Edinburgh Fringe

Jason Cook’s TV diary

Jason Cook looks into the camera, against a grey backdrop

We are at a time of conflicting energy at my company, Schnoobert Productions. On the one hand, we are preparing for the transmission of Apocalypse Slough, the next instalment in the Murder, They Hope franchise for UKTV Gold, and the 11th Ive written. Thats exciting. But on the other hand, were looking to our new projects and firing them out to broadcasters, hoping for the television-shaped fish to proverbially bite.

Judi Love confirmed as host for ITVX Edinburgh Fringe streaming event

Judi Love smiles to the camera in a blue dress, in front of a pastel blue and pink backdrop, which features white horizontal neon lights

A regular on Loose Women, Judi Love has been performing stand-up for a decade, and is known for her appearances on MasterChef and Strictly Come Dancing.

The new show from ITVX will see four showcase gigs streamed live from the festival, featuring material from some of the best comedians on the circuit. The shows are curated by NextUp, known to comedy fans as a leading specialist streamer for British stand-up.

ITV to stream Edinburgh Fringe showcases as part of new ‘Summer Night of Comedy’ slate

Alan Carr and Young Alan (Oliver Savell) look into the camera, smiling, in front of a graphic of a football field, complete with arrows and annotations

ITVX Presents: Edinburgh Fringe Live will see the ITV platform stream four showcase gigs live from the Festival. Each showcase will feature material from 2024’s best and most exciting comedians, produced by NextUp Comedy, known to comedy fans as a leader in British stand-up streaming.

Changing Ends will return for a second series to follow a young Alan Carr (Oliver Savell) doing his best to survive 1980s Northampton. The sitcom draws from the comedian’s upbringing as the son of a fourth division football manager.