British Comedy Guide

BCG Daily Sunday 23rd June 2024

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Terry Joyce

Comic and actor Terry Joyce dead

As well as a comedian Joyce starred in the sitcom Hebburn and kids show Byker Grove.

Ethan Singh, The Sun, 23rd June 2024
Marjolein Robertson

Marjolein Robertson on the 10 things that changed her life

Adam Robertson spoke with Shetland-born comedian Marjolein Robertson on the 10 things that changed her life.

Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 23rd June 2024
Laura Smyth. Credit: Jigsaw

Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life review

The east Londoner's show majors in blunt putdowns of anything the ebullient standup finds to be up-itself or overrated.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd June 2024

Fringe Quickies: 42 - Raul Kohli: Raul Britannia

"I'm just trying to make some good comedy & inspire people to be proud of whoever they are."

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 23rd June 2024

Fringe Quickies: 40 - Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl

"I think the title of the show makes people expect a slutty and scandalous evening at the theatre. I would NOT like to clear up this misconception."

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 23rd June 2024

EdFringe Talk: Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open

"It's a very special festival for artists, industry and audiences and we Brits are very lucky we don't have to cross an ocean to be part of it!!"

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 23rd June 2024

EdFringe Talk: Chanel Ali: Break Up With Your Dad

"I've learned to lean into the weird things about me. I took a deep dive into the trauma, the pain, the reality of life and found intense humility on the other side."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 23rd June 2024

EdFringe Talk: Mime Club

"It's full of chaos, clowning and psychical comedy with the simple aim of making people laugh!"

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 23rd June 2024

EdFringe Talk: UK Pun Off

"It's a great festival because there is something for everyone, and now I get to perform in it!"

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 23rd June 2024

EdFringe Talk: Chelsea Birkby: This is Life, Cheeky Cheeky

"In the buzz of it all it struck me that part of the magic of the fringe is that instead of that energy being generated for one superstar, it's being generated for hundreds of performers, many of whom you've never heard of."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 23rd June 2024

EdFringe Talk: Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry to Offend

"I've always kind of eschewed marketing as inimical to the endeavour of being in the arts and especially to being funny BUT we live in a brave new world and market ourselves we must."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 23rd June 2024

On the Mic Picks: Ian Lockwood

Is this truly a farewell tour for the Brooklyn-based comedian? We hope not.

On The Mic, 23rd June 2024

TV & radio

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 4, Episode 4 - Super Snails And Party Beetles

Sue is joined by the Natural History Museum's Senior Curator of Molluscs Jon Ablett, Zoologist and EDI consultant Dr. Tanesha Allen & comedian Jess Fostekew.

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