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Interview: Lady Garden
Monday 2nd August 2010
An interview with all-female sketch group Lady Garden...
Interview: Elis James
Sunday 1st August 2010
Welsh comic Elis James was one of the sleeper successes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2009. British Comedy Guide chats to him in advance of his 2010 show.
Straight from the Fringe... in Stockton-on-Tees
Sunday 1st August 2010
The Edinburgh Fringe isn't the only Fringe festival that is on this summer. There's also the Stockton Fringe at the end of July and into the start of August...
Interview: Andrew Ryan
Sunday 1st August 2010
Andrew Ryan is a stand-up comedian to keep an eye out for as he looks sure to go onto big things. We find out more about the Irish comedian and his joint Edinburgh show with Joe Lycett...
Interview: Mark Allen
Sunday 1st August 2010
Stand-up Mark Allen chats to British Comedy Guide about his Fringe show all about taking life easy.
Interview: James Sherwood
Sunday 1st August 2010
An interview with James Sherwood, who will be performing at The GRV with a piano... which he will be selling at the end of the Fringe.
Lee Nelson interview
Thursday 15th July 2010
So what did we make of Lee Nelson's Well Good Show? Really? Blimey. We were going to meet for an in-depth dissection of this much-discussed series, but couldn't be arsed, so Circuit Training texted Lee a few questions and about a month later he texted them back.
David Cross interview
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Think it's tricky getting stuff made on British TV? US comedy icon David Cross scoffs at the very suggestion, having spent years doing likewise in the States. Now he's trying both at once, and finding it all a bit bewildering.
Tiernan Douieb interview
Thursday 17th June 2010
Ask most stand-ups how they started and you'll usually hear lots of stuff about watching Richard Pryor as a kid then getting egged-on to do an open-spot while inebriated. Not Tiernan Douieb. He went to Clown College.
Rob Rouse interview
Thursday 3rd June 2010
Remember Rob Rouse's stint on The Friday Night Project? No? Well, he has been all-but airbrushed from that particular bit of comedy history. Is he bitter? Let's find out...
Gig Review: Live at the Chapel
Saturday 15th May 2010
Anna reviews a Live at the Chapel stand-up gig, starring Tom Basden, Angelos Epithemiou, Sean Hughes and Mark Watson.
Markus Birdman interview
Monday 10th May 2010
After years of gadding about on the global stand-up circuit, son-of-a-preacher-man Markus Birdman is finally ready for some broadcast business - but will it be in the 'God Slot', again?
The Ricky Gervais Show - preview
Wednesday 24th February 2010
Anna Lowman previews The Ricky Gervais Show, the animated TV series based on the record-breaking podcasts.
Bennett Aaron interview
Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Bennett Aaron's life was turned upside down when cyberthieves stole his identity, but the fallout has given his career a mighty boost. So does the Welsh comic still wish it hadn't happened?
New Sitcom, New Audience
Saturday 13th February 2010
Just starting out in comedy? Writer and performer Dave Cohen reckons the rise of the audience sitcom showcase is good news for you.
Beyond The Pole review
Monday 8th February 2010
Anna Lowman reviews Beyond the Pole, a British comedy film starring Stephen Mangan and Rhys Thomas.
James Sherwood review
Sunday 17th January 2010
Anna Lowman reviews a 2010 performance by musical comedy performer James Sherwood.
Mark Watson interview
Wednesday 13th January 2010
Si grills comic graftaholic Mark Watson on his unsuitability for panel shows, empty-seat anxiety and that contentious cider ad.
The Mac Factor
Wednesday 6th January 2010
A classic case of rising without trace, Michael McIntyre is now just about the biggest stand-up in the UK. Si Hawkins delves back into his dealings with the comic and searches for signs of that future success.
Christmas Comedy 2009 - How was it for you?
Wednesday 30th December 2009
Anna Lowman reviews the Christmas specials that were on TV over this festive period in 2009, including Victoria Wood, The Royle Family, Catherine Tate and Outnumbered.