Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 127
TV review: How Europe Stole My Mum, C4
I presume this comedy-slash-documentary was scheduled for the late night slot on C4 on Halloween night because that was the point when Britain was scheduled to leave the EU.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st October 2019God's Dice review
Baddiel, as one might expect, is very good with words and the ideas here are intriguing too. Maybe a slightly different version would have more impact.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st October 2019Leicester Comedy Festival launches 2020 programme
Headline acts for 2020 include Jo Brand, Stewart Lee, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Fascinating Aida, Paul Sinha, Josie Long, Jason Byrne, Tony Slattery, Angela Barnes, Griff Rhys Jones, Andy Parsons, John Shuttleworth, Dane Baptiste, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Steel, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith and Reg D Hunter.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2019TV preview: Not Going Out Halloween Special, BBC One
Is Lee Mack trying to muscle in on Inside No 9 territory? This Halloween edition of the enduring light-hearted domestic sitcom has scarier ambitions than usual. It is even scheduled later than it usually goes out. Although don't worry too much about the kids having nightmares. I'm sure they watch nastier stuff on their phones in bed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2019Desiree Burch interview
"My style is highbrow and lowbrow - I'm intellectual and filthy"
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th October 2019Hannah Gadsby review
Douglas is a masterpiece of a comedy show.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th October 2019More goodies for Slapstick Festival
Actor Paul McGann, broadcaster Samira Ahmed and comedians Shappi Khorsandi and Lucy Porter are among the latest celebrities to join the guest list for Bristol's annual celebration of silent screen and classic comedy - SLAPSTICK - as the festival adds another 16 events to its January 23 to 26 programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th October 2019TV Review: Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply
It's never less than amusing and the show comes into its own during a section on infomercials where we see a shovel put to some rather violent use.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd October 2019Interview: Maisie Adam
Maisie Adam is one of stand-up comedy's rising stars.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st October 2019Ricky Gervais gets animated in Scooby-Doo
Ricky Gervais appears as himself in an episode of the brand new Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? Boomerang TV series, airing at 5pm on Monday 21st October.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st October 2019