BCG Daily Saturday 19th August 2017
Press clippings
Spider-Man Tom Holland and his dad Dominic interview
The star of Marvel's blockbuster is the subject of his father's comedy show at the Edinburgh fringe. They discuss the art of getting laughs, sending Spidey back to school and finding the old man a part in a webslinging sequel.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 19th August 2017What's the oddest thing you've found in your bucket?
Comedians recall their peculiar donations.
Chortle, 19th August 2017Sajeela Kershi picks her perfect playlist
'I wish they'd make a Muslim Life Of Brian'
Sajeela Kershi, Chortle, 19th August 2017Thunderbards recall their unforgettable five gigs
Duped by a bogus TV producer.
Glenn Moore & Matt Stevens, Chortle, 19th August 2017Lauren Pattison picks up Fringe accolade
Lauren Pattison has won a Herald Angel award for her debut Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show, Lady Muck.
Chortle, 19th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017 - in pictures
The Edinburgh festival 2017 is still going strong with unlikely film stars, black-history monologues and toddler comedy sidekicks - here's a selection of the latest shows photographed by Murdo MacLeod.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 19th August 2017TV review: People Just Do Nothing
There are lots of ways in which People Just Do Nothing succeeds as near-peerless comedy (only This Country, another BBC Three creation, and Channel 4's The Windsors rivals it). Now just into its fourth series, the team has shifted gear a little, run plot lines a little longer, and introduce some tension and poignancy into proceedings without losing anything of the wit and pace that make it so superbly balanced.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 19th August 2017Preview: People Just Do Nothing
The west London spoof programme returns for a new series following the unconventional group behind Radio Kurupt FM.
Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 19th August 2017+3 interview: Sajeela Kershi: Fights Like a Girl!
"10 years down the line I've learned a lot, found my voice and what I want to say."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 19th August 2017An interview with Lolly Jones
Lolly Jones interview.
The Mumble, 19th August 2017Three To See on 20 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Sunday 20 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 19th August 2017With Brexit, what has happened to our sense of humour?
From Brexit gags to feminist shows, left-leaning audiences, when faced with awkward political issues, can often be ostentatiously po-faced.
Danielle Grufferty, The Independent, 19th August 2017Gary Lamont interview
The Social Bitches go to Ishka for dinner with "that gay hairdresser off the telly!"
The Wee Review, 19th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 18
Today turned into very much a Spirit of The Fringe day: a spirit far too often submerged by giant posters and promoters/managers/agents/venues screwing their performers. As is often muttered, SOMEONE is making money, but it is rarely the performers.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 19th August 2017An interview with Dan Antopolski
Dan Antopolski sat down with The 730 Review during his run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe performing his hit show Return of the Dan Antopolski. He talked to Ronan Hatfull about his first show for seven years, his development as a performer and his past as a children's television and a cult sci-fi sitcom star.
Ronan Hatfull, The 730 Review, 19th August 2017Podcasts
TV & radio
10:20am15 min
Little Roy
Series 2, Episode 18 - Roy-TriliquistRoy and Mr Jones are helping Barbara clear out her garden shed when they discover Reg's old ventriloquist dummy. Roy discovers he can perform his own version of ventriloquism by literally peeling his mouth off his face and throwing it like a baseball. Mr Jones and Roy use this new skill to play practical jokes. However, the joke backfires on Roy and he fears he may never find his voice again!
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 15, Episode 1Presenter & Champion of Champions Richard Osman, broadcaster Caroline Barker, journalist and sports presenter Steve Bunce and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.
1pm30 min
Bennett Arron Worries About...
Series 2, Episode 4 - ResponsibilityThis week Bennett worries about the responsibility he has to his family, his friends and his dentist...
10:25pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 31 - Lady In A JarSam looks forwards to the North Korean cold war, Labour MP Chris Williamson discusses the Sarah Champion resignation and we bid a tearful farewell to the world's greatest Lady in a Jar. With Scott Capurro, Susie Boniface and Funmbi Omotayo.