BCG Daily Thursday 11th August 2022
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Fringe: Looking for the next big thing after Six success
A number of hit shows and comedians started out performing to tiny audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe. Could the next big thing be appearing in a dingy venue right now?
Ian Youngs, BBC, 11th August 2022
Darlington family shocked after comedian pays for gravestone
A Darlington family that suffered the loss of a dad-of-five has been left shocked by Jord Lozman's random act of kindness.
Aja Dodd, The Northern Echo, 11th August 2022
Lou Sanders to play The O2 roof
The comic is to play six gigs atop the London landmark, following a string of shows Suzi Ruffell did there last year.
Chortle, 11th August 2022
Brendan Murphy chooses his Perfect Playlist
'All the feels - and all the laughs'
Brendan Murphy, Chortle, 11th August 2022
Emergency Question: What's the worst date you've ever been on?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer
Chortle, 11th August 2022
Birmingham Comedy Festival line-up revealed
Birmingham Comedy Festival is back this autumn with more than 80 performances across 10 days.
Rachel Covill, The Business Desk, 11th August 2022
Lynn Ruth Miller: I see her around every corner
For many people, Lynn Ruth Miller was the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sarah-Louise Young, Entertainment Now, 11th August 2022
Becky Fury interview
Turning David Hume's tomb into a lap dancing cubicle.
Entertainment Now, 11th August 2022
My festival: Mark Thomas
The comedian, activist and Fringe veteran talks about the joys of watching LGBTQI performance art with his kids, booze-fuelled Edinburgh odysseys, and his ongoing role in the downfall of capitalism.
The Scotsman, 11th August 2022
Catherine Cohen: 'I have a disease where I can't finish a song'
The cabaret comic, agony aunt, poet and podcast host talks to us about trying to hold it together while attempting to have it all.
Megan Merino, The List, 11th August 2022Jack Furness: 'The whole thing is bananas and joyful'
As part of the Live At No 40 festival, Scottish Opera is producing an immersive take on Candide. We speak to director Jack Furness about having a dream cast and keeping it messy.
Carol Main, The List, 11th August 2022
Marjolein Robertson shares her disgust at sexist heckle
Marjolein Robertson has called out a man for making the 'grossest' sexual heckle that made her feel 'horrible' during her Edinburgh Fringe show.
Chortle, 11th August 2022
It may be a terrible time to be alive but it's a great time to be a political comedian, says Matt Forde
Every scandal, every crisis and every gaffe is material. Being governed by a law-breaking liar has driven me mad as a citizen.
Matt Forde, Metro, 11th August 2022Tom Crosbie, interview
Tom Crosbie The Performing Nerd has returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with his latest show Nerds Eye View. We caught up with Tom at Gilded Balloon to talk about the new show and his early career.
Chris Mackrell, Black Diamond, 11th August 2022
Bill Bailey completes 100-mile walk along South West Coast Path in memory of Sean Lock
Bill Bailey has raised more than £112,000 after completing a 100-mile walk along the South West Coast Path in memory of Sean Lock.
ITV, 11th August 2022
Jimmy Tarbuck says comic legend's advice kickstarted 60 year career in comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck has said taking Eric Morecambe's advice helped him reach the comedy heights he has enjoyed over his 60 years on stage and TV.
Olivia Buxton, The Mirror, 11th August 2022Edinburgh Fringe diary: 'This city in August? It's like Limmud on steroids!'
The UK's only female Orthodox stand-up Rachel Creeger gives the lowdown on the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Jewish Chronicle, 11th August 2022Videos
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9pm30 min
The Baby
Episode 7 - The CurseIn a last attempt to break the curse, Mrs Eaves and Natasha set off in pursuit of Jack, as Bobbi struggles to rally for her audition redo with Sam.
9pm30 min
Code 404
Series 3, Episode 3The body count rises, and Carver and McAllister have no choice but to follow the clues and play the killer's twisted game. Meanwhile, Major becomes increasingly disillusioned as he deals with Carver's rejection and an outside threat to his A.I.
9:30pm30 min
The Baby
Episode 8 - The PossessionNatasha gives the baby exactly what he's after amid growing concerns from her father Lyle, Bobbi and Mrs Eaves.
9:30pm30 min
Code 404
Series 3, Episode 4After being kicked out of the lab by Parfit following the revelation that his A.I. has been compromised, Major is falling apart under the pressure. At the same time, there's a breakthrough in the serial killer case when a witness provides a shocking revelation.
10pm30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked
Series 2, Episode 1This week, supermodel, actor, DJ, environmentalist and first-time comedian Eunice Olumide seeks out some of the Fringe's most famous alumni who can't stop returning. Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald returns with his unique perspective on some of the brightest, loudest and most flamboyant shows he can find.