BCG Daily Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Esther Manito interview
"Women are often made to feel like rage is something that we shouldn't feel".
Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 3rd August 2023Ian Smith interview
Ian Smith shares the stress relief trials that led to new show.
The Scotsman, 3rd August 2023
The Crown Jewels review
"Punishingly painful ragamuffin of a play".
Neil Norman, The Daily Express, 3rd August 2023
The Crown Jewels review
Playwright Simon Nye (mainly) sticks to the facts, and if you need convincing, the programme gives the real history in lively detail.
Howard Loxton, British Theatre Guide, 3rd August 2023EdFringe Talk: Gate Number 5
"You generally have no idea what's going to happen. And meeting one special person, who inspires you, can take your life to a whole new place".
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd August 2023EdFringe Talk: Egg: Absolutely Fine
"We thought we'd learned not to take too much on but we thought absolutely wrong about that because here we are doing 3 shows a day for 2 weeks."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd August 2023Viggo Venn: It Has Been The Craziest Time Of My Life
Viggo Venn started to realise something was up when Amanda Holden handed him a photograph of her mum in a hi vis waistcoat.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 3rd August 2023Interview - Anna Piper Scott
Australian Comedian Anna Piper Scott is bringing her sharp wit to Edinburgh for the first time with her new highly-acclaimed stand-up show, Such an Inspiration.
Snack Magazine, 3rd August 2023The 12 best women-led comedy and theatre shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Edinburgh welcomes the Fringe Festival once more this month, but which women-led shows should you be adding to your list? Here are 12 shows Stylist is buzzing about.
Shahed Ezaydi, Stylist, 3rd August 2023
Stamps celebrate Terry Pratchett's Discworld saga
A set of stamps celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sir Terry Pratchett's first Discworld novel, The Colour Of Magic, has been published.
BBC, 3rd August 2023Craig Hill: I Loved Being A Hairdresser
When a conversation starts with East Kilbride's most adored and adorable son crooning Someone To Watch Over Me at you, you know everything is going to be ok. And indeed, it is.
Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 3rd August 2023Seymour Mace interview
Moon people and ghosts who live in shoes.
Entertainment Now, 3rd August 2023Interview: Josh Jones
Mancunian stand-up Josh Jones is a comedic breath of feelgood fresh air.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd August 2023How much are you paying for rent at the Edinburgh Fringe?
Festival performers shed light on the state of the festival accommodation market.
Chortle, 3rd August 2023Edinburgh 2023: Alan Bissett Guest Blog
"I've had nine Edinburgh Fringe runs now and loved every second of them."
Alan Bissett, Broadway World, 3rd August 2023Check out our top picks of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Here are our top five picks for the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.
Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 3rd August 2023Three anniversary shows
Some shows celebrating anniversaries at Edinburgh Festival 2023.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 3rd August 2023Three shows on climate change stuff
Three Shows about climate change being staged at Edinburgh Festival 2023.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 3rd August 2023Three shows dealing with grief
Three Shows dealing with grief being staged at Edinburgh Festival 2023.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 3rd August 2023Courtney Pauroso on the best and worst of the festival
"Each Fringe is a little time capsule of memories, inside jokes and fun drama."
Chortle, 3rd August 2023Gyles Brandreth on the colourful encounters during a varied career
"I was a dead certainty for success after an encounter with Bernard Manning's stripper."
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 3rd August 2023Adam Riches: Has the Edinburgh Fringe changed in 20 years?
As he makes his return to the festival for the first time, he ponders what's changed in the past two decades.
Adam Riches, Chortle, 3rd August 2023Joe Angella's Comedy Choices for Edfringe 2023
Here is my no-nonsense list of shows to see in the "comedy" category at Ed Fringe.
Joe Angella, Fringe Review, 3rd August 2023An Interview with Katharyn Henson
"People seemed to already think I did stand up because I felt uncomfortable at parties so I would just tell stories to make people laugh and ease myself into social situations."
The Mumble, 3rd August 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: the 12 rising star comedians set to break out this year
The best comics you've never heard of at this year's Edinburgh Fringe - our tips for the stars of the future...
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd August 2023Edinburgh Fringe comedy duo Crizards share their comedy favourites
"Wayne's World had a lasting impact on me."
Chortle, 3rd August 2023Chris Forbes on fighting the midges on Gairloch
"It's where my family comes from, so I've always had the connection."
Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 3rd August 2023Edinburgh Fringe: Has comedy lost its edge
"The comics are bigger than ever, it's the comedy that got small." Kate Copstick wonders if the trend for self-obsession is robbing the Fringe of big laughs and big ideas.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 3rd August 2023How comedy can seriously boost your health
As the Edinburgh Fringe gets under way, Naomi Humber, head of mental wellbeing at Bupa UK explains the health benefits of laughing...
Naomi Humber, Chortle, 3rd August 2023Marissa Burgess on Le Wine Club: 'I think this is my easy-going commercial piece'
Crime, wine and accordion playing collide in Anna Lou Larkin's twisted new cabaret show. We caught up with the Glaswegian performer to talk entertaining, educating and toning down the filth.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 3rd August 2023Jason Manford supports Georgie Grier after just one person attends her show
Jason Manford has posted a touching video message to an actress who was left in tears after just one person turned up to her show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Sean O'Grady, Daily Mail, 3rd August 2023The Magic of Terry Pratchett: An Interview with Marc Burrows, Fringe 2023
Officially endorsed by the estate of Terry Pratchett, Marc Burrows's comedic lecture and celebration of 40 years of Discworld is being held at the Gilded Balloon Teviot at the Edinburgh Festival this year.
Andrew Girdwood, Edinburgh Reviews, 3rd August 2023
Ghosts' best guest stars (so far) from Jennifer Saunders to Kylie
Standing out among the rock-solid ensemble that is the cast of BBC's Ghosts is no mean feat. As we await the fifth and final series, here are some of the show's most memorable guest performances so far.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 3rd August 2023
Beautiful Thing announces cast and creative team
Theatre Royal Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse, and HOME Manchester have announced the full cast and creative team for the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing.
Sophie Thomas, What's On Stage, 3rd August 2023Daniel Foxx: Get to know the internet's favourite queer comic
Stand-up comic Daniel Foxx on his debut show, becoming TikTok famous and bringing nostalgia to the stage.
Josh Osman, Gay Times, 3rd August 2023Garrett Millerick on the health scare that made him re-evaluate the festival
Garrett Millerick used to sacrifice his physical and mental health for laughs. Now he's back with a new show about the festival itself and why he wants it to be nothing but fun.
Garrett Millerick, The Scotsman, 3rd August 2023James Carroll and Alex Mentzel interview
Theatre & Tonic, 3rd August 2023Tim Murray interview
Tim Murray is Witches is a comedy show with original songs about well... witches!
Theatre & Tonic, 3rd August 2023FaceOddity interview
Emmie chats with FaceOddity about their piece.
Theatre & Tonic, 3rd August 2023Videos
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TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 15, Episode 4 - Ed In ParisEd is invited to Paris to discuss his seminal first novel and takes Maggie along to enjoy a 'Citybreak'.
11pm30 min
Damien Slash: Select All
Episode 2Damien Slash's hacks back into his AiPlayer after a ban for choosing to 'Select All'. How much sketch comedy content can he consume before the law catches up with him?