BCG Daily Thursday 15th August 2019
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Fringe Q&A: Deborah Frances-White
The brand new Secret Policeman's Tour heads to Edinburgh's Playhouse next Saturday on the final weekend of the Fringe.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 15th August 2019
Eight steps Q&A: John-Luke Roberts
Comedian John-Luke Roberts offers some tips on how to get the most from the Edinburgh Festival, in eight steps...
ThreeWeeks, 15th August 2019Isma Almas: About A Buoy interview
Ever since I saw the press release telling me all about Isma Almas and her show this year, I've been hoping to see it, because it sounds like just my sort of comedy: the kind that has a bit of a narrative, covers pertinent and topical themes, and - as well as being funny - has a lot of heart.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 15th August 2019
Right-wing comics are bringing variety back to Fringe
I've been coming to the Edinburgh Fringe for five years, but this is the first time I've dipped my toe into the stormy waters of performing.
Iain Dale, The Spectator, 15th August 2019
Phoebe Waller-Bridge plans her first film as director
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed she came up with the "vision" for her next movie after fearing she would never have another original idea.
BBC, 15th August 2019
Lunatic fringe should be treasured
Comedy needs eccentrics and unpredictability, as well as 'names' and no surprises, writes Kate Copstick.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 15th August 2019
Why indie musicians are rocking up at the Fringe
Members of the Hoosiers, Maxïmo Park, Belle & Sebastian and Shed Seven talk about mental health, the pitfalls of the music biz and why they are swapping gigs for theatre audiences.
Mark Beaumont, The Guardian, 15th August 2019
Katy Brand to host 2019 Funny Women Awards!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that comedian, writer, podcaster and all-round funny woman Katy Brand will be hosting the 2019 Funny Women Awards on Thursday 19th September at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London!
Funny Women, 15th August 2019
+3 interview: Alasdair Beckett-King
"The story is autobiographical and it does what it says on the tin. I have been telling these anecdotes in the pub for years."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 15th August 2019Luke Rollason shares his Perfect Playlist
Here's one of the best video games for comedy.
Luke Rollason, Chortle, 15th August 2019
Mark Simmons recalls his most memorable gigs
My most coked-up heckler, caught on film.
Mark Simmons, Chortle, 15th August 2019
Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
Comics share their answers to another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 15th August 2019
Cally Beaton: being overlooked because of ageism
I'm invisible in Edinburgh.
Cally Beaton, Chortle, 15th August 2019How two blokes & a bar became the Fringe's biggest act
Think you can hang on a chin-up bar for two minutes? Max Olesker takes on Edinburgh's hit challenge.
Max Olesker, i Newspaper, 15th August 2019Pop-up reviewers are ruining the review as an artform
A note to Fringe performers writing their own press release/copy, if you describe yourself as a 'legend', it doesn't really count.
Liam Rudden, The Scotsman, 15th August 2019
Q & A: Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson brings four shows to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, he took part in a Q and A with us to tell us more.
Amie Spudge Taylor, The LGBTQ Arts Review, 15th August 2019
Jonny Pelham: interview
Jonny Pelham has something to say that's usually off-limits for dating, family gatherings, hanging out with mates and most social situations really... So what better place to talk about it than in a comedy show with a bunch of strangers?
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 15th August 2019
Paul Sinha writing 'brutal' comedy about Parkinson's
ITV quiz show brainbox and comedian Paul, who is writing comedy material about the cruel condition, says this novel tactic "helps prevent me descending into self pity".
Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 15th August 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
2:15pm
Fire In The Bookshop
Timothy X Atack holds a satirical mirror up to an imaginary Britain - a dystopia where books are shunned and bullies have business arrangements with their schools.
6:15pm60 min
BBC New Comedy Award
2019, Episode 8 - Grand FinalDonald Alexander, Hannah Platt, Josh Jones, Mo Omar and Janine Harouni compete for the prestigious BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award 2019, live on Radio 4. Mark Watson hosts.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 1James Corden returns with the comedy quiz, with Fearne Cotton, Jimmy Anderson and Joe Cole joining regulars Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan.
10pm30 min
This Way Up
Series 1, Episode 2Aine begins privately tutoring a young French boy, freshly arrived in London to live with his estranged English father following his mother's death.
10:35pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 1, Episode 7 - DrinkThis time he's on a quest to discover the truth about drink. It's a story of pub acrobatics, thirsty camels and Mumbles Fizz, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
11pm30 min
Wisebowm: Urban Poet
Sitcom about a rubbish urban poet.