Tue 16 August 2016
© Jake Williams / Creative Commons Edinburgh train strike called off
16/08/2016 … THE RMT rail union has suspended its walk-outs that could have affected travel to and from Edinburgh on the last weekend of the Fringe.
PBH to stand down from Free Fringe
16/08/2016 … Free Fringe founder Peter Buckley-Hill has confirmed that he is to step down from the organisation he set up.
John Cleese honoured by Rose d'Or
Fawlty star gets lifetime achievement award
16/08/2016 … John Cleese is to receive the Rose d’Or Award for lifetime achievement at the annual international TV awards.
Sex and comedy... do they mix?
16/08/2016 … I’ve just rolled a condom onto a dildo, using my mouth.
The only gig that made me cry
Rachel Parris recalls her most memorable shows
16/08/2016 … Worst gig For me, the presence of trestle tables and strip lighting is always a bad sign.
'A masterclass in making screwball comedy'
Jake Yapp picks his Perfect Playlist
16/08/2016 … What’s Up, Doc?What’s Up, Doc? is, I think, an almost perfect film.