Comedy Live from the 2016 Edinburgh Festivals
A weekend of live comedy culminating in the New Comedy Award final on Sun 14 August.
"Sorry Edinburgh, I'm too old for hostels."—Funny in Four
Nick Cody performs for 4 Extra Stands Up at BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals.
Day 9: Jack Carroll, Tom Neenan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and some spooky underground Edinburgh vaults—Funny from the Fringe
Phil Ellis talks to Jack Carroll & Kiri Pritchard-McLean and ghost hunts with Tom Neenan.
What would happen if you turned the Himalayas upside-down?—Funny in Four
Paul Foot performs for Fresh from the Fringe at BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals.
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Does Australian politics remind you of anywhere?—Funny in Four
Tom Ballard performs for Fresh from the Fringe at BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals.
What really happens outside da club?—Funny in Four
Lazy Susan performing for Fresh from the Fringe at BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals.
Lazy Susan give us some Fringe heart breakers—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
The sketch duo talk about finding their flyers on toilet floors.
"I nearly feigned a heart attack"—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Zoe Lyons talks about playing to "tiny, tiny audiences" at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Keeping it together onstage—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Michael Fenton Stevens tells us a great story from one of his previous Edinburgh Fringes
A magic trick too far—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Pete Firman tells us about a magic trick that pushed a member of the audience too far.
How it feels to get flyered for your own show—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Stephen K. Amos gives us some of his worst flyer experiences
100% more performers than audience—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Al Murray tells us about a terrible gig experience at the Edinburgh Fringe
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Reintroducing... the Hee Bee Gee Bees!—Al Murray, 13/08/2016
Al Murray brings Radio Active's legendary singing troupe back to the airwaves on Radio 2.
"Clap along... in time with the music maybe though?"—Al Murray, 13/08/2016
Al Murray gets the audience joining in with the show.
Caught out—Al Murray, 06/08/2016
Al Murray hits a few fours then gets caught out by his Live Edinburgh Festival crowd
Anyone else need the toilet?—Al Murray, 06/08/2016
Al Murray assists his live crowd as they go for a toilet break
We hope you're sitting down—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Al Murray shows Sarah Pascoe his live audience at BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals
R&B Macbeth—Shakespeare Lives
Lindsey Chapman joins in "Get Out" from TWIST Theatre's Macbeth/Empire R&B mash-up
Day 8: David O'Doherty, Paul Foot, Sarah Callaghan and Comedy in the Dark—Funny from the Fringe
Phil Ellis chats to David O' Doherty & Sarah Callaghan and tries Comedy in the Dark.
Briefs: Birdbath Burlesque—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Briefs return to Edinburgh with their exciting circus, drag, burlesque & comedy act.
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Jason Byrne: How to reverse the Brexit vote?—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
Jason Byrne on the Irish reaction to the recent EU referendum result.
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Tom Wrigglesworth's Fringe picks—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
The Radio 4 star shares his top five things to see at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Andrew Hunter Murray's Fringe picks—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
The comedian and QI elf reveals his ones to watch at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jessica Fostekew's Fringe picks—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
The stand-up comedian shares her tips for the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Cariad Lloyd's Fringe picks—BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals, 2016
The Murder in Successville star's ones to watch at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
