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Why Adam Hills is still waiting for Last Leg's impact
Adam Hills says the real impact of 2012's The Last Leg won't be seen until 2020, adding it "accidentally" broke barriers about disability.
Helen Bushby, BBC, 23rd July 2018Matt Price: 10 things that make me laugh
Matt Price writes a piece for us ahead of his new show Last Night A Weegie Saved My Life at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Matt Price, Female First, 23rd July 201810 things that make me laugh by Alice Snedden
Alice Snedden writes a piece for us ahead of her new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Alice Snedden, Female First, 23rd July 2018Fringe Q&As: Joe Eyre
Joe Eyre on the wickedly funny sexual odyssey, Skin a Cat.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 23rd July 2018Fringe Q&As: Richard Todd
Richard Todd on his new stand-up show, We Need The Eggs.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 23rd July 2018Fringe Q&As: Damien Warren-Smith
Damien Warren-Smith on his debut solo show, Garry Starr Performs Everything.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 23rd July 2018Henry Paker: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Henry Paker interview.
Laugh Out London, 23rd July 2018You have to be joking? Norris and Parker
Norris and Parker interview.
Short Com, 23rd July 2018Fringe 2018 - Only Fools and Three Courses
Observing David Jason playing Del Boy at close quarters and watch his mannerisms for three seasons meant he was able to do a near perfect impression of the character and he began to introduce that into his warm-up routine. That he also bears a physical resemblance to the actor was a bonus.
Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 23rd July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - William Andrews
You'd be a fool not to catch this fool.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Fairburn interview.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - George Rigden
George Rigden interview.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - John Pendal
John Pendal interview.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2018Ross Brierley: Edinburgh Fringe 2018 interview
Ross Brierley interview.
Laugh Out London, 23rd July 201810 musical/cabaret comedy recommendations
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best musical/cabaret comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 23rd July 2018Tom Lucy: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Tom Lucy interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 23rd July 2018Chris Henry: the Edinburgh interviews 2018
Chris Henry interview.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 23rd July 2018The things that make me laugh by Rob Auton
Rob Auton writes a piece for us ahead of his new show The Talk Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Rob Auton, Female First, 23rd July 2018Pierre Novellie discusses his new show
Pierre Novellie writes a piece for us ahead of his new show See Novellie, Hear Novellie, Speak Novellie.
Pierre Novellie, Female First, 23rd July 2018You have to be joking? Lolly Jones
Lolly Jones interview.
Short Com, 23rd July 2018Interview: Dara O Briain
Dara O Briain takes a break from fronting shows as diverse as Mock the Week, School of Hard Sums, Robot Wars, Dara and Ed's Big Adventure and Go8Bit to speak about his return to live stand up, his love of local crowds, and talking over Brian Cox on Stargazing Live.
The Latest, 23rd July 2018Yorkshire Fringe review - The Thinking Drinkers
Tonight was only the opening night, but I can tell you now, this will be a five-star show.
Katie Rose, Broadway Baby, 23rd July 2018Yorkshire Fringe review - Adele Cliff: Sheep
Whether it needs a little herding in the middle to avoid rambling, that's for time to tell.
Louise Jones, Broadway Baby, 23rd July 2018NZ @ Ed Fringe 2018
The Social Bitches' must-see kiwi performances at Edinburgh Fringe.
The Wee Review, 23rd July 2018+3 interview: Lucky
"We brought Six up last year in its premiere, and Lucky is our next musical new writing project."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 23rd July 2018+3 interview: Jake Howie: Read My Lips
"I never thought I'd get married and technically it's still illegal in the majority of countries. Gays getting married is kinda punk rock if you're in Russia or Saudi Arabia, so it makes me feel so edgy."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 23rd July 2018+3 interview: Tori Scott Is #Thirsty
"I'm thrilled to be making my debut and can't wait to explore Edinburgh."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 23rd July 2018+3 interview: The Drowsy Chaperone
Our wonderful Director, Chloe Simpson, has thought about every aspect of the show so carefully and has brought new depths to this production.
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 23rd July 2018+3 interview: Bonqrz
"A BonQrz is directed by Erkan Mustafa (80's legend Roland Browning from TV's Grange Hill) and written and performed by myself."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 23rd July 2018+3 interview: Pity Laughs: A Tale of Two Gays
"Ultimately though, an unfavourable imbalance of talent and arrogance can only get you so far."
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 23rd July 2018Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing review
What is more important than friendship and health? Not a lot as far as I can tell.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 23rd July 201810 things that make me laugh by John-Luke Roberts
John-Luke Roberts writes a piece for us ahead of his new show All I Wanna Do at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
John-Luke Roberts, Female First, 23rd July 2018Robyn Perkins' tips to laughing 10 times a day
Robyn Perkins writes a piece for us ahead of her new show 10,000 Decisions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Robyn Perkins, Female First, 23rd July 2018Chris Ramsey review
The Just Happy To Get out Of The House Tour could not be considered cutting-edge but Ramsey's warm and sympathetic style of presentation widens the appeal of subjects that might seem to be of concern only to the middle-class to ensure that everyone leaves the theatre a lot happier than they entered.
