BCG Daily Tuesday 26th June 2018

Fringe Q&As: comedian Jo Caulfield

Jo Caulfield on 15 years at the Fringe, the deadpan humour of Scottish people and the reality of porn.

Fringe Q&As: Glenn Moore

Glenn Moore on truthful storytelling, Quaker Oats and being heckled by his mum.

Lauren Pattison: the Edinburgh interviews 2018

Lauren Pattison interview.

Pity Laughs: the Edinburgh interviews 2018

Pity Laughs interview.

Comedy review: News Hacks, Oran Mor, Glasgow

Sadly, it's reflective of a production that's a little too pleased with itself and rather too confident in the audience sharing its perspective.

For too long, care users have been ignored.

Winning Britain's Got Talent has given me a platform - and it's great to see other care users having a say about their lives.

You have to be joking? Micky Overman

Micky Overman interview.

Political comedian Matt Forde returns to Fringe

Matt Forde, star of UKTV's Unspun and host of the popular Political Party stand-up show and podcast, will debut a new show - Brexit Through The Gift Shop - at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Dom Joly fumes over 'blatant TV theft'

Dark Tourist, which starts on the streaming service next month, follows New Zealand journalist David Farrier to 'unusual and often macabre tourist spots around the world', such as a nuclear lake and a supposedly haunted forest.

But the title, and the premise, is the same as Joly's 2011 book, subtitled 'sightseeing in the world's most unlikely holiday destinations.' In it, he described trips to Iran, North Korea and back to Lebanon, where he was born.

Hit shows that are returning for a second run

Catch these buzzworthy shows that you might've missed the first time around.

Five Fringe comedians to see if you like James Acaster

Sadly, Acaster will not be bringing his unique brand of surreal stand-up to Scotland's capital this August. Instead, here are five brilliant comedians he has already shared or will share the stage with soon who will all be performing at this year''s Fringe.

Keith Lemon: What do I have that James Corden doesn't?

He might be a household name in the UK but it seems that's not enough for Keith Lemon, whose new ITV2 mockumentary sees him trying to crack America. We got the lowdown from the man himself...

Stath Lets Flats episode 1 review

Episode 1 of Stath Lets Flats manages to fit a lot into 20 minutes and there are plenty of laughs to be had, from unusual uses of the English language to cringeworthy scenarios and slapstick.

Simon Bird sets cast for Days Of The Bagnold Summer

Simon Bird, star of hit UK comedy franchise The Inbetweeners, has set cast for his feature directorial debut Days Of The Bagnold Summer.