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The Steptoe And Son Radio Show 2022 tour
Monday 15th August 2022
As The Steptoe And Son Radio Show prepares to embark on a fresh live tour, performing three new scripts from Galton & Simpson's original television series, actor and producer John Hewer talks about the genesis of the show.
Bobby Carroll's Diary - Simon David / Emily Wilson / Lucy Porter
Sunday 14th August 2022
Bobby has been watching the rollerskating Simon David, X Factor reject Emily Wilson and PJ wearing Lucy Porter.
Troy Hawke, Maisie Adam, Mark Watson, Sophie Duker - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary
Thursday 11th August 2022
Mark Muldoon has been checking out lots of comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's his reports on what he's seen so far, including The Delightful Sausage, Tarot, Joz Norris and Josh Pugh.
Hannah Fairweather: How Taylor Swift helped me write my Edinburgh Fringe show
Wednesday 10th August 2022
Comedian Hannah Fairweather shares, in essay-like detail, how and why popstar Taylor Swift is her ultimate idol and a constant source of inspiration.
Shazia Mirza: 800 words on race
Wednesday 10th August 2022
Shazia Mirza reflects on her experience of race in Britain, as she introduces her new Edinrburgh Fringe hour, Coconut.
Phil Mealey introduces his Making A Murderer musical
Monday 8th August 2022
Comedy writer and actor Phil Mealey's latest show is a bold choice. A passion project, he's set to bring the real-life story at the heart of hit Netflix documentary series Making A Murderer to the Edinburgh Festival, in a musical format.
Nica Burns's Fringe launch speech 2022
Sunday 7th August 2022
Here's the speech Edinburgh Comedy Awards director Nica Burns gave at a lunch to launch the 2022 awards.
Bobby Carroll's Diary - Erika Ehler / Emmanuel Sonubi / Olga Koch
Sunday 7th August 2022
This will be Bobby Carroll's 22nd year at the festival. He's writing a diary for us of what he's been seeing. First up: Erika Ehler, Emmanuel Sonubi and Olga Koch.
Abigoliah Schamaun on British immigration laws
Sunday 7th August 2022
US-born comic Abigoliah Schamaun never thought she could be deported. But, as she explains in her new Edinburgh show Legally Cheeky, she found herself in court, fighting the UK Government to stay in London with her man. We asked her to talk more about the topic...
First Gig, Worst Gig: Markus Birdman
Friday 5th August 2022
Back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a dramatic new show, Markus Birdman wings us through his gig history.