BCG Daily Wednesday 24th August 2016
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I talk to: Sally Lindsay
Sky 1's hit comedy drama Mount Pleasant is returning for a sixth series, and whilst it's very much an ensemble piece, Sally Lindsay has been there from the beginning and involved in some brilliant storylines, so I caught up with her for a chat.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 24th August 2016Meet Mike Ward, the comic fined for telling a joke
They say that freedom of speech is free but Mike Ward begs to differ.
Jill Castle, The Herald, 24th August 2016How many scenes should there in a sitcom episode?
Good question. And of course that all depends on the sitcom and the story.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 24th August 2016Interview: Brendon Burns - Dumb White Guy
Brendon Burns interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Danielle Ward - Seventeen
Danielle Ward interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Yianni
Yianni interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Brennan Reece picks his perfect playlist
'Like Itchy and Scratchy on meths'
Chortle, 24th August 2016Archie Maddocks recalls his most memorable gigs
'Don't worry, they're more racist than they look
Chortle, 24th August 2016Fern Brady reacts to tweets about herself (Link expired)
Brady is currently at the Edinburgh Fringe performing her show Male Comedienne, so we asked to stop by our camper van to tell us the backstory to some of the tweets sent to her - including marriage proposals, Scotland and skin routines.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 24th August 2016Fringe 2016 Terrier Awards announced
The First Terrier Awards are revealed by master critic Fringe Dog.
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 24th August 2016Brexit: At least we'll have better music, or comedy...
Ed Aczel on the big issue.
Ed Aczel, Chortle, 24th August 201675 killer jokes and one-liners from the Fringe (Link expired)
Here's a whopping 75 gags, jokes and observations from this year's festival. If you didn't like the last one, move on the next.
WOW247, 24th August 2016Edinburgh Fringe Society election results
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced the outcome of the elections to the Society's governing body, the Board of Directors.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th August 2016Opinion: Who will win the Edinburgh Comedy Awards
The List's Comedy Editor on the 2016 award and who he expects to win.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 24th August 2016Confessions of a Fringeoholic: we're all tired now
It's the last few days of the Fringe, so let's try to make them the best yet, says Katie Brennan.
Katie Brennan, What's On Stage, 24th August 2016Three to see on 25 Aug
Three to see at the Edinburgh Festival tomorrow...
ThreeWeeks, 24th August 2016Liam O'Rafferty: Fringe survival tips from fiction
Paper Hearts is, and I quote, an "uplifting new British musical set in a high street bookshop". With books on the mind, the show's writer Liam O'Rafferty wondered what advice the characters of some of his favourite novels might offer as he embarked of his first Edinburgh Fringe production.
Liam O'Rafferty, ThreeWeeks, 24th August 2016Interview: Beth Granville - Foiled
Foiled interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Tom Neenan - Vaudaville
Tom Neenan interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: To Be Continued... - Absolute Improv
Absolute Improv interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: John Robertson - The Dark Room
John Robertson interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Tim Fitzhigham - Flanders and Swann
Flanders and Swann interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Boris and Sergey
Boris and Sergey interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: J J Whitehead - Fool Disclosure
Jason John Whitehead interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Phina Oruche - Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016Interview: Jack Kelly and Henry Maynard - Skrimshanks
Skrimshanks interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 24th August 2016How to make people like you - with Loren O'Brien (Link expired)
Struggling to make friends? Comedian Loren O'Brien has some super handy life tips for you.
WOW247, 24th August 2016Videos
TV & radio
People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 2 - Record DealWith Chabuddy G as their music mogul Manager, Kurupt FM attempt to get a record deal. In need of a pay rise to pay for the upcoming wedding, Miche needs to pass a hairdressing test and decides to enlist the help of Steves as her hair model. Beats attends an expectant parents course.
Josh Howie's Losing It
Series 1, Episode 1 - The AnnouncementJosh and his wife Monique attend a family funeral where Josh manages to fall out with everyone and spectacularly fails to keep the news of the pregnancy under wraps.
To Hull And Back
Series 2, Episode 3 - Is That You Mr Brown?An elderly Mrs Chiltern comes to stay after her cat goes missing. Sophie tries to get some bits and pieces together to sell, to pay for a car, her mother buys an antique crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 4 - Russell Kane At The Comedy StoreThis episode is hosted by Russell Kane and features Shappi Khorsandi, Phil Wang and Nish Kumar.
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You
Series 1, Episode 3Super-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 2 - CommunityTez looks at 'Community'. It seems from the news, all Muslims belong to the 'Muslim Community' - but what is this mysterious organisation? Who runs it? What does it do? And does Nadiya from Bake Off speak for them all? Tez gets to the bottom of it...