Stupid stunts!
Comic willingly gets a black eye as a PR gimmick
20/08/2013 … Even by the standard of Edinburgh publicity stunts, it’s pretty extreme.
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Tue 20 August 2013
Mon 19 August 2013
Rape jokes: Now the US Air Force steps in
Mitch Fatel causes offence at British base
19/08/2013 … US Air Force officials are set to clamp down on offensive comedians – after stand-up Mitch Fatel’s rape jokes proved too crude for some troops at a British…
Police quiz Asian comic over 'Paki' show
Complaint over Jeff Mirza's Fringe flyers
19/08/2013 … Comedian Jeff Mirza has been reported to police for inciting racial hatred for using the word ‘Paki’ in his Edinburgh show.
Vegas writes BBC One drama
Moving On episode to star Sharon Horgan
19/08/2013 … Johnny Vegas has written a daytime TV drama, which will star Sharon Horgan.
Funny at 30,000ft
19/08/2013 … LEE NELSON and Joe Lycett have been named as the comics who will be performing on Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow to Edinburgh flights.
Remembering Les Dawson
Ray Peacock to host three-hour tribute
19/08/2013 … Ray Peacock is to host a three-hour celebration of the work of Les Dawson.
Comics take to the streets for gay rights
Protest gig at Russian consulate
19/08/2013 … Mark Thomas is to stage a protest gig outside the Russian consulate in Edinburgh in protest at the erosion of gay rights.
Sun 18 August 2013
When comedians die on stage...
18/08/2013 … The comedy week aheadSunday August 18LIVE IN LONDON: Jimmy Carr plays the excellent setting of Regent’s Park Open AIr Theatre tonight.