Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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New Spitting Image sold to Belgium
Broadcaster SBS Belgium have picked up the first two new series of the iconic British satirical take on global events, Spitting Image.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2020Jessica Fostekew presents live episode of her podcast
Joining her will be Tom Allen, Briony May Williams and Zoe Adjonyoh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2020Company mixes up Dane Baptiste with Richard Blackwood
Actor/comedian Dane Baptiste has been sent a picture of himself for him to approve for a press announcement. Except that he was sent a picture not of himself but of actor/comedian Richard Blackwood.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2020Steve Coogan talks about live comedy crisis
Steve Coogan has spoken about the crisis in live comedy as it remains one of the few activities that can still not go ahead despite lockdown restrictions being eased.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th July 2020Comedy writer Richard Preddy dies
Preddy worked on the pioneering Channel 4 sketch show Smack The Pony and also the hospital comedy Green Wing. Other writing credits ranged from Chucklevision to The Fast Show and Harry Enfield and Chums. He wrote questions for Vic and Bob on Shooting Stars and also wrote on numerous animation and childrens' shows such as Angry Toons and Rastamouse.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th July 2020Line-Up announced for August online Fringe festival
Laughing Horse Comedy has launched its programme of shows today for its 2020 Edinburgh Fringe line-up that has been taken online. The spirit of the Fringe will continue online this year, with a month of comedy shows, plus children's shows, cabaret and spoken word.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2020Joe Lycett designs badge to thank volunteers
Lycett is one of various celebrities to design a badge for volunteer groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2020Review: @TheDriveIn Comedy, Blackheath, SE3
Ivo Graham and Andrew Maxwell were among the performers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2020Why female comedians have been speaking out
While the live comedy circuit has been non-existent during lockdown, another, darker side of comedy has reared its head. And this one is no laughing matter. In recent weeks we have seen its ugly side emerge into the light as a grassroots #MeToo movement has sprung up, with allegations of sexual misconduct dominating social media feeds and making headlines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th July 2020Graphic novel Flake wins Wodehouse Prize
Everyman's Library and Champagne Bollinger today, 1 July, announce Flake by Matthew Dooley (Vintage, Jonathan Cape) as the winner of the 2020 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction. Flake is the first graphic novel to win the prize in its 20 year history.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st July 2020