BCG Daily Saturday 24th August 2024
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John Oliver makes special appearance at Edinburgh comedy club
British-American comedian John Oliver made a surprise appearance at an Edinburgh comedy club on Friday evening.
Craig Williams, The Herald, 24th August 2024
Why can't incredibly successful entertainers like Ricky Gervais ever take criticism?
As the comedian and writer seemingly reacts to an old Stewart Lee takedown by showing off his streaming numbers, Roisin O'Connor wonders why he's so desperate to prove his worth.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 24th August 2024
Harrow Council cancels Reginald D Hunter stand-up show over 'anti-Semitic' joke
Hunter has been embroiled in controversy after making a gag comparing Israel to an abusive spouse.
Sami Quadri, Evening Standard, 24th August 2024The best jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2024
The funniest lines from Mustafa Algiyadi, Alex Kealy, Olaf Falafel, Ollie Horn, Alexander Bennett, Danny Matinee, Louise Atkinson and more.
Mike Wade, The Times, 24th August 2024TV & radio
10am30 min
You're Dead To Me
Series 9, Episode 8 - Benedetta CarliniGreg Jenner is joined in seventeenth-century Italy by Professor Michelle Sauer and comedian Sophie Duker to learn about notorious nun Benedetta Carlini.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 22, Episode 1Broadcaster and former sprinter Jeanette Kwakye, Radio and Television presenter Dougie Anderson, former Badminton player Gail Emms, and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
10:45pm60 min
ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe
Episode 4 - Night 4The iconic Judi Love hosts this mixed bill show featuring Colin Hoult, Josh Jones, and Katie Norris.
11pm30 min
The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty
Episode 1 - The Couple I UncoupledBrighty - with chambermaid Babs' assistance/disapproval - must get nearly-weds Mr Darkly and Miss Lucy-Beth Bonnet to fall back in love, having previously split them up. In his lordship's absence, the very un-sordid butler Churlington is left to organise Brighty's celebrated 'Sordid Soirée'.