BCG Daily Saturday 12th August 2023
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Fringe
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I'm doing the Edinburgh fringe at full-term pregnancy - and not just because I'd paid the deposit
Pregnancy is a privilege but is also weird, awkward and difficult. The cathartic nature of stand-up helps us consider the confusion of imminent parenthood.
Janine Harouni, The Guardian, 12th August 2023
Rob Brydon: It stings when people say, 'Why's he in Barbie?!'
The actor talks about why he was cast as Sugar Daddy Ken in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster, breaking into Hollywood and the importance of family.
Michael Odell, The Times, 12th August 2023
Henpocalypse: The hilarious hen-do comedy about drinking 'penis coladas' at the end of the world
The bride-to-be and pals' trip to a remote Welsh cottage might coincide with a humanity-destroying pandemic. But who says the wedding can't go ahead?
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 12th August 2023Colin Cloud: The shy lad from Harthill who is reading minds in Vegas
Colin Cloud can probably read your mind. He is now learning to read his own.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 12th August 2023
Crowdfunder set up for comic involved in car incident
On August 2nd comedian Tony Cowards was involved in a shocking incident on the way home from a gig when a young man who wanted to end his life jumped out in the road in front of Cowards' car. Luckily Cowards is a careful driver and the young lad is going to make a full recovery. Sadly, Tony's car has not been so lucky.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2023
Kiell Smith-Bynoe: 'How would I like to be remembered? Handing out the tequilas'
The Ghosts star on making his mum proud, disliking his size 11 feet and being afraid of pigeons.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 12th August 2023Adele Cliff: a goose bit my sister
"This is my fourth solo hour at the Edinburgh Fringe and it's my silliest and most fun one yet".
Entertainment Now, 12th August 2023Alistair Barrie interview
"I remember seeing Paul Morocco juggling eggs".
Entertainment Now, 12th August 2023Raul Kohli on the best and the worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
"That time I met 'Gerard Butler'".
Chortle, 12th August 2023
Is there any future for comedy impressionists?
Alistair McGowan says young audiences 'have no idea' who most of his targets are. Is the shared culture they rely on a thing of the past?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 12th August 2023
Rose Matafeo: 'I feel a massive sense of guilt for making a romcom'
With her smash hit Starstruck exploring fairytale romance and what happens next, the comedian breathed new life into the sitcom. But, as the series returns for a third run, she's now wondering whether it's done more harm than good.
Michael Segalov, The Guardian, 12th August 2023Brendan Murphy: Buffy Revamped
I spoke to Brendan ahead of this year's Fringe.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 12th August 2023Interview with Bonnie He
"Clowning is all about embracing failure and reveling in being stupid and low status, which is the antithesis to what was expected of me growing up."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 12th August 2023Andy Parsons shares his comedy favourties
"Phenomenal technology meets human stupidity".
Chortle, 12th August 2023Georgie Grier isn't alone - performing at the Edinburgh Fringe can bring anybody to tears
As uplifting as the experience can be, I've known people whose bad experiences at the festival have made them quit performing altogether, writes Fringe poet Luke Wright.
Luke Wright, The Independent, 12th August 2023
Craig Charles poses with rarely seen wife as he celebrates 24 year wedding anniversary
Actor and radio presenter Craig Charles shared a sweet snap of him cuddled up to his rarely seen wife, Jackie, in honour of their 24th wedding anniversary.
Jake Penkethman, The Sun, 12th August 2023TV & radio
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 7, Episode 8 - Medieval ScienceThe History of Medieval Science, investigated by Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Seb Falk and award-winning comedian Josie Long.
7:15pm45 min
This Cultural Life: Stephen Fry
Actor, writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry talks to John Wilson about the formative influences that inspired his creative life.