BCG Daily Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Sacha Baron Cohen 'dupes' Sarah Palin for new TV series
Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin says Sacha Baron Cohen "duped" her in an interview by posing as a wounded military veteran.
BBC, 11th July 2018Bryony Twydle: 10 things that make me laugh
Things Bryony Twydle finds funny.
Bryony Twydle, Female First, 11th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Owen Roberts
Owen Roberts writes a piece for us upon the release of his new show I Let a Six-Year-Old Write My Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Owen Roberts, Female First, 11th July 2018I talk to: Mawaan Rizwan
He's an accomplished actor, writer and performer and having recently supported Simon Amstell on tour, Mawaan Rizwan is ready to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a year away, with a brand new show, Juice.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 11th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Craig Hill
I've been waiting for years for Craig Hill to become a household name. Ever since I saw him do a storming, riotous set in a Parisian comedy club over a decade ago.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2018New general manager for Leicester Comedy Festival
Big Difference Company, the charity behind the annual Leicester Comedy Festival, has appointed a new General Manager to lead the organisation and support Geoff Rowe and the existing team in the development of the event and the year round community programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2018Scott Bennett: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Scott Bennett's show this year is all about following your dreams when you feel like you have so much to lose.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2018Tori Scott: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Tori Scott presents a musical journey of slurred autobiographical stories and songs she stole from other people.
Laugh Out London, 11th July 2018Dylan Moran: 'I'm organising the squirrels'
As the much-loved comedian returns with another semi-surrealistic show, we talk to him about the allure of Edinburgh and the importance of not being earnest.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2018Sandi Toksvig creates new production of Treasure Island
Sandi Toksvig has teamed up with her sister Jenifer to create a new production of Treasure Island that will become the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester's first in-house production.
Matthew Keeley, The Stage, 11th July 2018You have to be joking? Clara Bijl
An interview with Clara Bijl.
Short Com, 11th July 2018You have to be joking? Paul Savage
Paul Savage interview.
Short Com, 11th July 2018You have to be joking? Luca Cupani
Luca Cupani interview.
Short Com, 11th July 2018Punchline quizzes Larry Dean
Larry Dean interview.
Punchline UK, 11th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Sid Singh: American Bot
Following his first solo stand-up album, Amazing, Probably, which went to number 3 in the iTunes Comedy Chart, Sid Singh returns to the Edinburgh Fringe to tear a strip off Silicon Valley's tech culture (yes, Apple included!), its pervasiveness in our lives and the sexism and racism that reigns in the Valley itself.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby on how you can win big prizes including £500 cash at his new show.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Faye Tracey
Faye Tracey on her debut show and coming of age within the music world.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018The King of Shock 'n' Roll: Rob Kemp is the Elvis Dead
The Elvis Dead earned Rob Kemp plaudits and prizes for his cult comedy hit at last year's Fringe. While aiming not to be pigeonholed, the chainsaw is staying on for now.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2018Maddie Rice goes for a hat-trick at this year's Fringe
The writer and performer talks about her three shows and why she can't get enough of the stage.
Gareth K Vile, The List, 11th July 2018Just Jocking: Scottish comedians at the Fringe 2018
Eight of Scotland's funny people tell you why you should go and see their Fringe show in 25 words.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2018Barry Humphries interview
The creator of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson is back on stage with a show highlighting the dangers of censorship. He talks about living in a prudish age, sexual harassment and why he regrets voting for Brexit.
Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 11th July 2018Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, episode 4, review
One of summer's surprise TV treats.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 11th July 2018Interview: Rory O'Keeffe asks what's The 37th Question?
What is the magic formula for love? Rory O'Keeffe's new Edinburgh show is inspired by 'The 36 Questions', a social experiment designed to find love.
Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 11th July 2018Punchline quizzes Barry Ferns
Barry Ferns interview.
