Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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First images of Ken Branagh in Christmas Upstart Crow
The first images have been released of Sir Kenneth Branagh in this year's Upstart Crow Christmas Special. Kenneth appears as the mysterious stranger in A Crow Christmas Carol.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th December 2018Christmas books: Emergency Questions by Richard Herring
Have you ever been stuck for something to say to the person next to you at a dinner party? Ever lost for words on a long-haul flight? Or when your train is stuck in a tunnel? Then help is at hand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th December 2018Best comedy books and DVDs of 2018
There are lashings of laughter for Christmas. Bruce Dessau rounds up the pick of the comedy crop on screen and on the page.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 7th December 2018TV review: Vic & Bob's Big Night Out, BBC4, episode 2
It's great that this new Vic and Bob series has had such fantastic reviews.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th December 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Colin Mochrie
Here consummate ad lib comic Mochrie answers our vital 13 questions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th December 2018Harry Deansway sets up Kickstarter campaign
Comedian Harry Deansway is raising money via Kickstarter to release his poorly attended live show on DVD.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th December 20182019 Glasgow Comedy Festival announces first names
GICF will present the pick of Scotland's home grown talent, including Jerry Sadowitz, Janey Godley and Larry Dean; alongside celebrated comedians from further afield, with Julian Clary, Reginald D Hunter, Rich Hall, Al Murray, Foil, Arms & Hogg, and Tiff Stevenson all set to appear.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd December 2018Comedian's appeal to get stolen jokes back goes viral
Comedian Duncan Oakley's appeal to get the stolen hard drives containing two decades of work has gone viral.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd December 2018Why does Kevin Bridges attract so many hecklers?
It is not because Bridges encourages heckling. Far from it. It's quite clear that he doesn't want something that spoils the night for everyone. But it's a difficult situation when it starts to happen.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st December 2018Phil Nichol review
Your Wrong delivers enough to fill a bible-sized book.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th November 2018