BCG Daily Saturday 13th August 2022
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Fringe: The doctors having a laugh about the NHS
With regular stories about delays and staffing shortages in the news, it may not seem that there's much to laugh about in the NHS. But a number of doctors are hoping laughter can be the best medicine with their own stand-up comedy shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 13th August 2022Gavin Lilley: From class clown to international stand-up, the deaf comedian on a lifetime of laughter
The 40-year-old deaf comedian is one of the acts performing at this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival.
Alannah Francis, i Newspaper, 13th August 2022
Festival: Record numbers of NI talent set to perform in Edinburgh
A record number of acts from Northern Ireland are set to perform at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Matt Fox, BBC, 13th August 2022
Pharmacist prescribes laughter as the best medicine at Fringe
Lubna Kerr balances her day job with one-woman show about 1960s migration from Pakistan.
STV, 13th August 2022
Phil Jarvis of Consignia's alternative review of this year's Edinburgh Fringe
I should warn you in advance that Phil - an otherwise amiable and admirable chap - has an unfathomable adoration of brutalist architecture...
Phil Jarvis, John Fleming's Blog, 13th August 2022
Faye Treacy: Where's Your Head At? interview
I arranged a quick chat to get the lowdown on both the performer and her new show.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 13th August 2022
Fringe Dog meets Lily Phillips
Edinburgh's canine journalist talks to Lily Philips about her debut show Smut, and her dog Blodyn.
Fringe Dog, Fest Mag, 13th August 2022
Emergency Question: Which is your favourite ghost, real or (let's face it) fictional?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer
Chortle, 13th August 2022
Harriet Dyer: Trigger Warning Q&A
We spoke to Harriet about her show, keeping on point and losing the props...
Funny Women, 13th August 2022Trevor Lock: The most interesting person in the room
I've been doing comedy long enough to know that very often the most interesting person in the room at a comedy show isn't the comedian.
Trevor Lock, Entertainment Now, 13th August 2022
Glenn Moore interview
"Never go food shopping when you're hungry".
Entertainment Now, 13th August 2022
Helen Bauer picks her comedy favourites
"Two of the funniest and most awful comedy characters of all time..."
Helen Bauer, Chortle, 13th August 2022Spoons draws people by offering free tickets if you donate a plastic spoon
The new Fringe comedy has come up with a unique way of spreading the word and getting people in the doors. They are offering a free ticket to anyone who donates a very specific item.
John Gillespie, Edinburgh Live, 13th August 2022
Rachel Fairburn on the best and worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
A fart so toxic the venue had to be evacuated.
Rachel Fairburn, Chortle, 13th August 2022
Rob Auton on the best and worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
"The youths stole my swimming noodle!"
Rob Auton, Chortle, 13th August 2022
Edinburgh 2022: Myra Dubois guest blog
With her unique brand of kindness and a wit sharper than a scalpel, Myra Dubois offers to heal the wounds of the world weary. Here she discusses how she's made therapy into a artform for other to watch and why she's uniquely qualified to offer advice.
Myra Dubois, Broadway World, 13th August 2022
Dave Johns: This is the show I've always wanted to do
Dave Johns is the personification of the spirit of the Fringe and proof positive that magic can happen here in Edinburgh, according to Guy Masterson, who directed him in 2003, in a career changing series of acting roles kicking off with Angry Man No 6, in 12 Angry Men.
Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 13th August 2022TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 20, Episode 2Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, presenter David Alorka, broadcaster Dougie Anderson and comedian Bob Mills join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
8pm60 min
Ministry Of Offence
Episode 18A 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.
8pm120 min
Ken Dodd's Greatest Moments
A celebration of the comedian, who was was embraced by the emerging TV age, while always keeping alive the old-school comedy of the music hall. Through his amazing routines, interviews and one-liners, the programme examines the career of this student of comedy, who was also a highly successful recording artist.