BCG Daily Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Prom Kween: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Comedy musical Prom Kween was one of the hits of last year's Fringe. Writer and star Rebecca Humphries is excited to bring the show back.
Laugh Out London, 18th July 201810 people I love to impersonate by Naomi McDonald
Naomi McDonald writes a piece for us ahead of her new show Stardumb.
Naomi McDonald, Female First, 18th July 2018Lauren Pattinson: 10 things that make me laugh
Lauren Pattinson writes a piece for us ahead of her new show Peachy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Lauren Pattison, Female First, 18th July 2018You have to be joking? Ross Smith
Ross Smith interview.
Short Com, 18th July 2018End Of The Pier review
The End Of The Pier is sharp, witty writing for a London audience with Robins' sensibilities from the north shining through.
Entertainment Focus, 18th July 2018End of the Pier review
Ganatra has the audience in the palm of his hand - not so much, as Harrison's Michael suggests because he is "speaking his truth", but because Ganatra uses the full range of stand up skills to draw the audience in.
The Reviews Hub, 18th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Short & Curly
Short & Curly on their new show, Young at Start.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 18th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Rob Carter
Rob Carter on neeps and tatties, adultery, murder and heavy-petting.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 18th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Tom Neenan
Tom Neenan on toxic masculinity and the #Metoo movement.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 18th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Elf Lyons
Elf Lyons on sex dolls, inflatable elephants and an explanation of monetary policy through mime.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 18th July 2018A piggy interview with David Mills
David Mills interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 18th July 2018Paul Mayhew-Archer on Emma Chambers' special gift
The Vicar of Dibley star Emma Chambers tragically died earlier this year and now the writer of the show has spoken out about her gift for comedy.
Minnie Wright, The Daily Express, 18th July 2018Scholastic to publish second book by Dara
Scholastic will this autumn publish a second children's book by comedian Dara
Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller, 18th July 2018Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em review
This is British quirky humour at its best, packed full of pathos, puns, pratfalls and some nice 'n' fruity postcard humour.
Sally Jack, British Theatre Guide, 18th July 2018Fringe 2018 - How I Brought Peace to the Middle East
Perhaps this is the show with the longest name?
Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 18th July 2018The 12 most eye-catching show names at the Fringe
What better way to choose what to see than by picking the names we like most, Grand National style?
Ben Hewis, What's On Stage, 18th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Bilal Zafar
Bilal Zafar broke through two years ago with his debut show about how an online joke about him running a muslims-only cake shop (he didn't) spiralled and went viral.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th July 2018Review: Latitude 2018 - Adam Buxton
This special show marked the tenth birthday of Buxton's Bug events, in which he picks some of his favourite videos and highlights some of the more amusing YouTube comments below them, often putting on rather eccentric accents or outraged voices or shouting loudly whenever someone uses LOCKED CAPS. There were also songs from Buxton, clips of him doing some very funny dad dancing in a field and general bearded silliness. It was one of my favourite shows at Latitude this year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th July 2018Opinion: stop using disability as a cheap comedy device
Sacha Baron Cohen playing a disabled veteran in his new series might have caused controversy, but he's doing nothing others haven't done before.
Penny Pepper, The Guardian, 18th July 2018Holly Morgan: Madonna or Whore interview
Editor Kate Stone talked to Holly about her show...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 18th July 2018Sara Barron: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Host of the hit US storytelling show The Moth, Sara Barron delivers her debut stand-up hour.
Laugh Out London, 18th July 2018Samuel Lloyd: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Samuel Lloyd interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 18th July 2018Chris Turner: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Chris Turner interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 18th July 2018James Hancox: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
James Hancox interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 18th July 2018You have to be joking? Anuvab Pal
Anuvab Pal interview.
Short Com, 18th July 2018Fest's vomedy picks
Comedy critic Paul Fleckney picks out the best of the best of the best of the Fringe comedy programme.
Paul Fleckney, Fest Mag, 18th July 2018Punchline quizzes Rosie Jones
Rosie Jones interview.
Punchline UK, 18th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Laura Lexx: Trying
This year she's back in Scotland with considerably more jokes than answers. She'' done trying now. It's time to laugh.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 18th July 2018Pick of the Fringe 2018 (comedy part 1)
Struggling to choose which comedy shows to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe? We don't blame you!
