BCG Daily Saturday 17th August 2019
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No laughing matter: Edinburgh comics on Brexit
As new PM Boris Johnson pushes on with plans for the UK's exit, we ask some of Britain's best loved comedians what they have to say about Brexit.
Spirit FM, 17th August 2019
Jamie Dementriou on the return of Stath Lets Flats
As the Bafta-nominated sitcom returns, Jamie Demetriou and co talk about creating 2019's funniest sitcom.
Sam Wolfson, The Guardian, 17th August 2019My festival: Will Gompertz
"I left school at 16 and worked in a local supermarket stacking shelves. I loved every minute of it."
The Scotsman, 17th August 2019
Baba Brinkman: Rap Guide To Culture interview
We've been appreciatively following the work of Baba Brinkman since he first came to the Fringe.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 17th August 2019
Does it matter if stand-ups tell true stories on stage?
Does it matter if the stories and anecdotes stand-up comedians tell in their shows are actually true?
John Robins & Elis James, BBC, 17th August 2019Francesco De Carlo picks his comedy favourites
'Tom and Jerry are one of the best comedy duos ever'
Francesco De Carlo, Chortle, 17th August 2019
Why the Life of Brian was so controversial
Today is the 40th anniversary of the world premiere of the film Life of Brian, the Monty Python team's very irreverent take on religion which shocked many people when it was first released but is now accepted as a classic of British cinema.
Martin Hannan, The National (Scotland), 17th August 2019Stand-up comedy to take place in Poundland shop
Those at the Lothian Road store will be hosting three five-minute stand-up routines on Thursday (22 August) as part of their search for an official joke writer.
Robert Fairnie, Edinburgh Live, 17th August 2019Sh!t Theatre turn bad news into art with alcohol
Rebecca Biscuit and Louise Mothersole's latest show started off exploring Brexit, then turned darker. No wonder they hand beer to the audience and down shots on stage
Kate Wyver, The Guardian, 17th August 2019
Review - Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
There is a relaxing element to the series and shots of the countryside are undoubtedly beautiful, but that's not what I come to a show like this for. As much as I love these two men the gag rate just isn't high enough, and as I have absolutely no interest in fishing that side of proceedings doesn't work either, even on the rare occasion that they catch one of the bloody things. It's a real shame as there have been times that this series has been a delight, but due to the far too many banal moments it's something I can't really recommend, and I doubt I'll watch another episode after this.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 17th August 2019
How to create a Fringe award in less than a fortnight
With the Malcolm Hardee Awards revived after a short hiatus, new trophies had to be made. So the BCG asked John Ward to make more with (this year at least) the same design AND also to design and make a new-style trophy for their Comedians' Choice Awards.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 17th August 2019
When did you last have a meltdown?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 17th August 2019
Bob Mortimer interview
The co-star of TV's Gone Fishing remembers childhood diets, 'pocket meat' and getting married on the day of his heart op.
John Hind, The Guardian, 17th August 2019
Larry Dean interview
For approaching seven long years, Larry Dean has had no more than five days holiday from stand-up.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 17th August 2019
Clare Pointing interview
With Child is a solo show - six different women, one thing in common. Inspired by society's expectations and the pressures on women to be maternal, kind, considerate individuals.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 17th August 2019Jamie Oliphant: interview
Jamie Oliphant, affable dweeb but viciously misanthropic cyclist, explains how a head-on collision with a car and his first year teaching completely changed his opinion on humans in new Fringe show, The Oliphant in the Room.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 17th August 2019
Slaughtered at the Abattoir: Episode 6
Copstick is back at Surgeons' Hall chatting to Martha McBrier, Darcie Silver, Pope Lonergan and Lisa Frischemeier about 'hard topics' in comedy.
Kate Copstick, Broadway Baby, 17th August 2019
Why drag is bigger and wilder than ever at Edinburgh
It used to be that just wearing a dress and lip-syncing was enough. But now drag is mainstream, the bar for this most creative and transgressive art form has been raised.
Crystal Rasmussen, The Guardian, 17th August 2019
An interview with Steve N. Allen
A Mash Reporter live in Edinburgh? Its true!
The Mumble, 17th August 2019Daniel Audritt interview
Award-winning comedian, writer and co-creator of Comedy Central's Modern Horror Stories, Daniel Audritt brings his much-anticipated debut hour to the Fringe.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 17th August 2019
Fern Brady: Lewis Capaldi & Limmy making Fringe cool
The acid-tongued Bathgate star has become one of the most recognisable acts in British comedy and has just added an extra date to her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 17th August 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
10:30am30 min
Alex Edelman's Special Relationships
Episode 2 - Me And UsComedian Zainab Johnson, podcast host Dave Holmes and advertising supremo Sasha Markova frolic in the no man's land between 'me' and 'us'.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 17, Episode 2Actor Bradley James, Olympic silver medalist and broadcaster Gail Emms, former Chelsea footballer and football pundit Pat Nevin and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
6:45pm30 min
Zone Of Champions
Episode 4Events this week include Hamster Athletics and Using an Escalator for the Purposes of Banter.
10:30pm30 min
