BCG Daily Saturday 16th June 2018
Press clippings
The last word: Jon Culshaw
Impressionist Jon Culshaw has performed a host of voices and impersonations - including take-offs of Michael McIntyre and Barack Obama - on shows such as Dead Ringers, Spitting Image, Newzoids and The Impressions Show. He's currently on tour in The Great British Take Off with comedy producer Bill Dare. Jon, 50, is single and divides his time between Lancashire and London.
Vicki Power, The Daily Express, 16th June 2018Interview with comedian Mo Gilligan
Eighteen months ago, Mo Gilligan was a shop assistant posting comedy routines shot in his bedroom on social media. Now he has a TV show and a tour that sold out in four minutes. Ben Machell finds out how he's done it.
Ben Machell, The Times, 16th June 2018Flowers review
Mental-health comedy blossoms into utter brilliance. The second series of Will Sharpe's deeply imaginative comedy-drama has been serious and sensitive in its handling of difficult issues, and hilarious to boot.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 16th June 2018Party hat world record at Stan Laurel festival broken
The attempt at Ford Park, Ulverston, was part of the Another Fine Fest festival to mark the birthday of black and white film comedy legend Stan Laurel, who was born in the town on 16 June 1890.
BBC, 16th June 2018There's bias among our writers, admits BBC satirist
The script editor of Radio 4's Dead Ringers has admitted there may be an inherent anti-Brexit bias in the satirical show.
Chortle, 16th June 2018Ismo Leikola: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Ismo Leikola interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th June 2018Jake Lambert: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Jake Lambert interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th June 2018Jason Manford on losing weight and his homecoming gigs
Comedy star Jason Manford has shed a stone and a half on a new fitness regime ahead of spending the next two weekends at the Apollo on his ongoing stand-up tour.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 16th June 2018Ian Smith: Craft interview
Here we go again interviewing yet another ThreeWeeks Editors' Award winner!
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 16th June 2018Interview: Stiff & Kitsch
We caught up with rising-star comedy duo Stiff & Kitsch shortly after their Musical Comedy Awards win and asked them some BIG questions!
Rupert Dannreuther, To Do List, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Maisie Adam
This time it's the turn of Maisie Adam.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Ross Brierley
This time it's the turn of Ross Brierley.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Charmian Hughes
This time it's the turn of Charmian Hughes on her show Bra Trek.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Greg Byron
This time it's the turn of Greg Byron on Wordshow.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Catherine Bohart
This time it's the turn of Catherine Bohart.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Georgie Tasda
This time it's the turn of Georgia Tasda.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Douglas Walker
This time it's the turn of Douglas Walker on his show Of Christmas Past.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Rowan McCabe
This time it's the turn of Rowan McCabe on his show Door-to-Door Poetry.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Best In Class
This time it's the turn of comedy show Best In Class.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: All Killing Aside
This time it's the turn of All Killing Aside...
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Evelyn Mok
This time it's the turn of Evelyn Mok on her show Bubble Butt.
The Reviews Hub, 16th June 2018Tim Minchin interview
The comedian and actor on childhood barbecues, hockey, and the power of cheese.
John Hind, The Guardian, 16th June 2018Laura Lexx takes her depression to the Fringe
Recently, Laura has been busy hosting on BBC Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club, winning the UK Comedy Award and being nominated for a Chortle Award... for the third time. However, for most of 2017 Laura was trying to get through therapy, trying the patience of everyone, and trying unsuccessfully for a baby.
Broadway World, 16th June 2018The free Fringe performer: Nick Doody
We find out why he prefers the Free Fringe and how performers can make free shows really work.
ThreeWeeks, 16th June 2018Stevie flies solo
Ahead of her debut solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, Durham alumna Stevie Martin, part of the famed comedy sketch group Massive Dad, sat down with indigo to share her memories of her time at Durham, and anticipations of the Fringe.
Kishore Thiagarajan, Palatinate, 16th June 2018Videos
TV & radio
Chuckle Time
Episode 1Clip show hosted by the legendary Chuckle Brothers, Paul and Barry. This time you are the butt of the jokes, with the funniest fails, flops and falls from the internet.
All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 5Agnes and family are joined by QI's unofficial co-host Alan Davies, pop power couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes, and Wayne Bridge gives a football masterclass despite Dermot and Buster's best efforts. Plus, Foley's is packed out once again for music from newcomers Picture This.
Live At The Apollo
All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 2A further selection of highlights from the greatest female comedians to have appeared on Live At The Apollo.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 21 - The Prince And The DrillPrince Charles sees a drill for the first time in his life, and there's a horse on cocaine. Plus Chris Williamson MP defends Labour's Brexit policy. With London Hughes, Danielle Ward and Naz Osmanoglu.