BCG Daily Sunday 14th August 2016
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Pierre Novellie: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Pierre Novellie interview.
Laugh Out London, 14th August 2016Seven questions with... Adam Rowe
Adam Rowe is a stand up who has already reached the final of English Comedian of the Year 2016, despite still being in his early twenties. Rowe is bringing his debut hour, Bittersweet Little Lies to this year's Edinburgh Festival; a show that considers the implications of the lies we tell our loved ones from childhood to adulthood. As well as this, Adam will be compering Gag Reflex Presents and taking part in the AAA Stand Up each day.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th August 2016James Corden landed with £710,000 tax bill
James Corden's lucrative US TV job is going swimmingly but he couldn't afford to let a tax bill of £710,000 slide at home.
The Mirror, 14th August 2016What does it mean to be a political comedian?
Grainne Maguire's not exactly sure...
Grainne Maguire, Chortle, 14th August 2016Mark Dolan chooses his comedy favourites
Playful, saucy and upbeat.
Chortle, 14th August 2016Zoe Lyons recalls her most memorable gigs
We had a jolly time in the 'titty' bar.
Chortle, 14th August 2016Seven questions with... Mark Thomas
Summarised as "part theatre, part stand up, part journalism, part activism", Mark Thomas' latest show The Red Shed is the final instalment of a trilogy of critically acclaimed shows (Bravo Figaro, followed by Cuckooed), which sees him return to a labour club in Wakefield, a place Thomas credits for aiding him in developing his political conscience, as well as his public speaking skills. The satirical television show The Mark Thomas Comedy Product ran for six series, and is a prime example of the comic's passion for influential socialist comedy that encourages action, thus showing the importance of comedy for social development.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th August 2016Aatif Nawaz: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Aatif Nawaz interview.
Laugh Out London, 14th August 2016Five shows to see on the Free Fringe
The Free Fringe has grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years - and is worth exploring.
Allan Crow, Fife Today, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Jason John Whitehead
Jason John Whitehead talks about his new show, Fool Disclosure.
The Herald, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Ed Aczel
Ed Aczel on his new show, Foreign Policy.
The Herald, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Marny Godden
Marny Godden talks about her new show, Where's John's porridge Bowl?
The Herald, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Jo Marsh
Jo Marsh talks about her new show, JoJo Bellini's Kitchen Cabaret.
The Herald, 14th August 2016Interview: Brennan Reece - Everglow
Brennan Reece interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 14th August 2016Interview: The Kinsey Sicks
Kinsey Sicks interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 14th August 2016Interview: Mike Ward
Mike Ward interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Mike Orton-Toliver
Mike Orton-Toliver talks about his new show, Jacuzzi.
The Herald, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Mary Lynn Rayskub on her debut Fringe show
Mary Lynn Rayskub talks about her debut show, 24 hours with Mary Lynn Rayskub.
The Herald, 14th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Orlando Baxter
Orlando Baxter: Suspensions, Detentions and Summer Vacations.
The Herald, 14th August 2016Photo shoot: Patrick Monahan
ThreeWeeks Editors' Award winner Patrick Monahan is back at the Fringe and - as well as his stand-up show - he is also hosting the all-new Pub Quiz For Kids. We'll find out all about that when we chat to the man himself in our Week Two issue, but first, we sent out a photographer to snap Patrick and his gang...
Kat Gollock, ThreeWeeks, 14th August 2016Three to see on 15 Aug
Three to see at the Edinburgh Festival tomorrow...
ThreeWeeks, 14th August 2016Podcast: Bethany Black is back!
After a prolonged absence from performing stand up in Edinburgh, actor and comedian Bethany Black returns with (Extra)Ordinary. So what has she been up to - and why did she invite Germaine Greer to sniff her virgina?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th August 2016Podcast: Phil Jerrod is a Hypocrite
Hypocrite is Phil's second Edinburgh outing - and it's dark. Very, very funny - and dark. This interview was recorded in early July and Phil didn't yet have an ending to the show. Martin Walker didn't help.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th August 2016+3 interview: Revan and Fennell: Fan Club
"We felt it would be a real shame to put the show that we had worked so hard on to bed before showcasing it at the festival once more."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 14th August 2016Online sitcom Intergalactic Sausage heading this way
The trailer for a new web series created by and starring John Hopkins and Joey Page has just hit the digital airwaves. Intergalactic Sausage is a sci-fi sitcom set in a burger van in a Lichfield bus station in the not too distant future, after an apocalypse that no-one has really noticed. Humans have trashed plant earth, and it's now possible to take a bus into space, (if you have the fare and are willing to risk it), which means that people are able to go and wreck new planets.
The Velvet Onion, 14th August 2016Alan Carr admits his boyfriend suffered alcohol issues
Alan Carr has revealed his boyfriend Paul Drayton has been suffering "issues with alcohol" due to loneliness caused by the comic's hectic work schedule.
The Mirror, 14th August 2016TV & radio
BBC New Comedy Award
2016, Episode 9 - Grand Final (Part 1)The final, broadcast live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with host Mark Watson.
BBC New Comedy Award
2016, Episode 10 - Grand Final (Part 2)Mark Watson announces who has won the 2016 contest, broadcast live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.