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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Collection of badges and flyers. Credit: Si Hawkins Fringe

Si Hawkins' Edinburgh Fringe 2024: The Comedy Section

Friday 16th August 2024

Si Hawkins reports back on the shows he watched at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, and some funny unexpected highlights from those rooms.

Abby Wambaugh. Credit: Marie Hald Live

Random 8: Abby Wambaugh

Tuesday 13th August 2024

French fries with Denzel Washington and a tense tram drama: Abby Wambaugh answers the great eight.

Tegan Verheul Fringe

Balls Etc: Tegan Verheul and the Fellowship of the Ring

Monday 12th August 2024

An undertaker, a hitman and a comedian go into a theatre bar - no joke, it's the set-up for Tegan Verheul's wrestling show. But which match does she reckon was 'a deeply moving piece of performance art?'.

Juliette Burton. Credit: Alexis Dubus Fringe

Rogue Pun: Juliette Burton is Going Rogue, hopefully

Monday 12th August 2024

Two new shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, and a heroic double life - Juliette Burton reveals her cosplay transformation.

Rhys Nicholson. Credit: Monika Pronk Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rhys Nicholson

Friday 9th August 2024

Back at the Edinburgh Fringe - then off on tour - Rhys Nicholson recalls which Oscar-nominated Hollywood star purchased his merch.

Sumukhi Suresh. Credit: Aly White Live

Random 8: Sumukhi Suresh

Tuesday 6th August 2024

From India to Edinburgh, Sumukhi Suresh recalls gynaecology dreams, a Norway letdown and knee gore.

Graham Kay Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Graham Kay

Friday 2nd August 2024

He's just begun his first Fringe, but what is Ottawan wit Graham Kay craving most in Edinburgh?

Isobel Rogers Live

Random 8: Isobel Rogers

Tuesday 30th July 2024

As she eagerly awaits her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Isobel Rogers explains which Elton John song should be our new national anthem.

Steffan Alun Live

Random 8: Steffan Alun

Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Royal blood, sleazy magic and gory spuds - Steffan Alun takes the great eight.

Sharon Wanjohi Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sharon Wanjohi

Friday 19th July 2024

Dog heckles, tricky mouse material and meowing: Sharon Wanjohi tells the tales.

Kaleidoscope 2024. Credit: Si Hawkins Live

Kaleidoscope 2024: Brian Blessed, Simon Amstell and more - up a hill

Tuesday 16th July 2024

The highest festival in London? It's up there. Si Hawkins reports back on a day in Alexandra Palace with Brian Blessed, Katie McLeod, Ahir Shah, Sophie Duker and Simon Amstell.

Grace Mulvey Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Grace Mulvey

Friday 12th July 2024

Why did the Build-a-Bear have a drug problem? Let Edinburgh debutant Grace Mulvey explain.

Lorna Rose Treen. Credit: Will Hearle Live

Random 8: Lorna Rose Treen

Tuesday 9th July 2024

With a new radio show and Fringe run forthcoming, Lorna Rose Treen talks lawmaking, a chippy charmer and Craig David cringe.

Harry Stachini Live

Random 8: Harry Stachini

Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Cliff, Coco and The Scunger Games - Harry Stachini tackles this week's great eight.

Simon David. Credit: Rebecca Need-Menear Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Simon David

Friday 28th June 2024

TV trauma, Trump starts and dumped sex noises - Simon David takes us back.

Martha MacDonald Live

Random 8: Martha MacDonald

Tuesday 25th June 2024

From Virginia Woolf to Victoria Wood, Shell writer Martha McDonald talks childhood precocity and adult envy.

James Barr Live

Random 8: James Barr

Tuesday 18th June 2024

His career is on the up-and-up, so why is James Barr so intrigued by sinking ships?

Raul Kohli. Credit: Jiksaw Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Raul Kohli

Friday 14th June 2024

From an England friendly to unfriendly critics, Raul Kohli takes us back.

Sallyann Fellowes Live

Random 8: Sallyann Fellowes

Tuesday 11th June 2024

Reimagining Joan of Arc, hiding a human skull and the Great Train relation: Sallyann Fellowes reveals all.

Louise Atkinson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Louise Atkinson

Friday 7th June 2024

She's got the look, and a hook, but how did Louise Atkinson find a career by losing a partner?

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