BCG Daily Monday 14th July 2014
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John Sessions, comedy pioneer: 'I lost my way'
He was the king of improv comedy. Now he's playing second fiddle to a dancing dog. What happened? John Sessions talks about stage fright, voting Ukip and life after the 'twinkly years'.
Stephen Moss, The Guardian, 14th July 2014Edinburgh Fringe preview: Katherine Ryan
London-based Canadian Ryan is doing a short run in Edinburgh but has already completed a proper run at the Soho Theatre with her latest show, Glam Role Model. I saw it on the very first night and it felt like a bit of a work-in-progress then, a potentially great set in search of a suitable ending. Word has it that Ryan has found the ending since then.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th July 2014Interview: Emma Taylor & Will Mulvey
NewsRevue's exceptional writing, superlative performances and ever original takes on current affairs have made it a Fringe First Winner and a Perrier finalist.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Daniel Cainer
A rich tapestry of family legend and musical folklore to make you both laugh and cry in a heartbeat.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Jason Hall
This is a world premiere by awarding-winning Canadian playwright Jason Hall and IS just what the fringe needed to see.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Zoe McDonald
A Fringe theatre show inside a radio studio, audience members pop on a set of headphones and get exposed to Zoe's world: the host and guests of an absurd talkback radio programme dissecting her personal life.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Oxford Imps
This year the Imps turn 10 and look and sound great for a group who have a decades worth of Edinburgh Fringe experience. But this year they are also bringing their children's show The Curious Case of the Improvised Musical to the festival inspired by Agatha Christie and is set to become a riot!
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Danny Mcloughlin
After his Edinburgh Fringe debut proved a huge hit there seems to be no stopping Mcloughlin as his star keeps rising and rising.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Felicity Ann
There are few comedians I've come across who have as much diversity and range as Felicity Ann! This is a debut show not to be missed.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Geoff Cotton
Sketches include a look forward to Independent Scotland, three UK Party Political Broadcasts, a suicide helpline and TV commercials for Grecian 2000 and 888 Poker. All this, and a caption competition to win an excellent bottle of wine...
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Simon and Mark Nathan
Handpicked musicians join a vibrant cast of young professionals in this Slasher Surf Spectacular. With sweeping romance, epic tunes and just the kind of guys you don't want to meet on vacation, this is one road trip you'll never forget.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Jarred Christmas
We think this is going to be a knock out show and an opportunity to see two of the very best performers in their field come together for an unforgettable hour.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Andrew Davies
What a Gay Play centres on an evening at married couple Matt and Lee's where their friends soon lose inhibitions with each other, along the way looking under some of the common stereotypes of what gay life is, especially in 2014, post gay marriage and in a vein similar to Queer as Folk and Looking. There's unrequited love in the room, Matt's new work colleague and scene newbie Josh who's been befriended at the gym.
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Brent Weinbach
Brent Weinbach is the winner of the prestigious Andy Kaufman Award which is given out annual to recognize innovation in stand-up comedy. His comedy has been labelled 'weird' and the press seem more than willing to laud him with praise for a truly unique stand-up comic to watch. We think he's going to bring the house down at Gilded Balloon
The New Current, 14th July 2014Interview: Clay JW Crowne
Prepare for a once-in-his-lifetime experience as Clay JW Crowne explodes onto the world stage with his long-awaited presentation. He details how a fireside conversation with his uncle (who's now missing and presumed dead) led to a philosophical insight so profound, it might just have the power to change this crazy world we call Earth. This is a fringe debut from Plunger - a creative partnership of award winning Nathan D'Arcy Roberts & Ben Mills.
The New Current, 14th July 2014'Ruminations on the Nature of Niche' by Nish Kumar
In this exclusive article for Comedy Blogedy, Nish Kumar ruminates on his most niche obsessions...
Comedy Blogedy, 14th July 2014In conversation with Jon Ronson
Jon Ronson is a busy man, this Cardiff-born, New York-based writer, film-maker and broadcaster clearly juggling lots of big deadlines. But he was nothing less than charming and entertaining when we caught up via a web link from NYC this week, telling me about his seven-date A Frank Talk tour, his surreal brush with pop fame, and much more.
Write Wyatt UK, 14th July 2014Grimsby in uproar over Sacha Baron Cohen film
Grimsby in uproar as Sacha Baron Cohen is accused of 'misrepresentation' of their town in the eponymous film.
