Alexander Owen
- Actor, writer and producer
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Top 10 comedy shows of 2018
We had volcanic eruptions from Nish Kumar, open-heart anguish from Jessie Cave and cold lasagne from James Acaster. But no one could beat the wild blazing brilliance of Flight of the Conchords
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th December 2018The Pin review
The name of this double act is well chosen. Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen deal in sharp routines that leave their mark.
Evening Standard, 8th November 2018Fringe 2018: 21 unmissable comedy recommendations
Edinburgh Fringe season is back upon us once again - so what's worth checking out?
Shaun Kitchener, The Daily Express, 23rd July 2018Radio 2 announces Comedy Showcase 2018 line-up
Radio 2 has announced its 2018 Comedy Showcase pilot line-up. The 12 shows feature stars including Johnny Vegas, Joe Thomas, Rosie Cavaliero, Tim Key, Pippa Evans, Julian Clary and Josh Widdicombe.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2018Overheard review
In these gloriously skewed shorts, comedians Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen film unsuspecting people, imagine their conversations and add hilarious voiceovers.
The Guardian, 7th December 2017Can Daphne and The Pin save Radio 4 comedy?
One act offers Badults-style sketches, the other does mindbending meta-gags. Both bring new shows to a station that specialises in self-satisfied comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th July 2017Writers' Guild Of Great Britain 2017 shortlist announced
The writers of Plebs, People Just Do Nothing, Fleabag, Guilt Trip, The Pin and John Finnemore's Double Acts are nominated in the WGGB Awards 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 6th December 201614 comedy shows up for BBC Audio Awards 2017
The shortlists for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2017 has been revealed, with 14 comedies in the running across the Best Scripted Comedy and Best Comedy with a Live Audience categories.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2016BBC Three publishes new Top Ten series
BBC Three has launched a new online web series in which comedians list their 'Top Tens' on a subject of their choosing. Additionally, it is inviting fans to submit their own lists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2016Comedians on their stage clothes
Comics at the Edinburgh fringe reveal their sartorial secrets, from furry trousers to see-through numbers.
The Guardian, 17th August 2015