Weekly Newsletter |
Monday 14th August 2017 |
We're back with another comedy update. You've probably noticed TV has been deathly quiet, but the festival in Scotland's capital is in full swing, with plenty of news, reviews and features coming from the city every day. |
Latest Comedy News |
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Features |
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Rory Kinnear interview
Rory Kinnear talks about his latest role, in historical medical sitcom Quacks. Read
There are additional interviews from the rest of the cast, and writer James Wood, too. Read |
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Vikki Stone: Comedian with a concerto
We speak to musical comic Vikki Stone about her unique new show: Concerto For Comedian And Orchestra. Read |
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Micky P Kerr's Fringe week
Comedian Micky P Kerr tells us about his first week at his first ever Edinburgh Fringe. Read |
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James Meehan's 5 tips on getting a good night's sleep
Comedian James Meehan suffers from insomnia. Here he gives us 5 tips for trying to get to sleep. Read |
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George Egg: Pigeon Breast with Creamed potato and a Beef and Dandelion sauce
We asked George Egg (appearing in DIY Chef) to share with us one of his recipes... Read |
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Jamie MacDonald is blind
Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald writes for British Comedy Guide about working the comedy circuit with his disability. He's definitely not milking it. Read |
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The New King of Scotland is back
President Obonjo tells all about his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read |
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Jayde Adams's Edinburgh Survival Guide
Comedian Jayde Adams tells us her (really very good) tips for surviving the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a performer. Read |
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The Wrestling 2017 preview
The Wrestling is back for another year of brutal grudge matches at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This year, creators Max & Ivan present a new centrepiece battle: a ladder match. Meet the contestants and find out their stories. Read |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Dino Wiand
New York-based comedian Dino Wiand talks about his return to comedy, and his home country, after a 16-year absence. Read |
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Comedians remember their most embarrassing moments
Comedians tell us about their most embarrassing moments. (Caution: Read through your fingers.) Read |
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Comedians play snog, marry, avoid
We've asked some of the comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe this year to tell us who they'd snog, marry, and avoid. Read |
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Podcasts
This week, we've new shows from Sitcom Geeks (talking to Abigail Burdess) and Richard Herring, who chats to James Acaster. Listen |
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TV Listings |
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Horrible Histories Monday, CBBC, 5:25pm
Horrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains. On the heroic side, there is everything from Douglas Bader's frequent escapes to the first men on the moon and Martin Luther king Jr, whereas our more villainous side contains Al Capone and Rameses the Great. Guide
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The Kaneing Live Monday, Facebook, 9pm
Russell is joined for another Kaneing Live special, streamed via Facebook. This time his guests are Zoe Lyons, John McCririck and Dom Joly. Guide |
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People Just Do Nothing Tuesday, BBC Three
Grindah, Beats, Steves, Decoy, Chabuddy G and co are back in a new series of People Just Do Nothing. The complete Series 4 will be published on iPlayer under the BBC Three strand tomorrow. Guide |
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Quacks Tuesday, BBC Two, 10pm
From Rev. writer James Wood comes this brand new historical sitcom, set in mid-1800s Victorian London, amidst a climate of medical experimentation and pioneers. Rory Kinnear, Rupert Everett and Mat Baynton are amongst the stars. Guide |
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The Windsors
Wednesday, Channel 4, 10pm
The Series 2 finale. Charles announces he'll become absolute monarch. Pippa's wedding day arrives but will Harry let her go through with it? Guide |
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Soho Theatre Live Wednesday, Comedy Central, 10pm
2016 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Richard Gadd takes to the stage running on a treadmill as he metaphorically flees from his inner demons and the psychological 'monkey' on his back. The comedian powerfully tackles issues of masculinity and mental health in this bold show. Guide |
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Bobby And Harriet Get Married Wednesday, VICELAND, 10pm
Bobby learns that Best Man, Dylan, is to propose but will he return the honour? Meanwhile, Harriet is forced into a world of pain as she has to cut down the guest list. Guide |
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The Mash Report Thursday, BBC Two, 10pm
For the last time in this mini-/half-series, Nish Kumar, Rachel Parris & co. present a comedy look at the latest goings-on in the world. Guide |
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Friday, Channel 4, 9pm
Jimmy Carr is back for a thirteenth series of the panel/quiz show mash-up. This week, Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner. Guide |
For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule.
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New Shop Products |
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Cold Feet: The Lost Years
Hardback, paperback, ebook & audiobook
PRE-ORDER. This original novel is set between the original and recently revived sixth series of hit ITV comedy drama Cold Feet, filling in the gaps, bringing us even closer to the characters we've laughed, grieved and grown up with. It's the missing piece of the puzzle. Series 7 is expected to begin on ITV in late September or October. Details |
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Danger Mouse - From Duck To Dawn
DVD
PRE-ORDER. Another collection of 8 episodes from the new Danger Mouse, featuring the vocal talents of Alexander Armstrong, Kevin Eldon, Stephen Fry and others. Great fun for children and adults alike. Details |
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The Peter Sellers Movie Collection
DVD
PRE-ORDER. An all new original Peter Sellers DVD gift set, this four-film collection includes the classic comedies: The Great McGonagall (1974); The Magic Christian (1969); Ghost In The Noonday Sun (1973); and The Prisoner Of Zenda (1979). Co-stars include Ringo Starr, Spike Milligan, Richard Attenborough, Christopher Lee and Lionel Jeffries. A must-own for fans. Details |
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People Just Do Nothing - Series 4
DVD
PRE-ORDER. The complete fourth series of BBC Three's cult-hit sitcom about the operators of a rather rubbish pirate radio station in West London. Details |
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Micky Flanagan - An' Another Fing... Live
Blu-ray & DVD
PRE-ORDER. The UK's current top comic, Micky Flanagan is back in 2017 with his brand new DVD and Blu-ray release, An' Another Fing. Having broken box office sales records, this show will be recorded live at the O2 for release in November. Pre-orders are now being accepted. Details |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
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Comedy Videos |
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How to Make Friends
A comprehensive guide on how to make hundreds of friends immediately. If you follow these steps and something goes wrong, then there's something wrong with you. Watch |
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Comedians Need Help - Edinburgh Festival 2017
Comedian Garrett Millerick brings Comic Relief this special report from the Edinburgh Festival, where celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Fringe is the least of their problems. Watch |
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Guide Spotlight |
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Man About The House
Incredibly, today marks 44 years since the debut of one of the landmark TV sitcoms of the 1970s, Man About The House. Richard O'Sullivan, Sally Thomsett and Paula Wilcox starred as the three single flatmates, Robin, Jo and Chrissy, attempting to get by - and in Robin's case, get his leg over! Spawning two sequels, two feature films, and three US adaptations, every comedy fan should have a good knowledge of this classic sitcom. It's all available on DVD. Guide |
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Thanks for Reading |
That's all for another week. Do keep checking our website and social media accounts each day for all the latest, including reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe as they come in.
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