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Comics on why they make art
As a new exhibition on comedians' prints and portraits opens, Harry Hill, Vic Reeves, Lolly Adefope and more talk us through their masterworks.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 7th December 2019Comedians on why art gives them a calming break
A new exhibition displays the work of some of Britain's biggest comedians.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 28th November 2019Review: Ladhood, BBC Three, episode 4, Bedroom
The dialogue is not always entirely convincing, but it is funny, with the references to Eminem, Natasha Bedingfield and shell suits striking a comedic nostalgic chord.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th November 2019Leicester Comedy Festival launches 2020 programme
Headline acts for 2020 include Jo Brand, Stewart Lee, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Fascinating Aida, Paul Sinha, Josie Long, Jason Byrne, Tony Slattery, Angela Barnes, Griff Rhys Jones, Andy Parsons, John Shuttleworth, Dane Baptiste, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Steel, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith and Reg D Hunter.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2019The 50 best comedians of the 21st century
Steve Coogan is the funniest Brit, coming second on the list, with American Tina Fey coming first. Once again, in a mirroring of a Channel 4 poll in 2007, Stewart Lee came 41st.
Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th September 2019Fringe Dog's 4th Annual Terrier Awards
o boy o boy! fringe dog is here to celebrate best shows of edimbrugh fringe in year 2019.
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 23rd August 2019Opinion: Edinburgh Comedy Awards: best show predictions
Last year the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show shortlist consisted of seven shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th August 2019Did you hear about the comics sharing a flat at Fringe?
Performing at the fringe can cost a fortune - little wonder so many comics bunk in together. We drop in on Jon Richardson, Rose Matafeo and Josie Long, among others, to see how they live.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 13th August 2019Comedians choose their favourite Edinburgh pubs
Comics choose their top local pubs.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 4th August 2019British Comedy Guide's top tips
The British Comedy Guide team selects the best Edinburgh Fringe shows they've seen so far in preview.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2019