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Why body image is a weighty issue at the Fringe
There are more than 3,000 shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, showcasing everything from political satire to hip modern reinventions of the circus big-top. One theme which has emerged this time is body image. But why's it become so popular now?
Vincent Dowd, BBC, 21st August 2019
This Way Up desrves a spot on your crowded viewing list
This Way Up, which premieres on Hulu on August 21, is a stellar example of one of the challenges in what we've come to know as "peak TV": It doesn't have a star who's famous in the United States, it doesn't have a particularly high concept, and at first glance, there are other shows superficially similar to it. But it's very good, and it's warm and clever, and it will -- or would -- precisely hit the spot for a lot of people, if only they can find it.
Linda Holmes, NPR, 21st August 2019
London Hughes: if I were a white, would I be in arenas?
She started her career on Babestation and CBBC -- now she's UK comedy's next big thing.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 21st August 2019
We have some thoughts about that award-winning joke
No one has asked me what my opinion is on the issue. But I'm gonna tell you anyway, 'cause I can do what I want.
Blizzard Comedy, 21st August 2019+3 interview: Could It Be Magic?
"We have sold over 1200 tickets already from very strong word of mouth and whilst it's a comedy show the magic has been getting great reactions and gasps and cheers in all the right places."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 21st August 2019Eight steps Q&A: The Thinking Drinkers
Fringe veterans The Thinking Drinkers offer some tips on how to get the most from the Edinburgh Festival, in eight steps...
ThreeWeeks, 21st August 2019
Brassic review
Michelle Keegan and Joe Gilgun's new Sky comedy breaks the mould when it comes to mental health.
Cydney Yeates, Metro, 21st August 2019Fringe acts offered rooms in exchange for sex
Young performers and worker at the Edinburgh Fringe are being pressured into offering sex in return for accomodation, The Times has learnt.
Marc Horne, The Times, 21st August 2019
The past Edinburgh Comedy Award winners you should know
Before we find out who won this year's prize, we've taken a look back over some of the most significant wins since the Edinburgh Comedy Awards began.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 21st August 2019
Malcolm Hardee - the infamous tractor incident
With the revival of the Malcolm Hardee Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe this week, it is maybe timely to remember the late, great prankster's infamous incident with the tractor... Here is an extract from his autobiography I Stole Freddie Mercury's Birthday Cake...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 21st August 2019
Frankie Boyle: Comedy is a type of acceptable rudeness
One of TV's most outspoken and controversial comics on why protecting the right to offend is crucial.
Broadcast, 21st August 2019
Lolly Jones picks her comedy favourites
'Anyone talking about a ballbag is pretty funny...'
Lolly Jones, Chortle, 21st August 2019
Tiff Stevenson talks to Ed Byrne: exclusive clip
We are delighted to have an exclusive teaser clip from comedian Tiff Stevenson's podcast Tiny Revolutions for the Funny Women community to hear first!
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 21st August 2019The comedy industry favours middle class performers
Out of all the people that try to make it as a professional comedian, the number that actually achieves that goal is relatively... well, tiny.
Wyane Farry, JOE, 21st August 2019
If you got on Dragons' Den, what would you pitch?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 21st August 2019
Phil Nichol: "Comedy is the coalface of offence"
Phil Nichol tells us about his latest show Too Much.
Simon Gage, Metro, 21st August 2019Simon Amstell: Set Free review
With Set Free, Simon Amstell delivers a fine-tuned hour of existential, introspective comedy that at once emphasises the nonsensical nature of modern life whilst finding joy, and freedom, in the chaos.
Harry Bunting, Entertainment Focus, 21st August 2019Podcasts
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6:30pm30 min
Gaby's Talking Pictures
Series 2, Episode 4Marcus Brigstocke and Gary Wilmot are the guests joining Gaby Roslin.
10pm60 min
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 8 - Global AffairsSara Pascoe, Phil Wang and Catherine Bohart discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Global Affairs. Does the world hate Britain? What are micronations? And can Jon survive the end of the world?
11pm15 min
The John Moloney Show
Series 4, Episode 3 - Time, Gentlemen PleaseJohn Moloney takes to the stage with his trials of modern life.
2am60 min
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 1We join Vinnie during a less than stellar day that involves a cross-country car chase, a Shetland pony, a jar of chloroform and a pigeon named Nigel. All this gets Vinnie and his crew tangled with a local crime boss who sets out to make an example of them.