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Alistair McGowan mixes comedy and classical on new tour
Impressionist Alistair McGowan is embarking on a brand new tour during Spring 2022 which combines his incredible comedy talents with his new-found passion for classical piano music.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th March 2022French & Saunders to star in Radio 4 comedy
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will star in Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, a one-off festive Radio 4 comedy about two sisters. Radio 4's other festive highlights include new episodes of Ed Reardon's Week and Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!.
British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2020Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan review
Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan may seem an unlikely duo but they have teamed up to tour since a one-off appearance sharing a bill at Henley Festival. However, the pair have not formed a double act - they do not perform together - they take it in turns to present 30 minute sets and the format worked well.
Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 18th November 2019Alistair McGowan review
He has perfectly mimicked just about everybody in the public eye, but could this be Alistair McGowan's greatest impersonation yet? A concert pianist.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th May 2019Last in the series of Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona's topical comedy. "Satire" wouldn't be the right word for the quickfire overdubs of the week's news footage, since the gags rely on loose puns and casual stereotypes more than swingeing critique. This week, expect an excess of Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 19th July 2018Despite the escalating absurdity of current public life, there hasn't really been a satire capable of responding to it. The latest to try its luck is this Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona vehicle, which will revoice real-life footage of celebrities and politicians, and presumably struggle to come up with anything more ridiculous.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 17th May 2018Sky orders impressionist satire Re-Dub!
Alistair McGowan is to front a new satirical impressionist show for Sky One.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2018Alistair McGowan webchat - post your questions now
The TV comic has turned his talents to mastering the piano - so can he really do a good impression of Chopin? He'll be here to answer all your questions on Wednesday 4 October at 1pm BST.
The Guardian, 3rd October 2017Gaby Roslin to host Radio 4 film panel show
Gaby Roslin is to host a Radio 4 comedy panel show about movies, with Lee Mack and John Thomson as the team captains.
British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2016Alistair McGowan on swapping impressions for the piano
When I began working in television in the early 90's, I also began doing my first press interviews. One question kept cropping up : "What is your biggest regret?" And the answer I heard myself give was always the same : "Giving up the piano, after passing my grade two (with merit), aged 9, to play football".
i Newspaper, 11th August 2016