Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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How Mel and Sue made a hit out of Hitmen
If you think Mel and Sue are a lovely pair who wouldn't hurt a fly, wait until you see Hitmen, the new original comedy series from Sky. It shouldn't work - but it so does. In association with Sky.
Bruce Dessau, The Sun, 27th April 2020Online comedy night attempts Guinness World Record
For one night only on 1st May at 8pm become part of an official Guinness World Records title attempt for the most visitors to a virtual pub.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2020Review: After Life season two, Netflix
There is certainly a lot going on in series two. This series overview barely scratches the surface and there are some crucial details we haven't revealed. Does it surpass the first series? I'm not sure. That made such an impact it was always going to be hard to beat. But there is no doubt that this sequel will grab you from the very start and keep you grabbed until the very end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th April 2020Comedy Store puts shows online
For the first time ever, at 8.30pm on Saturday 25th April 2020, the legendary Comedy Store is going to live-stream footage from their archives.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd April 2020Viral clip of swearing interviewee fools social media
A spoof clip inspired by recent home-based interviewees who have been interrupted by family members mid-sentence on air has gone viral and fooled many into thinking it is genuine. In the clip Ivor Baddiel - the brother of David and a comedy writer in his own right - is seen being interviewed by BBC News at home when a young man wanders in by mistake.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th April 2020Off Menu wins Comedy Podcast World Cup
Off Menu, the foodie fantasy podcast hosted by comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster, has won an online poll in a tightly fought contest.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th April 2020Adam Hills depicted on Australian stamps
Adam Hills has received the ultimate accolade. His picture is now on a stamp. He can now say that he is worth $1.10.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th April 2020New podcast from The Delightful Sausage
Tiredness Kills is the new podcast from award-winning comedy duo, The Delightful Sausage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th April 2020Lost Voice Guy becomes Misplaced Voice Man
A report on the website Newstrace about what has happened to previous talent show winners got it hilariously wrong when it told the story of Lee Ridley, better known as Lost Voice Guy, who won Britain's Got Talent in June 2018. It call Ridley 'Misplaced Voice Man' and called his autobiography I'm Solely In It For The Parking rather than I'm Only In It For The Parking.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th April 2020Noel Fielding to appear at art fair
Noel Fielding is to be guest artist at The Other Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th April 2020