BCG Daily Thursday 18th August 2022
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Frankie Boyle reveals why he may give up live comedy for writing novels
He is renowned as one of the leading Scottish stand-ups of his generation. But Frankie Boyle has revealed he could be set to leave performing live behind him - after penning a debut novel inspired by radical independence campaigners, drug addiction, artificial intelligence and Glasgow's colonial past.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 18th August 2022
Festival Diary: Forde lets Pleasance boss off the hook with 'whiny' baby rant
Matt Forde has done Pleasance boss Anthony Alderson a bit of a good turn by accidentially seizing his mantle as the bad-guy of the Fringe, which he had undoubtedly held since pulling the plug on Jerry Sadowitz at the weekend.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 18th August 2022
Simon Brodkin: 'I wasn't ready to be completely open'
Simon Brodkin made a name for himself as Britain's number one prankster - except the names weren't his own, but Lee Nelson or other comedy characters. He talks to Isobel Lewis about moving on from his most famous creation, finding his own identity on stage and how his ADHD diagnosis has changed his life.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 18th August 2022
Fisherman's Friends: One And All review - flavourless reheat of factory-made Britcom
Sequel to comedy about a singing group of mates fortuitously brought to fame is likable enough but all too predictable.
Cath Clarke, The Guardian, 18th August 2022
Comedians call for safer working conditions
With research showing sexual harassment is a routine occurrence, there is growing demand for arts venues to commit to protecting entertainers.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 18th August 2022
John Hastings interview
Win the award! Buy the Castle!
Entertainment Now, 18th August 2022Fringe Dog meets Michelle Shaughnessy
Edinburgh's canine journalist meets Canadian comedian Michelle Shaughnessy, and her dog Robocop.
Fringe Dog, Fest Mag, 18th August 2022EdFringe Talk: Bird With Kylie Vincent
"I think a new Kylie will come out of this and will make me a stronger person and performer with the learning curve of balance."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 18th August 2022EdFringe Talk: Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: Monsoon Season
"I hope to tour the show after the fringe but we'll see."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 18th August 2022
Screaming babies can ruin comedy shows, which is why we set one up especially for new parents
We would love to see more comedians including baby-friendly performances in their fringe runs and tours.
Carly Smallman, i Newspaper, 18th August 2022
Emergency Question: Which is the sexiest TV puppet?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians share their kinks...
Chortle, 18th August 2022Alice-India: Be Brave! (or Whatever) Q&A
We spoke to Alice-India about feeling like a hangovers, and being priced out of the Fringe and feeling like a gremlin.
Funny Women, 18th August 2022
Matt Forde on parents at gigs: 'People don't realise when they're being antisocial'
The stand-up comedian discusses Twitter outrage, his Notts upbringing and why Mrs Thatcher would have been a dream interlocutor.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 18th August 2022
What happened when I produced a Jerry Sadowitz TV comedy special...
The Last Laugh with Jerry Sadowitz was recorded to be a 55-minute show though it was later transmitted as a 45-minute show (for general scheduling reasons, not because of content).
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 18th August 2022
Duggie Brown obituary
Stand-up comic who made his name on TV in The Comedians and whose second career as an actor started in Ken Loach's Kes.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 18th August 2022Sam Morrison interview
"We often forget what is most important in life."
Entertainment Now, 18th August 2022Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: Monsoon Season interview
I arranged a quick chat to find out more.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 18th August 2022Podcasts
TV & radio
9pm30 min
Code 404
Series 3, Episode 5Finally, Chalmers, the former Police Commissioner who has plagued Major since the day he was reanimated, faces trial. While Major's busy testifying, Carver's running out of time to decipher the latest clue and save the killer's next target.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Episode 1Joining the boys this week are West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, comedians Josh Widdicombe and Jo Brand and BBC Radio 1's Jordan North. Together, they'll put Declan's first touch to the ultimate test, walk on flaming hot coals and even perform a hip hop classic with Rice as frontman.
9:30pm30 min
Code 404
Series 3, Episode 6Time is running out as suspicions run wild within SIU. Now Carver must clear Major's name and put a stop to the killer before they enact their final revenge. But who can Carver trust? And who will outwit who in the final chapter of this deadly game?
10pm30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked
Series 2, Episode 2Jamie MacDonald searches out another impressive show at the Fringe, and finds out it's something he has always wanted to give a go, with varied results. Eunice Olumide takes time away from being a debut comedian to meet other performers with interesting day jobs.