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Laura Lexx. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Laura Lexx

Tuesday 31st July 2018

Speedy-dating, boring paintings and prodigious porn: Laura Lexx takes the R8 challenge.

Kate Talbot Live

16 year-old comedian to make her Edinburgh debut

Monday 30th July 2018

16 year-old comedian Kate Talbot is making her stand-up debut at the Edinburgh Festival this August.

Comedy.co.uk Fringe Top Tip Live

British Comedy Guide's Edinburgh 2018 tips

Monday 30th July 2018

British Comedy Guide's team selects the best Edinburgh Fringe shows they've seen so far in preview.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: What do your parents think?

Monday 30th July 2018

We asked some of the comedians heading up to the Fringe how many times their parents have seen them perform. Some acts have very supportive mums and dads it would appear... but not everyone in this list can say that.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender) TV

The A-Z of Dad's Army

Monday 30th July 2018

Dad's Army has been entertaining TV audiences for 50 years. In this feature we take an A through to Z look at some of the component parts which helped make the show such a brilliant sitcom.

Dad's Army. Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: BBC Live

Julian Dutton: John Le Mesurier and Me

Monday 30th July 2018

Writer and performer Julian Dutton explains why he has decided to create a theatre show about Dad's Army star John Le Mesurier.

Steve Best Live

Clicking Comedians - Steve Best's favourite photos

Monday 30th July 2018

Steve Best is exhibiting some of his photos of comedians on the walls of the Pleasance Dome this festival. Here he selects four of his favourite backstage images and tells us the story behind them.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: Comedians share jokes from their shows

Friday 27th July 2018

We asked some of the comedians heading to the Edinburgh Festival to share their favourite joke from their show with us. Have a read...

Image shows from L to R: Gary Tro, Javier Jarquin Live

Rogue Pun: Nerding Out in Edinburgh, with the Just Us League

Friday 27th July 2018

After Infinity War's big Edinburgh set-piece, the Just Us League are heading up to geek out.

The Bucket Speech Live

'The bucket speech' - for a whole show

Friday 27th July 2018

Normally the bit where the comedian asks the audience for donations comes at the end of a free show. But, as a one-off for charity, Rory O'Keeffe will perform a show that consists of nothing but the 'bucket speech'.

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