BCG Daily Sunday 14th August 2022
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Restarting a Career: Anne Rabbitt
Anne Rabbitt talks to Jo Tomalin about restarting her writing and performing career after a few years and her new solo show Self Service.
Jo Tomalin, Fringe Review, 14th August 2022All-women improv: Ciara Berkeley
Ciara Berkeley talks to Jo Tomalin about why she started an all-women improv troupe, Broad Strokes Improv, and the choice to do long form improv.
Jo Tomalin, Fringe Review, 14th August 2022Doing comedy! Ann Chun
Ann Chun talks to Jo Tomalin about how she started doing stand up comedy in NYC and her solo show Ann Chun: Asian Divorce.
Jo Tomalin, Fringe Review, 14th August 2022
Lara Ricote interview
"I won the Funny Women award on a terrible day - I had gotten my hearing aids stuck in my ear"
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 14th August 2022Simon Fanshawe: I'm proud to be a politically correct comedian, but I'm not woke
The comedian is a white British atheist, his husband is a black Nigerian Muslim who is 26 years younger - humour is all about difference.
Simon Fanshawe, The Sunday Times, 14th August 2022
Comedian's dildos go missing - have you seen them?
Sasha Ellen tweeted: "Today, performing at #edfringe2022, doing my stand-up show at #followthecow an audience member walked off with some props of mine. I'm doing a friendly, whimsical show about sexual harassment and a lady has walked off with 2 of my dildos."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th August 2022
Emergency question: What's the worst thing you've eaten for a bet?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer.
Chortle, 14th August 2022Edinburgh notebook: 'Rik Mayall was like Bad Santa to us'
Stand-up comic Red Richardson on his pedigree comedy childhood.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 14th August 2022
What I told LBC Radio about Jerry Sadowitz's Fringe show being cancelled
I was interviewed by Andrew Castle on his LBC radio show this morning.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 14th August 2022
The Tories' culture war - what is it good for?
The confused anti-woke brigade attack indiscriminately and the arts end up as collateral damage.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 14th August 2022Guest blog at the Edinburgh Fringe: The Cambridge Impronauts
We are delighted to welcome guest blogger Damien Smith, producer for the impronauts at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Damien Smith, Fringe Review, 14th August 2022Steve Bennett: forced to work
Four years ago I was reviewing at the Fringe and was alerted to the fact that Steve Bennett, who runs the Chortle website, was giving shows I'd awarded five stars to, only 3 stars. At the time I suggested he was the Arsene Wenger of comedy reviewing and should perhaps move upstairs to the boardroom. This year he's still pitchside, & has recently awarded two stars to a stunning show called Horseplay: Bareback which I just had to give 5 stars to.
Damo, The Mumble, 14th August 2022
Pleasance faces censorship backlash after pulling plug on Jerry Sadowitz
Actors, comedians, writers, poets, singers and broadcasters have hit out after controversial Scottish stand-up and magician Jerry Sadowitz had his Edinburgh Festival Fringe scrapped in the wake of complaints from audience members and staff.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 14th August 2022
Why it's hypocritical of the Fringe to cancel comedian Jerry Sadowitz
Jerry Sadowitz allegedly exposed himself to the audience and told racist jokes. He's been doing this since the 1980s, so why the faux shock?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 14th August 2022James Nokise: God Damn Fancy Man interview
I arranged a quick chat to find out more about both James and his show.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 14th August 2022
Sean McLoughlin on the best and worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
They pissed themselves! (Spoiler, it was not pleasant)
Sean McLoughlin, Chortle, 14th August 2022
A Fringe star is born: is 24-year-old comedian Leo Reich the next Jack Whitehall?
Posh, gay, Gen Z, savvy: with his dazzling debut Literally Who Cares?!, Leo Reich is the find of the 2022 Fringe. Stardom surely beckons.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 14th August 2022
Meet Munya Chawawa, the internet's sharpest satirist
He is the internet satirist who parodies everything from Boris to the great British heatwave -- and has garnered millions of young fans on TikTok along the way. Is he the future of comedy?
Kate Finnigan, The Sunday Times, 14th August 2022
Marriage review
This clever drama about a 27-year relationship is full of slow, steady reveals that are sparse and deeply affecting. The actors' rich, detailed performances will welcome you in.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 14th August 2022
Marriage, BBC1, review
Sean Bean and Nicola Walker find magic in the doldrums of a long-term relationship.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 14th August 2022
Marriage review
Stefan Golaszewski's new BBC drama navigates the humdrum rhythms of a long-term relationship. But this stuff is boring enough to live through, let alone watch.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 14th August 2022Interviews: Hip-hop at the Fringe
Comedian Chris Turner, JooWan Kim of Ensemble Mik Nawooj and Caste-ing writer Nicole Acquah speak about the use of hip-hop and rap in their Fringe shows this year.
Fest Mag, 14th August 2022TV & radio
4:30pm30 min
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 8, Episode 1 - PompeiiWhy are ripe pomegranates and some squashed grapes such key archaeological finds from the ancient city of Pompeii? Natalie discusses with archaeologist Dr Sophie Hay.
9pm60 min
Marriage
Episode 1Ian and Emma return from holiday in Spain and have to get used to the ways in which their career prospects have radically diverged since Ian was made redundant. Another new development comes in the shape of their daughter's new boyfriend.
9:45pm60 min
