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How Janey Godley became the queen of comedy
The Scottish comedian has drawn on her horrific Glaswegian childhood to create comedy gold. She talks about saying the unsayable, escaping her gangster in-laws and taking on Donald Trump and Boris Johnson.
Libby Brooks, The Guardian, 19th August 2019
Jamie Demetriou: show 'is about everything but Brexit'
The writer and actor chats to Ellie Harrison about Greekness, hipsters and why no one on Love Island calls anyone out for talking crap - 'because they're all talking crap'
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 19th August 2019
Jason Manford recalls 'terrifying' road rage incident
Jason Manford has claimed he was the victim of a "terrifying" road rage ordeal that saw him chased for 80 miles by an angry motorist.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 19th August 2019My festival: Courtney Pauroso
"If you decide to see mine - love it or hate it - I doubt you'll be bored"
The Scotsman, 19th August 2019Interview with Eddy Brimson
Eddy Brimson is currently performing in Naughty Boy at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Eddy Brimson, Counter Culture UK, 19th August 2019An interview with Hopwood DePree
It can't be that funny inheriting a dilapidated stately home needing huge amounts of work - or can it?
The Mumble, 19th August 2019
Mathew Horne interview
He's about to face the pressure of being judged on bringing not one but two comedy classics back to our screens, Dad's Army and Gavin & Stacey.
Bill Gibb, The Sunday Post, 19th August 2019
Alice Sneeden interview
Who are we? What are we doing here? Do you like Alice Snedden? And what are you saying behind her back?
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019Eight steps Q&A: Just These Please
Comedy group Just These Please offer some tips on how to get the most from the Edinburgh Festival, in eight steps...
ThreeWeeks, 19th August 2019We should all feel 'flying shame' when on planes
Going on holiday is meant to be the one time of year when you forget your worries and let your hair down - but not anymore, because flygskam is here. The word, which translates as flying shame, refers to a growing movement in Sweden which highlights the shame and embarrassment of flying and how this affects the environment.
Matt Winning, Metro, 19th August 2019
Rachel Fairburn picks her comedy favourites
'A female character with depth, personality and jokes. Perfect.'
Rachel Fairburn, Chortle, 19th August 2019
Phil Nichol recalls his most memorable gigs
"The lesson? Take some chances!"
Phil Nichol, Chortle, 19th August 2019+3 interview: Ogg 'n' Ugg 'n' Dogg
"What I am really, really looking forward to at the moment is not having to flyer every day to get an audience."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 19th August 2019
Catherine Cohen interview
A show about living, laughing, loving and losing your debit card five times in one year.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019Moon interview
Two provincial louts perform grotty comedy sketches.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019
Alexander Fox interview
In 2011, Alexander Fox left school and went to music college, where he began an illicit affair with his drum teacher.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019
Brodi Snook interview
Rising Australian comedian and successful foot model (sells photos of her toes to foot perverts for cash), Brodi Snook was once told by a first date that she was a handful.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019
Marcel Lucont releases a fragrance
Insouciance is described as an 'overpowering mix of cognac, smoky cabaret bars and libraries' produced by perfumers 4160Tuesdays.
Chortle, 19th August 2019
What's the worst thing you've eaten for a bet?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 19th August 2019
Dad's Army: classic sitcom that refuses to surrender
As three long-lost Dad's Army episodes are remade, we put the UK's enduring love for this most British of creations under the microscope.
Matthew Sweet, The Telegraph, 19th August 2019
Why you should always seek out and watch bad live shows
"Saw my first really terrible show yesterday. What a relief after so much brilliance." That is what Claire Smith, esteemed comedy critic and Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards judge, posted on her Facebook page this morning.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 19th August 2019
James Buckley takes swipe at best joke of the Fringe
The Inbetweeners star and comedian James Buckley has taken a swipe at the joke which has been crowned the best of Edinburgh Fringe 2019.
Joe Cawthorn, Edinburgh Evening News, 19th August 2019
Crystal Rasmussen interview
After a swift rise to fame with her Nobel-nominated book Diary of a Drag Queen, DENIM's Crystal is back.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019
Tourette's charity want apology over award-winning joke
A charity for people with Tourette's syndrome has asked a comedian to apologise for his award-winning joke made at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tourettes Action said it was "so disappointed" by Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel's gag, which won Dave's "Funniest Joke of The Fringe" prize.
Alice Evans, BBC, 19th August 2019
A quick round-up of the shows to see
Here are my Scottish based Fringe recommendations.
Chrissy Ross, The EDIT, 19th August 2019Robyn Perkins: interview
On August 14, 2018, Robyn Perkins participated in a dating show in front of a live audience. Her experience led her to question human morality and the social constructs of present-day dating, with a scientific twist.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 19th August 2019I'm a first time performer at the Edinburgh Fringe
Louise Geller, along with pianist Alex Norton, has brought her show The Comedy of Operas to the city.
BBC, 19th August 2019Videos
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10:45am15 min
The Country Girls
The Country Girls, Episode 1Kate and Baba - girls who occupy the twin poles of romance and realism - have nonetheless been friends forever, united by a tacit resilience to the world they have to endure. In this, the opening episode, Kate's father is off on a drinking binge, so the farm has to cope without him.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 85, Episode 3Recorded at this month's Edinburgh Fringe, Gyles Brandreth sits in for Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Fred MacAulay, Lucy Porter and Ed Byrne playing the legendary game.
10pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 2, Episode 1 - A Dreadfully New TimeNew boss Julian is making changes at Michael & Eagle and Stath feels left behind. When Julian unveils a slick new promo with no mention of the family, Stath decides to make his own rival video. Meanwhile Sophie tries to move on from Al and focus on her music.