BCG Daily Wednesday 16th August 2023
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Kieran Hodgson: From Two Doors Down to the Edinburgh Fringe
After Kieran Hodgson took a job on BBC Scotland sitcom Two Doors Down, he made a life-changing decision.
Nichola Rutherford, BBC, 16th August 2023
Henpocalypse! review
We should treasure this raucous, revealing and filthy comedy.
Ben Dowell, The Times, 16th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Nuclear Children
Writer and performer Ezra England discusses their dark comedy Nuclear Children, which was the winner of the 2021 Platform Presents Playwright's Prize.
Fest Mag, 16th August 2023Fringe Dog meets MC Hammersmith
The canine journalist freestyles with the master improviser.
Fringe Dog, Fest Mag, 16th August 2023Cancelling our comedy show proves our point
This decision is precisely why we created it in the first place, writes Andrew Doyle of Comedy Unleashed.
Andrew Doyle, Unherd, 16th August 2023Why are all one-woman shows compared to Fleabag?
Because it was so iconic, says Sarah Cameron.
Sarah Cameron, Chortle, 16th August 2023Leech or saviour? Edinburgh Fringe show spotlights theatre's vexed relationship with critics
Attachment: The Leech Show is a merry romp about an influential reviewer and sums up the industry's paradoxical attitude to theatre criticism.
Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 16th August 2023The Edinburgh comics also doing kids' shows
They might be 'edgy, queer' comics by night - but by day Shelf are children's entertainers, and they're not the only fringe act with a sideline in making kids laugh.
Ella Braidwood, The Guardian, 16th August 2023EdFringe Talk: Michelle Brasier: Reform
"Vinegar on chips is better than it sounds."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 16th August 2023
First look: Passenger
ITVX has released three first look images from their six-part darkly comic thriller Passenger which launches in 2024.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 16th August 2023Otto & Astrid: Joint Solo Project interview
Otto and Astrid are the brother/sister guitar/drums rock n roll sensation that is Die Roten Punkte. Or at least they were. Maybe they still are.
ThreeWeeks, 16th August 2023
Henpocalypse! review
Strippers, bridezillas, Armageddon... hurrah for Britain's bawdiest new comedy.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 16th August 2023What does it take to get you cancelled at the Edinburgh Fringe?
So, let me get this right: at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedians who make jokes about killing and raping women are welcome, but comedians who defend women's rights are not?
Brendan O'Neill, The Spectator, 16th August 2023BBC attempt to launder reputation of Graham Linehan
The former comedy writer turned keyboard warrior has had a gig cancelled prompting a write-up where the BBC attempt to launder reputation of horrific bigot, Graham Linehan.
Gemma Stone, Trans Writes, 16th August 2023Ed Patrick on the highs and lows of the Edinburgh Fringe
'The yearn for regular bin days is real'
Chortle, 16th August 2023The cancellation of Graham Linehan is the most offensive Edinburgh Fringe joke of all
The festival used to break taboos. But its censorship - sight unseen - of the 'gender critical' comic's show is an affront to comedy.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 16th August 2023The City Cafe venue evacuated after gents toilets set on fire
The City Café on Blair Street was evacuated after black smoke was seen coming from one of the cubicles in the male loos. Fire crews raced to the scene within minutes and quickly extinguished the blaze but staff have slammed those responsible warning that it "could have ended in tragedy". There are no reported injuries.
Ryan Carroll & Lee Dalgetty, Daily Record, 16th August 2023There's no diversity among Fringe reviewers... so why should I tie my self-esteem to them?
Critics who all look and thing the same, says Anu Vaidyanathan.
Anu Vaidyanathan, Chortle, 16th August 2023Njambi McGrath: I Am Literally A Colonial Project
"The show is about being an outcast. All my life, I've always been other."
Entertainment Now, 16th August 2023
Omid Djalili: People attend comedy shows just to be offended these days because of cancel culture
Omid Djalili has spoken thoughtfully about how cancel culture is impacting comedy.
Aisha Nozari, Metro, 16th August 2023Jordan Gray shares words of comfort to those entering into the second half of Edinburgh Fringe
Jordan Gray - the breakout comedy star of the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 - has shared her story ahead of returning to where it all began for two nights of shows at the end of this year's Festival, offering words of encouragement to performers as the second half of the month-long festival gets underway.
Graham Robson, Gscene, 16th August 2023Life according to... impressionist, actor and comedian Jon Culshaw
"Certain characters really play up to it".
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 16th August 2023
Simon Carlyle obituary
Television writer best known for the BBC's sitcom Two Doors Down, based on neighbours in a Glasgow suburb.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 16th August 2023Graham Linehan and the idiocy of the cancellers
The comedy police have just proven their critics right.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 16th August 2023Steve N Allen: This One Is Personal
"My show is a look at the lighter side of having Alzheimer's."
Entertainment Now, 16th August 2023Life according to... comedian Darren Harriott
Comedian and TV personality Darren Harriott talks Dancing On Ice, the Fringe and his life choices.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 16th August 2023My Festival: Lynn Ferguson
The US-based Scottish comic writer-performer discusses pearls of wisdom from her late mum, Fringe highs and lows and the art which quietly resides in us all.
The Scotsman, 16th August 2023"Comedy is impossible when you can't test boundaries"
Graham Linehan on his cancellation at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Spiked, 16th August 2023
How 'Scrapper' dreamed up a new east London
Behind-the-scenes on the most magical London film since Paddington.
Ed Gibbs, Time Out, 16th August 2023
Jordan Gray shares her favourite things to do in Southend
The Essex-born star chats about trying out her Is It A Bird? show at a small-town open mic night.
Fiona McDonald & Chiara Wilkinson, Time Out, 16th August 2023Haydock filmed TV series 'Joey's' set to premiere at FACT in Liverpool
A budget TV series that has been three years in the making is set to make its premiere in Liverpool next month.
Conal Cunningham, St Helens Star, 16th August 2023Videos
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Sarah Keyworth - Are You A Boy Or A Girl?
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