BCG Daily Wednesday 25th July 2012
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Twenty Twelve: One more thing left unfinished
The writers left us dangling on the edge of a conversation between Ian and Sally, a cruel trick for viewers, but a fitting metaphor for the team who, let's face it, haven't properly signed off on anything else.
Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 25th July 2012Nina Conti profile
Ventriloquist Nina Conti is the daughter of actor Tom Conti. She has toured the world with her monkey puppet but says it was her childhood dream to become an actress.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 25th July 2012Comedy gold: Ardal O'Hanlon from the Gaiety Theatre
O'Hanlon's early standup work is better than Father Ted - the familiar cuddliness and accent are still there, but with added charm, intelligence and fabulous phrasemaking.
Leo Benedictus, The Telegraph, 25th July 2012Life's Too Short special to shoot in February
Warwick Davis has revealed new details about the forthcoming Life's Too Short special.
Mark Langshaw and Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 25th July 2012Lucy Porter: "Stand-up is my one remaining vice..."
Effervescent, whip smart and - at just under 5 ft - absolutely tiny, Lucy Porter is a distinctive presence on the crowded UK stand-up scene.
Rachel Pronger, Giggle Beats, 25th July 2012Innocence meets surrealism with Leads & Stern
Light-heartedness with surreal undertones from comedy duo.
Kirstyn Smith, The List, 25th July 2012Gavin Webster's provocatively-titled show at the Fringe
Taking a hit for slaughtering comedy's sacred cow Bill Hicks.
Jay Richardson, The List, 25th July 2012Celia Pacquola returns to 2012 Edinburgh Fringe
Show taking travel and relationships as starting point.
Murray Robertson, The List, 25th July 2012Iszi Lawrence skirts around the other 'f' word
Feminism, gender and swearing. Sounds pretty interesting.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 25th July 2012Five of the best free shows this years Fringe
Cariad Lloyd, David Mills, Trodd en Bratt, Sam Fletcher and Mace & Burton show that a free show can also be fantastic entertainment.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 25th July 2012The Beta Males Edinburgh Fringe festival 2012
Cold War paranoia, a classified British space programme and morris dancing.
Jay Richardson, The List, 25th July 2012James Acaster returns to Fringe with Prompt
'Daft and whimsical' Edinburgh show after introduction to comedy via Scouting.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 25th July 2012Jessie Cave gets family involved in 'Bookworm'
Lavendar Brown from Harry Potter in 'prop-heavy, slightly strange' debut.
Laura Ennor, The List, 25th July 2012Marek Larwood's Fringe show examines own history
Erstwhile member of anarchic sketch trio We Are Klang goes solo.
Jay Richardson, The List, 25th July 2012Misfits series 4: Details and pics revealed
Misfits creator Howard Overman and producer Matt Stevens gave a webchat on the show's official site about series four on Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights.
Dave Golder, SFX Magazine, 25th July 2012Russell Brand charged with criminal damage
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with criminal damage after he allegedly threw a paparazzo's iPhone through a window.
BBC News, 25th July 2012How will Stephen Merchant fare without Ricky Gervais?
Earlier this week it was announced that Stephen Merchant had been commissioned to write, produce and star in a pilot for HBO entitled Hello Ladies.
Pete Strauss, The Huffington Post, 25th July 2012Joanna Page hits out at ITV show Superstar
Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page has launched a stinging attack on ITV's Superstar, claiming the series is "insulting" to professional musical theatre stars.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 25th July 2012Underage drinker tried to use fake Rodney Trotter ID
A bungling underage drinker was barred from entering a pub after producing a fake ID card belonging to - Rodney Trotter of Peckham.
Amy Oliver, Daily Mail, 25th July 2012The Edinburgh Fringe: What is it for?
Every few months my mother will telephone me and inform me that my old school newsletter has arrived, this is a moment of great excitement for her. I don't know why exactly but I always honor her request to open it and set about telling me all the news.
Garrett Millerick, The Huffington Post, 25th July 2012Angelos Epithemiou interview
Angelos Epithemiou on his 'explosive' new show, booking celebrities, and the best way to keep rats away from burgers.
The Big Issue, 25th July 2012Ashley Frieze interview
Comedian Ashley Frieze will be taking his show, Discograffiti to the Edinburgh Fringe this year.
Howard Gorman, PPSF Webzine, 25th July 2012Sameena Zehra interview
If you prefer being tickled with funny stories than Tim Vine gagathons then Sameena Zehra's Fringe show Tea With Terrorists may be right up your street.
Howard Gorman, PPSF Webzine, 25th July 2012Chris Henry interview
Chris Henry has been a regular on the comedy circuit for years now having performed in all corners of the UK, with the occasional BBC and ITV appearance.
Howard Gorman, PPSF Webzine, 25th July 2012Fringe comedians form a theatrical Coalition
Phill Jupitus and Thom Tuck on their Fringe 2012 theatre project Coalition.
Phill Jupitus and Thom Tuck, ThreeWeeks, 25th July 2012Videos
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10:45am15 min
How Does That Make You Feel?
Series 3, Episode 3Caroline has finally given up on her gifted daughter to concentrate instead on the career of her hapless 13-year-old son Edward, whom she is determined will be prime minister.
6:30pm30 min
My Teenage Diary
Series 4, Episode 5 - Rhona CameronRhona Cameron recalls her teenage years, when she struggled to come to terms with her sexuality in a small Scottish town.