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Steve Coogan bemoans commercialisation of Fringe

Comedian Steve Coogan has bemoaned the commercialisation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since he shot to fame there two decades ago - saying it has become "swamped" by marketing people and ­promoters.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th August 2013

Edinburgh Fringe: Several venues report record year

Several Fringe venues have reported a record year, with good weather helping to pull in huge festival crowds.

Gareth Rose and Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th August 2013

Steve Coogan bemoans commercialisation of Fringe

Steve Coogan has bemoaned the commercialisation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since he shot to fame there two decades ago - saying it has become "swamped" by marketing people and promoters.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th August 2013

Alan Davies reveals Margaret Thatcher 'saved' him

Alan Davies, the comedian, has admitted he owes his career to Margaret Thatcher despite being a lifelong Labour Party voter and a self-confessed "Leftie".

Patrick Sawer, The Telegraph, 25th August 2013

Why Pete Cain wants to kick Everybody Out

This August thought-provoking comic Pete Cain is in Edinburgh, advocating kicking Everybody Out of the country so they can be counted back in.

STV, 23rd August 2013

A character actor can work forever

Scrubs star Sam Lloyd on how he's made a career out of being a wimpy nerd - and is entirely responsible for the success of Glee.

Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 22nd August 2013

Porn has never been more popular at the Fringe

Pornography is everywhere in this year's comedy programme - but not for the reasons you might think. Plus: awards week begins; and Andrea Dworkin, comedy heroine.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th August 2013

Whatever happend to Cannon and Ball?

While Bobby has enjoyed primetime acting roles in recent years, Lancashire-born Tommy, who has three children with his wife Hazel and two children from his frst marriage, has kept a lower profile.

Tony Padman, The Daily Express, 17th August 2013

Anthony Head and Eve Myles head up 'You, Me And Them' cast

The cast for new sitcom You, Me And Them has been announced. Anthony Head, Eve Myles, Lindsay Duncan and Susie Blake are amongst the stars.

British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2013

Steve Coogan interview

On the couch with Steve Coogan, who discusses press intrusion, playing the "fame game" and the liberal views of Alan Partridge.

Sam Delaney, The Big Issue, 12th August 2013

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