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Innes McQuillin

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DVD review: Jason Manford - First World Problems

As befits a long running show, First World Problems is tightly written and beautifully performed. So what if it's not groundbreaking or even edgy? What Jason Manford has got right is he knows his audience and how to please them. That'll do for me.

Innes McQuillin, Giggle Beats, 15th November 2014

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: five shows for children

The Edinburgh Fringe has a ton of great shows for kids. And the good news is that there's lots of free entertainment too.

Innes McQuillin, Giggle Beats, 15th July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our improv picks

Part art and part craft, improv can be dazzling in its execution, hugely entertaining and great fun. With the audience providing suggestions for characters, locations and other variables, every improv performance is, in theory, unique. There's over 70 improv shows to choose from at this year's Edinburgh Fringe; here's our selection of five shows for lovers of spontaneous fun.

Innes McQuillin, Giggle Beats, 8th July 2014

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: our sketch show picks

So, you like sketch shows? Is that familiar faces, rising stars or complete unknowns? Double acts, threesomes or troupes? As our sketch selection below illustrates, the choice is endless. It's best to go to Edinburgh with a plan, and tickets for the shows you don't want to miss. Here are our sketch picks.

Innes McQuillin, Giggle Beats, 1st July 2014

TV review: 24 Hours To Go Broke, Dave

The mix of comedy celebrity challenge, game show and travelogue in 24 Hours To Go Broke makes for a pleasant, if undemanding, watch.

Innes McQuillin, Giggle Beats, 21st May 2014

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