BCG Daily Friday 22nd June 2018
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Review: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
This fast-paced production is exactly what it says on the tin.
Imogen Beech, Funny Women, 22nd June 2018Not the Comedy Messiah - just a very naughty boy
Let's get one thing straight, neither 'white' nor 'Oxbridge' comedy is dead. It has not ceased to be, it has not expired, it is not ex-comedy.
Shane Allen, BBC, 22nd June 2018Basil Brush turns 50 - Boom Boom
The veteran children's television character talks to Simon McCoy about the Royal family and the World Cup.
Simon McCoy, BBC, 22nd June 2018TV preview: Stath Lets Flats, C4
It's about time C4 had a brand new hit. Marc Wootton's High & Dry didn't quite hit the spot, but maybe Stath Lets Flats is the one. I wouldn't let Stath anywhere near my flat but I'll watch him on my television. Through my fingers mostly.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd June 2018My Dad Wrote A Porno at the Royal Albert Hall review
It probably wasn't the edifying, erudite entertainment the buttoned-down Victorians had in mind when they constructed the Royal Albert Hall.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd June 2018Stuart Goldsmith: Like I Mean It review
At the moment, the hour is a collection of somewhat disjointed ideas, but that can only be expected as the final couple of months of previews enable him to lock the show's narrative arc into place.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 22nd June 2018Jake Howie: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Jake Howie interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 22nd June 2018Adam Riches interview
The comedian, writer and Foster's Edinburgh comedy award winner on the things that make him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 22nd June 2018Eleanor Morton interview
One of our Fringe favourites tell us about her new show.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 22nd June 2018+3 interview: Short & Curly: Young at Start
"We are more conscious of our age among all the whippersnappers at the fringe."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 22nd June 2018+3 interview: Nick Elleray: It's Been Emotional
"Any idiot can book a show for August, starting a relationship with a local shows real commitment to the city."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 22nd June 2018+3 interview: Laura Davis: Ghost Machine
"I still spend a lot of time in the Sainsbury's looking at all the biscuit products that never made it to Australia."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 22nd June 2018A piggy interview with Dharmander Singh
Dharmander Singh interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 22nd June 2018A piggy interview with Dominic Holland
Dominic Holland interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 22nd June 2018Fringe Q&As: comedian Adam Rowe
Adam Rowe on his working class background, baked potatoes and the endless hills of Edinburgh.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Jim Tavare
This time it's the turn of Jim Tavare.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Hal Cruttenden
This time it's the turn of Hal Cruttenden on his show Chubster.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Sindhu Vee
This time it's the turn of Sindhu Vee on Sandhog.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Norris and Parker
This time it's the turn of Norris & Parker on Burn the Witch.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Djuki Mala
This time it's the turn of Djuki Mala.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Speechless
This time it's the turn of Speechless.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Raymond & Mr Timpkins
This time it's the turn of The Raymond & Mr. Timpkins Revue.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Short & Curly
This time it's the turn of Rebecca Shorrocks & Paul F. Taylor on Young at Start.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: A Very Brexit Musical
This time it's the turn of A Very Brexit Musical.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Grant Busé
This time it's the turn of Grant Busé.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Dave Chawner
This time it's the turn of Dave Chawner on his show, Mental.
The Reviews Hub, 22nd June 2018Bechdel Testing Edinburgh Fringe 2018
Heading up to Edinburgh Fringe and looking for shows to see that break from the stale/pale/male standard?
Bechdel Theatre, 22nd June 2018A piggy interview with Christian Talbot
Christian Talbot interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 22nd June 2018Videos
TV & radio
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse
Episode 4Joanna Lumley presents a surprising travel programme, Janie Dee and Alex Jennings have memory lapses, and the ensemble provides an unusual restaurant menu.
Breaking The News
Series 10, Episode 1Alistair Barrie, Jay Lafferty, Mark Nelson and Rachel McCormack join Des Clarke.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports DayEveryone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.
Dead Ringers
Series 18, Episode 3Order. Order. Members of Parliament need to stop referencing Love Island.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 2, Episode 6Miles Jupp, Roisin Conaty and Lucy Prebble are amongst the guests this week.
The Last Leg
Series 14, Episode 1In the first show of the new series comedians Roisin Conaty and Johnny Vegas join the teams to help dissect the week's events and talking points.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 23, Episode 12 - Cher, Christine Baranski, Rupert Everett, Natalie Dormer, Tom OdellCher talks about touring at 72, Christine Baranski reveals a rather unusual claim to fame, Rupert Everett talks about Oscar Wilde, Natalie Dormer talks about her latest role and Tom Odell performs live in the studio.