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Ania Magliano. Credit: Pleasance Fringe

Comedy at Edinburgh Fringe 2024's opening galas

Thursday 8th August 2024

A report on the comedy on offer from the press launches at the start of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe.

Victoria Wood pictured in an Acorn Antiques sketch. Victoria Wood. Credit: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #318

Wednesday 7th August 2024

Film stars, sitcom remakes and stage adaptations are all amongst the topics in this week's quiz. Plus, how well do you remember The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer?

Sumukhi Suresh. Credit: Aly White Live

Random 8: Sumukhi Suresh

Tuesday 6th August 2024

From India to Edinburgh, Sumukhi Suresh recalls gynaecology dreams, a Norway letdown and knee gore.

24 Hour Party People. Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan) Features

Comedy Rewind: 24 Hour Party People - Madchester at its height

Sunday 4th August 2024

Delve into the drugs-and-music cultural phenomenon of Madchester with this Steve Coogan-starring part-biopic.

Graham Kay Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Graham Kay

Friday 2nd August 2024

He's just begun his first Fringe, but what is Ottawan wit Graham Kay craving most in Edinburgh?

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC TV

Red Dwarf III retrospective: Hitting the big time

Thursday 1st August 2024

The third series of cult sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf brought with it more than a few changes, propelling the sitcom to wider success.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: BBC Quiz

Dad's Army Quiz

Wednesday 31st July 2024

Marking the sitcom's anniversary, a new quiz focused on the iconic comedy classic.

Isobel Rogers Live

Random 8: Isobel Rogers

Tuesday 30th July 2024

As she eagerly awaits her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Isobel Rogers explains which Elton John song should be our new national anthem.

Image shows left to right: Benny Hill, Dennis Kirkland Features

Comedy Chronicles - A dubious double act: Benny Hill and Dennis Kirkland

Sunday 28th July 2024

Benny Hill is noted as one of British television's great comic minds, but, entwined with producer Dennis Kirkland his fall from grace at the end of the 1980s is more complex than is often described.

The Fosters. Image shows left to right: Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry), Benjamin Foster (Lawrie Mark), Shirley Foster (Sharon Rosita). Credit: London Weekend Television Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #316

Wednesday 24th July 2024

Rimmer, Cleo Rocos and The Fosters are some of the people featured in this week's quiz.

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