British Comedy Guide Newsletter
Weekly Newsletter Monday 8th August 2016
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe now under way in earnest, we've plenty of new features on the website this week. In the meantime, here's your regular update of the latest other news and features from British comedy.
Latest Comedy News
Goodnight Sweetheart cast revealed Goodnight Sweetheart cast revealed

Casting details for the new Goodnight Sweetheart special have been revealed. Elizabeth Carling and Emma Amos will reprise their roles as Phoebe and Yvonne, respectively. Read
Cast announced for Dawn French's Delicious Cast announced for Dawn French's Delicious

Emilia Fox, Iain Glen and Sheila Hancock have joined the cast of Delicious, the Sky series in which Dawn French will play a cook. Read
BBC confirms new Jonathan Creek special, Daemons' Roost BBC confirms new Jonathan Creek special, Daemons' Roost

BBC One is filming a new 90 minute Jonathan Creek special, Daemons' Roost. It's about a horror film director, and guest stars include Warwick Davis. Read
New Bridget Jones's Baby book confirmed New Bridget Jones's Baby book confirmed

Helen Fielding is to publish a fourth Bridget Jones book in October, with the film based on the third book set to hit cinemas on 16th September. Read
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Henrietta Steventon: The Immoral High Ground runs from August 15th-21st at Cabaret Voltaire, as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In her brand new 1 hour stand-up show, the 20 year old New York based British comedian addresses the burning issues: Are midgets charged for extra legroom when flying economy? What kind of sandwich is an LGBT? and the age-old question, aren't dogs just boyfriends for ugly girls? Show Info. Find Henrietta on Twitter and Facebook.
Features
Rich Keeble Vanity Project interview Rich Keeble Vanity Project interview

The team behind online web series Rich Keeble Vanity Project talk to BCG about nudity, being denied a free burger, editing diplomacy and including the unsuspecting public in some of the sitcom's scenes. Read
10 Fringe Questions 10 Fringe Questions

Every day throughout August, comedians will be answering our 10 set questions about their Edinburgh Fringe shows. From cunning plans to attract punters, to people to avoid... there's lots of interesting answers here. View
Fiona Sagar interview Fiona Sagar interview

An interview with Fiona Sagar. She introduces the characters she plays in her Edinburgh Fringe show Entitled, and talks to BCG about why the concept behind the show is important to her. Read
BCG's Top Tips BCG's Top Fringe Tips

BCG has looked through the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe programme and picked out some shows that look like they could be great. Read
The Lost Sitcoms: First look The Lost Sitcoms: First look

The first pictures of the new BBC versions of Hancock's Half Hour, Steptoe And Son and Till Death Us Do Part. View

Plus: The first picture of the new 'Are You Being Served?'.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Stuart Laws First Gig, Worst Gig: Stuart Laws

Busy stand-up and entrepreneur Stuart Laws was once almost beaten up by a man who looked like a B*witched tribute act. Who doesn't want to hear about that? Read
Podcasts Podcasts

Our latest podcast offerings include a very funny Do The Right Thing; reviewers Hayley & Ruth giving their ill-informed opinions on Edinburgh; Susie Dent chatting on RHLSTP, and a special silly Grett Binchleaf story. Listen
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Viva Hypnosis is the UK's first and only full-production, interactive comedy hypnosis show. Fresh from its UK and Caribbean tour, it's hitting the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a bang! Jaw-droppingly immersive, fast-paced, energetic and fully loaded with music, dance and visuals and over-flowing with hilarious humour - we guarantee you'll have never seen a hypnosis show quite like this! Prepare for the most exhilarating and hilarious hypnotic ride of your life... PLUS it's the only show at the festival giving you a chance to WIN a dream holiday to Las Vegas... just by coming along! More info & tickets
TV Listings
Wasted Wasted
Tuesday, E4, 10pm

It's Neston Berry's annual Berry Man festival and Morpheus is chosen to be the star of the show. Sarah falls in love with a bat lover and attempts to win his affections whilst Morpheus becomes the object of another's. Guide
Borderline Borderline
Tuesday, Channel 5, 10pm

The new mockumentary continues. Clive has his hands full processing two rowdy females from a hen party who have been banned from flying to Benidorm because of excessive drunkenness. Kerry Howard guest stars. Guide
Impractical Jokers UK Impractical Jokers UK
Tuesday, Channel 5, 10:30pm

In episode 2 of the new verison of the show in which comedian friends set each other 'dares', the Jokers head to a shopping centre to describe their missing wife to the public. Guide
Man Down Man Down
Wednesday, Channel 4, 10pm

Another episode of the great sitcom. After last week's shock revelation, Dan shares the news with his best mates and embarks on a search for a life that could have been. Guide
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Wednesday, Comedy Central, 10pm

Rob Beckett is this week's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen. Guide
A Granny's Guide To The Modern World A Granny's Guide To The Modern World
Wednesday, Channel 4, 10:30pm

Bobby immerses himself in Soho's gay community and learns the difference between a bear and an otter. Trish, Daphne and Margot learn to play shoot 'em up video games. Helen attempts to bag a toy boy. Guide
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Friday, Channel 4, 9pm

