Fringe comedian's car trouble
Josh Elton's motor impounded during Edinburgh run
27/08/2025 … The end of the Edinburgh Fringe means a maelstrom of emotions for comedians who’ve spent a month pouring their heart and soul into their daily shows.
Wed 27 August 2025
Thu 21 August 2025
© Anne Binckebanck Baby Reindeer got buff
Richard Gadd bulks up for latest TV role
21/08/2025 … Here’s the first look at Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd in his forthcoming BBC series Half Man – packed with muscle and sporting a full beard.
Wed 20 August 2025
© Steve Ullathorne Benji Waterhouse saves a Fringe punter's life
Comic performs Heimlich manoeuvre on a choking woman
20/08/2025 … Benji Waterhouse has saved a life during his day off at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Why Matt Parker printed 8,000 completely unique flyers
(Of course it's to do with maths)
20/08/2025 … There’s nothing unusual in Matt Parker having 8,000 flyers printed for his Edinburgh Fringe run – bit it is unusual that every one is unique.
Tue 19 August 2025
Comedy promoter is Slimming World’s Man of the Year
James Garner lost 12stone 3lbs
19/08/2025 … A comedy promoter says losing more than 12 stone has given him the confidence to attend the Edinburgh Fringe to scout new talent for the first time.
Sun 17 August 2025
It's the Edinb-ruff Fringe
Meet some of the dogs of the festival
17/08/2025 … As we head into the last week of the Fringe, here are four entirely gratuitous pictures of dogs their comedian owners have brought to Edinburgh to boost your…
Sat 16 August 2025
Penny for your joke...
Tom Mayhew wins the smallest award on the Fringe
16/08/2025 … Of all the alternatives that sprang up to replace Dave’s Joke Of The Fringe, the Pegasus Comedy Award must be the least impressive.
© Jordan Pettitt / PA Images/ Alamy Oasis vs Kate Smurthwaite, round 2
Noel Gallagher's jibe at 'left-wing lesbian atheist'
16/08/2025 … It seems like a one-sided fight, but Noel Gallagher has slammed Free Fringe comedian Kate Smurthwaite while on stage at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium.