BCG Daily Sunday 13th July 2014
Features
Press clippings
Sara Pascoe and John Robins, Edinburgh Previews
What I loved most about Sara Pascoe's show was that she talked very openly regarding her feminist views without leaving a resentful feel in the air. John Robins' new show is very strong, with a good balance of accessible observations with brilliant acted out scenes.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 13th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Bobby Mair
The UK comedy circuit has a habit of embracing comedians from around the globe with dark tales.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2014TV preview: The Mimic, C4
I'm not sure if it is possible to have a slow burn, under-the-radar sitcom these days. Everything comes with so much hype and baggage it either sinks or swims quickly in the glare of publicity and wildly hysterical Twitter responses. Except for The Mimic.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2014Dear Jack Dee: please help me!
In the comedian's new live show, Help Desk, he turns agony uncle. We asked him to help some desperate public figures, from the middle-aged politician with a One Direction fixation, to the comedian who foolishly adopted a snail.
Jack Dee, The Guardian, 13th July 2014Five questions for Sam Brady
Uplifting stand-up comedian and failed Buddhist monk Sam Brady returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this August after last year's hit, Meditation Ruined My Life. Here he enlightens Giggle Beats about what to expect from his new show, Kindness, and his plans for the festival.
Lorenzo Pacitti, Giggle Beats, 13th July 2014Picture special: Darlington Comedy Festival gala
Pictures from the Darlington Comedy Festival charity gala.
Giggle Beats, 13th July 2014Susan Calman: The lady like Fringe
Her neighbours may call her "the mad cat lady", but round here Susan Calman is a ThreeWeeks favourite, back at the Fringe this year with a brand new show to share. And a 'confession' as well if the blurb to Lady Like is to be believed.
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 13th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Winky
Fat Git Theatre present Winky, a smart, unique satire on self-help culture by George Saunders, winner of the Folio Prize 2014. We had a chance to talk to the guys at Fat Pig before they head to the Fringe.
The Public Reviews, 13th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Maddy Carrick
Comedian and improviser Maddy Carrick brings a brand new character comedy show to the Fringe this year. TPR caught up with her for a five minute chat.
The Public Reviews, 13th July 2014Videos
TV & radio
John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music
Series 1, Episode 1 - Chas HodgesJohn Shuttleworth has invited musical guests to his lounge to sing one of his songs - and one of their own if they're lucky. This week it's Chas and Dave. But where's Dave?