BCG Daily Saturday 3rd August 2019
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Becky Fury finds spirit of comedy may have Alzheimer's
I am not going to be in Edinburgh for the Fringe but, already, people are telling me what is happening up there. For example, Malcolm Hardee Award winning Becky Fury, who is up there 3rd-25th August performing Becky Fury's One Hour to Save the World (in 55 Minutes)...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 3rd August 2019Why comedy is turning conservative
Five right-leaning comedians appearing at this year's Fringe tell Mark Smith why it's happening and why, this year, the joke's on the lefties.
Mark Smith, The Herald, 3rd August 2019An interview with Black Sheep
Eddie Mullarkey and Mags McHugh have teamed up. The result is emerald, comedy emerald!
The Mumble, 3rd August 2019Bus drivers are stars of the Fringe - Vladimir McTavish
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but spare a thought for the folk who keep the whole, marvellous Fringe show on the road, writes Vladimir McTavish.
Paul Sneddon, Edinburgh Evening News, 3rd August 2019
Q&A: Rhys Nicholson
Following a recent sold-out run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in his homeland of Australia, Rhys Nicholson returns to Edinburgh with new show Nice People Nice Things Nice Situations.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 3rd August 2019
Titania McGrath provokes howls of rage and laughter
Two minutes of hate is all it takes for Titania McGrath to win over the audience.
Mike Wade, The Times, 3rd August 2019
Fringe interview: rarely asked questions - Kate Lucas
This year she returns with a show that explores consumerism.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd August 2019Impressionist and singer Joe Longthorne dies aged 64
The 64-year-old, who rose to fame on his own TV show, Search For a Star, died at 2am in Blackpool today.
Aletha Adu, The Sun, 3rd August 2019
Review: The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk
Amid the trend for meaningful, realistic comedies such as Fleabag, how refreshing it is to have The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk back for a full(ish) series of unadulterated, visually stunning stupidity following a successful pilot last year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd August 2019
Anuvab Pal picks his comedy favourites
'I wish the world had more David Brents'
Anuvab Pal, Chortle, 3rd August 2019Ladylikes: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Ladylikes.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2019Nicky Wilkinson: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Nicky Wilkinson.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2019Confetti and Chaos: the Edinburgh interviews 2019
Interview with Confetti and Chaos.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2019Faulty Towers the Dining Experience: interview
Interview with Faulty Towers.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2019Only Fools the Cushty Dining Experience: interview
Interview with Only Fools the Cushty Dining Experience.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2019
Video: Frank Skinner on 'life-changing' Fringe
Making his first appearance at The Fringe for five years, comedian Frank Skinner tells Sky News about his journey back to Edinburgh.
Sky News, 3rd August 2019
How Edinburgh's comics are straddling political divide
While some fringe shows are tackling the subject head on, other performers think this is a year to stay off current affairs.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 3rd August 2019
OFAH cast reunite for anniversary of Jolly Boys' Outing
The cast of Only Fools And Horses are meeting up to mark three decades since the classic episide
Brogan-Leigh Hurst, The Mirror, 3rd August 2019
Marlon Davis review
I'd highly recommend it and it's such a good show that I'd be very surprised if anyone had to emotionally blackmail you to go and see it.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 3rd August 2019Ladylikes preview review
Ladylikes are an incredibly likeable sketch-duo oozing with potential.
Femedy, 3rd August 2019
TV Review: The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk
What is particularly impressive here is how he has transferred his stage madness so well to the screen. Even the credits are an excuse for more gags. Jones simply doesn't miss a trick or a chance of a laugh anywhere.
Beyond The Joke, 3rd August 2019
Rosie Jones: cerebral palsy and how she got into comedy
'Growing up, there was nobody on TV who looked like me'
Chortle, 3rd August 2019
Eric Lampaert: will the Fringe will help his problems
Like many performers, I subconsciously stepped onto the stage seeking a love that could potentially replace the kind I lacked in previous years.
Eric Lampaert, Chortle, 3rd August 2019
John Robins on online gambling
John Robins has spoken about his teenage addiction to fruit machines - saying that he could have been driven to suicide had he had access to online gambling at the time.
Chortle, 3rd August 2019Which is the sexiest TV puppet?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 3rd August 2019Crybabies interview
Surreal comedy trio provide their best guide to surviving the Fringe.
The List, 3rd August 2019
Seann Walsh bursts into tears during Fringe show
Seann Walsh burst into tears on stage at his Fringe show after joking about his fling with ex-Strictly partner Katya Jones.
Laura Armstrong, The Scottish Sun, 3rd August 2019Three To See 2019: Feminist Themes
ThreeWeeks Co-Editor Caro Moses helps you navigate the Festival with her Three To See tips. This time three shows with feminist themes.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 3rd August 2019Sketch You Up! review
Four strong performers offer an energetic hour that's far more convincing than so many sketch offerings.
Alex Bruce, Chortle, 3rd August 2019Review - Ben Van der Velde: Fablemaker
Fablemaker is part impressive, deft and skilful, and part questionable in its patchwork nature. Van Der Velde undoubtedly makes fables, some of which unfortunately miss the mark though others do land with laughter and meaning.
Alex Bruce, Chortle, 3rd August 2019Videos
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