Punchline UK, 11th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Tamar Broadbent : Best Best
Award-winning songwriter Tamar Broadbent is back and this time she's asking - how do you know if you're living your best life? If you're not, how do you go about changing it? This exciting musical comedy about ambition, anxiety and avocados promises to be her best show yet.
Chloe Nelkin, The Edinburgh Reporter, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: The cast of Pelican
The cast of Pelican: Fisk on their new whirlwind comedy set in the world of tennis,
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Robin Clyfan
Robin Clyfan on racing pigs, sending someone into space and his bond with his mum.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Tessa Coates
Tessa Coates on men and women and language and evolution.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Joey Page
Joey Page on trying to explain the universe in under an hour.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Lauren Pattison
Lauren Pattison on her new show, Peachy.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Tony Law
Tony Law on how his new show has strong parallels to the Greek tragedies.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 11th July 2018Preview: Rosie Jones
Rosie Jones - Catch her before she wobbles her way to stardom!
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 11th July 2018Preview: Simon Evans
Last year in Edinburgh, Simon Evans presented his show Genius to near universal acclaim.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 11th July 2018Preview: Mark Steel
Following a total sellout run last festival and a UK tour, Mark Steel is back at the Edinburgh Fringe this year with his highly acclaimed show Every Little Thing's Gonna Be Alright.
Deadline News, 11th July 2018Interview with Maisie Adam
Maisie Adam talks to Voice about her upcoming debut Edinburgh Fringe show Vague.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th July 2018Interview with Jim Tavare
Jim Tavare, best known for playing Tom the Innkeeper from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, talks to Voice about his accident, his career in comedy, and why he doesn't feel the need to be a social commentator
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th July 2018Interview with Hal Cruttenden
Hal Cruttenden takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, the difficulty in being a social commentator, and advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 11th July 2018Dead Prime Minister show guarantees laughs
Nick Hall is coming to the Fringe with his play based on the life - and death - of Spencer Percival.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 11th July 2018Videos
Videos
TV
TV & radio
9am60 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Special - The Infinite Monkey Cage 100Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate their 100th episode with some very well-known monkey cage alumni returning to help them celebrate in style.
10am30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 3, Episode 3 - Suzi RuffellSuzi Ruffell is one of the most exciting comedy stars of her generation. This laugh out loud show sees Suzi take to the stage for 30-minutes of genuinely funny stand-up about struggling in and out of the middle classes.
5:20pm15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 8 - Waffle In The Shoe ShopWhile Zoe helps Doug with his homework project about Alaska, Simon and Jess take Waffle and Evie to the shops to buy new school shoes. But Waffle's attempts to help end up causing chaos.
6pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 41 - Gran UpWhen Gran's Harley gets impounded, Dennis thinks she's lost her groove and given up on her thrill-seeking ways. In trying to help her, Dennis accidentally becomes Old Man Dennis, and teams up with Gran to prove you're never too old to be a rebel.
10pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.
10pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Job Is A ChangeHaving fallen out with his dad, Stath somehow blags himself a job with the smooth Smethwicks next door.
10:30pm30 min
Lookalikes
Series 2, Episode 3Tim has come up with another money-making idea to secure his fame and fortune. Having stumbled upon fan fiction that fuses the best of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, Tim is confident his new stage version will be a rip-roaring success.
11pm15 min
Bunk Bed
Series 5, Episode 1Tonight the duo discuss what sort of dinosaur they would have been, respond to archive of the great African-American writer James Baldwin on Fathers with their own tales of being humiliated by children, and argue if it's ever appropriate for an Irish person to use the phrase "Yada, yada, yada..."
11:15pm15 min
Sindhustan
Episode 2 - Unmarried Freaky GiantStand-up comedian Sindhu Vee looks at marriage. As an Indian woman growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Sindhu was naturally heading for an arranged marriage. But at 5'10" in a country where the average woman is just 5 feet tall, she posed an enormous problem for her mother.