BCG Daily Tuesday 13th August 2019
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Chortle Student Comedy Award 2019 winner crowned
Erika Ehler makes it two in a row for Salford.
Chortle, 13th August 2019Edinburgh festival 2019: the 10 best jokes
From Chic's 'free cow' to the perils of free-range chicken ... the funniest gags so far from this year's stand-ups.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 13th August 2019
How Monty Python saved my life (maybe)
Monty Python - punk before the Sex Pistols - remains the greatest television comedy of all time, writes Aidan Smith.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 13th August 2019
Q&A: Christina Bianco
Christina Bianco is currently performing her show First Impressions at the Assembley Checkpoint as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 13th August 2019Eight steps Q&A: Al Samuels
Al Samuels from improv group Baby Wants Candy offers some tips on how to get the most from the Edinburgh Festival, in eight steps...
ThreeWeeks, 13th August 2019Why The Lady Boys of Bangkok rule the fringe
Shunned by hipsters, adored by local Scots, they're the fringe's biggest show. How did this retro cocktail of cheesy euphoria become such a phenomenon?
Alex Needham, The Guardian, 13th August 2019Ricky Hunt gets a jolt from his mic
The comic was performing in his double act Hunt & Murphy at Gilded Balloon's Old Tolbooth Market venue when he got a shock from his mic.
Chortle, 13th August 2019
+3 interview: Martha McBrier: Happiness Bully
"I love the Edinburgh Fringe with an ardency that has not diminished. Even completing this interview makes my vital organs tingle with excitement."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 13th August 2019
+3 Interview: Langston Kerman: The Loose Cannon
"I've performed it quite a bit in the states over the past few months and mostly audiences have booed me and called me a whore. That has nothing to do with the material though, they just don't care for me as a person."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 13th August 2019Voting open for BroadwayWorld Fringe Awards
Voting is officially open for our 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Awards, celebrating the best of this year's festival. BroadwayWorld's Edinburgh team has shortlisted an exciting variety of shows, acts and venues, and now you can vote for your favourites.
Broadway World, 13th August 2019
Josh Berry shares his comedy favourites
Satire shouldn't just be for politicians...
Josh Berry, Chortle, 13th August 2019
Opinion: Edinburgh Comedy Awards: best show predictions
Last year the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show shortlist consisted of seven shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th August 2019
Did you hear about the comics sharing a flat at Fringe?
Performing at the fringe can cost a fortune - little wonder so many comics bunk in together. We drop in on Jon Richardson, Rose Matafeo and Josie Long, among others, to see how they live.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 13th August 2019
Adele Cliff: Undershare Q&A
Adele Cliff is at the Edinburgh Fringe with her second show Undershare. With her sharp one-liners regularly appearing in top jokes of the Fringe lists we talked to Adele about joke writing, why 'dad jokes' are unhelpful and the importance of a waterproof and sleep at the Fringe...
Funny Women, 13th August 2019Lucy Frederick recalls her most memorable gigs
I try not to be violently sick EVERY time I gig.
Lucy Frederick, Chortle, 13th August 2019
Who would you choose to be your parents?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 13th August 2019
Tom Rosenthal on turning circumcision into comedy
The procedure left the comedian with sexual anxiety - and a tell-all show at the Edinburgh festival.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 13th August 2019
Steve Coogan avoids driving ban - due to Alan Partridge
The comedian and actor said being handed a length driving ban would force him to cancel his BBC1 series as his character couldn't just get the train.
Jaya Narain, The Mirror, 13th August 2019Interview: Jonny & The Baptists
I've only seen Jonny & The Baptists the once but plan to rectify that as soon as I can as they're one of the best musical comedy acts around, something that's notoriously difficult to do well but which they manage somewhat beautifully.
Comedy To Watch, 13th August 2019
Joz Norris interview
Joz Norris has retired or possibly died, who cares? All that matters is Mr Fruit Salad, a fictional chimaera he created as a form of self-care, has developed autonomy and is putting on a solo show.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 13th August 2019
Huge Davies interview
From Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Huge Davies, one of the most exciting and unique new acts in the UK, presents his highly anticipated debut Fringe show, The Carpark.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 13th August 2019
The Green Room: What's the secret of comedy?
A panel of anonymous experts debate what makes good comedy.
Jon Dryden Taylor, The Stage, 13th August 2019Eric Davidson is enjoying longest Fringe
Pathhead comedian Eric Davidson has told the Advertiser how much he is enjoying his 12th Fringe run in a row, playing more shows than ever.
Kevin Quinn, The Scotsman, 13th August 2019Edinburgh Festival fridge #4: Matt Winning
What's on at the Fridge?
Matt Winning, Fest Mag, 13th August 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
2:15pm
I'm Dying To Help
As people continue to live longer, they cost the NHS and Social Services far too much; in our futuristic dark comedy a new Prime Minister and her aide come up with a radical solution to the problem. All they need now is a volunteer.
6:30pm30 min
Andy Hamilton Sort Of Remembers
Series 2, Episode 4 - ClassThe writer and comedian reflects on his experiences of the British class system, and argues that comedy is more representative of social classes than drama.
11pm30 min
Phil Ellis Is Trying
Series 2, Episode 1 - PinballPhil enters a pinball tournament to solve his financial problems, which leads to his past catching up with him, and Polly starts a pet-walking business.