BCG Daily Tuesday 27th August 2024
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Row erupts after new owner of Frankie Howerd's historic home paints it fuchsia
A row has broken out after the new owner of comedy legend Frankie Howerd's historic blue-plaque home painted it bright fuchsia.
Alex West, The Sun, 27th August 2024
'You've got to laugh or else you'll cry' - what nonsense!
You can absolutely do both, says comic Marc Burrows.
Marc Burrows, Chortle, 27th August 2024Oasis fans fume as Edinburgh Murrayfield 2025 gigs clash with Fringe
Scots fans were left disappointed over the only scheduled Oasis dates in the capital city - as they're set to clash with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, sending hotel prices skyrocketing and causing the city to 'gridlock'.
Tasha Hall, Daily Record, 27th August 2024
Kerris Gibson review
If there's one up and coming comic to keep an eye out for on the Newcastle scene, it's Kerris Gibson; I suggest you catch one of her upcoming gigs and experience her magic for yourself.
Ben Robinson, Narc Magazine, 27th August 2024My part in Mark Simmons winning Joke of the Fringe
Now that the Edinburgh Festival is over the story can be told...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th August 2024
Man who sparked row painting Frankie Howerd's house bright PINK hits back at whining neighbours
New owner Dave Hipkins had painted the Somerset house in a vibrant fuchsia pink.
Milad Sherzad, The Sun, 27th August 2024The 12 stand-out shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
As the Edinburgh Fringe draws to a close for another year, here's the top shows we saw.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 27th August 2024Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Do Gooders
Episode 5 - The FuneralClive's latest fundraising project is put into jeopardy and he must attend a funeral to maintain his position in the league tables. Luckily Ken is on hand to school him in the dark arts of fundraising at a wake. Harriett tasks herself with getting Gladys a date and Lauren and Achi become embroiled in an ethical protest.
11pm30 min
Jon Holmes Says The C-Word
Episode 8 - Always Look On The Bright Side Of LifeJon and his guests discuss love, hope, strength and the future - ongoing treatments, ongoing research, and the joy of being told you're cancer free.