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Phill Jupitus interview
Phill Jupitus brings two shows to the Greater Manchester Fringe, one of which features him as his alter ego Porky the Poet.
Debs Marsden, The Skinny, 3rd July 2014Grimsby Pics: Sacha Baron Cohen flashes his Y-fronts
Looks like Sacha Baron Cohen has been taken style tips from Liam Gallagher for his new movie. The actor took to the set of Grimsby wearing a Moddish wig with long sideburns that didn't look unlike the Beady Eye frontman.
Hanna Flint, Daily Mail, 3rd July 2014Jason Manford reveals cancer scare
Jason Manford has revealed he has had a cancer scare after finding a lump on his testicle.
Manchester Evening News, 3rd July 2014Video: James Corden's star keeps rising
The profile of British actor James Corden is rising. He is expected to reach a big audience at the end of the year when he will be seen co-starring in the Disney adaptation of the musical Into The Woods.
BBC News, 3rd July 2014Steve Coogan doesn't want Scottish independence
Actor Steve Coogan has become the latest celebrity figure to speak out in the debate over Scotland's future, saying he does not want the country to become independent. The comedian, who created the character Alan Partridge, told former Labour strategy director Alistair Campbell that "insularity isn't good".
The Huffington Post, 3rd July 2014Matt Richardson: there is no north-south comedy divide
In a riposte to Lucy Beaumont's divisive opinions about comedy, the former Xtra Factor host asks how we can possibly measure what makes one joke, routine or comedian funnier than another.
Matt Richardson, The Guardian, 3rd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Dave Griffiths
When Griffiths wore a T-shirt that said "CNUT" alongside the words 'French Correction' he came into conflict with a clothing brand that also happened to have a slogan that jumbles up the letters of a rude word. A comedian could not possibly let this one go, so Griffiths took them on and, of course, got a show out of it, which premiered in Edinburgh last year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd July 2014The Rob Deb three minute interview
Back in June 1994, Rob Deb was young and in love with stand-up. So the 18-year-old Robin began a voyage of comedy that lasted twenty years. So in 2014, his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show promises an alternative history of the last two decades of stand-up comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Adam Riches three minute interview
Returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is Adam Riches. The 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award winner is back with, according to the programme listing, 'a brand new hour of phenomenal bullshit'. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Mark Silcox three minute interview
According to his website, Ex-scientist Mark Silcox works as a supply teacher in secondary schools. He has a 'no nonsense' approach to everything he does which puts off those around him, but he fails to understand why. Martin Walker asks about his debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Life in the Bus Lane.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Leo Kearse three minute interview
Leo Kearse may be the only comedian at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe who has lost part of their body in a shark attack. And we're almost certain that we won't meet anyone else who's been a backing dancer for David Icke at Wembley. Stand-up Comedy editor, Martin Walker asks Leo about his show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Nick Mohammed three minute interview
Nick Mohammed plays Malcolm in E4's new series Drifters and has featured in a host of TV comedies including Miranda, Uncle, and Hank Zipzer alongside Henry Winkler. He is currently writing Morning Has Broken for Channel 4 with Julia Davis. Somehow he has also found the time to bring a new live show, Mr. Swallow - The Musical, to his year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Michael Downey three minute interview
They say 'write about what you know', so Irish comedian Michael Downey decided to write about being blue, because he's experienced all its shades. Martin Walker chats via email to an almost accidental comedian about his new Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Peter Antoniou three minute interview
Peter Antoniou is The 'Psychic' Comedian, or Comedium if you prefer. The enfant terrible of stand-up comedy and side show entertainment, Peter brings his unique skills to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Amanda Kelleher three minute interview
Appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year is the beautifully titled comedy Mean Things I Did to My Sister (and Other Lessons I've Learned). A live band joins Amanda Kelleher on stage for what promises to be a riotous trip down memory lane. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Maff Brown three minute interview
After writing for everybody else in just about every TV comedy you can imagine, Maff Brown returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his new show, Born Again Comedian. Martin Walker wonders if he’s finally found his voice.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Andy de la Tour three minute interview
After a twenty year pause from stand-up, Andy de la Tour went to New York to rediscover his comedy roots. Stand-Up or Die in New York is the story of what happened. Andy was last in Edinburgh 30 years ago with Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. Now he's back.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Nicholas Coyle three minute interview
Nick Coyle is an Australian writer, director and performer. He arrives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of an alternative comedy package produced by the London Comedy club, The Invisible Dot. If your favourite acts are Simon Munnery, Josie Long and Stewart Lee, The Dot is where you go to watch your comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Stuart Richards three minute interview
Stu Richards is a poet, dancer and stand-up comedian. At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, he's managed to combine all three of these elements. So what is LaughDance: The Experiment? If it sounds ridiculous to you, check out the YouTube clip, it's also hilarious. Stu Explains.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Paul Ricketts three minute interview
The award-winning comic Paul Ricketts brings to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a libellously funny story-telling show on how to find outrageous adventure on a nightly budget of
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Erich McElroy three minute interview
