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First Gig, Worst Gig: Shazia Mirza
Thursday 15th June
Just back from Bear Grylls' island and prepping for Edinburgh, Shazia Mirza recalls police interventions at home and abroad, and a Swedish farm curfew.
Best reviewed Fringe shows 2016
Monday 5th September 2016
A list of the comedy shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe that got more than 10 top rated reviews. Mark Thomas leads the list.
Man proposes during comedy show
Sunday 28th August 2016
A man proposed to his partner during Stephen Bailey's Edinburgh Fringe comedy show. See the video here.
Mat Ewins, Lolly Adefope and Bob Slayer win Comedians Choice Awards
Sunday 28th August 2016
Mat Ewins, Lolly Adefope and Bob Slayer have won the Barry Awards UK, the Edinburgh Fringe based 'Comedians Choice Awards'.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 winners
Saturday 27th August 2016
Richard Gadd, Scott Gibson and 'Iraq Out & Loud' were the winners at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016.
Mr Twonkey, Becky Fury and a baby win Malcolm Hardee Awards
Saturday 27th August 2016
Details of the winners of the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2016, and a report from the anarchic awards ceremony.
Fringepig names worst reviews of the 2016 Fringe
Friday 26th August 2016
Comedy website Fringepig has named the worst reviews of the 2016 festival, via its Ham Fist Awards.
Viva Hypnosis: Redefining comedy hypnotism
Friday 26th August 2016
We talk to the team behind Viva Hypnosis about how they are trying to redefine the art of the comedy hypnosis show. In the process, we discover more about how hypnotism works too.
Heidi Regan wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2016
Thursday 25th August 2016
Heidi Regan has won the 2016 final of 'So You Think You're Funny?', the prestigious stand-up competition for new acts.
Fringe festival news and stories
Thursday 25th August 2016
As we near the end of the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are some dispatches from the city. We've got some heckler videos for you, interesting stories from acts, and a few pictures to share.
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