BCG Daily Wednesday 10th July 2024
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EdFringe Talk: Four More Short Plays Loosely Linked by the Theme of Crime
"This year I've been trying to be more organised and structured in my approach (checklists, spreadsheets, to-do lists, etc), and to remember to take time off for myself in order to avoid burnout."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 10th July 2024EdFringe Talk: Tom Greaves: FUDGEY
"I remember sleeping on the floor crammed into a room somewhere near the Meadows and feeling this magical Edinburgh Fringe feeling that I'll never forget."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 10th July 2024On the Mic Picks: Harry Stachini
Modern observational story telling at its best.
On The Mic, 10th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - An Asian Queer Story: Coming Out to Dead People
"The show explores queer identity, cross-generational relationships within an immigrant family, and finding closure."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2024Interview: Kimberly Prentice on Unseen
"Everyone has had moments of not being seen or heard. It can be painful and depressing. But what you do next makes the difference."
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 10th July 2024Lazonby filmmaker's debut comedy tells of a gay hook-up gone wrong
26-year-old Stuart Armstrong, from Lazonby but based in Carlisle, made the short film Lay-by as a "proof of concept" piece to attract further funding for a longer-form endeavour.
Ollie Rawlinson, Cumbria News and Star, 10th July 2024Abby Wambaugh: How to hypnotise your friends
Here, she shares the expertise she gained in hypnotising your friends.
Abby Wambaugh, LMAOnaise, 10th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Mustafa Algiyadi: Almost Legal Alien
Almost Legal Alien is the culmination of my standup work in the last 5 years.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2024Breaking news: Jin Hao Li finds Nessie
He's on the hunt for Nessie and this photo essay takes us along on his journey.
Jin Hao Li, LMAOnaise, 10th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 116 - Emily Markoe
My Little Phobia ranges from pure physical comedy to deep existential crisis.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 10th July 2024
ITV stands ground as police blast "offensive" comedy title
Upcoming series set in police training academy is called Piglets.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 10th July 2024Amy Annette: Which mid-00s shoe are YOU?
Before you even think about seeing her show, you need to take this essential quiz.
Amy Annette, LMAOnaise, 10th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Grace Mulvey: Tall Baby
"Tall Baby is about how I moved to London on my own at the age of 33."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Andrew Doherty: Gay Witch Sex Cult
"It's at once a tribute to and parody of folk horror films, such as The Wicker Man and Midsommar."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2024I made an AI chatbot to do comedy crowd work... here's what I found out
Ted Hill on how he got ChatGPT to act like an MC.
Ted Hill, Chortle, 10th July 2024Videos
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TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club
Episode 1Geoff at men's reluctance to put on sunscreen. Why not take a simple, basic precaution against the hottest and largest thing in the entire solar system? Vanity? Bravado? Or something else? With the help of his studio audience, Geoff looks at whether this is connected to men's reluctance to seek medical advice and their habit of dying early.
11pm15 min
Jim Smith: Me And The Farmer
Episode 2 - Young, Free Range And SingleJim Smith always knew he was going to be a farmer, but his parents insisted he got an education. So, it was off to agricultural college for Jim in the big city of Aberdeen.
11:15pm30 min
The Skewer
Special - The 2024 ElectionFresh from a BAFTA nomination, the multi-award winning The Skewer burrows its way into the 2024 General Election, rounding it all up like a satirical sheepdog, and cutting through all the noise.