Martin Walker (II)
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Press clippings Page 79
The Viv Groskop three minute interview
When should you give up on a dream? This Edinburgh Fringe why not go behind the curtain with BBC Radio 4's Viv Groskop, as she attempts to revive a childhood ambition. Martin Walker finds out more about a unique stand-up comedy experiment.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014The Josh Smith three minute interview
After last year's From Top to Bottom Show Josh Smith returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His Not What You Expected Show explores the various plans Josh's family had for him. He never became an astronaut or brain surgeon, but a stand-up comedian which, of course, is not what they expected.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014The Anthony Timmons three minute interview
The logic of war seems to be if the belligerent can fight, they will fight. That leaders will not surrender until surrender is academic. How do we explain the sacrifice of so much for nothing? We can't. No one can. In a political comedy set our own Mark Thomas would be proud off, American activist Anthony Timmons presents War!
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014The Freddie Farrell three minute interview
Now that Freddie Farrell is a family man, he's trying his best to be responsible. Unfortunately life has other plans. But with the likes of Joe Lycett and Dan Nightingale as fans his future in stand-up comedy looks bright. He talks to Martin Walker via email about his Edinburgh show, Lock Stock and One Joking Farrell.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014The Joe Bains three minute interview
Joe Bains hosts London's up-and-coming comedy club, Licence to Laugh, featuring comedians from the city's comedy circuit. Joe talks to Martin Walker via email about bringing his club to Edinburgh for August, swapping one capital for another.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014The Ray Fordyce three minute interview
Ray Fordyce enjoyed last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival so much he is back with what he promises is a bigger and better show. Martin Walker chats to Ray via email about his 11am compilation show at the Free Sisters.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014The Roland Gent three minute interview
Would you give up a high flying sales job to manage England's worst radio station? Roland Gent did just that. Based in Greater Manchester it was one man's dream just to put a bit of rock'n'roll back into radio, set against an inner city background of gangsters, burnt out cars, drugs and dog fighting. Martin Walker chats to Roland via email to find out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014The Angus Dunican three minute interview
Angus Dunican's performing two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, The Bravery Test and The Great Indoors. Martin Walker talks to Angus via email about performing for relatives since he was nine and the joys of staying home.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014The Terry McHugh three minute interview
As one of Ireland's newest comedians, Terry McHugh, makes his Edinburgh Fringe solo show debut with Reservoir Dad. Martin Walker talks to Terry via email about fatherhood, his comedic highs and lows and being an international yoyo champion.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014The Abi Roberts Three Minute Interview
"I'm very excited about this show. It's on at the Gilded Balloon, every lunchtime. We have a different guest comedian on each show. I came up with the idea way back in 2009 and it's been sizzling underneath for a while until we did our first show in 2012, as a one-off experiment."
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th June 2014