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BCG Daily Thursday 17th July 2014

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Four Screws Loose's song about Comedy Blogedy

The sketch troupe Four Screws Loose perform a song about the website Comedy Blogedy.

Comedy Blogedy, 17th July 2014

Radio Times review

David Baddiel is quick to point out that the idea for a series in which comedians are penalised if they make an audience laugh was his - the Radio 4 commissioning team did not single him out as the man best suited to host a show where you're not meant to be funny. In actuality, it's almost impossible not to laugh listening to this.

Jane Anderson, Radio Times, 17th July 2014

Sam Brady: 8 simple ways to be kind at the Fringe

He may be a failed Buddhist monk, but that hasn't stopped Sam Brady from setting out on a mission to spread a little kindness in the world.

Sam Brady, ThreeWeeks, 17th July 2014

10 best Fringe shows with punning titles

Ten Edinburgh shows with the best title wordplay.

Chortle, 17th July 2014

John Cleese pens brilliant response to fan club letter

Matt Hyde posted a photo of the letter on Twitter, which sees Cleese writing in mock egotism about his non-existant fan club.

Christopher Hooton, The Independent, 17th July 2014

Comedy takes centre stage at Latitude

At Latitude this weekend, comedians all but outnumber bands on the bill.

Alice Jones, The Independent, 17th July 2014

The Room: so bad it's good. Now get ready for a sitcom

Everything about the film-maker's imminent show The Neighbors looks truly diabolical, so it's sure to follow his cult hit in being an unmissable car crash.

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 17th July 2014

Edinburgh fringe - now catch shows, same day at cinemas

Digital arts company Hibrow will beam eight August festival performances on to Odeon cinemas, says director Don Boyd.

Mark Brown, The Guardian, 17th July 2014

Ten best comedy shows not in the comedy section

As if the 1,000 or shows filed under 'comedy' don't prove enough, there are delights for stand-up fans Hidden away elsewhere in the Fringe guide too. But you don't have to ferret though it, we've done the hard work for you...

Chortle, 17th July 2014

Romesh Ranganathan Q&A

Romesh Ranganathan is a rising stand-up comedian who you might recognise from recent appearances on Mock The Week. The former teacher, last year nominated for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, lets us in on his experiences of panel shows, his thoughts on industry awards, his latest show, and plans to tour in the autumn.

Lorenzo Pacitti, Giggle Beats, 17th July 2014

The Kathryn Bond three minute interview

Kathryn Bond is one half of critically acclaimed duo, That Pair. At this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival however, she shares s stage with Jon, for a new show The Kat and Jon Appeal. Apparently it's been described as funny a combined total of nine times...

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Tommy Rowson three minute interview

At this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the So You Think You're Funny? Winner 2011 and BBC New Comedy Award Finalist 2012 Tommy Rowson presents his debut solo show. Expect tales from Wales and London featuring bordello belles, vagabonds, vagrants, swindlers, bindlers, drunks, drifters, drug dealers and Jesus.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Sarah-May Philo three minute interview

Sarah-May began her career in comedy by getting to the finals of Comedy Central's Clean Your Act Up in 2010. She took to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe stage shortly afterwards and has since enjoyed sell-out performances every year since then. Martin Walker asks via email about her latest Fringe offering.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Elf Lyons three minute interview

The multitalented Emily-Anne Lyons, or Elf to her friends and fans, is a comedian, writer and director. She created The Secret Comedians and is the co-director of OddFlock. At this year's Edinburgh Festival fringe she presents her first solo show.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Eddy Brimson three minute interview

Eddy Brimson is a full time stand-up on both the UK and international circuit. He played the first ever Altitude Festival in the French Alps in 2008 and the Sydney Cracker Festival in Australia. Eddy has also taken his comedy to such far flung places as Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. He once even played a gig naked. Now he's appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Kate Smurthwaite three minute interview

Kate Smurthwaite was one of the very first comedians Stand-Up Comedy Editor, Martin Walker, interviewed after joining Broadway Baby in March 2014. As this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe looms, Martin catches up with Kate again to talk about her three Edfringe shows.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Ben Harris three minute interview

Ben Harris is a writer on BBC's Shooting Stars and Have I Got News For You. He says that you don't want to die without seeing him at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. You probably don't want to die at all but, there's not much that can be done about that.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Anil Desai three minute interview

The fast and funny globe-trotting impressionist, Anil Desai, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with more comedy action, laughable adventures and romance in this mix of stand-up and stories featuring over fifty movie star impressions.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Ben Morgan three minute interview

In its third year running, Austerity Pleasures returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a new hour of politics, social satire and leader lampooning, now with an international twist. As the UK tightens its belt, Martin Walker talks to Ben Morgan to find out more about the popular free show.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Declan Dineen three minute interview

Declan Dineen writes scripts and perform tricks. He describes himself as a liar for money - but good lies like rom coms and pro wrestling. For his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show he set out on a quest to meet everyone who follows him on Twitter, from artists to executives, punks to politicians.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Troy Conrad three minute interview

Prompter is an info-larious new show at the Edinburgh festival Fringe from Troy Conrad, who created TVs of Set List: Stand-Up Without a Net. What will the Fringe's biggest and funniest performers say when their live auto-cue cuts out? Troy explains...

