BCG Daily Sunday 13th August 2023

Fringe: Dan Tiernan on how issues at home helped comedy grow

"It was probably the most significant year of my life. I won the BBC New Comedy Award, won British comedian of the year and my little sister got diagnosed with leukaemia."

Matt Forde interview

Matt Forde on the SNP being a 'gift' to comedy, the state of Britain's politicians, and why the Edinburgh Fringe is his favourite time of the year.

Stephen Fry: Nine things we learned from his This Cultural Life Interview

It's fair to say he's a national treasure, but, as he tells John Wilson in this episode of This Cultural Life, it took him quite a while to realise that entertaining was his destiny. In typically articulate fashion, he tells Wilson all about his childhood struggles, his spell in prison, and the time he got expelled from school because of Sherlock Holmes.

Emily Atack: It's hard being on your own, at times I cry myself to sleep

She is one of the most in- demand women on TV, with a legion of fans thanks to her bubbly nature, raucous sense of humour and natural good looks - but Emily Atack has confessed she struggles being single.

The unlucky-in-love actress and comedian has admitted she sometimes feels so lonely that she cries herself to sleep, and lacks self-esteem in relationships.

Mawaan Rizwan on family, adulthood and his brilliant new TV series

Comic Mawaan Rizwan has never taken to adulthood. His childlike way of exploring life's complexities has won him legions of fans and a 'trippy' new BBC series that finds the funny in family drama - co-starring his mum.

Susan Wokoma: 'We all want to be married to Emma Thompson, don't we?'

The Chewing Gum star on returning to the stage, discovering a different side of herself on Taskmaster and why she likes to be called handsome.

How the Edinburgh Fringe became a home for queer performers

LGBTQ+ performers have spoken to PinkNews about how the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has become a magnet for queer talent to grow and find a community.

André de Freitas takes Portuguese laughs to Edinburgh

Portuguese comedian Andre De Freitas has a mission to put his country on the map, one joke at a time.

Paul Currie keeps Shtoom

If you're in Edinburgh this month, make sure you go and see Currie. It's the best comedy show I've seen for years. Five stars out of five. *****

Sir David Jason gives major health update

Sir David Jason has sparked fans' fears over his health after he was forced to cancel an event over emergency surgery.

The Del Boy legend, 83, rescheduled an upcoming Only Fools And Horses convention on doctor's orders, saying he needed to have "a new bionic body part fitted".

Jon Richardson shares incredible theme park 'hack'

Comedian Jon Richardson revealed the clever theme park hack he uses to scoop freebies and keep his daughter happy.

The dad, known for his hit show Meet The Richardsons, has shared an amazing trick to bag prizes on a family day out.

The Crown Jewels review

There are enough gags that hit home to satisfy for a fun night out. But as a play, The Crown Jewels needs industrial scale polishing to become a coherent and enduring production.