Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Ben Elton v Stewart Lee
One particular remark in the interview has caught some people's attention. When he starts talking about always being questioned about being a sell-out he responds by saying: "I haven't said anything for 30 years. But it's been wearying. It just keeps coming around, every interview - 'So do you feel you've sold out?' Tell me what - apart from that Stewart Lee, whoever he is, thinks I have - might make you ask that?" People on social media have been wondering if this was a wry ironic joke or does Ben Elton really not know who Stewart Lee is?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th September 2019Shappi Khorsandi review
Skittish look back at a rollercoaster life in laughter.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 23rd September 2019US sitcom pilot for London Hughes
The project is still largely under wraps but Hughes, who also appears in ITV2 panel show Don't Hate The Playaz on Wednesdays at 10pm, ITV2, has told the Guardian that she will be working in Los Angeles with Larry Wilmore on a sitcom based on her own life.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2019Stewart Lee March of the Lemmings book launch photos
Just going through some recent photos and found these shots of Stewart Lee's book launch for his latest collection of writings March of the Lemmings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st September 2019Live review: Funny Women Final
The fourth act in this year's Funny Women Stage Award final, Charlie George, commented soon after coming onstage that "No-one is straight any more." She had clearly being watching from the wings or chatting to her fellow finalists as almost all of this year's Funny Women final line-up were either gay, bisexual, transsexual or pansexual. It's probably a reflection of both the comedy world and the "real" world and good to see that people can be open and honest about their sexuality at a time when society also feels like it is in danger of becoming more closed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th September 2019Line up announced for Women In Comedy Festival 2019
This October sees the return of the seventh annual Women in Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2019Paul Sinha interview
'I think I had a breakdown after Parkinson's diagnosis'.
Bruce Dessau, i Newspaper, 18th September 2019TV Review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a good idea and it makes sure that stand-ups can't easily fall back on their own familiar set. I just wish Sara Pascoe did little more than exchange banter with her guests when she introduces them and then chat a bit when she tots up the scores at the end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019Michael Barrymore to star in Dancing On Ice
It has been reported that Michael Barrymore is to make a primetime comeback on ITV1's next series of Dancing on Ice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019Review: Jack Whitehall - Travels With My Father
There are plenty of laughs and nobody is getting hurt so what's the problem? If you don't like the sound of it don't watch it. I'm not trying to bend over backwards to say nice things about this instalment, it's genuinely enjoyable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th September 2019