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The 21 best jokes in the history of the Fringe
A study has claimed to have found the 21 most popular jokes in the history of the Edinburgh Festival.
The Scotsman, 4th August 201650 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Link expired)
Here at WOW 247 we've pooled together our comedy brains to pick out a whopping 50 shows we think make a good starting point for any Fringe adventurer.
Matthew Dunne-Miles, Finlay Greig and Craig Leiper, WOW247, 2nd August 201610 of the best comedy acts to see at the Fringe
If you're looking for something to tickle your funny bone at this year's Fringe festival, here are some must-see acts that are guaranteed to leave you in stitches.
Nina Glencross, Daily Record, 28th July 2016Ten former Chortle Student Award competitors
It's the 13th year of the Chortle Student Comedy Award, with former entrants going on to be familiar faces on TV, the comedy circuit and at festivals.
Chortle, 26th July 2016Latitude: reflections on a weekend of comedy
Latitude has often used the tag-line 'more than just a music festival' and with an extensive arts line-up that's certainly true. The Suffolk festival has also grown into one of the largest comedy programmes on the circuit. The tents may now have been dismantled, but Fergus Morgan reflects back on a weekend's mirth in the festival's purple comedy arena.
Fergus Morgan, The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016Review: Comedy Garden, Al Murray etc
The last night of Bristol Comedy Garden was filled with beautiful weather, human Tinder, Grindr for ISIS, talking dolphins - and, most of all, sublime talent.
Leonie Helm, Bristol 24/7, 4th July 2016'Riot' breaks out at Bristol Comedy Garden
Al Murray gave a rather unique view on the EU referendum result as he brought another fantastic Bristol Comedy Garden to a close on Sunday night as a mock riot broke out.
Craig Jones, The Bristol Post, 3rd July 2016Joe Lycett tries cheeky approach to paying off fine
Joe Lycett was issued a parking fine by Leeds Parking Services and took a cheeky approach to paying it off. Rather than chucking a few tenners in an envelope, Joe decided to fill a box with 20p coins and wrote out a short note to accompany it.
Nicola Oakley, The Mirror, 10th June 2016Katherine Ryan interview
From garbage to Funny Girls, the comedian reveals the things she finds the funniest.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 20th May 2016Chortle Awards 2016 - Vic & Bob get Outstanding Contribution prize
The results of the Chortle Awards 2016 have been announced, with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer honoured with the Outstanding Contribution prize. Meanwhile Joseph Morpurgo wins in three categories.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2016