BCG Daily Saturday 16th August 2014
Features
Press clippings
Phil Cool: I didn't break Ultravox singer's nose
Heard the one about the rubber-faced funnyman and pioneering electronic musician who had their first hit on a Lancashire swing park?
Malcolm Wyatt, Longridge News, 16th August 2014Ivo Graham pushes his luck in promotional e-interview
God, imagine what he'd be like if he had confidence.
London Is Funny, 16th August 2014Greg and Ford on the return of Still Game
...and why they owe it all to a packet of crisps.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 16th August 2014Comic raises 12 charities £75,000
A comedian who sold out a 12-day run in one of the biggest venues on the Edinburgh Fringe has given all his takings to local children's charities.
Mike Wade, The Times, 16th August 2014This week's new live comedy
Previews of Fuckstorm 3001, Hannah Gadsby and Eddie Pepitone.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 16th August 2014Alison Steadman & Philip Jackson shine in this sitcom
After watching the first episode of Boomers, I really feel as if Richard Pinto's sitcom could be a success.
Unreality TV, 16th August 2014TV review: Boomers tries too hard for nostalgia
Boomers is gentle and pleasant but not much else.
Julie McDowall, The Herald, 16th August 2014Boomers TV review
A spirited cast, including Alison Steadman and Nigel Planer struggle in a sitcom about newly retired baby boomers.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 16th August 2014The new female comedian who is my Fringe flatmate
Someone who was at yesterday's show was my Fringe flatmate Sara Mason. She is a relatively new comedian who is picking up a few gigs in Edinburgh plus a few tips for a future Fringe sho
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 16th August 2014Edinburgh Fringe: the best shows
A round-up of some of the best shows this week.
The Times, 16th August 2014Edinburgh Fringe 2014 interview: Ben Target
After winning a lot of acclaim and a Best Newcomer nomination for his magnificent 2012 show, Ben made the wise decision to take a year off from Edinburgh and develop a show as unique and imaginative as that glorious debut. We don't know what to expect. This is probably for the best.
Laugh Out London, 16th August 2014Fringe Q&As: David Trent
David Trent talks to HeraldScotland about powerpoints, snoring and kebabs.
The Herald, 16th August 2014Fringe Q&As: Dane Baptiste
Dane Baptiste talks trips to Ikea and performing to the lovelorn at singles' nights.
The Herald, 16th August 2014Fringe Q&As: Maddy Carrick
Maddy Carrick talks to the Herald about Harry Styles, yurts and knots in her back.
The Herald, 16th August 2014Jo Brand: 'I try not to think deeper than the surface'
The comedian, 57, on exercising in lycra, having a depressive father and why she hates writing.
Ed Cumming, The Observer, 16th August 2014Chris Dangerfield on his new show, and difficult past (Link expired)
Chris Dangerfield's unflinching account of the childhood sexual abuse he suffered is darkly funny and allows the stand-up to reclaim the past on his terms, writes Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 16th August 2014Videos
TV & radio
Fighting Talk
Series 12, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe is joined by Bob Mills, F1 presenter Jennie Gow, journalist Jim White and sports pundit and commentator John Rawling.