BCG Daily Sunday 3rd August 2014
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Interview: Suki Webster
Suki Webster's Edinburgh Fringe play explores the relationship between performers and their obsessive fans.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 3rd August 2014Edinburgh Fringe 2014 interview: Andrew O'Neill
Andrew O'Neill is as much influenced by rock Gods like Metallica and Mastodon as by any comedian he's ever looked up to. The two subjects come together in Andrews' Edinburgh Fringe show this year, where he brings us a history of heavy metal. With laughs, presumably.
Laugh Out London, 3rd August 2014Spitting Image - in pictures
We take a look at Spitting image puppets creaated by Roger Law for the famous TV satire.
The Observer, 3rd August 2014Radio 4 in new row over bad language
Last week's episode of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue contained the word "a---".
The Telegraph, 3rd August 2014Grouchy Club co-host Kate Copstick says I am "odious"
In yesterday's blog, I mentioned a comedian who, for two consecutive days, had not noticed the line between admirable persistence and pointless harassment to plug his Edinburgh Fringe show. Yesterday, I had yet another text and another phone call from him. Thankfully, my iPhone makes it easy to block numbers, which I have now done. Over-promotion without originality is counter-promotion.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 3rd August 2014The stuff of legends
Trio promises shiny dresses and mond blowing chat.
Daily Record, 3rd August 2014Gin-drenched debauchery
They're won worldwide acclaim but what exactly is EastEnd Cabaret.
Daily Record, 3rd August 2014The best Edinburgh Festival jokes
We pick the top jokes from the best comedians at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
The Telegraph, 3rd August 2014John Hastings's exclusive video for Comedy Blogedy
A video featuring stand-up John Hastings.
Comedy Blogedy, 3rd August 2014Mark Ravenhill: The secret's out at Edinburgh
The 'in-yer-face' poster boy has two productions at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, including a new collaboration with Secret Theatre.
Theo Bosanquet, What's On Stage, 3rd August 2014Fleeting pleasures
Hugely popular at the Fringe, improvised comedy is de facto banned from the Festival's main award. Tom Hackett asks why.
Tom Hackett, Fest Mag, 3rd August 2014Jim Davidson's Fringe debut 'rounds off a nice year'
Comedian says his show, No Further Action, comes after being cleared of Operation Yew Tree charges and winning Big Brother.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 3rd August 2014Story of arms industry bid to infiltrate campaign group
A member of Campaign Against Arms Trade allegedly passed information to BAE Systems over a period of seven years.
Nick Clark, The Independent, 3rd August 2014Felicity Ward: 10 things I did today
A list of things Felicity Ward did today.
Felicity Ward, Fest Mag, 3rd August 20143 to see 2014: Musical comedy
For her final batch of comedy tips, ThreeWeeks Co-Editor Caro Moses picks some musical comedy shows.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 3rd August 2014And now for something a bit different from the Fringe
There's no better place than the Edinburgh Festival to seek out some exciting acts that you might not get to see elsewhere. Find out what The Times's Comedy Critic Alex Hardy is looking forward to seeing this summer, plus watch a selection of original clips from the comedians themselves.
Alex Hardy, The Times, 3rd August 2014Cuckoo Series 2 preview
I think Taylor Lautner is a welcome addition to Cuckoo and it's not long before you start forgetting Andy Samberg was even in it.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 3rd August 2014Videos
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7:15pm30 min
John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music
Series 1, Episode 4 - Leee JohnJohn is feeling a little stressed, despite the fact all the jingles are recorded. His final guest is Leee John from Imagination.
9pm60 min
The Inbetweeners Go Global
Special programme featuring the stars of The Inbetweeners ahead of the release of The Inbetweeners 2.
10:45pm30 min
People Just Do Nothing
Series 1, Episode 3 - CompetitionKurupt FM is running their weekly caller competition and MC Grindah has a special surprise in store for the winner. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G's wife Aldona has her Polish brother come to stay.
11:15pm30 min
People Just Do Nothing
Series 1, Episode 4 - The WebsitePlans are being made for a Kurupt FM website, with the crew calling on the internet expertise of Chabuddy G. Meanwhile, Grindah's girlfriend Miche is struggling to fill time as Angel starts school.