BCG Daily Thursday 16th August 2018
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Can you come up with a slogan for the Fringe?
'It's where everything begins...'
Chortle, 16th August 2018What''s it like to be the butt of the joke?
We asked three comedians' familes.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 16th August 2018Reviewer-review: John Gibson (The Wee Review)
Imagine being a reviewer and watching a show predicated upon (for the first half at least) a cuddly bear. Imagine taking so little interest in what you're watching that you thought the bear was a monkey. I mean, you saw it in the Monkey Barrel after all; it ought to have been a monkey. It's not your fault it wasn't a monkey. Bear, monkey, what's the difference? They're both animals.
Mister Kipper, FringePig, 16th August 2018Where was my fucking owl?
Look I don't know if I should be voicing this opinion while in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, but I have a problem with JK Rowling. I know she's beloved here, I know she wrote some of the books in that cafe where you can queue up for an hour to eat a bad pie, but I have an issue.
Eli Matthewson, FringePig, 16th August 2018Stephen Carlin Fringe diary, day 14
I've been doing my show in the wrong order all along.
Stephen Carlin, FringePig, 16th August 2018Three to see on 16 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Thursday 16 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 16th August 2018Ben Pettitt-Wade: The Flop interview
To find out more about the play and its source material, as well as the inclusive group behind it, I arranged to have a chat with Ben Pettitt-Wade, director of The Flop and artistic director of the company.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 16th August 2018Video-on-demand company NextUp films Fringe show
Acts that are being recorded this week include Roisin and Chiara, Laura Lexx, Alison Thea-Scott and Norris & Parker.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th August 2018David McIver picks his comedy favourites
'I love how all the dialogue is insincere, flippant and ridiculous'
David McIver, Chortle, 16th August 201812 surprise hits currently wowing Fringe audiences
From a drag show for kids to a multi-generational circus act, there are many unexpected hits and hidden gems to be uncovered amongst the 3,548 shows at this year's Fringe.
Liam Rudden, Edinburgh Evening News, 16th August 2018Graham Fellows recalls his most memorable gigs
'Cattle market by day, gig venue by night'
Graham Fellows, Chortle, 16th August 2018Thomas Black Knows Nothing Podcast with Ross Brierley
Recorded at the Pleasance Dome, Thomas Black interviews comedian Ross Brierley on being a professional gambler and how to make the right bet. As per normal at the Festival, you're never more than 10 feet away from theatre students trying to be heard.
Thomas Black, Short Com, 16th August 2018Funny Women on the Fringe Podcast: Helen Lederer
On Edinburgh's bustling Royal Mile, Funny Women's Lynne Parker met comedy star of stage, screen and now page, Helen Lederer and chatted about her shows at this year's Fringe, being a funny woman now and how it differs to when she was starting out in the industry.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 16th August 2018Would you take your child to a kid-friendly drag show?
Meet the mums who have.
Mickey Carroll, The Telegraph, 16th August 2018Zoe Lyons chats to EdFestMag.com
Zoe Lyons took some time out of her busy Edinburgh Fringe schedule to chat to us about her top tips for avoiding Fringe Flu, and the worst thing she's ever picked up during her time in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Festivals, 16th August 2018Steve Bennett: a jaded opinion?
Steve Bennett is a well respected man about the comedy circuit, yes, but I am getting the feeling he is rapidly becoming the Arsene Wenger of comedy reviewing.
Damo, The Mumble, 16th August 2018Sixty seconds with Jamie Laing
The Made In Chelsea star, 29, talks teddy bear chat shows and getting his kit off in Private Parts Live.
Keith Watson, Metro, 16th August 2018Watch our chat with Jess Robinson at Edinburgh Fringe
The impressionist opens up about her latest show, No Filter.
Ben Tipple, Ticketmaster, 16th August 2018Videos
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4:40pm15 min
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
6:30pm30 min
Fresh From The Fringe
2018, Episode 1Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.
10pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 4, Episode 7 - Cuba Gooding Jr.John is joined by American actor Cuba Gooding Jr..
10pm30 min
Sick Note
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Loneliness Of The Middle Distance RunnerBecca starts to wonder if Will_5000 was telling the truth.
10:30pm30 min
Sick Note
Series 2, Episode 8 - Operation ThunderboltCould this finally be it for Daniel and Dr Glennis?
11pm30 min
Fresh From The Fringe
2018, Episode 2Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.