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 18th July 2018Preview: Sara Barron
It is a show about truth as a counterpoint to careful curation, where life is not as we like to present it, but is life how it really is.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 18th July 2018Preview: Ismo Leikola
Ismo will challenge your perception of words - and the world they describe.
Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 18th July 2018Comedy safe from forced audience participation
I'm not a particularly anxious person, but I really, really hate audience participation.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2018BWW Q&A- Kate Berlant
BWW catches up with Kate Berlant to chat about bringing Communikate to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2018BWW Q&A- The Hit
BWW speaks to Russell Dean about bringing The Hit to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 18th July 2018Kurupt FM added to Bestival 2018 line-up
Kurupt FM will headline Friday night in House of Vans.
Sarah Bargiela, Entertainment Focus, 18th July 2018Fringe 2018 - Hunch
This funny and heartfelt piece celebrates the individual and restores one's faith in oneself while teaching us that, more often than not, our own gut feeling is right.
Chloe Nelkin, The Edinburgh Reporter, 18th July 2018Jewish comedy Jack and Millie comes to Radio Four
There's a new show on the radio about an older Jewish couple.
Ellie Jacobs, The Jewish Chronicle, 18th July 2018I talk to: Zoe Lyons
11 years on from her debut hour, comedian Zoe Lyons is bringing her eighth hour Entry Level Human, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before embarking on a 42-date UK tour.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 18th July 2018Ten people who are bad at their jobs
Here are ten comedy shows featuring people who are terrible at what they set out to do.
Chortle, 18th July 2018Review: End of the Pier
One of the strongest pillars of this play, and introduced in its last quarter, is Nitin Ganatra as Mohammed.
Frey Kwa Hawking, Exeunt Magazine, 18th July 2018Getting to know Tom Little
I suppose being able to teleport is more useful than being able to fly but I'd still pick being able to fly for some reason.
Narc Magazine, 18th July 2018Interview with Bowjangles
All singing, all dancing, comedy string quartet Bowjangles talks to Voice about the show, inspirations, and gives advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 18th July 2018Interview with Justin Moorhouse
Justin Moorhouse takes some time to talk to Voice about his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 18th July 2018Videos
TV
TV
TV & radio
10am30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 3, Episode 4 - Chris WashingtonEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2017 and Jason Manford tour support, Chris Washington is an exciting rising star who used all his annual leave to take a comedy show to the world's biggest arts festival and six months later, recorded it for Live From The BBC.
10:45am15 min
The Steal
Episode 3Things take a turn for the worse when Claire reveals that she is going to be questioned by the police over the disappearance of Max's inheritance.
11:30am30 min
Jack & Millie
Series 1, Episode 1 - Death and the MavenWhen Film Club Leo dies suddenly, Jack and Millie have to make a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake.
5:20pm10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The FleasThe Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.
6pm15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 46 - Pieface DayWhen Pieface rescues Walter and Bertie from danger, Dennis leads the town in celebrating Pieface Day in his honour, and refuses to listen when Pieface tries to tell him it was all a big mistake. Walter uncovers the truth, proclaims himself the bigger hero, and declares it Walter Week!
10pm30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 5 - Sea Trout (Hampshire Avon, Dorset)Paul fishes at Christchurch's quintessential Bridge Pool in Dorset, hoping to catch sea trout.
10pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Completely FootballStath is psyched up for the annual inter-agency football tournament - it's a chance to get one over rival agency Smethwicks.
10pm50 min
CelebAbility
Series 2, Episode 4This episode's guests are Scott Mills, Ollie Locke, Duncan James, Olivia Attwood and Vanessa White.
10pm30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 1 - Ed Gamble At The Comedy StoreThe superb Ed Gamble introduces funny man Fin Taylor; the fantastic Mae Martin; and the extremely funny Mo Gilligan.
11pm15 min
Bunk Bed
Series 5, Episode 2Patrick and Peter discuss whether James Bond or Brian Cant are the best English role model.
11:15pm15 min
Sindhustan
Episode 3 - The Marriage MarathonStand-up comedian Sindhu Vee tells stories about her unique family life. Sindhu knows marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. She has been married for nearly 20 years. To the same person.