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Comedians on how to banish festive fear
From faking illness to binning Brexit chat, standups including Rachel Parris, Milton Jones and Phil Wang share advice on taking the hassle out of the holidays.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2017Miranda Hart to host Royal Variety Show 2017
Miranda Hart is set to host the Royal Variety Performance 2017, the first solo female presenter to do so in its 105 year history.
British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2017TV review: Josh, Series 3, Episode 2, BBC3/BBC1
I wish somebody would explain the logic of how the BBC schedules programmes. Why, for example, is the whole of Upstart Crow available online from the moment the series starts on BBC2, whereas Josh, which is an online BBC3 series is being drip-fed to fans week-by-week as if, well, as if it was a real TV programme. Yes, I know it is a real TV programme, but you know what I mean. And just to muddy things further it also airs on BBC1 - it just feels like fuzzy logic to me. If anything is going to be released boxed set-stylee it should be an online show surely...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th October 2017Tom Allen interview
Following a total sellout and very highly acclaimed run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, where Tom was rated as one of the best reviewed shows there, as well as a sellout UK tour in the Spring, Tom Allen hits the road from September, with his new show Absolutely.
Brian Donaldson, Cumbria Crack, 13th September 2017Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2017Edinburgh Fringe Extra
From a poster made out of parsley to bin-based bruises, the BCG team rounds up some interesting and funny stories and stunts from the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 1st September 2017The Old Fart's festival guide: Last chances
Time marches on: with just two days to go, Chris Bratt continutes his oldies' guide to the Fringe as he stumbles upon Baden Powell, Caravaggio and some frankly mystifying comedy.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 25th August 2017Who is the unsung hero of the Fringe and why?
Some people are just about to get a little less unsung...
Chortle, 25th August 2017Tom Allen interview
Comedian Tom Allen dines with the Social Bitches, and discovers Rollo's crispy pork samosas are fabulous beyond belief.
Social Bitches, The Wee Review, 15th August 2017What do you plan to do on your day off?
Edinburgh comedians plan their downtime.
Chortle, 13th August 2017