Karen Hyland, The Mirror, 14th July 2014The Laura Ollerton three minute interview
Bursting onto this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a potent blend of mutual musings, surreal sketches and extraordinary stories, this energetic duo, Carter and Ollerton, will roast your cockles and beguile you through to midnight. Martin Walker talks to Laura Ollerton about the debut of a double act.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Brent Weinbach three minute interview
According to his website, Brent Weinbach's stand-up comedy is weird and stupid and visual and post-modern and random... plus he has a t-shirt with his name and his face on it. Martin Walker asked about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Appealing to the Mainstream.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Naomi Carter three minute interview
Actor and comedian, Naomi Carter describes herself as both lucky and crazy enough to be doing two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. She shares a line up with three stand-ups in 4 on Demand and is part of a sketch act called Carter & Ollerton: Won't Go Quietly.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Ian Hall three minute interview
Edinburgh Festival fringe show, An Hour of Ian was the winner at this year's Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival. Bereft of an exciting name or personality, Ian Hall dreams of being called 'a real character' but really just pretends to be a plethora of people he made out of his brain.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Robyn Perkins three minute interview
Robyn Perkins has been performing stand-up for almost three years. She is renowned for her friendly, chatty style and delivering an honest and entertaining depiction of her life through her comedy. Martin Walker asks Robyn about her Edinburgh Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Rob Pybus three minute interview
Based in London after graduating from Brighton University with a degree in Illustration, Rob Pybus works freelance in many areas of graphic design, animation and storyboarding. This year he's presenting a unique comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Holly Walsh three minute interview
Some people have got it. Holly Walsh most definitely does not. But who needs it when you've got a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and nearly two thousand Nectar points? Holy talks to Martin Walker via email about her latest Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Glynn Jones three minute interview
This will be the fifth outing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for Glynn Jones, having performed in children's shows, new comedy writing, a sketch show and a musical. Quite a variety, but his first solo venture into stand-up comedy. Martin Walker asks Glynn about #Awkward.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Deborah Frances-White three minute interview
Comedian Deborah Frances-White was adopted as a new-born baby. This Edinburgh Festival fringe she presents the true story of her search for her biological family, Half a Can of Worms. A round the clock hunt for her birth mother, aunts, uncles, grandparents and brothers and sisters.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014The Sara Pascoe three minute interview
Everything that has happened to us shapes who we are today... does free will even exist? Who knows? Sara Pascoe is at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Sara Pascoe vs History. Martin Walker asks the questions.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2014Preview: Latitude Festival
I thought I had the best job in the world. And then I met Tania Harrison. Tania is head of arts and comedy at Festival Republic, the UK's leading festival and event promoter. One of her jobs is to organise the comedy for the upcoming Latitude Festival, which runs from July 17 - 20.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th July 2014Random Accomplice mock the Commonwealth Games
Johnny McKnight promises 'daft tongue-in-cheek nonsense. It's fun, disposable, unapologetic, brash comedy'
Gareth K Vile, The List, 14th July 2014Interview: comedian Gary Little
Gary Little chats to us about Munros, clown paintings and prison table tennis championships.
Niki Boyle, The List, 14th July 2014Michael McIntyre has a new Ferrari California
With his latest tour about to earn him a record £12million, Michael McIntyre's new £150,000 Ferrari is unlikely to leave much of a dent in his bank balance.
Daily Mail, 14th July 2014Richard Curtis takes Red Nose Day to the US
Writer and Comic Relief co-founder Richard Curtis is taking Red Nose Day across the Atlantic with a three-hour American live fundraiser.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 14th July 2014Five questions for Susan Calman
Glaswegian Fringe veteran and Radio 4 mainstay Susan Calman brings her new show, Lady Like, to Edinburgh in August with her unique brand of cheerful quick-wit in tow. Giggle Beats cross-examines the former lawyer to get the truth about her new show.
Lorenzo Pacitti, Giggle Beats, 14th July 2014Jack Gleadow named Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year
Hull comedian Jack Gleadow is the 2014 Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 14th July 2014Hatty Ashdown to present Edinburgh Fringe podcasts
Comedian, writer, former PR sort and all-round ace person Hatty Ashdown is to present a new podcast focused on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014.
Laugh Out London, 14th July 2014MPs to discuss the state of the comedy industry
East Kilbride's Labour MP Michael McCann has started an All Party Parliamentary Group on the UK comedy industry, which holds its first meeting tomorrow.
Chortle, 14th July 2014Bound & Gagged Comedy presents Maff Brown's solo show
He has been appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2007 and Born Again Comedian will be his third solo stand-up show. His self-penned 2012 sketch show Maff Brown's Parade of This garnered 4 star reviews and was voted one of the top ten shows to see at the Fringe by GQ Magazine.
Broadway World, 14th July 201410 international acts
Ten shows from international acts heading for the comedy section.
Chortle, 14th July 2014Goals; they're so hack...
Nathan Cassidy imagines a comedy critic's take on the World Cup.
Nathan Cassidy, Chortle, 14th July 2014Videos
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Bad Salsa
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mount KilimanjaroNot being the outdoors types, the women tackle their own more unorthodox challenges involving a bra, a man and some special equipment.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 10, Episode 2 - Are Humans Uniquely Unique?With Keith Jensen, Katie Slocombe, Ross Noble.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 61, Episode 3A visit to the Assembly Hall in Worthing for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Harry Hill on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
11:25pm30 min
Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Episode 9Gilbert Gottfried, Rove McManus and Fred Willard perform improvised stand-up comedy routines in LA, based on subjects presented to them while on stage.