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BBC moves its Edinburgh festival base
Corporation joins Fringe Central in the new £850m St James Quarter.
Chortle, 28th June 2022
Arrest that joke! A history of gags so offensive that punters called the cops
Stand-up Joe Lycett has revealed that he was reported to police for one of his routines. From Sacha Baron Cohen to Jo Brand, Brian Logan looks at what happens when laughter and the law collide.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022
Matt Winning: Climate change can be a laughing matter
The Scottish stand-up comedian Dr Matt Winning tells i how to get laughs out of the 'hot mess' humans have made of planet Earth.
Madeleine Cuff, i Newspaper, 28th June 2022
Frankie Boyle up for literary award
His book Meantime, which is out next month, has been shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize.
Chortle, 28th June 2022
Alistair McGowan to voice Alfred Hitchcock
Alistair McGowan will be the voice of Alfred Hitchcock in Mark Cousins' upcoming feature documentary My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock.
Screen Daily, 28th June 2022
Paul O'Grady in foul-mouthed tirade at airport and threatens to start riot
The TV star claimed he would rather be in a "police cell" than on the plane.
Stephanie Colderick, Wales Online, 28th June 2022
Woman gets her own back on scammer with mischevious Only Fools And Horses prank
A cheeky charity advisor got her own back on a scammer when she sent them on an Only Fools And Horses-themed wild goose chase after he tried to sell her a 'new' car.
Danielle Kate Wroe & Helen Le Caplain, The Mirror, 28th June 2022
The Baby review
In general, The Baby is multifaceted in terms of production, offering so much to marvel at in the visuals and audio, it almost makes viewers forget that underneath all the physical nuance, there's a sort of over-complicated simplicity to the story.
Mae Trumata, The Upcoming, 28th June 2022
What I've learned about marketing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe
Being a stand-up comedian can actually take you down a lot of unexpected career paths.
Alice Brine, Chortle, 28th June 2022
Patrick Kielty: Borderline review - cautionary Northern Irish tale
At a crisis point for his country, Kielty's 'module on borders' is warm and engaging, though his even-handedness dims some of the laughter.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022
Patrick Kielty: Borderline review
Kielty is a stand-up uniquely qualified to speak on the topic of his homeland and its borders, but this set, though polished, lacks bite.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 28th June 2022
More Prosecco Express dates and live podcast shows for Joanne McNally
Joanne McNally has extended her Prosecco Express tour in response to phenomenal demand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th June 2022
Suzi Ruffell makes it Snappy with new tour
Suzi Ruffell likes things snappy: her stand up, her decisions and her suits. Suzi's brand new show, Snappy is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without becoming mumsy) and still worrying about everything - of course she is - have you seen the news?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th June 2022
Patrick Kielty: Borderline review
Patrick Kielty's first stand-up show in six years ought to be required viewing for every politician willing to risk the fragile peace in Ireland in the name of some unattainable, idealised version of Brexit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th June 2022Hotel reveals free room competition for Edinburgh Fringe
Point A Hotels has announced that it will be giving away a free two-week stay at the city-centre hotel during this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Amy, Premier Construction News, 28th June 2022Good Luck To You, Leo Grande review
For its first 35 minutes or so, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande foregrounds one of the most fascinating, maddening conversational duets in a good long while--the kind of extended two-hander that definitely feels like transplanted theater but rarely suffers from that feeling.
Mike D'Angelo, Alternate Ending, 28th June 2022Rowan Atkinson on perfectionism, bees and a Bean stadium tour
"What we have always talked about is doing a Mr Bean stadium tour. Something like 'Bean Town', where Bean drives his Mini around different shops across the stadium - that kind of idea."
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 28th June 2022Ben Moor interview
I love writing when I'm in the midst of it - it's the starting that's the hard part.
On The Mic, 28th June 2022Bex Turner interview
The earliest idea revolved around the fact that I was tired of seeing the usual solo show stereotypes of having a serious message halfway through or rambling about how 'relatable' I am.
On The Mic, 28th June 2022Jody Kamali interview
It's myself and a cast of seven... Ironing Boards.
On The Mic, 28th June 2022Vix Leyton interview
This solo show should have gone up in 2020.
On The Mic, 28th June 20222 Mouthed Men interview
Two Men. Two Mics. Too many sick beats.
On The Mic, 28th June 2022Comedy newbie Q&A: Ania Magliano
To launch our series of Q&As with debut comedians, we introduce you to Ania Magliano.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 28th June 2022A digital pint with... Sasha Ellen
Let's sit down at the Binge Fringe Virtual Pub to find out!
Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 28th June 2022Videos
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Damned Andrew
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Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
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