Brian Donaldson
- Journalist
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Pete Firman interview
'You can't watch someone hitting a nail into their face passively'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th February 2019My comedy hero: Justin Moorhouse on Les Dawson
As the seasoned comic, actor, radio presenter and podcaster hits the road cunningly disguised as the Northern Joker, he tells all about his comedy icon.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th February 2019Stephen K Amos: interview
'When it descends into abuse, you've lost the argument'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 6th February 2019Nish Kumar interview
'Most of my fantasies involve Brexit being stopped by The Avengers'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 6th February 2019My Comedy Hero: Sarah Callaghan on French and Saunders
The rising star of stand-up storytelling is popping up across the nation over the next few months and here, she nominates the acclaimed double act as her comic icons.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 25th January 2019Best live comedy to see in 2019
Chances are that 2019 will maintain recent form and bring us a relentless barrage of bad news stories. Thankfully, there are clowns among us to help us laugh in the face of adversity.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 19th December 2018Best live comedy shows of 2018
Let's face it, there was probably nothing funnier in 2018 than Plaid Shirt Guy's subtle critique of the US president over the Orange Man's very shoulder at a rally. But our comedy editor picks five acts who made a pretty good stab at lifting the gong for top live gig of the year.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2018My Comedy Hero: Adam Rowe
After a successful Edinburgh Fringe Adam Rowe takes his Undeniable show on tour. The Liverpool stand-up picks two British working-class comics and a rabble-rousing American as his comic idols.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th November 2018Stewart Francis: 'It's nice to go out on a high'
The UK-based Canadian punmaker says goodbye to his fans with one final tour.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th November 2018Best comedy books of 2018
Some top funny tomes from this past year, featuring everything from Brexit to feminism, and daft games to theoretical musings.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 9th November 2018