BCG Daily Friday 4th July 2014
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Edinburgh Fringe preview: Robin Ince
This could be an interesting show. Dammit, it will be an interesting show. The first time I saw Robin Ince he wasn't onstage, he was voting at the same polling station as me in the 1997 General Election. The next time I saw him he was supporting a relatively youthful Ricky Gervais and being slightly smutty in a schoolboyish way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2014Frankie Boyle stars in his first film
Frankie Boyle is to star in his first film. The teetotal comic plays a recovering alcoholic in Gasping, the directorial debut of Still Game's Greg Hemphill.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 4th July 2014The Inbetweeners 2 poster: Sorry, Oz
The Inbetweeners have apologised to Australia in a new poster for the upcoming film sequel.
Radio Times, 4th July 2014Graham Norton Show to be seen in Canada and Mexico
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has bought the rights to Graham Norton's BBC One talk show.
Daily Star, 4th July 2014Interview: Sara Pascoe
Sara Pascoe on female instincts, healthy sperm and her latest show.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th July 2014Bob Mills interview
"Nothing compares with stand-up. You go on stage and it's just you and however many people in the room. There's no middle ground."
Forres Gazette, 4th July 2014Stanley Baxter interview
He's famous for mimicking the Queen, but where does Stanley Baxter stand on Scottish independence?
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 4th July 2014This week's new live comedy
Previews of Rhys Darby, Stand Up Against Austerity and Nick Revell.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 4th July 2014Pythonmania: of snakes and critics
For me the event/spectacle/show, as that was what it was in a defining order, said as much about the relevance of comedy criticism than about the Python legacy.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 4th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe 2014 interview: Matthew Highton
Matthew Highton always makes our 'must-see' list of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for a very simple reason - they're always very, very good.
Laugh Out London, 4th July 2014Comedy festivals in London this summer
From Ealing to Balham, there are comedy festivals on your doorstep this summer.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th July 2014Exclusive interview: Axis of Awesome
Three human beings (their words not mine) decided to make music. They made the lyrics to this music funny. Axis of Awesome was born. And that's basically it.
Caroline Garnar, TNT Magazine, 4th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: White Man's Burden
Inder Manocha has been performing stand-up comedy since 2000. He has played all the major comedy venues across the country and won the EMMA Award (Ethnic Multicultural Media Award) for Best Comedian, beating Meera Syal, Lenny Henry and Three Non-Blondes. He brings his show White Man's Burden to this year's Fringe.
The Public Reviews, 4th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Hiraeth
Buddug James Jones is heir to her family's three hundred year old farming dynasty in Wales. Now as a modern woman, Bud is desperate to change her destiny. Hiraeth is her story.
The Public Reviews, 4th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Wingman
Fringe First winner Richard Marsh brings his new father-son comedy Wingman to Edinburgh this year.
The Public Reviews, 4th July 2014Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse
Series 6, Episode 1 - A Dish Of NeapolitanAn old army colonel and his one-time batman reunite after many years at the scene of their greatest glories, the Italian front in the Second World War.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 84, Episode 5With regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guest panellists Fred MacAulay, Samira Ahmed and Andy Hamilton.
6:50pm10 min
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
10pm30 min
Friday Night Dinner
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Morris ReturnsThe family are distraught when Grandma gets engaged to Mr Morris, her horrible 85-year-old boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jim collects money for charity, while dressed in full dog costume, complete with doggy testicles.