BCG Daily Sunday 1st September 2024
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Reginald D. Hunter's Edinburgh show: A disturbing blend of comedy and antisemitism
Edinburgh comedian Reginald D. Hunter's recent performance drew controversy with a joke likening Israel to a self-abusing woman blaming her husband, sparking outrage and violence against protests.
Anat Vidor, The Jerusalem Post, 1st September 2024'Exploitation': The dark reality of flyering at the Edinburgh Fringe
It is Scotland's premier cultural event, the Fringe attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world each summer. Ad hoc street promoters, commonly referred to as flyerers, are known for their colorful distribution of leaflets and enthusiastic promotion of thousands of performances. Yet, this cheerful exterior obscures a darker reality.
Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco and Amelia Boag McGlynn, The Herald, 1st September 2024
Paul Sinha on his Parkinson's battle: 'I've got a life to live'
He became a comedian to be more interesting at dinner parties. Then a TV quiz sent him in an unexpected direction.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 1st September 2024
"Rising Damp was sitcom gold - it could never be made today"
Fifty years since the first episode of Leonard Rossiter's comedy aired, we remember a series - and a star - like no other.
Gareth Roberts, The Telegraph, 1st September 2024Oasis v Edinburgh Fringe
Have the Gallaghers finished off the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 before it has begun?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st September 2024Oasis: a guilty pleasure without fringe benefits
The comeback could be a coup or a crash, but it has already obliterated accommodation for the 2025 Edinburgh fringe.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 1st September 2024
It's the way they sell 'em: stand-ups across UK turn to merchandise for extra cash
Edinburgh Fringe acts and theatres are taking a cue from the music business with the sale of branded items to boost profits.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 1st September 2024Videos
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The Last Leg In Paris, Episode 5 - Day 4Live studio guests on day four are comedian Alex Horne and former Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.