BCG Daily Monday 23rd July 2012
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Only Fools stars honour John Sullivan with blue plaque
Only Fools And Horses stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst yesterday paid an emotional tribute to legendary show writer John Sullivan.
The Sun, 23rd July 2012Radio weekly #14: Old Harry's Game, Ian D. Montfort
This week Ian Wolf goes to hell and listens to the Sunderland Psychic...
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 23rd July 2012Ab Fab's best Olympic jokes
Tonight's new episode of Absolutely Fabulous has an Olympic theme - we preview some of the funniest moments.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd July 2012Rhys Darby: This Way To Spaceship, preview
Even as an advert for the forthcoming book this live show falls short of its task, and so it is that a famous Murray is thwarted for the second time this year.
Julian Hall, The Independent, 23rd July 2012Fred MacAulay: Legally Bald 2
A Fringe institution in his own right, Fred MacAulay talks about big breaks and bald pride.
Bernard O'Leary, The Skinny, 23rd July 201210 questions with John Robertson
A tip of the top hat to comedian, journalist, clown and host John Robertson, who's taking not one but two (count 'em!) shows to this year's Edinburgh Festival - and before he does so, was happy to answer our 10 Quick Questions.
The Huffington Post, 23rd July 2012Ab Fab - going for gold
As Eddy and Patsy take on the Olympics, Ellie Walker-Arnott looks back at her favourite Ab Fab episodes.
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 23rd July 2012Edinburgh Fringe's amateur comedians
Ex-tabloid journalist and rapping teacher among non-professionals finding funny side of their 15 minutes of fame.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd July 2012Absolutely Fabulous review: Over the line with a bang
Perhaps it's a bit of a tenuous link for Absolutely Fabulous to have an Olympic games special-elite athletics and the world that Edina and Patsy inhabit don't seem particularly well paired-but nevertheless, all things considering, it works surprisingly well. If this does indeed turn out to be the final episode of Absolutely Fabulous, then thankfully it's a good one.
Jack Sharp, On The Box, 23rd July 2012Andy and Mike's tick tock time machine
Comedy duo swap CBeebies for time travel.
Nicola Meighan, The List, 23rd July 2012Sarah Kendall examines the world as place to raise kids
Pole dancing, politics and parenthood in 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show.
Julian Hall, The List, 23rd July 2012Return of the Lumberjacks reunites 3 Canadian comics
Glenn Wool, Craig Campbell and Stewart Francis at 2012 Edinburgh Fringe.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 23rd July 2012Ian Fletcher writes about the day of deliverance
Few people have made a greater mark on the public imagination in the build-up to the Games than Ian Fletcher, the can-do, two-wheeled driving force of Twenty Twelve.
John Morton, The Telegraph, 23rd July 2012Absolutely Fabulous: A unholy mess
This unholy mess was all agonising enough anyway, but seriously suffers in comparison with another Olympic-themed BBC comedy, Twenty Twelve, which airs 24 hours later. That show is prescient, subtle and satirical. This one used a sledgehammer yet still kept missing its target.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd July 2012Fringe Picks 2012: Edinburgh Comedy Award winners
Today we're doing former Edinburgh Comedy Award winners. Call them the Perriers. Call them the Foster's. Call them the if.comedys (and be met with blank stares).
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 23rd July 2012Fringe picks 2012: panel prize winners
Today we're doing former Edinburgh Comedy Award panel prize winners. The prize is only a few years old and there's only three winners going this year, so this won't take long...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 23rd July 2012Fringe picks 2012: former best newcomers
Today we're doing former Edinburgh Comedy Award best newcomers. They were young, once. Now they are old hands/people you haven't heard of. Here's all of them...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 23rd July 2012The dark truth behind my journey to the Fringe (Part 1)
It's that time of year, over half way to Christmas. To distract yourself you can go to the Edinburgh Festival (in Edinburgh), where you can go and watch people talking in rooms.
Marek Larwood, The Huffington Post, 23rd July 2012Dan Wright interview
We recently caught up with Dan Wright, a professional funny man who you may know from such shows as Big Brother's Big Mouth, Big Cook Little Cook and if you're a warm blooded oxygen-breathing male, Nuts TV.
Jake Taylor, PPSF Webzine, 23rd July 2012Interview: Co-writer Robert Khan "Coalition"
So we have had huge grotesque indignant cuts to the arts, billions spent on these damn Olympic Games, and yet through it all new theatre is still able to produced and make its way to the worlds biggest fringe festival. Coalition by Robert Khan & Tom Salinsky comes to the fringe with an incredible cast which is on course to become a fringe favourite this year. For those who can't wait till August there are 2 previews at Pleasance Islington on the 27th & 28th July. You can find out more information about this production at the end of their interview.
Niger, The New Current, 23rd July 2012Podcasts
TV & radio
9am30 min
Brian Gulliver's Travels
Series 2, Episode 5 - HermiciaThis week Brian talks about the country of Hermicia, which consists of the altruistic Manchevan people and the selfish Cononans.
10:45am15 min
How Does That Make You Feel?
Series 3, Episode 1When added to a failing political career, Richard Fallon's messy divorce and problems with his morbidly obese child Toby mean he will not be leaving Martha's care any day soon.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 6, Episode 6 - Science v ArtWith Al Murray, Sara Pascoe, Andrew Pontzen, Jon Butterworth.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 57, Episode 5A welcome visit to the Rose Theatre in Kingston-upon-Thames for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Ross Noble on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
9pm30 min
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - Idiom + InceptionAlan and Simon ask their listeners some thought-provoking questions, such as 'How often should you wash your towels?' and 'What is the best thing?'.
9:30pm30 min
Absolutely Fabulous
Olympics SpecialEddy and Patsy play their own very special part in the London Olympics. The ladies shmooze some rather famous UK athletes, as only they know how.
9:30pm30 min
Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 3Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.
11:10pm35 min
A Running Jump
Short 35 minute film about a car dealer's family. Written and directed by Mike Leigh for the London 2012 Festival.