BCG Daily Friday 25th August 2023
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe chiefs say 'difficult and challenging' shows must be allowed on its stages
Senior figures have spoken out in the wake of controversies over venues pulling the plug on several shows this year and last year.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 25th August 2023Scotsman opinion: The importance of a Fringe free to offend
It is shocking the Chief Executive of the Fringe Society needs to defend free expression, but her intervention was vital.
The Scotsman, 25th August 2023Bonnie He: How it started, how it's going
American comedian gives us a status report on her first Fringe.
Chortle, 25th August 2023The Graham Linehan episode has proved that Comedy Unleashed are just as mediocre as the stand-up mainstream
Will Franken yearns for a real alternative to the careerists.
Will Franken, Chortle, 25th August 2023
Stewart Lee: 'My GP said I might be autistic... it's now hilariously obvious'
The comedian tells Dominic Maxwell about a revelatory visit to the doctor and why he's rewriting Macbeth for the RSC.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 25th August 2023
Rose Matafeo on Starstruck Series 3 and equality in the comedy industry
The comedian sat down with Radio Times Podcast to chat about the new season of hit series Starstruck and her love of TV.
Kelly-Anne Taylor, Radio Times, 25th August 2023
Werewolf Santa: FrightFest 2023 review
Santa Claus is coming to town... just in time to get mauled by a rampaging werewolf.
Joel Harley, Starburst Magazine, 25th August 2023
Meera Syal says she worries diversity on TV is just 'window dressing'
Meera Syal has said it is still hard to get authentic British Asian TV shows made, with executives more keen on stories about terrorists and grooming.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 25th August 2023Jerry Sadowitz returns to warn that stand-up comedy is 'last bastion of free speech'
Tackling cancel culture, Sadowitz told his Queen's Hall audience: "Graham Linehan has been cancelled, of course. He should be cancelled for Father Ted, which was the most unfunny thing to emerge since the Carry On movies."
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 25th August 2023'I used to get in role by harassing my girlfriend': the risky brilliance of playing anti-woke characters
Edinburgh Fringe comics portraying cancelled stand-ups and right-wing politicians talk about the dangers and successes of their satire.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 25th August 2023
Michelle Keegan scoffs chips in rare behind-the-scenes video from Brassic set
Michelle Keegan has been seen scoffing down chips in a rare behind-the-scenes video from the set of Brassic.
The actress, who plays Erin Croft in the Sky series, was joined by her co-stars to outline the major changes on set to meet with the broadcaster's net zero carbon commitment.
Jess Lester, The Sun, 25th August 2023TV & radio
8:35am20 min
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 15 - ScarecrowJustin, Robert and Little Monster are planting vegetable seeds in the back garden and can't wait for them to grow into tasty vegetables to make vegetable soup - one of Little Monster's favourites. But every time they look away, a peckish pigeon jumps down and eats a seed! Justin and Robert decide they need to protect the vegetable seeds before they're all eaten, and realise what they need is a scarecrow.
11:30am30 min
Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children
Series 2, Episode 4 - LeisureAshley ponders the topic of leisure, and how it's never as enjoyable as he'd wish.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 25, Episode 10Des Clarke is joined by Josie Long, Ignacio Lopez, Elaine Malcolmson & Jim Smith.
6:30pm30 min
Catherine Bohart: TL;DR
Episode 1No time for news? Catherine Bohart presents a topical show that goes beyond the headlines.
9pm95 min
Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control
A stand-up performance by the comedian.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 23 (C4: 24), Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley present more best bits from the game show mash-up, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont, Bob Mortimer, Rosie Jones, Paul Foot, Kevin Bridges, Nick Helm, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and more.
9pm60 min
Then You Run
Episode 8Tara and her friends reach the mythic hotel, but they are not alone. Reagan has made it to Norway, and with a surprising proposition for Tara. As the truth is revealed, can they survive the relentless, bloody retribution of The Traveller?
9:30pm30 min
The Power Of Parker
Episode 5 - White GoodsDiane puts her trust in Kath and sends her on a covert mission while she reluctantly goes to dinner at Sandy Cooper's house with Martin. But will Kath be discovered?