BCG Daily Saturday 26th August 2017
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Edinburgh Fringe: The comics taking on Trump
In Edinburgh, this is the final hectic weekend of the annual Festival Fringe.
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 26th August 2017Interview: Robert Webb
Launched this week at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Webb's moving memoir provokes both laughter and tears, as his adult self takes a look back at his life and what made him the man he is, and isn't.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 26th August 2017Reviewer review: Jonny Sweet (The Wee Review)
Sweet needs to bring that sense of alacrity to all the stuff he writes and - I can't believe I'm saying this in Fringepig - not be so afraid to say when something's not as good as it ought to be.
Becky Walker's Panda, FringePig, 26th August 2017Reviewer review: Laura Pujos
Nobody could accuse Pujos of being dismissive about what she sees. Bloody hell no. She attends comedy shows as if she's been asked to take notes for a Hague War Crimes tribunal; presenting each point before cross-examining it and (usually) finding it guilty of something.
Edmund Rumania, FringePig, 26th August 2017Abigoliah Schamaun's perfect playlist
'Oh this shall be a naughty caprice!'
Abigoliah Schamaun, Chortle, 26th August 2017Comics complain of comedy industry's failings
The Fringe wouldn't be the Fringe without comedians complaining about the state of the industry. Now several of them have lined up to slam the comedy world for being too politically correct.
Chortle, 26th August 2017What will the 100th Fringe look like in 2047?
Edinburgh comedians stare at their crystal balls.
Chortle, 26th August 2017The Wee Review Award nominations
Our nominees announced for this year's awards.
Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 26th August 2017We present the ThreeWeeks Editors' Awards 2017
Here we run through all the winners...
ThreeWeeks, 26th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017 - in pictures
Moon dances, chaotic comedy and a hymn to envy.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 26th August 2017Three To See on 27 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Sunday 27 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 26th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe, day 25
Comedy reviews, surrealism, nudity and politics.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 26th August 2017The Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Sophie Willan
Nominee Sophie Willan makes serious, nuanced points, yet keeps the mood buoyant.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 26th August 2017Podcasts
TV & radio
10:20am15 min
Little Roy
Series 2, Episode 20 - Nitty GrittyRoy feels left out when all his family and friends get nits. However, when Roy contracts cartoon nits of his own he is delighted and despite protestations from Bill and Maura for him to wash his hair, Roy refuses to abandon his new best friends.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 15, Episode 2Presenter and writer Dougie Anderson, sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, sports commentator John Rawling and comedian Ian Moore join Colin Murray for more sporting punditry.
6pm60 min
David Jason: My Life On Screen
Episode 1This first episode charts Sir David's journey from working class lad in North Finchley to TV star. It follows his transition from theatre actor to early TV roles, and how his partnership with Ronnie Barker helped establish him as a major comic talent by the mid-70s.
7:30pm30 min
Nina Conti's Edinburgh Festival 2017
Nina Conti presents a look at this year's Edinburgh Festivals.
9pm60 min
Festival Tales: Edinburgh At 70
A documentary exploring the Edinburgh Festivals and Fringe.
10pm30 min
Performance Live: Get A Round
A TV adaptation of the live performance play by Manchester-based trio Eggs Collective.
10:25pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 32 - Tories In Their EyesSam pays tribute to Bruce Forsyth, Paul Danan launches his Conservative leadership bid and Marek Larwood investigates nuclear bunkers. With Marlon Davis, Juliana Olayinka and Andy Dawson.