Bill Dare
- English
- Actor, writer, producer, comedian, executive producer and composer
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Fringe 2018: shows we think will sell out fast
From first timers to returning Fringe favourites, here's the shows from Gilded Balloon, Pleasance, Assembly and Underbelly to book ASAP.
Craig Angus, The List, 27th June 2018Comedy review: Jon Culshaw
Although the Dead Ringers impressionist has a distinctive timbre, there appears to be almost no one he can't nail.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 19th June 2018Radio comedies up for BBC Audio Awards 2018
Shows starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Finnemore, Marcus Brigstocke, David Jason and Jocelyn Jee Esien are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2017Jon Culshaw: The Great British Take Off review
Culshaw is a very accommodating performer cheerfully taking requests and running through characters from politics, entertainment, and sport.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 27th October 2017Jon Culshaw announces The Great British Take Off tour
Jon Culshaw has announced The Great British Take Off, a 14 date UK tour with Dead Ringers producer Bill Dare.
British Comedy Guide, 20th June 2017Marcus Brigstocke and Josie Lawrence to star in Radio 4 panel show
Marcus Brigstocke and Josie Lawrence are set to star in Crash Course, a Radio 4 panel show that challenges guests to learn everything about a subject in 24 hours.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2017Radio 4 reveals Christmas comedy highlights
Radio 4 has revealed its Christmas comedy highlights for 2016. Listeners can look forward to specials starring Nicholas Parsons, Tim Vine, Lenny Henry, John Finnemore and more.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2016Share this page Dead Ringers: Writing the referendum
With the referendum, the resignation of David Cameron, the installation of a new PM and a Labour leadership challenge, Radio 4's topical impressions show Dead Ringers has been on air through arguably the most turbulent period British politics has seen in a generation. As they put together the final episode of the series, producer Bill Dare and script editor Laurence Howarth reflect on reacting to the changing news, every Friday at 6.30pm.
BBC, 22nd July 2016The problem with topical comedy
There comes a point when every topical comedy writer asks themselves this question, 'Haven't I done this joke before?'
Bill Dare, 3rd February 2014Bill Dare interview
BBC producer and author Bill Dare travels to a world where comedy is topical, complicated... and funny.
Bill Dare, The Big Issue, 4th December 2013