The brand new series of the ratings hit continues. Jon Richardson is joined by Nish Kumar, whilst Roisin Conaty sits with Sean Lock. Meanwhile Adam Buxton is back with Susie Dent this week. Guide
It's Not Me, It's You It's Not Me, It's You
Friday, Channel 5, 10pm

The penultimate episode of Channel 5's funny panel show about relationships, hosted by Eamonn Holmes with team captains Kelly Brook and Vicky Pattison. This week's guests are Sally Lindsay and Andrew Maxwell, plus Stephen Bailey and Joey Essex. Guide
Friday Night Dinner Friday Night Dinner
Friday, Channel 4, 10pm

Adam has been staying at Mum and Dad's all week, but with Mum fussing over him so much, he's started behaving like a little boy again. Meanwhile, Jim has passed his driving test... after 15 attempts! Guide

For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule.
New Shop Products
Leslie Phillips Leslie Phillips

OUT NOW. Brand new today is this box set containing three classic British comedy films starring screen icon Leslie Phillips OBE, on DVD. Spanning 1959 to 1973, the titles are: In The Doghouse, Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! and The Man Who Liked Funerals. Details
David Brent Songbook David Brent Songbook

PRE-ORDER. To be published on Thursday, this book collects together the original music of David Brent ahead of Ricky Gervais's new film, Life On The Road, which enters cinemas next Friday (19th August). Sheet music, words, exclusive photography and more - a must for any die-hard The Office or Ricky Gervais fan. Details
Boy Meets Girl - Series 2 Boy Meets Girl - Series 2

PRE-ORDER. Having drawn to its conclusion last week with Judy and Leo's wedding, the quietly groundbreaking transgender sitcom makes a welcome outing on DVD next week. A Series 1 & 2 box set is also available. There's no word yet on the potential for a third series, so keep your eye on BCG for any news. Details
British Musicals Of The 1930s - Volume 6 British Musicals Of The 1930s - Volume 6

PRE-ORDER. Collection of four British musicals from the 1930s, three of which are comedies. In Facing The Music (1933) stars Stanley Lupino, as does Sleepless Nights (1932); 1936's A Star Fell From Heaven follows an aspiring singer who dubs the performances of a musical film star when he suddenly loses his voice. Also includes the drama The Student's Romance. Details
Cup-Tie Honeymoon Cup-Tie Honeymoon

PRE-ORDER. Filmed in Rusholme, Manchester, for the great Mancunian Film Corporation, Cup-Tie Honeymoon is a riotous post-war comedy where the gags come quicker than the team's wingers! Joe Butler (Sandy Powell) is the soccer-mad son of the company chairman, who has to decide which team he will play for in a cup-tie: his school or his father's. Details
Mr Bean - Cat Sitting Mr Bean - Cat Sitting

PRE-ORDER. Another nine episodes from the animated series based on the popular British television comedy about the eccentric loner and his slapstick adventures. In this collection, Mr Bean (voiced by Rowan Atkinson) captures a troublesome mole, steals a cat and is terrorised by a fly. Great fun for kids and parents alike. Details

For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
Comedy Videos
Simon's Cat - Fish Tank Simon's Cat - Fish Tank

In the latest charming video from animator Simon Tofield, our loveable curious cat hero is fishing for trouble. Watch
RSPCNEF Advert RSPCNEF Advert

Here's an advert for a special charity: The Protection of Comedians Not at Edinburgh Festival. Warning: Contains graphic images of a comedian NOT performing at Edinburgh Festival this August. Watch
Berlin Wall - Maps With Gaps Berlin Wall - Maps With Gaps

The communist East German map from 1988 has a great gaping hole where West Berlin should be. Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman discover that this 'map with a gap' is not "wrong", and it's certainly not unique. Watch
Social Networking Socially Social Networking Socially

"Welcome to the new world of social media!" A parody public information film starring the very talented Haiste & Lawrence. Watch
Pokemon Theme Song Pokemon Theme Song

The Midnight Beast have recorded a new theme song for Pokemon Go. It's their best video for a while... a very catchy tune. Watch
Things That Annoy Me Top Ten Things That Annoy Me

From having to hug strangers, opening plastic bags and overzealous waiters... ultimately, the main issue in the life of Sam Simmons is life itself. Watch
Series 3, Episode 4 outtakes Man Down outtakes

Each week to accompany Greg Davies' sitcom, Channel 4 is putting the outtakes online. Here's the bits you didn't get to see in last week's episode. Watch
Guide Spotlight
Guide Spotlight Meet The Wife

Scriptwriting greats Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe - the latter of which was born on this day in 1922 - are probably best remembered as the writer-creators of sitcom hit On The Buses. But their career was far more than that particular smash hit, and later this year Simply Media are bringing us every surviving episode of one of their earliest successes, Meet The Wife, on DVD. You may not be familiar with the show now, but such was its success that The Beatles immortalised it in the Sgt. Pepper track Good Morning Good Morning. Guide
Thanks for Reading
Phew! Another packed newsletter complete. Remember, if you're heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month, there's no better online destination than our site, with comprehensive show listings, reviews, interviews and many more features. If you're staying at home and work however, fret not - there's still plenty else on TV and radio!

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