Dave Cunnningham, The Reviews Hub, 23rd July 2018Jessie Cave interview
She had her big break playing Lavender Brown in the movie adaptation of Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. But now London actress and comedian Jessie Cave has claimed the films "did nothing for her career" -- despite being one of the biggest franchises of all time.
Lizzie Edmonds, Evening Standard, 23rd July 2018Review: Great Yorkshire Fringe, Stephen K Amos
Let's hope he keeps coming back.
Miles Salter, The York Press, 23rd July 2018BWW Q&A- Aaron Calvert
BWW catches up with Aaron Calvert to chat about taking Declassified to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 23rd July 2018BWW Q&A- Eli Matthewson
BWW catches up with Eli Matthewson to chat about bringing The Year of Magical F**king to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 23rd July 2018BWW Q&A- Kwame Asante
BWW catches up with Kwame Asante to chat about bringing Teenage Heartblob to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 23rd July 2018BWW Q&A- Barry Loves You
BWW catches up with Barry Ferns to chat about bringing Barry Loves You to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 23rd July 2018I talk to: Darren Harriott
For someone who had never performed in Edinburgh before, it's safe to say that comedian Darren Harriott's debut went really well at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, with his show being nominated for Best Newcomer. This year, Darren is back with a brand new hour, Visceral.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 23rd July 2018Sitcom star Peter Blake dies
Actor Peter Blake, who was famous for a number of sitcom roles in the 1970s and 1980s has died. He was 69.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: It's a funny old world...
It's a funny old world... and here are ten comedians from its various corners bringing their funnies to Edinburgh.
Chortle, 23rd July 2018An appraisal of Stewart Lee's Content Provider stand-up
Stewart Lee had promised to write an article for Chortle about the imminent airing of his stand-up special on BBC Two. But his publicist told us he was far too busy doing the washing and the ironing to submit anything. So instead we have secured the services of comedy archivist Ewal Street, of www.goodbyemotherinlaw.com, to assess the show...
Chortle, 23rd July 201810 things that make me laugh by Elf Lyons
Elf Lyons writes a piece for us ahead of her new show ChiffChaff at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Elf Lyons, Female First, 23rd July 2018Siân Docksey shares her comedy manifesto
Scanning the Edinburgh Fringe line-up for something new and different led to me spotting Siân Docksey's psychedelic poster on Twitter for her new show Interdependent Woman, which featured an eye-catching giant red lobster.
Katy Davies, Entertainment Focus, 23rd July 2018Fringe 2018: 21 unmissable comedy recommendations
Edinburgh Fringe season is back upon us once again - so what's worth checking out?
Shaun Kitchener, The Daily Express, 23rd July 2018A piggy interview with Pity Laughs
Pity Laughs interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 23rd July 2018A piggy interview with Spring Day
Spring Day interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 23rd July 2018Dad's Army at 50: our favourite moments
"Don't tell him, Pike!"
Jane Clinton, i Newspaper, 23rd July 2018Mental Health Help at the Fringe from Dave Chawner
Not just sound advice to performers, here's a lot of good tips from comedian Dave Chawner for anyone working, performing or doing the marathon of the Fringe.
Short Com, 23rd July 2018Fringe 2018 - Thor and Loki
In a society tearing itself apart through fear, greed and violence, the apocalypse approaches and unlikely friendships blossom.
Chloe Nelkin, The Edinburgh Reporter, 23rd July 2018Interview with Brennan Reece
We speak to comedian Brennan Reece about his third show at Edinburgh Fringe.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 23rd July 2018Interview: Stephen Bailey
Comedian Stephen Bailey on his 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Show Our Kid.
Elsa Maishman, The National Student, 23rd July 201810 families performing on stage together at the Fringe
Edinburgh is a great destination for the family - especially when you're all on stage together!
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 23rd July 2018Videos
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Quanderhorn
The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Episode 5 - Fear! Terror! Gut-Wrenching Horror! Arg ArgThe professor receives a dire warning from his future self, as an ancient alien ziggurat emerges at Piccadilly Circus Tube Station - just by the chocolate machine.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 18, Episode 2 - Invasion!Brian and Robin talk alien invasion, although not of the little green men kind.
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 49 - Get LostThe gang get lost in the woods and stumble into the Land of Lost Things, where Gnasher gets 'dognapped' by a Gnashersaurus rex which has lost its beloved egg. To save Gnasher they have to rely on 'Pieface logic' to reunite the G-rex with its egg, and stop Walter from making a record-breaking giant omelette with it.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 69, Episode 5A visit to the Oxford Playhouse for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, who are joined by Jeremy Hardy on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.