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Jody Kamali three minute interview

Jody Kamali is a versatile and fun character comedian, clown, actor, filmmaker and avid traveller. He is a regular face on the alternative comedy and variety circuit in London and the UK. Not a stranger to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jody has performed seven shows and is currently working towards his eighth.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Lolly Jones three minute interview

This Edinburgh Festival Fringe you can witness Lolly Jones tear in to the internet. It's a subjective journey set in a seemingly other worldly parliament and virtual friendships strung together with cat-based, satirical jpegs. Evocative, funny and poignant. Lolly is addicted, unpoked and self-flatteringly adrift at sea.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Kevin J three minute interview

Having played stages from London to Africa, the winner of the Black Tie Comedy Award's prestigious Best Newcomer gong, star of MTV's Comedy Funhouse and BBC Radio 1Xtra, Kevin J makes his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut. But why now?

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Marc Burrows three minute interview

Marc Burrows is a stand-up comic, a music writer for The Guardian, Quietus.com, Drownedinsound.com and Rock Sound and a would-be rock star. In his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show he counts down the definitive Ten Best Songs of All Time - no arguments. An autobiography told through bass guitar, bad sex and Britpop.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Phill Mann three minute interview

Phill Mann is stand-up comedian, actor and writer. As a comic he has performed open-mic, club nights, gong-style competitions and yes, his own hour long shows too. Martin walker catches up with him via email as he prepares his 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Luke McGibbon three minute interview

Want to know how to be attractive to women using fruit? How to explain menstruation to a 12 year old? What your last words should be? How to top any ex you've ever had to compete with? It's all here at Luke McGibbon's Edinburgh Festival Fringe show. Sort of.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Ben Van de Velde three minute interview

According to his website, Ben Van der Velde is a stand-up comedian, actor, improviser and presenter, who has spread joy and nonsense to all four corners of England, as well as the more choice bits of Wales and Scotland... Martin Walker asks about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Strudelhead.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

The Patrick Monahan three minute interview

This Edinburgh Festival Fringe you can enjoy a brand new energetically witty and charming family show from Patrick Monahan. Martin Walker chats to everybody's favourite Irish/Iranian about the show, Adventures in Monahan Land.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014

Why the internet is comedy's wild frontier

Internet comedy is no longer just something kids make on their phones. Established comics are increasingly relishing the freedom and the direct connection of bypassing traditional TV and making online shows with a strong creative wallop.

The Times, 17th July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Chris Martin

The Public Reviews managed to chat to comedian Chris Martin before he hit the madness of this year's Fringe.

The Public Reviews, 17th July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Paul F Taylor

An interview with Paul F Taylor.

The Public Reviews, 17th July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Will Franken

The Public Reviews managed to grab a quick chat with Will Franken about his new Edinburgh Fringe show.

The Public Reviews, 17th July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Four Screws Loose

Sketch group with a twist Four Screws Loose chat to The Public Reviews about their fifth trip to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Public Reviews, 17th July 2014

Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Tom O'Mahony

Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh 2012 and again with his new show Bring On The Apocalypse (Irish tour), star of Irish TV's Damo & Ivor, comedian Tom O'Mahony] plays this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival Aug 1st-9th.

John Hislop, The Edinburgh Reporter, 17th July 2014

Pictures: Harry Hill receives his Doctorate

Here are a selection of photos from Harry Hill's doctorate presentation at the University of Kent.

Harry Hill Fansite, 17th July 2014

Minterview: Lizzy Mace

An interview with comedian Lizzy Mace.

Freestival, 17th July 2014

8 must-see sketch comedy shows at the Fringe (Link expired)

Matthew Dunne-Miles looks at some of the sketch comedy acts that you would be really rather silly to miss from your Edinburgh itinerary this year.

Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 17th July 2014

Videos

Podcasts

TV & radio

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
TV OD. Matt Edmondson

TV OD

Episode 7

This week, Matt Edmondson talks to Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison, and hears the televisual confessions of pop stars Richard Rawson and Tom Parker.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Don't Make Me Laugh. David Baddiel. Copyright: So Radio / Fierce Tears

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series 1, Episode 1

David Baddiel hosts a new stand-up comedy show, in which Jack Dee, Ben Miller, Aisling Bea and Miles Jupp go against their natural instincts and try not to make an audience laugh.

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