BCG Daily Wednesday 16th August 2017
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Comedians on their favourite Edinburgh rooms
What's the best performance space at the Fringe and why?
Chortle, 16th August 2017Standups on why they quit comedy
She may be one of the favourites for this year's Edinburgh Comedy awards, but Hannah Gadsby is about to call time on her career. Here, Gadsby, Patrick Marber, Natalie Haynes and Simon Fanshawe explain why they hung up their microphones.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th August 2017Survival is all about quality, not quantity
Halfway through and our intrepid veteran Chris Bratt is bruised but still standing, and coming to terms with limiting himself to just six shows a day.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 16th August 2017Preview - The Windsors: series 2 finale
The finale of the second series of the royal spoof sees power go to the heads of certain future monarchs.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 16th August 2017Catch them while you can......only five shows left
Here's a list of my top five favourite and highly recommended shows that are finishing this coming weekend.
Edinburgh Festivals for Kids, 16th August 2017The relentlessly hopeful comedy of The Last Leg
There is one show that consistently acknowledges the shock and anger but also challenges me to replace the despair with something else: hope. That show is Channel 4's The Last Leg, starring Adam Hills, Alex Brooker, and Josh Widdicombe.
Christine Brandel, Pop Matters, 16th August 2017EdFringe70 interview: Katie Underhay
Two muddle-headed storytellers use puppetry, live music and general tomfoolery to bring to life this dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old!
The New Current, 16th August 2017Liz Carr attacked with scissors
Comedian Liz Carr has been stabbed in the head by an attacker armed with a pair of scissors in each hand. The comic - who has used a wheelchair since the age of seven - was with her carer when she was assaulted near Euston station in London.
Chortle, 16th August 2017The Wrestling: photo gallery
Shots from last night's action
Chortle, 16th August 2017Evelyn Mok's perfect playlist
I fundamentally disagree with Patrice O'Neal... but he makes me laugh.
Evelyn Mok, Chortle, 16th August 2017Otto & Astrid recall their unforgettable five gigs
We've gigged in a fridge.
Astrid Rot, Chortle, 16th August 2017Quacks: in need of serious surgery - review
I'm not quite sure what's gone wrong with Quacks, but it's in need of some serious surgery.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 16th August 2017Comedians' weirdest gigs
Lucy Porter caused a breakup. Romesh Ranganathan did a diabetes panel show. And Alexei Sayle survived a skinhead invasion. Comics relive their worst moments on stage.
The Guardian, 16th August 2017Festival Spotlight: FAG/STAG
I caught up with writer and actor Chris Isaacs.
Daniel Perks, Daniel Perks, 16th August 2017Watch the finallists from Chortle Student Comedy Award
Eight of the best new comics
Chortle, 16th August 2017London's Comedy Cafe to reopen
The Comedy Cafe in London is due to reopen in September.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th August 2017Boris Johnson talks Brexit the Musical
The new piece by Brexit lawyer Chris Bryant is an audience favourite at this year's Fringe.
Ben Hewis, What's On Stage, 16th August 2017Why the Fringe is a perilous place for comedians
Electrocuted by a faulty microphone, taking a punch from a drunken audience member, plummeting through a theatre's unsecured trapdoor - the comedian's life is not without peril.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 16th August 2017Nick Helm on gigging at Edinburgh Fringe
Comedian Nick Helm has won legions of fans for his turbulent stand-up gigs -- now he's combining food and jokes in a new TV show, he tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th August 2017A day at the Fringe: Chris Isaacs
Chris Isaacs interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 16th August 2017Interview with Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017Interview with Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017Interview with Aatif Nawaz
Aatif Nawaz takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017Interview with Joanne Ryan
Joanne Ryan takes some time to talk to Voice about Eggsistentialism, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017Interview with Boris
Boris the Puppet takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 16th August 2017BlundaBus is the perfect refuge from the Edinburgh rain
The bright red double decker has been a tempting sight throughout the Fringe at the end of South College Street.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 16th August 2017Review: People Just Do Nothing, BBC Three/BBC One
Pirate radio station Kurupt FM is back - hurrah - but it has a rival - hiss.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th August 2017Fringeside #4: Music and mental health
Our mental health-themed Fringe recommendations, what's the latest on social, and some music for your ears.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 16th August 2017People Just Do Nothing review
People Just Do Nothing is the BBC doing 'yoof TV' right.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 16th August 2017Three To See on 17 Aug: Wild Bore, Hear Me Raw, Mental
Three recommended shows to see on Thursday 17 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 16th August 2017Quick quiz: Chris Martin
Today the one and only Chris Martin.
ThreeWeeks, 16th August 2017Copyright in-Fringe-ments
Got an edgy parody/tribute show? Becky Walker's Panda says look out for lawyers. Lawyers are cocks. Is that actionable? Sorry... lawyers are allegedly cocks.
Becky Walker's Panda, FringePig, 16th August 2017Party Like it's 1947!
The Fringe is 70 this year! Are you excited? We're excited! Edinburgh is excited! The world is excited! But is Edinburgh Council excited? SURELY our City Fathers are excited? Let's look at what they're doing to celebrate seven decades of fun...
FringePig, 16th August 2017TV show with a comedic take on life Up North is back
A sitcom filmed in Sheffield that aims to raise laughs with an offbeat take on local life has reached its second series. Up North has been penned by first-time writer Dean Sills, who also fills one of the lead roles in a tale of two neighbours and their outlandish exploits across the region.
Richard Blackledge, The Sheffield Star, 16th August 2017Videos
TV
TV & radio
8:45am15 min
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost HopA mystery illness leaves Topaz the kangaroo without a hop and the vets scratching their heads.
10pm35 min
The Windsors
Series 2, Episode 6Charles announces he'll become absolute monarch. Pippa's wedding day arrives but will Harry let her go through with it?
10pm60 min
Soho Theatre Live
Episode 4 - Richard GaddRichard Gadd takes to the stage running on a treadmill as he metaphorically flees from his inner demons and the psychological 'monkey' on his back. The comedian powerfully tackles issues of masculinity and mental health in this bold show.
10pm30 min
Bobby And Harriet Get Married
Episode 3 - I Don't Like Drums Or BassBobby learns that Best Man, Dylan, is to propose but will he return the honour? Meanwhile, Harriet is forced into a world of pain as she has to cut down the guest list.
11:15pm15 min
Kieran Hodgson's Earworms
Episode 3 - GlazunovKieran Hodgson tries to teach his friend about the joys of Glazunov. With guest star Tessa Coates.