Press clippings
Mike Yarwood's daughters front documentary about his career
Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs will air on Channel 5 on Saturday 21st October. The 90 minute special sees the impressionist's two daughters examining his rise to fame and his sudden exit from public life.
British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2023Is there any future for comedy impressionists?
Alistair McGowan says young audiences 'have no idea' who most of his targets are. Is the shared culture they rely on a thing of the past?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 12th August 2023Alistair McGowan: 'I don't want to impersonate modern celebrities. I'm appalled by how they talk'
As he takes on the voice of Alfred Hitchcock in a new documentary, the impressionist talks mimicry, snobbery, and why he abandoned the idea of a career in politics.
Geoffrey Macnab, i Newspaper, 30th June 2023Beyond The Fringe to be the focus of a Radio 4 drama
Radio 4 is to air a series of comedy dramas that explore turning points in history, including one that goes behind-the-scenes on satirical stage revue Beyond The Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 13th May 2023Alistair McGowan hopes new film will bring fresh audiences to Alfred Hitchcock
Alistair McGowan has said he hopes his latest film will introduce new audiences to the work of "master film-maker" [pp]Alfred Hitchcock]. The comedian and impressionist voices Hitchcock in My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock, directed by Mark Cousins.
Peeblesshire News, 4th March 2023More comedians named for Celebrity Mastermind
Suzi Ruffell, Dane Baptiste and Shaparak Khorsandi are among the comedians taking part in the new series of Celebrity Mastermind.
Chortle, 1st February 2023Bill Bailey's imaginary friend sitcom Hennikay given BBC series
Radio 4 has ordered four more episodes of Hennikay, the sitcom starring Bill Bailey as a man reunited with his imaginary childhood friend.
British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2022Alistair McGowan to voice Alfred Hitchcock
Alistair McGowan will be the voice of Alfred Hitchcock in Mark Cousins' upcoming feature documentary My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock.
Screen Daily, 28th June 2022Alistair McGowan: The Piano Show - Cadogan Hall, London review
McGowan tells us he took up piano in his late forties and this show is devised round his performances of short, likeable piano pieces, interspersed with some of his best-loved impressions. His piano playing is impressively accomplished for someone who has only played for a decade.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 19th May 2022Alistair McGowan releases album
Alistair McGowan is hoping to make a 'great impression' on music fans with the release of his second classical piano album, which coincides with the London date of his current UK tour bringing together comedy and new his love of performing music.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th May 2022