British Comedy Guide Newsletter
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
Heidi Regan wins BBC New Comedy Award Heidi Regan wins BBC New Comedy Award

The final of the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award has taken place this afternoon in Edinburgh. Read
Jack Gleadow wins second new comic award Jack Gleadow wins second new comic award

Jack Gleadow has won the Amused Moose National New Comic 2017 award, his second such prize in as many weeks. Read
Count Arthur Strong to end Count Arthur Strong to end

Sitcom Count Arthur Strong is to end after three series. Read
Features
Rory Kinnear interview 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
Vikki Stone: Comedian with a concerto Vikki Stone: Comedian with a concerto

We speak to musical comic Vikki Stone about her unique new show: Concerto For Comedian And Orchestra. Read
Micky P Kerr's Fringe week Micky P Kerr's Fringe week

Comedian Micky P Kerr tells us about his first week at his first ever Edinburgh Fringe. Read
James Meehan's 5 tips on getting a good night's sleep 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
George Egg: Pigeon Breast with Creamed potato and a Beef and Dandelion sauce 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
Jamie MacDonald is blind 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
The New King of Scotland is back The New King of Scotland is back

President Obonjo tells all about his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read
Jayde Adams's Edinburgh Survival Guide 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
The Wrestling 2017 preview 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
First Gig, Worst Gig: Dino Wiand 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
Comedians remember their most embarrassing moments Comedians remember their most embarrassing moments

Comedians tell us about their most embarrassing moments. (Caution: Read through your fingers.) Read
Comedians play snog, marry, avoid 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
Podcasts Podcasts

This week, we've new shows from Sitcom Geeks (talking to Abigail Burdess) and Richard Herring, who chats to James Acaster. Listen
TV Listings
Horrible Histories 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
The Kaneing Live 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
People Just Do Nothing 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
Quacks 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
The Windsors 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
Soho Theatre Live 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
Bobby And Harriet Get Married 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
The Mash Report 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
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown 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.
New Shop Products
Cold Feet: The Lost Years 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
Danger Mouse - From Duck To Dawn 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
The Peter Sellers Movie Collection 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
People Just Do Nothing - Series 4 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
Micky Flanagan - An' Another Fing... Live 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.
Comedy Videos
How to Make Friends 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
Comedians Need Help - Edinburgh Festival 2017 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
Guide Spotlight
Guide Spotlight 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
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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