BCG Daily Wednesday 17th August 2016
Press clippings
Juliette Burton: decisions, decisions
Juliette Burton has been wowing the Fringe for some time now with her excellent comedy shows, which often tackle kind-of-serious subjects but with an extremely light touch. This year she decided to write a show about decisions, and the tricky task of making them. It's yet another really interesting sounding show, which made us decide it was about time we put some questions to Juliette to find out more.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 17th August 2016Reviewer review: Polly Glynn
Glynn has a tendency to lose all discipline as her reviews taper off.
Business Leopard, FringePig, 17th August 2016Binging: Toast of London
Think toast is just a breakfast vehicle for delicious toppings? Think again, says Lucy Reynolds, who can't get enough of Matt Berry's sitcom vehicle for delicious laughs.
Lucy Reynolds, Standard Issue, 17th August 2016Tom Gidman wins Chortle Student Comedy Award
Tom Gidman last night became the first character comedian to win the Chortle Student Comedy Award.
Chortle, 17th August 2016Mervyn Stutter celebrates 25 years at the Fringe
As his show celebrates its 25th birthday, variety is still the spice of life for Mervyn Stutter.
The Scotsman, 17th August 2016Brennan Reece recalls his most memorable gigs
'I crushed the skull of a frozen squirrel'
Chortle, 17th August 2016Why tiny comedy crowds are no fun for anyone
Stepping before an audience the size of a football team must make every comic's soul shrivel - and the experience is no less agonising for those watching.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th August 2016Amee Smith picks her comedy favourites
Mr Bean is doing better than me. That's depressing.
Amee Smith, Chortle, 17th August 2016Interview with Kate Lucas
Kate Lucas video interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 17th August 2016Interview with Tez Ilyas
Tez Ilyas video interview.
Chortle, 17th August 2016Confessions of a Fringeoholic
Katie Brennan on how you can't help but 'defy the norm' at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Katie Brennan, What's On Stage, 17th August 2016Podcast: Samantha Baines - more Cox!
1 Woman, a Dwarf Planet and 2 Cox is the actor/comedian's debut solo show. Who was the first British astronaut in space? You're probably wrong. Plus, lots of chat about handsome Professor Brian Cox.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th August 2016Adam Rowe takes on our Edinburgh facts challenge (Link expired)
We asked comedian Adam Rowe if he could spot these true facts about Edinburgh from the outright lies.
WOW247, 17th August 2016Mark Thomas interview (Link expired)
The latest in our series of Campervan Confessions from the Edinburgh Festival features comedian and activist Mark Thomas.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 17th August 2016Campervan Confessions with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci (Link expired)
Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci combine improv and hypnotism in their Fringe show Hyprov. They stopped by the WOW Wagon for some Campervan Confessions.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 17th August 2016Seven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Your laughter muscles duly rested by a diet of Dostoevsky and Adam Sandler movies throughout the early summer, you'll be ready and crying out by now for the comedic onslaught of the Edinburgh Fringe. Everywhere from street corners to enormo-venues, you'll find all kinds of people vying to make you think they're the most hilarious thing since internet videos of cats, be they stand-ups, sketch troupes, improvisers, absurdist performance artists or just plain freeform weirdoes. Let us help you sort the funny hahas from the funny hows by highlighting six shows we think will be definite winners this Fringe, from promising up-and-comers to senior stars.
Malcolm Jack, Time Out, 17th August 2016Seven questions with... Tamar Broadbent
Tamar Broadbent is a comedian and musician known for her work developing musicals and producing solo shows that consider the perils of modern day life and how we can learn to embrace the more difficult or 'ugly' things that face us each and every day. Tamar's latest show Get Ugly is a musical exploration of those little niggles in life that we often don't talk about, shining a beacon of positivity and good humour and tackling problems big and small that inevitably pop up from time to time.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 17th August 2016Five reasons to see Liza Pulman: Everything's Coming up
Fascinating Aida performer goes solo.
Arusa Qureshi, The List, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Tommy Holgate
Tommy Holgate talks about his new show, Man In the Middle.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Randy
Randy talks about his new show Randy Writes a Novel.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Chris Gethard
Chris Gethard talks about his new show Career Suicide.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Ben Hanlin
Ben Hanlin talks about his new show Trickhead.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Maddy Anholt
Maddy Anholt talks about her new show Rent Girl.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Samantha Baines
Samantha Baines talks about her new show 1 Woman, a Dwarf Planet and 2 Cox.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Susan Calman
Susan Calman talks about her new show, The Calm Before The Storm.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Phil Ellis
Phil Ellis talks about his new show, Phil Ellis is alone together (but mostly alone).
