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Funny business from the Janice Forsyth Show

Every Monday to Thursday throughout August, some of the biggest names at the Festivals join Janice Forsyth on our stage for comedy, music and conversation. You can catch the shows from 2-4pm on BBC Radio Scotland, or listen again online via their website - here's some of our favourite bits from the past week.

"They've discovered tablet!"

Lucy Porter on bringing her kids to the Fringe

The comedian explains how having a family reveals a whole new side to Edinburgh.

Lucy Porter is at the Pleasance Courtyard at 5.30pm until the 28th August (no Monday shows).

A surprise impression from Alistair McGowan

Alistair McGowan loves impersonating the Murrays

It's not enough doing Andy - he's got a pretty great Jamie up his sleeve, too...

Alistair McGowan is at the Gilded Balloon Teviot at 6pm until the 28th August (no show on Tuesday 23rd).

"I read a study recently - well, I read a blog..."

Rhys Nicholson on the pains of being a Millennial

The big question of our time: was the dress black and blue or white and gold?

Rhys Nicholson is at the Underbelly on Cowgate at 9.20pm until the 28th August.

Problem solving with Radio Active

Radio Active takes to the airwaves

The stars of the classic sketch show perform for Janice Forsyth

Radio Active is at the Pleasance Courtyard at 4.20pm until the 28th August (no Monday shows).

"It's very important to let everyone else know"

Rachel Parris has something she needs to tell you

Find out why the musical comedian is feeling very proud of herself.

Rachel Parris is at the Pleasance Dome at 6.50pm until the 28th August.

Taking the Royal Mile by wheelchair

Doug Anthony All-Stars feel the love

The cult Australian trio reflect on their triumphant return to the Fringe.

The Doug Anthony All-Stars end their Edinburgh run at the Pleasance Courtyard at 10pm on the 14th August.

"You're in an abusive relationship with your own weather!"

Felicity Ward: Betrayed by pockets

The comedian muses on clothes, mental health and her dad's jokes

Felicity Ward is at the Pleasance Courtyard at 9pm until the 29th August (no show on the 15th August).

"It was a stab in the dark, but it seems to have found a target..."

Mark Watson gets on the audience's bad side

The comedian accidentally finds out what it takes to get booed on the Janice Forsyth Show!

Mark Watson is at the Pleasance Courtyard at 9pm until the 28th August (no Monday shows); you can also catch his Edinborolympics at the Pleasance Courtyard at 11pm from the 18th to the 27th August.

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