BCG Daily Tuesday 15th August 2023
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The Edinburgh fringe is back! But is it still the heart of the comedy scene?
After the pain of the Covid years, the festival has returned with a roar. It can make a new stand-up's career - if they are willing to sleep in a nuclear bunker and expose their own trauma.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th August 2023
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry review
A celebrity 'road trip' that goes nowhere.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 15th August 2023
What is it about the books of Terry Pratchett that make them so difficult to adapt to the screen?
Despite Pratchett having written more than 40 novels, the odds are that most people reading this will either not have read him, nor even heard of him.
Darren Paul Fisher, The Conversation, 15th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe: Colin Cloud on the 10 things that changed his life
Adam Robertson spoke with mentalist Colin Cloud on the 10 things that changed his life.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 15th August 2023
Henpocalypse! review
How did this painful dildo-wielding comedy make it to air?
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 15th August 2023
Elizabeth Berrington on Henpocalypse! and the reality of ageism in TV
The actor discussed her side-splitting BBC Two sitcom, most treasured collaborator and one "great disappointment".
David Craig, Radio Times, 15th August 2023EdFringe Talk: Not Another Quiz Night
"EdFringe is always a blast as a punter, soaking up the atmosphere and catching a bunch of shows, some planned, some spur of the moment, is the best."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th August 2023EdFringe Talk: Dolly Diamond's Rather Large Variety Night
"Think big but be prepared to pivot..."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th August 2023EdFringe Talk: Temporarily Yours
"I have been here for over a week now and I'm still learning to navigate this magic ship."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 15th August 2023
Henpocalypse! review
Apocalyptic hen party comedy is a tiresome stream of penis jokes.
Pat Stacey, The Independent (Ireland), 15th August 2023Alfie Packham: The hell and humanity of touting myself at Edinburgh
For all but the biggest names, handing out flyers in the street is still essential. That doesn't make it any less awkward.
Alfie Packham, The Guardian, 15th August 2023The Jewish comedian putting a comic spin on antisemtism
Marlon Solomon's new show at Edinburgh Fringe tackles the controversial issue with humour.
Jenni Frazer, Jewish News, 15th August 2023Inside No. 9 creator is writing the last episode: 'Feels strange and sad'
"Everything must end."
James Hibbs, Radio Times, 15th August 2023Interview: Andy Parsons
Andy Parsons is touring this year with his brand new show, Bafflingly Optimistic.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th August 2023Eden Sher: How it started, how it's going
Visiting American comic gives us a status report on her first Fringe.
Chortle, 15th August 2023Marjolein Robertson on the best and worst of the festival
"How I spaffed away my Edinburgh Fringe debut".
Chortle, 15th August 2023Why is there so little political comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe?
Britain's a bin fire... more comics should be talking about it, says Ian Stone.
Ian Stone, Chortle, 15th August 2023
BBC topical comedy is 100 years old
The first known topical stand-up routine on British radio aired exactly 100 years ago tomorrow (16th August), comedy historian Alan Stafford has found.
Chortle, 15th August 2023Ted Hill picks his comedy favourites
This is the best thing ever made - even better than vaccines.
Chortle, 15th August 2023
50 years of Man About The House, the sitcom that introduced sex to British TV
The groundbreaking flat-sharing comedy's very concept terrified ITV. Its writer and actors reflect on its smashing of gender stereotypes and the wildly successful spin-offs it launched.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 15th August 2023
Jack Whitehall is set to return to Bad Education in cameo role
Jack Whitehall will return to Bad Education for a special episode this Christmas and has already been on set filming. An insider revealed: "Jack has been on set filming for his small cameo in the special episode. While he's not returning to his role as Alfie Wickers as we know it, the scenes will make for an emotional reunion for fans of the original series."
Jess Lester & Rod McPhee, The Sun, 15th August 2023
Henpocalypse! review
A joyous hen do horror comedy that Smack The Pony fans will love.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 15th August 2023
Henpocalypse! review
A comedy about as funny as a penis piñata.
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 15th August 2023Videos
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8:35am20 min
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 7 - Cat's Busy DayEveryone needs help in Justin's House. Luckily, Cat is always happy to lend a hand, but today she tries to help everyone at once and gets into a bit of a muddle.
4:30pm30 min
Great Lives - Hattie Jacques
A look at the life of Hattie Jacques, as nominated by neuroscientist Sophie Scott, and with help from expert guest and biographer Andy Merriman. Matthew Parris hosts.
10pm30 min
Henpocalypse!
Episode 1 - Tits UpForced to break quarantine and venture into post-Apocalyptic Snowdonia, the hens start to piece together what happened in the outside world.