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Are comedy double acts making a comeback?
I can't name a new, young TV comedy double act and neither can Barry Cryer.
Luke Jones, BBC, 15th August 2017Chortle Student Comedy Award 2017 - results
Riordan Deehan Jackson, also known as Riordan DJ, is the winner of this year's Chortle Student Comedy Award. He pockets a £1000 prize.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th August 2017Tommy Sheppard calls for 'code of practice' for Fringe
Tommy Sheppard has urged organisers of the event to set firm guidelines to ensure staff are paid the "living wage" of £8.45 an hour.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 15th August 2017Preview: Quacks
From the creator of Rev. comes a new sitcom exploring the world of Victorian medicine.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 15th August 2017How accurate is Quacks
James Wood reveals the real-life Victorian doctors who inspired his new comedy Quacks.
Radio Times, 15th August 2017Quacks, BBC2, preview
The middle of August is probably not the normal time to launch a new sitcom, but then Quacks is not a normal sitcom.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th August 2017Quacks preview
The team behind Quacks, BBC Two's new period medical comedy, are very proud of the research they've put in to ensure their scripts are historically accurate.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th August 2017Ben Target's perfect playlist
I've always tried to make performance art with punchlines.
Ben Target, Chortle, 15th August 2017#EdFringe17: Ed Byrne has a Spoiler Alert
Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with the Mock The Week regular, Ed Byrne. Are we all being spoiled? Is Ed spoiling his own kids? Are nettles sent by the devil? Ed's current show, Spoiler Alert is enjoying an Edinburgh run before it goes on tour.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th August 2017#EdFringe17: Is Jan Ravens a Difficult Woman?
Enjoy 15 minutes of comedy and chat with the county's leading impressionist, Jan Ravens. Hear from Jan, alongside Theresa May, Diane Abbott, Fiona Bruce, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Kirsty Wark, Donald Trump and more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th August 2017Sara Schaefer interview
After writing gigs on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the American standup is heading for the big time via a show at the Edinburgh festival fringe.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 15th August 2017Colin Mochrie interview
Improv king Colin Mochrie on his fans, TV censors and why Brits are more fun.
Christian Butler, Spiked, 15th August 2017Keith Farnan: Kidocracy interview
We talk to the creator of a politics show for kids.
Stewart McClaren, The Wee Review, 15th August 2017+3 interview: The Hero Who Overslept
The Hero Who Overslept
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 15th August 2017+3 interview: Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows
Matt Tedford interview.
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 15th August 2017+3 interview: Emotional Terrorism
Emotional Terrorism interview.
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 15th August 2017Has the 'spirit of the Fringe' been lost?
Edinburgh comedians address the perennial question.
Chortle, 15th August 2017The 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh fringe
From infidelity to insomnia and taxidermy ... the funniest gags we have heard so far from this year's standup shows.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 15th August 2017Mae Martin interview
The Canadian comic may look like she needs ID to get into her own shows, but her Fringe show is her frankest (and funniest) yet.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 15th August 2017Six best shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2017
Six of the best from Edinburgh including Mat Ewins' barrage of one-liners, a German teacher placement at a secondary school and a transgender journey.
Lyn Gardner and Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th August 2017An interview with Sam & Tom
Sam & Tom interview.
The Mumble, 15th August 2017Three To See on 16 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Wednesday 16 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 15th August 2017Quick quiz: Simon Evans
Today the magnificent Simon Evans.
ThreeWeeks, 15th August 2017Quacks: a historical comedy to rival Blackadder
The new absurd historical sitcom from Rev writer James Wood packs enough laughs to compete with the Richard Curtis and Ben Elton classic.
Thomas Liang, Radio Times, 15th August 2017Paul Vickers recalls his unforgettable five gigs
How I got banned from The Stand.
Paul Vickers, Chortle, 15th August 2017Naz Osmanoglu's guide to Scottish food
For visitors to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Naz Osmanoglu, Chortle, 15th August 2017Still Game character to be killed off, but which one?
Ladbrokes are taking bets on who's most likely to go, and things aren't looking good for the auld ones.
John Ferguson, Daily Record, 15th August 2017Tom Allen interview
Comedian Tom Allen dines with the Social Bitches, and discovers Rollo's crispy pork samosas are fabulous beyond belief.
Social Bitches, The Wee Review, 15th August 2017An interview with Siblings
Siblings interview.
The Mumble, 15th August 2017BWW Q&A- NewsRevue 2017
NewsRevue interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 15th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 13
I ended today soaked through with Irn Bru and rain.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th August 2017Interview with Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Interview with Juliette Burton
Juliette Burton takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Interview with Josh Pugh
Josh Pugh takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Interview with Josh Glanc
Josh Glanc takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Interview with Joseph Morpurgo
Joseph Morpurgo takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Interview with JoJo Bellini
JoJo Bellini takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 14
At the Grouchy Club this afternoon, Kate Copstick got worried about the fact Italian comic Luca Cupani has a new girlfriend. Copstick is of the opinion that happiness is not a good ingredient for a comedian's emotional make-up and that having children is worse. She lamented good, edgy comedians reduced to talking on-stage about their children's cuteness.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th August 2017Matt Richardson: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Young comic Matt finally uses this year's Edinburgh show to tell audiences all about a strange few years where he has gone from interviewing millionaire dogs in LA to having his phone nicked by Kate Moss.
Laugh Out London, 15th August 2017An interview wit Sam Underwood
Sam Underwood interview.
Louis Chilton, The 730 Review, 15th August 2017TV & radio
8:45am15 min
10am30 min
People Just Do Nothing
Series 4, Episode 1 - SlippingGrindah and Steves's non stop bender starts to grate on the rest of Kurupt FM. Meanwhile Miche is thriving.
10pm30 min
Quacks
Episode 1 - First. The Duke's TracheotomyRobert prepares for a cutting-edge operation on a member of the nobility.