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TV review: Boomers
Review of new BBC One sitcom.
Gabriel Tate, The Times, 18th August 2014Pictures: Sacha Baron Cohen kisses Rebel Wilson
Sacha Baron Cohen locks lips with Rebel Wilson on the set of new football hooligan comedy Grimsby.
Daily Mail, 18th August 2014And so to bed. . .if you're lucky!
In performing a show at the Fringe you have to prepare yourself for the inevitable highs, lows and yet lower lows of producing a show: the expense, the anxiety, low audience numbers, reviews.
Tom Taylor, Ripon Gazette, 18th August 2014Fringe Q&As: Fin Taylor
Fin Taylor talks to HeraldScotland about being a cold comedic machine, refusing to bow to societal pressures and coming out of a Scottish lady's vagina.
The Herald, 18th August 2014Fringe Q&As: Glenn Wool
Glenn Wool talks to HeraldScotland about the Star Bar, going to an indyref debate with Frankie Boyle and the people of Oban.
The Herald, 18th August 2014Jamali Maddix takes student crown
Jamali Maddix has been crowned Britain's funniest student. The 23-year-old Londoner, who is studying performance practice at Salford University, took won the 2014 Chortle Student Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe last night.
Chortle, 18th August 20147 reasons why Miranda Hart should host Generation Game
Something about the idea feels so right. Miranda on The Generation Game? Here are some reasons why we think this would be... such fun!
Chris Hallam, Metro, 18th August 2014Ofcom investigate Monty Python over lack of swearing
Ofcom is investigating Monty Python's final show after complaints over a lack of swearing.
Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 18th August 2014Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards short list is announced
The short-list for the increasingly prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe has been decided amid a flurry of red noses and custard pie fights between the judges.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th August 2014Sketchy situations: when comedy troupes split up
Breaking up is hard to do if you're part of a comedy group where the numbers no longer add up. Pappy's and the Birthday Girls relive the horrors of rejigging their lineups.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 18th August 2014Political advisors turn stand-ups in 'revenge of wonks'
Alice Jones has noticed odd clusters of former careers among comedians.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 18th August 2014Al Murray: Russell Brand's 'don't vote' idea's fascist
Russell Brand may have fascist leanings, is the verdict of fellow comedian Al Murray.
The Huffington Post, 18th August 2014News: Lenny Henry to play Richard Pryor?
Comedian and actor Lenny Henry is working on a play with the National Theatre about the life of legendary American stand-up comedian Richard Pryor. Talking to Robert Elms on BBC London today Henry revealed that this is one of the various projects he is currently working on.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 2014Ten things to do at the Fringe when you're dead
So every comedian's been there. The night you died on stage. But you know what, you can survive it. You will survive it.
Dan Baptiste, ThreeWeeks, 18th August 2014Ria Lina: Five lessons to teach in homeschool
With her School Of Riason performing daily at Gilded Balloon, we asked Lina to tell us the most important life-lessons contained within her teaching plans - worldly advice for old and young alike, that's for certain...
Ria Lina, ThreeWeeks, 18th August 2014Fringe Q&As: Harvey, Garvey & The Kane
Harvey, Garvey & The Kane talk to HeraldScotland about young energetic thesps, lego designers and Laphroaig 18yr.
The Herald, 18th August 2014Alex Edelman talks to Ed Fest Mag TV
Video interview with Alex Edelman.
Edinburgh Festivals, 18th August 2014How comedy coverage at the Edinburgh fringe is changing
As the mainstream press withdraws from Edinburgh, there's been a rise in alternative voices. Some new reviewers will be learning on the job - just like novice standups.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th August 2014How YouTube's changing sketch comedy
Although the half-hour sketch show format is being commissioned less and less, the audience for short, stand-alone videos on YouTube has never been greater.
Chortle, 18th August 2014Al Murray: 'My audience isn't thick'
The Pub Landlord talks to spiked about snobbery on the comedy scene.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 18th August 2014Sarah Callaghan: a fireball of pissed
After a number of collaborative efforts over the past couple of years at the Fringe, London comedienne Sarah Callaghan makes her prodigious solo debut with Don't Tell Anyone About Sarah Callaghan.
Christian Butler, Spiked, 18th August 2014BJ Novak on The Office and his Fringe show (Link expired)
After sitcom success in the US, BJ Novak tells Jay Richardson why he's exposing himself with his first collection of comic prose.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 18th August 2014Amelia Zirin-Brown on her cult diva Lady Rizo (Link expired)
Cult cabaret superstar Amelia Zirin-Brown is a high priestess in the Church of Glitter, taking disciples on a sensational journey through love, marriage, infidelity and divorce, finds Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 18th August 2014Edinburgh festival 2014: five must-see moments
The joy of Alex Horne's solo stand-up hour, Monsieur Butterfly, is in watching the art of heartfelt construction as it happens.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 18th August 2014Videos
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Hacker Time
Series 4, Episode 6 - Simon RimmerComedy capers from Hacker T Dog, as well as the start of his top flight documentary, Aeroport. Also, has Hacker bitten off more than he can chew with TV chef Simon Rimmer?
9:30am30 min
My First Planet
Series 2, Episode 5 - Let Me Entertain MeThe discovery of a poet on the colony sets off a bomb, a monster, a sword fight and a poem. But is Archer really capable of murder?
10:30am90 min
MacAulay And Co
Edinburgh 2014, Episode 10Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman are joined by Jack Dee, Holly Walsh and Romesh Ranganathan.
11:30am30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter
Series 1, Episode 2 - SpringGeoff attempts to bond with his new family and embarks on a potentially hazardous fishing trip with the two most taciturn men in Sweden.
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Just A Minute
Series 70, Episode 2Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton and Sue Perkins try to talk on a variety of subjects for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Virtually Famous
Series 1, Episode 5Seann Walsh and Chris Stark are joined by Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Rosenthal, loveable Essex girl Stacey Solomon and boy band superstars Bradley and Tristan from The Vamps.
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Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Highlights Special - More Of The Best Of Set ListAnother collection of the highlights from this series of Set List.