training to influence her solo comedy shows. Georgia Snow finds out how this works with her latest production, an improvised performance about a nightmare bride.
Georgia Snow, The Stage, 26th July 2016Austentatious: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
I remember seeing Austentatious for the first time a few years as part of the free festival at the Counting House. The buzz was already strong for this marvellous improvised Jane Austen novel, with the queue trailing round the corner and both audience and cast seemingly loving every second of this one-off adventure. Since then the gang - which includes celebrated solo acts like Joseph Morpurgo, Rachel Parris and Cariad Lloyd - has gone from strength to strength, and has now set up home in the main Underbelly venue on George Square, serving as one of the Fringe's true success stories.
Laugh Out London, 26th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Johnny Cochrane
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 Johnny Cochrane answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 26th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Massimiliano Rossetti
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 Massimiliano Rossetti of The Hogwallops answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions.
The Reviews Hub, 26th July 2016Five fast Fringe questions with...Rob Carter
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 Rob Carter answering our annual Five Fast Fringe Questions on his creation Christopher Bliss.
The Reviews Hub, 26th July 2016Who's representing your city at the Edinburgh Fringe? (Link expired)
Edinburgh is world famous for its annual Festival Fringe (5-29 Aug) which showcases performing arts from across the world, but focusses mainly on comedy.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 26th July 2016Simon Fondle Berk: golden rules for not offending women (Link expired)
Ruby Thomas is performing as Simon Fondle Berk at the Fringe in her show Chick. Here, in character, s/he offers some advice to avoid being sexist...
Ruby Thomas, WOW247, 26th July 2016Lou Sanders: how to handle complaints about your work (Link expired)
Comedian Lou Sanders shares her workplace wisdom (illustrated with stock photos)...
Lou Sanders, WOW247, 26th July 2016Fringe: performers & directors reveal where they visit
Susan Calman, Kai Humphries, Lucy Porter, Craig Campbell and more offer their tips on where to eat, drink and hang out in the capital.
Rowena McIntosh, The List, 26th July 2016Podcast: Lucie Pohl 'Apohlcalypse Now!'
New York character comedian and actor, Lucie Pohl, is back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a third year with a new show, Apohlcalypse Now! The star of the up coming Red Dwarf series discusses her year of torment, comedy and naked hostility.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2016BWW Q&A - Stuart Goldsmith
We speak to comedian Stuart Goldsmith about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Compared To What.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 26th July 2016BWW Q&A - Lou Sanders
BWW speaks to Lou Sanders about her 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show What's That Lady Doing?
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 26th July 2016BWW Q&A - All Aboard The Marriage Hearse
BWW talks to the team behind 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show All Aboard The Marriage Hearse.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 26th July 2016BWW Q&A - Emma Sidi
BWW speaks to Emma Sidi about her 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Telenovela.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 26th July 2016BWW Q&A - Angus Dunican
BWW speaks to Angus Dunican about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show The Vanity Project.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 26th July 2016BWW Q&A - Olaf Falafel
We speak to Olaf Falafel about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Olaf Falafel and the Cheese of Truth.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 26th July 2016Best budget hotels in Edinburgh for The Fringe
Heading through to The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and need somewhere to stay that won't break the bank? We've got it covered.
Mary Palmer, Daily Record, 26th July 2016Ten former Chortle Student Award competitors
It's the 13th year of the Chortle Student Comedy Award, with former entrants going on to be familiar faces on TV, the comedy circuit and at festivals.
Chortle, 26th July 2016Onion at the Fringe: Adam Kay
Up next is former Mongrels and Crims writer, and musical comedian extraordinaire Adam Kay, who is performing his own show Fingering A Minor on the Piano and a tribute show, The Remains of Tom Lehrer, throughout the Fringe for good measure. Our editor, Paul Holmes, takes up the cause...
Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 26th July 2016Interview: James Acaster
As James Acaster prepares for another comedic onslaught upon the Fringe, he discusses award nominations, audience perceptions and how lucky he feels.
Ben Williams, The List, 26th July 2016Interview: Sofie Hagen
The introverted Scandi comic shot to Fringe fame last year with an award-winning debut set. On her return, we get the lowdown on a stand-up making comedic waves with brutal honesty.
Jay Richardson, The List, 26th July 2016Ed Night: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Ed Night joins Annie McGrath, Elliot Steel and Will Hislop in being a 2016 Fringe performer who also has a famous comedy parent. Unlike that group though, Ed does not sure the surname of his famous father (Rory, Mark and Ian in the cases above). Instead, he's gone the opposite direction to his dad Kevin Day, a veteran of the stand-up and comedy writing circuit who appears regularly on Match of the Day 2.
