BCG Daily Friday 11th August 2017
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Sunil Patel: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
A former Chortle Best Newcomer nominee and BBC New Comedy Award finalist takes his second full hour to the Fringe.
Laugh Out London, 11th August 2017Alan Muir on performing comedy
Journey into stand-up comedy may have taken 40 years but it's been worth the wait.
The Scotsman, 11th August 2017Mark Shenton's top 10 Edinburgh shows
I'm heading back to Edinburgh this weekend for a five-night visit.
Mark Shenton, The Stage, 11th August 2017EdFringe70 interview: Stuart Walker
Brought to you by Parallax Theatre, Stephen Adly Guirgis's The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is a riotous look at life beyond. 2000 years after that deed, Judas is finally put on trial for 'that business' in Judea.
The New Current, 11th August 2017Interview: Kitty Walsh
A light-hearted lecture on the German Renaissance's coolest dude, Albrecht Dürer.
The New Current, 11th August 2017Interview: Hannah Scott, The Second Coming
In a world full of hatred and ignorance, Simply Surreal, fresh from our sell-out show last year, welcomes you to our exciting play.
The New Current, 11th August 2017EdFringe70 interview: Oscar Gill, Flour
There's a sudden new craze for croissants in the city, kids are being found dosed to the gills on the new drug, and the kingpins want their merchandise back.
The New Current, 11th August 2017Princes of Main: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
An exciting young sketch group that promises the "biggest, baddest, dumbest New Year's Eve party. Ever. In August."
Laugh Out London, 11th August 2017Fringe clinic #2: sex
Comedian and doctor Matt Hutchinson puts a dampener on the fun.
Matt Hutchinson, Chortle, 11th August 2017Rob Carter as Christopher Bliss - Fast Fringe
Here's comedian Rob Carter reading a ghost story in the guise of terrible novelist Christopher Bliss.
Chortle, 11th August 2017Video: Whose Line is it Anyway? enjoying Fringe success
Whose Line Is It Anyway? veteran Mike McShane is feeling distinctly "tropical" at this year's Edinburgh Festival.
Tony McGuire, The Scotsman, 11th August 2017Brittas Empire cast to reunite
The cast of The Brittas Empire will reunite on 2nd October for the post-refurbishment reopening of the leisure centre at which location scenes for the 1990s sitcom were filmed, Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre in the New Forest.
Danii Cohen, Chris Barrie Fans, 11th August 2017Why no-one should ever get in a car driven by Narin Oz
At lunchtime today, I was sitting in Fringe Central, Edinburgh, doing no-one any harm...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 11th August 2017When rumour has it all wrong...
The comedy duo and the confused fangirls
Chortle, 11th August 2017Late Show looks for new venue following noise complaint
Late night extravaganza The Asylum, led by Phil Nichol and Kirsty Newton, has been forced to look for a new venue following complaints that it is too noisy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th August 2017When Fringe posters become works of art
Comedian Annie McGrath did an art foundation course, so decided to put that to good use by painting her Edinburgh Fringe show poster.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th August 2017Nathan Cassidy's perfect playlist
'There are hundreds of good comics and only a handful of great ones'
Nathan Cassidy, Chortle, 11th August 2017What track do you walk on to and why?
Comics share their musical tastes.
Chortle, 11th August 2017John Hastings recalls his Unforgettable Five gigs
All the doors were vaginas.
John Hastings, Chortle, 11th August 2017Dan Antopolski: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
A very welcome return to the Fringe for this triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee.
Laugh Out London, 11th August 2017Naomi Sheldon: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
A debut hour of storytelling that takes a look at the darker side of being a good girl.
Laugh Out London, 11th August 2017Mark Dean Quinn: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Mark Dean Quinn is one of the great unsung heroes of the alternative comedy scene, managing to be one of its most supportive players while creating subtle shows of real ingenuity and individuality.
Laugh Out London, 11th August 2017The Edinburgh Interviews 2017: Simon Munnery
Simon Munnery is always a stand out surrealist performer at the Edinburgh Fringe and this year looks set to be no different. Munnery is performing his latest show Renegade Plumber at The Stand throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 11th August 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Sisters
Sisters, made up of Christy White-Spunner and Mark Jones, are a sketch duo who are bringing their debut show, White Noise, to this year's Edinburgh Festival. Sisters will be performing at the Pleasance Courtyard throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 11th August 2017Simon Brodkin interview
The prankster character comic behind Lee Nelson dishes the dirt on the things that make him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 11th August 2017Interview with Tez Ilyas
Tez Ilyas interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017Interview with Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017Interview with Dane Baptiste
Dane Baptiste interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017Interview with Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017Interview with Milton Jones
Milton Jones interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017Interview with Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas interview.
Edinburgh Festivals, 11th August 2017Anya Anastasia: Rogue Romantic
Feisty cabaret star Anya Anastasia harks from that other fringe city, by which we mean the one down under, as in Adelaide.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 11th August 2017Three To See on 12 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Saturday 12 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 11th August 2017Interview with Mark Nelson
Mark Nelson takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017Interview with Mark Forward
Mark Forward takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017Interview with Jenny Bede
Jenny Bede takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017Interview with Jan Ravens
Jan Ravens takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017Interview with James Adomian
James Adomian takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th August 2017There is too much focus on comedy at Fringe says chief
Shona McCarthy, who took over as chief executive of the Fringe Society last year, wants to "rebalance and refocus" the event's reputation as part of a drive to "future proof" it.
Brian Ferguson, Edinburgh Evening News, 11th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 10
Why I don't like character comedy + Donald Trump.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 11th August 2017What it feels like to... live in the Tower of London
My dad [General Sir Nick Houghton, former Chief of the Defence staff of the British Armed Forces] is the Constable of the Tower of London, so I am allowed to stay there as long as I am respectful and don't in any way do anything risky whatsoever within the walls. It's a very privileged position to have.
Tom Houghton, The Herald, 11th August 2017'Up North' treat for Hull horror fans
The award winning show Up North comes to Hull Horror Fest this October with a screening of the 3rd episode from Series 1, called Halloween Up North and let us tell you, it's fucking hilarious! Bringing the show's amazing wit and charm coupled with actor Dean Sills's natural horror acting chops, you are in for a thrill of horrific proportions.
Cassandra Regan, The Cabin On The Net, 11th August 2017TV & radio
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 7, Episode 8This week Des is joined by Matt Forde, Clare Johnston, Fred MacAulay and Zoe Lyons.
2:15pm45 min
Holding Back The Tide
Series 1, Episode 1 - DemocracyRichard and Clare have inherited a house on a clifftop in Breck Howe but the sea is eroding the land. Their tenant John Hector is intent on stopping them all from being evicted, but when Clare suggest they need a voice on the council the result is anything but the democratic process she imagined.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 11, Episode 3 - Meeting Sixty-FourJohn Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan this week are joined by comic conductor Rainer Hersch, doctor-turned-Antarctic adventurer Beth Healey and fabric artist Kaffe Fassett.
6:30pm30 min
The Accidental AM
Episode 3 - Leisure CentreSitcom about a woman persuaded to stand in the Welsh Assembly election on the basis that she definitely will not win.
9pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 11, Episode 13Environmentalist and former Vice President of the United States Al Gore helps dissect the week's events.