BCG Daily Thursday 21st June 2018
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I'm hooked on gentle joys of Paul and Bob's tales
Both men enjoyed fishing as lads. But it is Paul who really loves sitting in meditative silence beside the water: 'When that float goes under, it's a magical moment and it takes me back to my childhood.'
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 21st June 2018Narin Oz discusses her new Edinburgh show
Narin will take the audience on a very surreal journey of human folly, sharing the most embarrassing details of her life and revealing various methods of freeing your mind.
Entertainment Focus, 21st June 2018+3 interview: The Travelling Sisters: Toupé
"A tap-dancing cactus, a giant diva with a dental malfunction... that kind of thing."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 21st June 2018+3 interview: The Problem With Faye Treacy
"This is the big one."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 21st June 2018+3 interview: John Hastings
"I have a director named Paul Bryne but he does not like being spoken about."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 21st June 2018Lolly Adefope on returning to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Vogue spoke to Lolly Adefope ahead of her return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her brand new show, Lolly 3.
Alice Casely-Hayford, Vogue, 21st June 2018Comedian writes book about anorexia
Comedian Dave Chawner's book about anorexia is published today by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2018George Lewis: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
George Lewis interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 21st June 2018My comedy hero: Alex Kealy on Stephen Colbert
Brian Donaldson, The List, 21st June 2018Sarah Kendall: One-Seventeen review
Sarah Kendall is a master storyteller.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 21st June 2018Why's Akin Omobitan started a blog called It Dies Here?
Akin Omobitan interview.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 21st June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Tom Houghton
This time it's the turn of Tom Houghton.
The Reviews Hub, 21st June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Dave Chawner
This time it's the turn of Dave Chawner on his show, Mental.
The Reviews Hub, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jenny Collier
Jenny Collier interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jez Watts
Jez Watts interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jim Tavare
Jim Tavare interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Joe Bains
Joe Bains interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jem Brookes
Jem Brookes interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Julia Sutherland
Julia Sutherland interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Kate Smurthwaite
Kate Smurthwaite interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Kate Talbot
Kate Talbot interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Kevin Precious
Kevin Precious interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Kiva Murphy
Kiva Murphy interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Leo Kearse
Leo Kearse interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Luca Cupani
Luca Cupani interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Matt Price
Matt Price interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Matt Winning
Matt Winning interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Olaf Falafel
Olaf Falafel interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Roger Swift
Roger Swift interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Steve McLean
Steve McLean interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Struan Logan
Struan Logan interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with The Delightful Sausage
The Delightful Sausage interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with William Andrews
William Andrews interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Aidan 'Taco' Jones
Aidan Taco Jones interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018Eaten by Lions review
A great cast including Johnny Vegas and Asim Chaudhry bring a good dose of fun to the new British comedy Eaten By Lions, which premieres at the Edinburgh International Film Festival today. But director Jason Wingard can be clunky in his handling emotional moments - which lean towards over-sentimentalised cliché - and occasionally the comic ones, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st June 2018John Cleese hits back at BBC boss
John Cleese has accused the BBC of "social engineering" after its head of comedy said Monty Python's white Oxbridge males were out of step with modern television.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 21st June 2018Russell Brand set to become a father for second time
Russell Brand to become a dad for the second time as he's spotted with very pregnant wife Laura Gallacher.
The Sun, 21st June 2018Iain Stirling: The man behind the Love Island voiceover
One of the less obvious attractions of hit TV show Love Island is the voiceover provided by 30-year-old Scots comedian Iain Stirling.
BBC, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Douglas Walker
Douglas Walker interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Elvis McGonagall
Elvis McGonagall interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Evelyn Mok
Evelyn Mok interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Georgia Tasda
Georgia Tasda interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Ger Staunton
Ger Staunton interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Glenn Moore
Glenn Moore interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Grant McLachlan
Grant McLachlan interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Hal Cruttenden
Hal Cruttenden interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Hans
Hans interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Harriet Braine
Harriet Braine interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Holt and Talbot
Holt and Talbot interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Imran Yusuf
Imran Yusuf interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jack Barry
Jack Barry interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with LoveHard
LoveHard interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jacqueline Novak
Jacqueline Novak interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with Jake Howie
Jake Howie interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with James Barr
James Barr interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018A piggy interview with James Hancox
James Hancox interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018Iain Stirling interview
Love Island voiceover man Iain Stirling says mocking romantic desperados helps his relationship.
Daily Record, 21st June 2018Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach PartyBob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.
The Week That Wasn't
Episode 6Donald Trump appoints his new cabinet from a cheerleading squad; the Cheeky Blighters argue over their Panini stickers; David Attenborough releases pigeons to poo on Jeremy Clarkson's car; and the BBC's football World Cup pundits discuss Russian culture.
Lobby Land
Series 1, Episode 3 - Plane SailingIt is summer in Westminster and the halls are alive with the sound of gossip, but young political editor Sam Peakes is struggling to stay afloat. She needs a story - fast.