Laugh Out London, 26th July 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Matt Lim
Punchline Theatre returns to the Fringe with their multi award nominated romantic comedy 2 Complicated. Social networking might have brought the world closer together but now perhaps it's too close for comfort, and it's still so very... complicated.
The New Current, 26th July 2016Wasted, review
Wasted was by no means perfect - a scattergun approach meant some gags fell flat and the surreal set pieces occasionally smacked of studenty self-indulgence - but it had a riotous energy and a cheekily irreverent approach to its headline-stealing cameo. Cool Beans.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 26th July 2016Onion talking: Sarah Kendall on Shaken
Fresh from a round of intensive previews, we caught up with the 2015 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Sarah Kendall for an in-depth natter about her incredible new show, Shaken, which is at Assembly George Studios from August 3rd-28th.
The Velvet Onion, 26th July 201650 unmissable shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016
We've picked out some of the more accessible yet offbeat, less mainstream offerings from this years jumbo Edinburgh Fringe line-up. Also, look out for our reviews article once the festival kicks off!
Stuart Wilson, To Do List, 26th July 2016Fringe at the Laughing Horse
They may no longer have the Counting House, but the Laughing Horse's Free Festival still straddles the city.
Robert Peacock, TV Bomb, 26th July 2016Fringe preview: The Stand
Iconic Edinburgh venue keeps its finger on the Fringe pulse with an exciting programme of established names and up-and-coming talent.
Kevin Wight, TV Bomb, 26th July 2016Let's talk about reviews
Can we talk about reviews for a second? Because I know I'm not meant to care about them. Because they are just one person's opinion. Because the audience that comes loves the work and that's what I care about. Because I know I'm not meant to care about reviews AT. ALL. But I do.
Lana Schwarcz, Funny Women, 26th July 2016A day at the Edinburgh Fringe for... Animal Lovers
Enjoy an animal-packed day at the Edinburgh Fringe with our guide, featuring the chance to get up close and personal with a host of real, fictional and former animals.
The Skinny, 26th July 2016Sooz Kempner on Queen: comedy spotlight
Despite growing up to the strains of triumphalist pomp-rockers Queen, Sooz Kempner's Fringe show investigates how she ended up 'one of life's losers'. We find out what makes Mercury and co. so elemental to her outlook
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 26th July 2016Yianni on The Simpsons: comedy spotlight
Yianni returns to the Fringe with a tribute to his favourite show, The Simpsons. Knowing a thing or two ourselves about the generation-bridging sitcom, we pit his wits against one of its younger fans - young writer Lauren Hunter, aged 10.
Lauren Hunter, The Skinny, 26th July 2016Ryan Cull Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Ryan Cull.
Short Com, 26th July 2016Showstoppers (Pippa Evans) Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Pippa Evans.
Short Com, 26th July 2016Paul McMullan Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Paul McMullan.
Short Com, 26th July 2016Naomi Petersen Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Naomi Petersen.
Short Com, 26th July 2016Ruby Thomas Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Ruby Thomas.
Short Com, 26th July 2016Kieran Hodgson Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Kieran Hodgson.
Short Com, 26th July 2016Mark Smith Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Mark Smith.
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10:45am15 min
HighLites
HighLites: Natural Bounce, Episode 2The world's worst hairdressers install a dodgy gym in the flat above the salon as Bev tries to persuade Harriet, the local vicar, to enrol.
9pm60 min
Agatha Raisin
Series 1, Episode 8 - Murderous MarriageAgatha is about to marry the handsome James. But the wedding ceremony is halted mid-vow by the arrival of Jimmy Raisin, the husband Agatha ardently hoped was dead and has neglected to mention to her fiancé. Even less convenient than a living husband who interrupts your wedding is one who turns up dead in a ditch the very next day. Naturally, Agatha tops the suspect list and must race to prove her innocence.
10pm30 min
Wasted
Episode 1 - Nineties PillsKent returns to Neston Berry after failing at being a DJ, much to Morpheus's delight, while Sarah and Alison hear a legend about a mythical stash of nineties pills buried in a field and endeavour to find them. Morpheus resurrects the local pub quiz and meets his spirit guide in the form of Sean Bean.
10:30pm30 min
Wasted
Episode 2 - The OdysseyAfter a night out in Bath, Morpheus leads the gang on an eight-mile quest back to Neston Berry, as instructed by his spirit guide Sean Bean. Sarah goes through her 'seven stages of drunk', Kent tries exceptionally hard to impress a girl, and Alison has to get sobered up and back in time for her driving test.