BCG Daily Friday 18th August 2017
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Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
It's two Carrs for the price of one tonight as Alan Carr appears as a guest team captain on a new series of the panel/game show mash-up.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 18th August 2017When it comes to today's comedy, the situation is dire
Since everything else in the deplorable modern world is perpetually in crisis, humour might as well be too. It isn't funny.
Robert McNeil, The Herald, 18th August 2017Meet the Thinking Drinkers
Jesus turned the water into wine. It;s one of those facts we all know -- and that turns out to be completely bogus. "Jesus turned the water into beer, actually," explains Ben McFarland who, along with fellow authority on alcohol Tom Sandham, are The Thinking Drinkers, booze boffins and comedy performers who are back at the Edinburgh Fringe after six previous sell-out runs.
Alan Shaw, The Sunday Post, 18th August 2017Campaign to improve pay for Fringe works create union
A new union could be set up as part of a campaign to improve pay and conditions for workers at the world's biggest festival. The Fair Fringe campaign said a new "pop up union" could be established to help change pay and conditions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Phil Miller, The Herald, 18th August 2017Michael Barrymore to get damages over arrest
The entertainer Michael Barrymore is to get "more than nominal damages" after claiming his wrongful arrest by police destroyed his career.
BBC, 18th August 2017Michael Barrymore: How British TV king lost his crown
Michael Barrymore has been awarded damages following a lengthy court battle over his arrest on suspicion of rape and murder. Although the sum will be decided at a later date, the High Court ruling is the latest twist in a case that has hung over the former TV presenter since 2001, when a man was found dead at his home.
Jodie Halford, BBC, 18th August 2017Aatif Nawaz picks his perfect playlist
'It's what stand-up comedy should be'
Aatif Nawaz, Chortle, 18th August 2017Fringesider #5: the Fringe through a feminist lense
Feminist theatre recommendations, performers from The Guilty Feminist podcast and comedy showcases with more than one female.
Rowena McIntosh, The List, 18th August 2017Where would you be if you weren't in Edinburgh?
Fringe comedians mull an alternative universe...
Chortle, 18th August 2017Ivo Graham interview
The up-and-coming standup whiz spills the beans about the things that make him laugh the most, from Lucky Jim to A Fish Called Wanda.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 18th August 2017Shazia Mirza interview
"I'm never going to have an audience who looks like me."
Christian Butler, Spiked, 18th August 2017Abi Roberts recalls her Unforgettable Five
All gigs teach you something.
Abi Roberts, Chortle, 18th August 2017Fringe Interview with Brendon Burns
The brilliant Brendon Burns takes time out of his busy Edinburgh schedule to chat about the biggest arts festival in the world.
NextUp, 18th August 2017Heroes of Fringe announce fundraiser for burgled comics
Monkey Barrel event features past winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Award including Daniel Kitson, Tim Key and John Kearns, with special headliner still to be revealed.
Craig Angus, The List, 18th August 2017Bruce Forsyth, the last of the BBC's great entertainers
Good game, good game. Didn't he do well? Sir Bruce Forsyth had a glittering 75-year showbiz career but with news of his passing aged 89, we have lost the last of the BBC's great entertainers - and a reassuringly familiar figure who you, me and the entire nation has huddled around the TV to watch for the past half-century.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 18th August 2017Break Up interview
Performed by people dressed as bananas, Break Up is a marathon improv show about a relationship in crisis. Our writer sits down to watch - and wishes she'd brought along a bottle of whisky.
Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian, 18th August 2017Preview - Submarine
Richard Ayoade's directorial debut is an idiosyncratic coming-of-age drama about a teenage pupil who is trying to cope with the trials of school and domestic life while also discovering love.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 18th August 2017Chats at the Fringe - Stuart Goldsmith
I had the opportunity to sit down with Stuart after his show, Like I Mean It, and have a chat about his body of work and memories of his 24 years at the Edinburgh Fringe. It was really interesting to hear how varied those years have been, and he even told us about his favourite place to go when he wants to take a breather from the craziness of the festival.
Define Arts, 18th August 2017Short Com podcast: Richard Todd
Richard Todd interview.
Short Com, 18th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 17, part 1
As long as anybody is writing about Lewis Schaffer, he is 'happy' in the terms that he understands what 'happiness' is about. His comedy is one long essay in narcissistic neurosis and an inability to focus on his craft.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th August 2017+3 interview: Alex Kealy: The Art of the Keal
"It's a political hour about nationalism, nostalgia, rhetoric and history, but there's actually loads of great silly jokes if I'm honest."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 18th August 2017+3 interview: Adriano Cappelletta: This Boy's in Love
"I quit my job, moved out of my house and moved out of Australia to tour the UK."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 18th August 2017+3 interview: Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall
"The Disco was first launched at the Adelaide Fringe in 2012, we sold out our first season and have gone on the play around the UK and in Australia."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 18th August 2017Quick quiz: Gein's Family Giftshop
Today sketch comedy stars Gein's Family Giftshop.
ThreeWeeks, 18th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 17, part 2
Every year, as the Fringe starts, I fear there will be no stunt worthy of a Malcolm Hardee Cunning Stunt Award. But, every year, they come rolling in.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th August 2017Notflix interview
Notflix is the hit all female improvised musical comedy returning to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Aidan Bose-Rosling, Fringe Biscuit, 18th August 2017Chats at the Fringe - Brennan Reece
Brennan was kind enough to take show me a couple of his favourite spots in Edinburgh whilst we talked about his show, and his previous experiences of the Fringe.
Define Arts, 18th August 2017Interview: Lloyd Griffith @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Lloyd talks in:Undated, Edinburgh Fringe and taking on hosting duties at Soccer AM.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Watch comedy duo Harry and Chris perform 'Intro'
The song appears in their Show 2, touring the UK later this year.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Interview: Rhys James @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
We chat to comedian Rhys James backstage at Edinburgh Festival Fringe to find out more about his Wiseboy show.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Interview: John Robins @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
He is taking The Darkness Of Robins on the road early next year.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Interview: Jimeoin @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
We meet up with Jimeoin at the EICC to chat about his forthcoming Ridiculous tour.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Interview: Harry and Chris @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Jazz-pop comedy duo Harry and Chris chat about their time in Edinburgh and their UK tour.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Interview: Ned Boulting @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The commentator and broadcaster takes us inside his world of cycling ahead of his UK tour.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 18th August 2017Videos
TV
TV & radio
8:45am15 min
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Humany PenguinAfter being hand-reared Yoyo the penguin is confused - he thinks he's a human.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 7, Episode 9This week Des is joined by Rory Bremner, Val McDermid, Andrew Maxwell and Lucy Porter.
2:15pm45 min
Holding Back The Tide
Series 1, Episode 2 - I Want To Thank You AllThis week Clare and Richard find themselves paying a visit to a famous resident and leaving with more than they expected when John takes off with what he believes rightly to belong to the town.
6:30pm30 min
Robin Morgan: Proposes
Stand-up show from Robin Morgan.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 11, Episode 4 - Meeting Sixty-FiveJohn Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan this week are joined by comic Cariad Lloyd, Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen and former MP Gyles Brandreth.
7pm60 min
Sir Bruce Forsyth: Mr. Entertainment
A look back at the life and career of Sir Bruce Forsyth.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (C4: 14), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, who take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner.