2017 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe features 2017
Rogue Pun at the Edinburgh Fringe - Defending The Defenders
Thursday 7th September 2017
This year's Edinburgh Fringe was tricky for certain comics, as Netflix/Marvel's The Defenders dropped right in the middle of it. Si Hawkins talked to two of them.
Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
Monday 4th September 2017
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
Mark Row: A1 The Long Road to Edinburgh
Monday 4th September 2017
New stand-up Mark Row had never stepped on stage twelve months ago. In this article he talks about the highs and lows and what he learnt from performing a full run at this year's Edinburgh Festival.
Edinburgh Fringe Extra
Friday 1st September 2017
From a poster made out of parsley to bin-based bruises, the BCG team rounds up some interesting and funny stories and stunts from the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe.
Interview with BBC New Comedy Award winner Heidi Regan
Tuesday 29th August 2017
We catch up with Heidi Regan, the 2017 winner of the BBC New Comedy Award stand-up competition.
The Comedians' Choice Awards 2017 winners
Sunday 27th August 2017
Mat Ewins, Rob Kemp and Bob Slayer are the winners of the Comedians Choice Awards 2017 - the accolades voted on by Edinburgh Fringe performers.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Maria Shehata
Thursday 24th August 2017
The London-based, currently Edinburgh-Fringeing Egyptian/American Maria Shehata recalls memorable shows in Ohio, Paris, Norway... and a stinker in Birmingham.
Malcolm Hardee Awards 2017 nominations
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Terry Alderton, Rob Kemp, Elf Lyons and Mark Dean Quinn lead the nominations for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2017 - the prizes recognising comic originality at the Edinburgh Festival.
Top jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Ken Cheng has won Dave's Joke Of The Fringe 2017 with the line "I'm not a fan of the new pound coin, but then again, I hate all change." Read all the top jokes here.
Cally Beaton interview
Thursday 17th August 2017
Viacom - including Comedy Central - bigwig and new stand-up Cally Beaton tells us all about her fascinating career.
The Wrestling 2017: The results
Wednesday 16th August 2017
We've got the results, and pictures, from Max & Ivan's The Wrestling 2017.
Andy Barr: The art of flyering
Tuesday 15th August 2017
Andy Barr, a one-time flyerer, is bringing his debut show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this month. We asked him for his top flyering tips.
Northern Power Blouse on why the North is better than the South
Tuesday 15th August 2017
Feisty northern sketch trio Northern Power Blouse attempt to convince us that the North is better than the South.
Radu Isac: Most impoverished comic in Britain?
Tuesday 15th August 2017
Romanian comic Radu Isac tells us about being the most impoverished comedian in Britain.
A 19-year old performer's first Fringe
Tuesday 15th August 2017
Harry Lidford, 19-year old co-writer and co-star of comedy play Squeeze Harder, Zanni!, tells us about arriving at his first Fringe.
Steve Bugeja interview
Monday 14th August 2017
Steve Bugeja discusses his latest show, about working in an American Summer camp aged 18.
Tony Law's jobs
Monday 14th August 2017
Tony Law reminisces on past Augusts and some of the many jobs he's had.
Natalie Read: Man, Boy and Wife
Monday 14th August 2017
Natalie Read, beloved wife of 'Big Howard', spills all on what it's really like being married to a professional comic.
Vikki Stone: Comedian with a concerto
Monday 14th August 2017
We speak to musical comic Vikki Stone about her unique new show: Concerto For Comedian And Orchestra.
Micky P Kerr's Fringe week
Sunday 13th August 2017
Comedian Micky P Kerr tells us about his first week at his first ever Edinburgh Fringe.