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BCG Daily Sunday 20th August 2017

Press clippings

Phil Wang interview

The British-Malaysian comic on why conversations about race in the UK have become absurd, his favourite standups and how to outdo a rival's nipple tassels.

Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 20th August 2017

Kate Copstick's Festival Diary: Fringe taking its toll

I am sharing a flat - and offering up The Grouchy Club, daily - with the Boswell of comedy, John Fleming, who is having a dreadful Fringe.

Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 20th August 2017

The weirdest show Simon Morley has ever done

This is the weirdest show Simon Morley has ever done. And he invented Puppetry Of The Penis.

Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 20th August 2017

Pierre Novellie recalls his unforgettable five gigs

A disCERNing crowd.

Pierre Novellie, Chortle, 20th August 2017

What do you think of critics?

Now it's Edinburgh Fringe comedians turn to dole out their opinions.

Chortle, 20th August 2017

George Rigden picks his perfect playlist

Genuinely mesmerising, and 100 per cent real.

George Rigden, Chortle, 20th August 2017

Robert Webb: 'I was never very good at being a boy'

In this extract from his new memoir, the comedian and actor revisits a village childhood overshadowed by the violent temper of his father and the premature death of his mother. Below, he talks to Alex Clark.

Robert Webb, The Guardian, 20th August 2017

Limmy on being a dad & his Overwatch addiction

Fresh off the commute from Glasgow, Brian Limond, aka Limmy gets in one question before we begin our interview.

Tony McGuire, The Scotsman, 20th August 2017

A Scotsman walks into a bar . . . and satire sells out

Political animals are vying with comedians for laughs at this year's festival -- and Brexit is invariably the punchline.

Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 20th August 2017

More from Edinburgh Fringe 2017

Here it is, folks! The full list of our favourite shows from this year's Edinburgh Fringe, in more detail than expected (we may have got carried away). There's just over a week left of the festival, so if you're in town and haven't seen these shows yet, get booking ASAP.

Bechdel Theatre, 20th August 2017

Three To See on 21 Aug

Three recommended shows to see on Monday 21 Aug...

ThreeWeeks, 20th August 2017

A day at the Fringe: Sam Goodburn

Sam Goodburn interview.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 20th August 2017

Edinburgh Fringe day 19

How to perform comedy to a tough audience.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 20th August 2017

TV & radio

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am
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Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 2, Episode 19 - The Roy Rap

Roy thinks he has found a new talent - street dancing. However, Becky is devastated when his energetic moves ruin her school project.

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