BCG Daily Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Tim Vine on how the Edinburgh Fringe changed his life
Tim Vine remembers the exact moment that his journey into comedy started.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 22nd August 2023The endless hypocrisy of the comedy class
Dara Ó Briain has been quite the empty space to his former friend Graham Linehan in this regard.
Gareth Roberts, The Spectator, 22nd August 2023A real audience member's view of comedy at this year's Edinburgh Fringe
Last Friday afternoon I flew up from London to the Edinburgh Fringe and last Saturday evening I flew back. It was the cheapest way except for a National Express coach and I had buggered my back a few days before so did not fancy spending hour upon hour in one position in a cramped seat.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 22nd August 2023Fringe Dog meets Lucas O'Neil
The canine journalist gets emotional with the American stand-up star.
Fringe Dog, Fest Mag, 22nd August 2023Mark Watson says three-year affair was way of avoiding 'the fact I wasn't special'
The stand-up's three-year affair led to the end of his marriage.
Kate Ng, The Independent, 22nd August 2023Drew Michael: How it started, how it's going
American comedian gives us a status report on his first Fringe.
Chortle, 22nd August 2023Liam Withnail on the ups and downs of the Fringe
"Naked for no reason".
Chortle, 22nd August 2023Graham Linehan's hatred won't be welcome in an independent Scotland
The Gender Reform Act and its subsequent blocking by Westminster is one of the most hotly debated subjects in Scottish politics. I'm now of the opinion that the decision to deplatform anti-trans activist Graham Lineman, better known as Glinner, from this year's Edinburgh Festival is proof that Scottish culture is already positively independent when it comes to the protection and celebration of trans identities.
Emma Grae, The National (Scotland), 22nd August 2023Mark Watson: I hurt my wife - and the person I had an affair with
The comedian tells Michael Odell how he sabotaged his life and destroyed his marriage.
Michael Odell, The Times, 22nd August 2023Eleanor Conway picks her comedy favourites
"Chelsea Handler's everything I aspire to be..."
Chortle, 22nd August 2023Why is US stand-up Mike Birbiglia still alive?
The comic, who has survived cancer and once sleep-jumped through a closed hotel window, is bringing his Broadway smash about mortality to the UK. 'I guarantee you'll laugh,' he says.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 22nd August 2023Jenny Ryan slams Graham Linehan for 'whingeing' over Edinburgh Fringe cancellation
Jenny Ryan didn't hold back when chatting about Graham Linehan's recent Edinburgh Fringe drama.
Aisha Nozari and Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 22nd August 2023Is this really the funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe?
This year's winning pun does not work on any level, says Simon Evans.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 22nd August 2023Performing solo can be lonely - but at least it's all about you
A noted Fringe veteran delves into the pros, cons and history of one-person shows - and recalls what Gielgud once told him about doing them.
Gyles Brandreth, The Telegraph, 22nd August 2023Can ChatGPT rival ClaudeAI improve the Edinburgh Fringe's 'ten best jokes'?
The ten 'best' jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe (according to the Dave TV channel) were announced today. So I asked Claude.AI - a rival of ChatGPT - if he/she/they/it thought the jokes were funny.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 22nd August 2023
Inside 'Inside No. 9': How a dark British comedy punked an entire nation
A game show with a shocking, grisly finale was part and parcel of an elaborate prank pulled on TV viewers in the UK by Inside No. 9, the BAFTA-winning BBC Two black comedy anthology series.
Michael Starr, The New York Post, 22nd August 2023Mike Arber and David Kidder profile
Mike and David's writing history is almost entirely comedy based.
Short + Sweet Essex, 22nd August 2023Videos
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8:35am20 min
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 12 - Art ClassLittle Monster wants to make a piece of art for the house. It doesn't go well, so Justin organises an art class with Justin Town's most famed artist - and things get messy.
9am23 min
Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza
Series 2, Episode 1Rosie Jones is joined by comics Eshaan Akbar, Joshua Robertson, Harriet Dyer and Jo Coffey, sharing jokes on how to deal with middle lane-hoggers on the motorway and other driving test dilemmas.
9am26 min
Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza
Series 2, Episode 2Includes comics Jamie MacDonald, Joe Wells, McClaine Beirne and Marjolein Robertson.
9am25 min
Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza
Series 2, Episode 3Rosie is joined by comics Markus Birdman, Spring Day, Matty Oxley and Cerys Bradley.
10pm30 min
Henpocalypse!
Episode 2 - Ends Of The EarthThe hens face an unpleasant surprise in a mini-mart in Snowdownia and mother-of-the-bride Bernadette tries to turn the situation to their advantage. In an hour of need, one of the hens receives help from a national treasure.