Comedy of the Week

Radio 4 brings you the spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Host Mark Watson takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the city, capturing the buzz of the festival, taking us with him to the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and showcasing some of the most exciting comedy talent from this year. Acts this week include Hannah Platt, Marjolein Robertson, Ania Magliano and Huge Davies.Additional Material: Christina RiggsProduction Coordinator: Katie BaumSound Recordist: Sean KerwinSound Editor: Charlie Brandon-KingExecutive Producer: Pete StraussAssistant Producer: Becky Carewe-JeffriesProduced in Edinburgh by Gwyn Rhys DaviesIt was a BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Scott was disappointed there was nobody waiting for him when he died. In this episode he ponders whether someone was in fact watching over him and tells the most unbelievable funeral story of all time. With an unexpected apology from his mum, a trip to get measured for a suit and rolling down a hill chased by a bunch of OAPs - this is an episode packed with anecdotes and revelations.The final episode in a trilogy of tales that gets into the gritty and grim goings on that nearly saw Scott pushing up the daisies. Each episode is far from a forlorn fable, but rather is bursting with colourful, lively stories of the people who have shaped Scott's life and helped him along the way. This is more than just a life story, this is Scott's death story.A stand up series, written and performed by Scott Agnew Produced by Lauren Mackay Audio recorded by Chris Currie and Niall Young

It's their big break, and the Lovely Boys are determined to be successful, no matter what it takes. Expect life coaching and alpha instructions from Branch Power, an Uber ride from the greatest sideman in videogame history, and Benny's fashion choices pushing Willy one step too far.Written and performed by Ben Cohen and Will RobbinsSound Design: Peter Duffy Theme Music Composer: Matty Hutson Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Producer: Rajiv KariaA BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.

Comedian Ian Smith is constantly stressed and in this series he is looking for any means to calm the hell down. In this episode Ian explores how being Northern has made him more stressed and attempts a new wellness fad that’s sweeping the fields of England, cow-hugging.A new stand-up series from Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated comedian Ian Smith.Written and Performed by Ian SmithAdditional Material from Rhiannon Shaw, Max Davis and Charlie DinkinAssistant Producer: Ewan McAdamProduced by Benjamin Sutton and Laura ShawA Daddy’s SuperYacht production for BBC Radio 4