Anna Lowman takes a look at the nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012, and determines that the two shortlists are, excitingly, populated by a lovely group of comics this year.
Dan Wright is still best known for his seminal portrayal of the smaller one in Big Cook, Little Cook, but after this year's Fringe, will we all be pointing and saying 'look, there's the Michael Jackson loon'?
The shortlist for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2012 - the event which aims to acknowledge the true anarchic spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe. Also, why having a heart attack was almost a route to being nominated this year.
The results of the annual Dave Award for the Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe have been announced. This year's winner is Stewart Francis, who has a sharp joke about David and Victoria Beckham.
Nine up-and-coming comedians are preparing for the So You Think You're Funny? 2012 grand final, which takes place at the Edinburgh Festival on Thursday.
For eight hours overnight the BBC broadcast live from its Edinburgh Fringe venue via the BBC Red Button service. If you missed it, here's some video clips...
