BCG Daily Thursday 9th August 2018
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Lost Sid James interview rediscovered
An interview with Carry On legend Sid James has been recovered after 42 years sitting in a loft.
BBC, 9th August 2018Gone Fishing crowned Radio Times champion
Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing has been crowned overall Champion in the Radio Times poll. The BBC2 series beat the other genre winners Versailles, Derry Girls and Shadowhunters in a four-way vote off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th August 2018Hang Ups, episode 1 review
Real therapists will roll their eyes but this comedy is a wonderfully ribald treat.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 9th August 2018TV review: Hang Ups
So far it is half-excellent, half-nervous breakdown.
James Jackson, The Times, 9th August 2018Simon Evans: The problem with 'woke' comedy
Simon Evans on how sanctimony is dulling our sense of humour.
Christian Butler, Spiked, 9th August 2018Three to see on 9 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Thursday 9 Aug - every one a former ThreeWeeks Editors' Award winner...
ThreeWeeks, 9th August 2018Craig Brown: every joke seems to cause offence
It's a funny old world, but comedy's no laughing matter when every joke causes someone offence, laments Craig Brown.
Craig Brown, Daily Mail, 9th August 2018BBC's Debut scheme has been a cautionary catastrophe
Nonetheless, it became apparent that Debut was a full-blooded catastrophe only when press finally saw the first of the plays, Frank Skinner's Nina's Got News.
Andrzej Lukowski, The Stage, 9th August 2018Hang Ups episode 1 review
With a strong core cast, an impressive roster of guest stars and an interesting style unlike anything else on British television, Hang Ups is an enjoyable watch.
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 9th August 2018Kieran Hodgson: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Kieran Hodgson interview.
Laugh Out London, 9th August 2018Eleanor Morton picks her comedy favourites
'He takes intellectual concepts and turns them into beautiful nonsense'
Eleanor Morton, Chortle, 9th August 2018Helen Lederer launches prize for funny female authors
The Comedy Women in Print Award (CWIP) will officially launch at an event at Edinburgh International Book Festival on 24th August, calling for submissions in two categories - Comedy Fiction by Unpublished Writers and Comedy Fiction by a Published Writer.
Lisa Campbell, The Bookseller, 9th August 2018New comedy: 'Cup your genitals and just hold them'
If the jokes are just the right side of inappropriate, so is the form.
Peter Crawley, The Irish Times, 9th August 2018BWW interview: Tom Lenk
BWW caught up with Tom Lenk to chat about performing in Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 9th August 2018Paul Williams: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Paul Williams interview.
Laugh Out London, 9th August 2018Robyn Perkins: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Robyn Perkins interview.
Laugh Out London, 9th August 2018Hang Ups episode 1 review
Stephen Mangan's semi-improvised Channel 4 comedy Hang Ups is a circus of silliness and human pain...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 9th August 2018Fringe quick Q&A with Bisha K. Ali
Yo it's Alison Spittle and I'm picking the best people to have quick words with at the biggest arts festival in the world, Edinburgh fringe festival. First on my trails is TV writer and comedian, Bisha K. Ali.
Alison Spittle, Head Stuff, 9th August 2018Reginald D Hunter is back at his 20th Edinburgh Fringe
The Scotsman caught up with one of the most prolific Fringe performers over the years, American comic Reginald D Hunter.
The Scotsman, 9th August 2018Stephen Carlin Fringe diary, day 7
A great show, delivered to a bunch of truculent bucket-dodgers.
Stephen Carlin, FringePig, 9th August 2018Idle chit-chat with Archie Maddocks
"The only other time was when Arsenal legend Thierry Henry looked me in the eyes and I cried..."
Max Mazonowicz, The Digital Fix, 9th August 2018Paul Chuckle vows to carry on performing
Paul Chuckle has vowed to carry on performing following the death of Barry his brother and other half of the comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers.
BBC, 9th August 2018Are comedy critics the enemy of the people?
Are comedy critics the enemy of the people? Or to be more precise are comedy critics the enemy of the people performing at the Edinburgh Fringe?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th August 2018Lloyd Langford recalls his most memorable gigs
'Simultaneously the most violent and polite audience member ever'
Lloyd Langford, Chortle, 9th August 2018What is the worst review you have ever had?
'This isn't comedy, this is a cry for help'
Chortle, 9th August 2018Deborah Frances-White to be MTW's 100th panellist
Australian comedian Deborah Frances-White will become the 100th panellist to appear on BBC comedy programme Mock the Week when the show returns to screens in the autumn.
The Daily Express, 9th August 2018Hang Ups review: a very funny wake up call
The series is hilarious but sheds light on some serious issues that will hit home for millennials.
Molli Mitchell, The Daily Express, 9th August 2018Dick and Dom chat to EdFestMag.com
As two of the biggest names at this year's festival, Dick and Dom have upscaled from the comfort of their bungalow to the massive McEwan Hall to bring their high tempo show to the Fringe for the first time.
Edinburgh Festivals, 9th August 2018An interview with LoveHard
Jacob Lovick and Tyler Harding are back at the Fringe with their third slice of maverick mayhem. The Mumble loved having a wee blether with the boys...
Mumble Comedy, 9th August 2018Videos
TV & radio
Obsessions
Series 1, Episode 4Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 4, Episode 6 - Will YoungJohn Bishop welcomes one of Britain's biggest pop stars Will Young on his meteoric rise to fame in Pop Idol and handling the pressures of the industry. Will talks openly about the affect his fame has had on his mental health and returning to the spotlight in his West End debut.
Keith Lemon: Coming In America
Episode 6While Keith waits on news about whether he's landed his dream chat show gig, he tries to get out of his marriage to Guadalupe, goes on a PR drive and is confronted by his ex-girlfriend who turns up with some surprising news.
Sick Note
Series 2, Episode 5 - Constable PollyConvinced Daniel and Dr Glennis are murderers, Officer Hayward decides to spy on them.
Sick Note
Series 2, Episode 6 - My Two DadsDaniel and Dr Glennis need to flee the country, but there's one thing holding them back.