BCG Daily Saturday 30th July 2022
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Fringe comedy queen Nica Burns: 'It's a bumper year for newcomers'
The legendary West End producer and theatre owner tells Dominic Maxwell why Edinburgh is still best for new talent.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 30th July 2022
Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Leo Reich
Leo Reich on his dream come true touring with Simon Amstell.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 30th July 2022
Ed Gamble on his stand-up tour Electric
'It's all focused on me because I'm a massive egotist'.
Lara Kilner, i Newspaper, 30th July 2022
It's Jinkx Monsoon Season
The drag superstar about her Fringe debut and return to Drag Race.
Arusa Qureshi, Fest Mag, 30th July 2022
Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Jess Robinson
Spitting Image's Jess Robinson on taking her impressions to the next level with new technology.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 30th July 2022
Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Britney
Sketch duo Britney can't wait for their first festival in five years.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 30th July 2022Funny at the Fringe - interview - Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots is a fantastic comedy musical based on both the 2000s film and a true story!
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 30th July 2022
Fringe 2022: this year's highlights from comedy, theatre and dance
The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights.
Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson, The Independent, 30th July 2022
Omid Djalili: "Piers Morgan tried to cancel me live on air"
Omid Djalili has recalled the time Piers Morgan tried to 'cancel' him during an appearance on Good Morning Britain after the former host took aim at the star's previous material.
Neela Debnath, The Daily Express, 30th July 2022
16 shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe
My major recommendation would be, after you've booked to see every one of the below shows, have a look on their socials at who they're excited about -- as much as writers would love you to take our word as gospel, no one knows better than they do!
Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th July 2022
Bob Fleming is 'offensive to Covid sufferers'
Charlie Higson recreated his role for a reunion sketch with Paul Whitehouse last year, but the scene was cut by nervous executives. The skit was recorded for Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, with the genial character stumbling across Whitehouse and his pal Bob Mortimer as they recorded their hit angling series on a riverbank.
Chortle, 30th July 2022
Fringe 2022: Our five fave comedy picks
Previews of Helen Bauer, Troy Hawke, Glenn Moore, Norris & Parker and Aliya Kanani.
The Herald, 30th July 2022
Alan Carr: How I survived my horrific year
Alan Carr faced the breakdown of his marriage and lost his dog in the past year.
Jenny Johnston, Daily Mail, 30th July 2022Interview: BriTANicK on their Edinburgh Debut
The US sketch duo and viral sensation on the early days of YouTube and the importance of performing live.
George Sully, Fest Mag, 30th July 2022
Fringe Q&A: Hannah Fairweather
The Taylor Swift of comedy answers our questions ahead of her debut hour at Just the Tonic.
Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 30th July 2022
Behind the scenes of Marriage
How playing a couple of 27 years in Stefan Golaszewski's new BBC drama taught Sean Bean and Nicola Walker the secret of a lasting relationship.
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 30th July 2022Interview: The iDiot Circus Death is Coming
An evening of original songs and existential banter from a dark cabaret band with funny hats.
The New Current, 30th July 2022Interview with comedy music duo Two Hearts
Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore talk about Covid-19, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and shop an off-license Winnie the Pooh production.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2022
Interview with comedian Rajiv Karia
"At my first Glastonbury, I slept in a one room tent with two mates. At my first Edinburgh, I slept on a yoga mat with no pillow all month and shared a room with four boys. So I guess other festivals have better sleeping conditions."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2022
Interview with comedian Larry Dean
I nearly got expelled from school a couple of times. My art teacher made me take up drama and said I could let all my energy out there.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2022
Interview with comic Jordan Gray
"There's a bit in The Dark Knight where the Joker burns a pile of cash. If that scene looked appealing to you, then come on up to Edinburgh. If not, then you're not ready for it - and are therefore a healthy person."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2022
Interview with musical comedian Katie Pritchard
"I do think however, that if things aren't changed soon, the answer will become 'The thing that differentiates Edinburgh Fringe from other festivals is that only acts with loads of money can do it', and it is vitally important for the arts (and especially in comedy) that that doesn't happen!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2022
Interview with Tom DeTrinis, actor, writer, director... and chef!
"PLAN PLAN PLAN and PLAN. Also, ask as many people as possible about their experience. Also find a rich person. Also have an objective for your journey - why are you going? What do you want to get out of it? What is it all for?"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2022Rufus Hound and Geoff Norcott dine across the divide
'The idea that there is anything you can't say is nonsense'.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 30th July 2022Videos
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The Infinite Monkey Cage
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8pm60 min
Ministry Of Offence
Episode 16A riotous comedy panel show pitching Left against Right, as two teams of politically-opposed comedians go head to head. Hosted by Steve N Allen, with team captains Leo Kearse and Diane Spencer.
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Tommy Cooper's Greatest Moments
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