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Why James Acaster thinks 2016 was music's best year
In his new book, Perfect Sound Whatever, the comedian argues 2016 was the greatest ever year for music. And, to be fair, he puts forward a compelling case.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 22nd August 2019
Culture of victimhood and PC is destroying comedy
Are we living in a culture of offence? Do more and more of us get triggered by words? Is political correctness killing comedy? As a comedian in the final week of my show about freedom of speech at the Edinburgh Fringe, it certainly feels like it.
Konstantin Kisin, The Telegraph, 22nd August 2019OUP snaps up QI producer's debut children's series
Oxford University Press has snapped up rights to QI assistant producer Anne Miller's debut children's series, with illustrations by Becka Moor.
Katie Mansfield, The Bookseller, 22nd August 2019Hannah Maxwell: I, AmDram interview
I can't help thinking that almost anyone who attends this here Fringe Festival on a regular basis - whether as a punter or a performer - has probably had a brush with amateur dramatics at some point. Whether it was here in Edinburgh or somewhere else entirely.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 22nd August 2019
Interview: my festival: Baba Brinkman
'I haven't had any other job besides performing for 15 years now and it's a constant hustle..'
The Scotsman, 22nd August 2019Producer admits that comics need to fit into pigeonhole
'Some comedians don't have the right kind of audience for TV'
Chortle, 22nd August 2019
Matthew Baynton to narrate 'funny history of Britain'
Actor Matthew Baynton will narrate the audiobook of 52 Times Britain Was A Bellend by James Felton.
Katie Mansfield, The Bookseller, 22nd August 2019
The Boy in the Dress RSC musical cast announced
Rufus Hound will play Dennis' dad; Irvine Iqbal plays Raj, the shopkeeper; Natasha Lewis plays Dennis' best friend Darvesh's mum, and Forbes Masson plays Mr Hawtrey, the headmaster from Dennis' school.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 22nd August 2019Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards: interview
Following their award-winning show Enter The Dragons, A&E Comedy return with a surreal and darkly hilarious brouhaha directed by Cal McCrystal.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019
Archie Maddocks: interview
Archie Maddocks tackles the struggles of being alive in his latest hour of provocative, exhilarating and, crucially, hilarious comedy.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019Shaunagh McClean: interview
It's the season of cutting carbs, hitting it hard at the gym, and shaving everything from the chin down.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019
Thieves at BBC nominated for a Malcolm Hardee Award
In what could be read as a two-finger sign to BBC Studios, 'President Obonjo' has today made a clean sweep in nominations for the three annual Malcolm Hardee Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 22nd August 2019
50 best jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2019's shows
As the festival enters its final days, we round up the funniest gags on offer this year.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 22nd August 2019
JoJo Sutherland recalls her most memorable gigs
'Because you're a woman, maybe my expectations were lower'
JoJo Sutherland, Chortle, 22nd August 2019
How to avoid offence in comedy - if you want to
Authenticity is the key to avoiding offence in comedy, a panel of TV executives have concluded.
Chortle, 22nd August 2019Never step in dog poo, or never smell farts but yours?
Fringe comics answer another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 22nd August 2019
Why 'Brassic' is going to be your next TV obsession
It's This Is England meets The Inbetweeners - with added Michelle Keegan.
Hanna Woodside, Cosmopolitan, 22nd August 2019
Even puns are offensive now
A comedian has been asked to apologise for a vegetable-based joke.
Spiked, 22nd August 2019
Sofie Hagen: interview
The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer winner is back with a comedy show about memory and swings specifically for bums.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019
Sophie Duker: interview
Sophie Duker is your Venus, she's your fire, your desire. Or is she?
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019Anesti Danelis: interview
Anesti Danelis returns with a new hour of witty, ridiculous and delightfully dark songs that celebrate all the fun things in life like: identity crisis, stealing from work, inescapable rumours, alternative medicine, fearless youth, goats? and more!
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019
Leicester Comedy Festival launches crowdfunder
Organisers of the annual Leicester Comedy Festival have launched a crowd funding campaign to raise £3,000 to continue their support of new and emerging comedians.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd August 2019
How comedy is speaking up about abortion
It remains a contentious and emotive issue - but, despite opposition, comedians are determined to break taboos and speak their minds, writes Alice Jones.
Alice Jones, BBC, 22nd August 2019
Fern Brady: fighting back against everyday sexism
Comedian Fern Brady has prepared a selection of ready-made comebacks for everyday sexism in the workplace - get ready to laugh.
Lauren Geall, Stylist, 22nd August 2019
Deborah Frances-White's guilt-free feminism
Known for her success in recent years with the Guilty Feminist Podcast, Oxford graduate Deborah Frances-White has become quite the feminist celebrity.
Grace Baxendine, The National Student, 22nd August 2019
Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes review
Don't panic! It's as good as the original.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 22nd August 2019
Michael Odewale interview
Michael Odewale is selfish. And apathetic. And so are you.
Keira Brown, The Fountain, 22nd August 2019Brassic review
This caper about a gang of friends creating their own entertainment on this and that side of the law brings to mind the best of Shameless.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 22nd August 2019Podcasts
TV & radio
10:45am15 min
The Country Girls
The Country Girls, Episode 4Despite not talking to each other, Kate and Baba head off together to their new school.
6:30pm30 min
Fresh From The Fringe
2019, Episode 1A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019, recorded at the BBC Hub in the city.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 2Laura Woods, Tony Bellew and Robin van Persie join regulars Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp and Romesh Ranganathan, with James Corden asking the questions for the last time this series.
10pm30 min
This Way Up
Series 1, Episode 3Shona sets Aine up on a blind date, whilst her professional relationship with Richard and Etienne takes an odd turn.
11pm60 min
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 2In the second chapter of this Lancashire odyssey the boys plan a heist at a strip club, but when things go awry they find their escape route is blocked by a colossal fatberg. Better get digging.
11pm30 min
Fresh From The Fringe
2019, Episode 2A showcase of the best new and up-and-coming acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019, recorded at the BBC Hub in the city.