Originally from Seattle USA, Erich McElroy travelled East to become a British citizen. He's well known for his humorous and insightful take on living in the UK and he comes to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a new show, The British Referendum.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Quint Fontana three minute interview
Some people drink to forget, Quint Fontana drinks to remember... and at this Edinburgh Festival Fringe he's thirsty! Once the blue-eyed boy of British pop, now a bona fide showbiz legend, Quint recalls the songs, stories, triumphs and tragedies that have made him the mega star he is today.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Paul McDaniel three minute interview
Paul McDaniel is part of two stand-up shows this Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The first is with Patrick Mulholland and is called Pat and Paul Get Some Beans. The other is with Ally Houston and Sandy Bouttell, and is called Afterbirh.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Michael Mittermeier three minute interview
After taking a year off from performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Michael Mittermeier returns with a new show that promises to explore the fascinatingly dark landscape of the German soul. It's a mysterious place, were guilt, Schadenfreude and bratwurst reside...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Joseph Morpurgo three minute interview
A little while ago, Joseph Morpurgo found a wholly unremarkable, two minute VHS lying around featuring a clip from a Texan local news station. Using all the characters and locations from that, he's written a fantastical cop procedural about a mysterious fire at a chemical factory.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Chris Turner three minute interview
According to his website, Chris Turner's sharply written gags, assured stage presence and blisteringly quick improvised raps have established him as one of the best up-and-coming comics on the international circuit, performing in the UK, USA, Australia and India. He tells Martin Walker about his widely anticipated debut solo show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pretty Fly.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Lucy Porter extended interview
Stand-up comedian, Lucy Porter, is a huge hit with comedy audiences across the UK with her distinctive, bouncy, feel-good comedy. She recently took some time off performing to get married and have a couple of kids. In this extended interview Martin Walker asks about family, feminism and being back at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014Opinion: Python - the aftermath
OK, so now that Python is done we can get back to the real business of going out and watching comedians who go out and gig all the time. But before I move on I'll just say a few things about the first Python gig at the O2 as a supplementary no-extra-charge deal following my review of the show in the Standard.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd July 2014Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled review
I adored this new show and the many guests on it.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd July 2014The Stand reveal The Newcastle Alternative
The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle has announced a series of summer shows from stars of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 3rd July 2014John Oliver attacked by anti-gay pastor
John Oliver, the British comedian currently putting right-wing, corporate and religious hypocrisy to the sword every Sunday night on American HBO, has been rounded on by one of his targets, the anti-gay rights pastor Scott Lively.
Paul Vale, The Huffington Post, 3rd July 2014Vote 'No' to Scottish cliches
Adam Ramsay urges comics to take a smart look at independence.
Adam Ramsay, Chortle, 3rd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Half a Can of Worms
Comedian Deborah Frances-White was adopted as a newborn baby. In late 2012, she stumbled across information about her birth mother and went on a round the clock treasure hunt, drawn into her past like a magnet. This year she presents her true story Half a Can of Worms at the Fringe.
The Public Reviews, 3rd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Snoutology for Beginners
Bounding into the Demonstration Room at Summerhall this Fringe will be a couple of Cardiff's cleverest canines: Professor White Fang and Dr Gary. Both accomplished dogs in their own right, they will present their acclaimed training seminar Snoutology for Beginners. The Public Reviews caught up with the team behind the canine academics ahead of the Fringe.
The Public Reviews, 3rd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Joe Bor
Joe Bor is an observational character comedian, actor and writer. He currently does TV warm up for The Graham Norton Show and Mock The Week and has done warm up on a range of shows including Alan Carr: Chatty Man and 8 Out of 10 Cats. A glutton for punishment he's bringing two shows to this year's Fringe.
The Public Reviews, 3rd July 2014Fringe preview: Butterfly in Shades of Blue
Writer Ed Penney and director Allan Wilcox visit the Fringe for the first time this year with their romcom Butterfly in Shades of Blue. Ed is a retired dentist who has laid down his probe and picked up his pen and is now a full time writer and Allan is a retired English teacher.
The Public Reviews, 3rd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Battle Acts
BattleActs! is an award-winning, late-night comedy show that has built a reputation for outstanding improv around the UK. We had a chance to catch up with the guys and ask a few questions before this year's Fringe.
The Public Reviews, 3rd July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Dizney Rascal
Rebecca Humphries has a CV that would make most Fringe performers green with envy; appearing in Big Bad World, Come Fly With Me and Cardinal Burns to name a few, she has just finished filming a new ITV comedy pilot Cockroaches opposite Jack Whitehall. She's bringing her new show [piDizney Rascal[/i] to the Fringe this year.
The Public Reviews, 3rd July 2014Videos
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The Football's On
Series 1, Episode 16Ian Stone and comedian Doc Brown are joined by James Richardson to take a humorous look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals in Brazil.
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 4Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.
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TV OD
Episode 5Matt Edmondson talks to Dominic Littlewood and singer Liz McClarnon, plus offers a defence of the series Stand By Your Man.
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Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'
Series 1, Episode 3A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's cathedral to confess their sins, and there is an unexpected rendezvous at the train station waiting for the 4:18 to Hatfield.