BCG Daily Wednesday 6th June 2018
News
TV
Radio
Features
Live
Live
Quiz
Press clippings
Edinburgh 2018: Lyn Gardner's guide for what to see
The pick of the most interesting shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and International Festival.
Lyn Gardner, The Independent, 6th June 2018Doug Stanhope review
Doug Stanhope comes onstage at the Cardiff Glee to little fanfare. With no support act or MC, the crowd is cold, but he seems to enjoy that. It's a Monday night and it feels like one.
Neil Green, Short Com, 6th June 2018Tom Allen: Absolutely review
An evening with Tom Allen is quite frankly exhausting.
Martin Baron, The Latest, 6th June 2018Fleabag review
The immediately likeable Maddie Rice took the role of our narrator as this one-woman odyssey from one calamity to another unfolded in all of its trademark gutter-mouthed glory.
Nick Aldwinckle, The Latest, 6th June 2018Rachel Jackson interview
We chatted to Scottish comedian about her new show and film.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 6th June 2018Robert Webb on the power and affection of the C word
Webb answered The A.V. Club's 11 questions on the eve of his North American book tour, and he also talked about poetry as religion, the potential for violence in elevators, Canadian conservative academic Jordan Peterson, and one very powerful word.
The AV Club, 6th June 2018Edinburgh 2018: pick of the programme - comedy
That time of year is upon us again! With over 3,000 of shows in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme it can be overwhelming choosing what to see, so we've selected our top picks from the comedy section.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 6th June 2018Olga Koch interview
Comedian Olga Koch on living through 'crazy chaos' in Russia and bringing a revolution to Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th June 2018Gavin Webster interview
With regular Monday night comedy show Gav's Sinister Monday Club taking place at The Chillingham Arms in Newcastle, we caught funnyman Gavin Webster for a chat to find out a little more.
Narc Magazine, 6th June 2018Bent Double review
Bent Double's enthusiastic audience brought half the fun to this well established gay-friendly comedy night.
Abby Kwantes, The Latest, 6th June 2018There's comedy as well as tragedy in dementia
So much art responds to the devastation this disease brings -- but it doesn't address the joy, argues Louise Coulthard, who has written about her experiences of caring for her grandmother.
Louise Coulthard, The Independent, 6th June 2018Fringe Dog unveils categories for Terrier Awards
With the Edinburgh Fringe bounding towards us, canine critic Fringe Dog annouces what he'll be looking for in the third annual Terrier Awards.
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 6th June 2018Podcasts
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Plum House
Series 2, Episode 2 - Thief EncounterPeter and Julian are determined to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact and they've enlisted the help of a crooked connection to do so. Emma and Tom try to keep everyone on the straight and narrow - but Maureen finds herself mysteriously drawn to the shady visitor.
3:25pm5 min
Animal TV
Episode 3 - The Great Guinea Pig Brother ScandalScandal hits the Guinea Pig Brother house when Snuffles wins the housemates a tray of delicious veggie snacks. Someone has stolen all the carrots. Warning: this episode features over-excited guinea pigs.
5:10pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 36 - The Leshan Giant Buddha, ChinaInspired by the statue of the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Ubercorn teaches the Go Jetters all about mindfulness to help them to concentrate.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At MealtimesThis week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.
10pm60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 4 - HumanityJon is joined by Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch to address worries when it comes to humanity. Will the apocalypse be dull? What will the next step in human evolution be? Is Nish a disgusting human? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.
11pm15 min
The John Moloney Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - How I Proved God's ExistenceJohn will go down in history as the man who finally answered one of life's biggest mysteries. God exists, and John can prove it - with gravy.