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Mr Swallow review
Fans of Mohamed won't be displeased by this show as it demonstrates his signature talents for blisteringly absurd and clear-cut wordplay - straight from the off. However, they might leave with a sense of wanting something a bit more ambitious and coherent.
George Matthew, Lost in Theatreland, 28th March 2023
Edinburgh Fringe has "reached crisis point... needs to reinvent itself"
Given the difficulties that many performers are facing in getting to Edinburgh, some have questioned the need for a Fringe headquarters.
Edinburgh Guide, 28th March 2023
Pauline McLynn 'wouldn't see the point' of remaking Father Ted
The actress is still fondly remembered for playing tea-obsessed Mrs Doyle in the hit comedy 25 years ago, but doesn't think it will ever be rebooted for modern TV.
Michelle Townsend, RSVP Live, 28th March 2023
If we can't joke about men and women, there's truly no hope in comedy
Good-humoured riffing on the sexes' different characteristics, traits and tendencies is what makes us laugh loudest.
Celia Walden, The Telegraph, 28th March 2023Daisy May Cooper admits she used to shoplift before This Country
The 36-year-old actress told this week's Radio Times: "Me and Charlie used to shoplift all the time. It is awful, but you do what you have to do to survive."
Clara Bullock & PA Media, BBC, 28th March 2023
John Kearns @ The Stand, Glasgow review
John Kearns shows he can tie silliness and sentiment together to extraordinary effect.
Laurie Presswood, The Skinny, 28th March 2023
Joe Lycett: a rebel with a cause
The comedian and consumer affairs champion discusses breaking free from formats, the pull of live TV and going viral.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 28th March 2023
Eshaan Akbar interview
"Sometimes it can be difficult to see the beauty of a three-hour delay on the M4."
RDG, 28th March 2023
Pleasance puts lots more Edinburgh shows on sale
The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023
Underbelly puts more Edinburgh shows on sale
Underbelly has announced a host of new shows for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023
Gail Porter to embark on new career in stand-up
Gail Porter has found a new calling in life: "to make people smile and laugh". And she intends to do that by turning her struggles with homelessness, alopecia and mental health into material for a brand new stand-up routine.
Tina Campbell, Evening Standard, 28th March 2023Videos
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2:15pm45 min
The Voice In My Ear
Charlotte Riley stars in a real-time comedy drama about a romantic weekend away thrown off course.
6:30pm30 min
You Heard It Here First
Series 1, Episode 1Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Rhys James and Donna Preston taking on Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina.
9:30pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 6Guest host Charlie Baker looks at non-league football and guests Humphrey Ker and Matt Bragg.
9:50pm25 min
Jerk
Series 3, Episode 5Things are starting to get serious between Tim and Lily. When Mom drops a hint that they're rich, Lily makes a sudden announcement...
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 7, Episode 3Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie, Jordan Gray and Seann Walsh join Alan Davies to discuss everything from time keeping, bathroom habits, mistaken identity, and Jesus Christ.
10:15pm25 min
Jerk
Series 3, Episode 6Tim and Lily make preparations for their big day, and by preparations they mean figuring out a way to scam the venue into getting a lavish wedding free of charge.