Brian Logan
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 22
NextUp Relaunch Party review
Dane Baptiste and Josie Long back at the mic.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th May 2021Simon Bird: Debrief review
The Inbetweeners star plays on his first TV special's lack of audience by claiming high sophistication - while deftly pricking the bubble with pretend banter.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th May 2021Dylan Moran interview
The comedian's 2018 show Dr Cosmos addressed mental health, midlife and Brexit - little knowing a crisis lurked around the corner. Now it's being streamed, might no mention of Covid be a selling point?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th May 2021Johnny Vegas on money, fame and grief
Lockdown and the loss of both parents have transformed the entertainer. He talks about the disappointments of TV, outgrowing his comic persona - and his move into the glamping business.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th May 2021Grave New World: spoof unmasking our new normal
Anxiety, absurdity and little else pervade the post-pandemic world of Stuart Laws' mockumentary - so what's it trying to say about life after Covid?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2021Rosie Jones interview
'I hope disabled people can see me on TV and think: if she can do it, I can do it'
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th March 2021Loyiso Gola on his new Netflix show
He started out learning his craft on a school work experience programme. Now the comic is about to make history with the first stand-up special from Africa.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd March 2021Working From Home review
Johnny Vegas's chaotic pub quiz is a winner.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 22nd March 2021LAUGHNow Comedy Club review
Russell Kane saves the day with energetic Covid gags as technical issues and uninspired material blight the first edition of a new stand-up series.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st March 2021Funny Festival Live review
This chance to see new comedy faces, including Judi Love, Michael Stranney and Toussaint Douglass, reaps easygoing rewards.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th March 2021