The Herald, 17th August 2016Fringe Q&As: Suzi Ruffell
Suzi Ruffell talks about her new show, Common.
The Herald, 17th August 2016Three to see on 18 Aug
Three to see at the Edinburgh Festival tomorrow...
ThreeWeeks, 17th August 2016Mark Watson offers a guide to Bristol slang (Link expired)
Mark Watson talks us through some key Bristol slang phrases in our latest video from the Edinburgh Festival. The comedian, who's back at the Fringe with his new show I'm Not Here (recommended by us), explains "the Bristol L" and the meaning of terms like "babber" and "smoothin".
Alex Watson, WOW247, 17th August 2016The boys are back in town
After a year off, successful sketch troop WitTank are back - except they're not, as they are all performing solo. Nonetheless, Jay Richardson finds three performers who remain utterly joined at the hip.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 17th August 2016Sh!t Theatre: "We like embracing failure"
Tim Bano talks to Rebecca Biscuit and Louise Mothersole of Sh!t Theatre about the housing crisis, the non-threatening side of performance art, and their new show Letters to Windsor House.
Tim Bano, Fest Mag, 17th August 2016Podcast: Jay Islaam travels with Autism
According to the fringe blurb, Jay has Asperger's, so he lacks empathy. Which is another way of saying he doesn't give a fuck about you or your problems. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th August 2016Podcast: Tom Allen - Indeed
A couple of years ago, in an effort to save enough money to get a house, Tom Allen moved back in with his mum and dad. What's it like to be a 33 year old outgoing gay man, living with your parents? It's quite nice actually. Indeed.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th August 201610 questions for Edinburgh Fringe comedian Jason Byrne
Irish comedian Jason Byrne is officially the Edinburgh Festival's biggest-selling funnyman, and he's currently selling out his Propped Up show in the capital right through this month.
Paul Coia, The Sunday Post, 17th August 2016Stephen Fry to co-narrate Haig's Christmas audiobooks
Stephen Fry and Carey Mulligan are to narrate the audio versions of Matt Haig's two Christmas books, which will be available for the first time this November.
Natasha Onwuemezi, The Bookseller, 17th August 2016People Just Do Nothing producer Ash Atalla on Kurupt FM
Ash Atalla, whose production credits include The Office, and producer Jon Petrie tell The Independent why they think YouTube series-turned BBC Three cult hit People Just Do Nothing is set to break into comedy's big league
Sally Newall, The Independent, 17th August 2016Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 8 - Luis TroyanoGreat British Bake Off finalist Luis Troyano joins Hacker, Derek, Lolly, Wilf, Herman, Larry and whoever the other ones are. Expect plenty of cake jokes, some of them funny! Plus Cel Spellman stars in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and another trip to The Accommodation Place.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 1 - DubplateThe Kurupt FM boys decide it is time to make a new track. They hire a studio and get to work, but will an hour be enough time? Meanwhile, Miche looks for a wedding venue, keen to book something as soon as possible, and Chabuddy G makes preparations for his date.
Monsignor Quixote
Episode 8Graham Greene's comic 'entertainment', set in rural Spain a few years after the death of Franco.
Guilt Trip
Episode 4It is the last day of the walk, and they still have ten miles to go, but when they oversleep at the hotel they were not supposed to be staying in in the first place, it is not looking good.
To Hull And Back
Series 2, Episode 2 - Is There Anyone Out There?Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger; but the last thing Sheila wants is her daughter getting romantically involved with a UFO fanatic, or anyone else for that matter. She does her best to get rid of this interloper.
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 6 - The PartyDan's teaching career is reduced to a few words in his final school assembly. But with seismic news, shocking revelations and sinister developments, will Dan's world turn completely upside-down?
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 3 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy StoreThis episode is hosted by Katherine Ryan and stars Elliot Steel, Tom Allen and John Robins.
A Granny's Guide To The Modern World
Episode 3Laura-June meets Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby and gets to grips with modern fame, Winston goes online dating, and Bernard convinces unsuspecting members of the public that he was a founding member of the Jackson Five and the architect of Hadrian's Wall.
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You
Series 1, Episode 2Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes, remembering her larger-than-life father, tackles life and love and, with the help of the audience, packs herself a fantasy coffin.
TEZ Talks
Series 1, Episode 1 - IntegrationTez looks at 'Integration', a word that's often used in the context of Muslims in the UK. How can Muslims integrate better? And who says they don't at the moment? And more importantly, what's Marks & Spencer or hipster beards got to do with it? Tez explains all...