BBC to offer a joke each day

Alexa is going into comedy.

Owners of smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home will be able ask for a joke from the Edinburgh Fringe every day during the festival.

Users just have to ask the digital assistants: 'Give me a late night laugh' to receive a short stand-up clip.

The gags are being delivered via the BBC. In a short clip previewing the service, they say: 'You'll be able to bask in the blast of a comedy rocket launched by a different performer each night including stand-up legends and the best up-and-coming talent.'

'A different comic, a different gag every night. It'll just look like you're shouting at the furniture.'

The jokes will also be available as a podcast - albeit one with very short episodes.

Published: 28 Jul 2018