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Fresh from the Fringe

A showcase of the best new acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Radio 4,14 episodes

Episodes

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2024, Part 2
The freshest comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
29 Aug 2024,28 mins
2024 Part 1
The Edinburgh Fringe's freshest comedy showcase.
22 Aug 2024,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2023 - Part 2
Radio 4's peek at what's making people laugh at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
24 Aug 2023,28 mins,
Fresh from the Fringe: 2023 - Part 1
Radio 4 presents a taste of what's making people laugh at the Edinburgh Fringe.
24 Aug 2023,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 2
Showcases the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival 2018. Hosted by Darren Harriott.
16 Aug 2018,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
16 Aug 2018,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 2
Fresh from the Fringe brings highlights of the best in comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe...
17 Aug 2017,30 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 1
Sofie Hagen showcases the best stand-up and character comedy from this year's festival.
17 Aug 2017,30 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 2
Tom Allen with comics Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Kieran Hodgson, Loyiso Gola and Al Porter.
16 Aug 2016,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
16 Aug 2016,30 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2015 - Part 2
Alex Edelman hosts a selection of comedy hot from 2015's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
18 Aug 2015,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2014
Showcase of new comedy talent from the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by Jason Cook.
06 Oct 2014,53 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2013
A showcase of up-and-coming comics from the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by Mark Watson.
02 Oct 2013,28 mins
Fresh from the Fringe: 2012
Jason Cook hosts a showcase of the best new acts from the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe.
22 Oct 2012,28 mins