Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 166
Interview: rarely asked questions - Steve Gribbin
Back in the late 1980s it seemed compulsory to have Skint Video on every comedy circuit bill. The satirical musical duo of Steve Gribbin and Brian Mulligan made their name with pithy topical songs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2018Review: Urban Myths: Marilyn Monroe and Billy Wilder
Let's just say it is worth watching to the end of this neat little film written by Dave Cummings and directed by Sean Foley - and not just for a little in-joke for those familiar with the actual film that eventually became a huge hit.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2018Tom Allen review
You don't just watch Tom Allen's latest show Absolutely, you strap in.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th April 2018Showtime from the Frontline review
Say what you like about his politics, you can't fault the work ethic of Mark Thomas.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th April 2018Paul Mayhew-Archer returns to Fringe after +40 years
The co-writer of Vicar of Dibley and ex BBC Radio 4 Commissioning Editor for Comedy, Paul Mayhew-Archer is set to perform his debut show, Incurable Optimist, at the Underbelly throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He last performed at the fringe in 1975 as part of a revue show with Andy Hamilton.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th April 2018Ricky Gervais makes major charity donation
Ricky Gervais' 120-date worldwide Humanity tour has raised $420,000 for animal & cancer charities worldwide because of profits made on the Platinum Ticket sales.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th April 2018HIGNFY: women hit back against 'too modest' claims
Politicians and comics dispute Ian Hislop's comments about reasons for lack of female hosts on panel show.
Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 6th April 2018Bobby Mair review
Heady reminiscences from one of comedy's genuine oddballs.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th April 2018Review: This Country, episode 6, Family Loyalties
After a successful first series, the second series of This Country has kept up the momentum and high quality level with six more glorious episodes.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2018BFI to hold all-day Spike Milligan celebration
The British Film Institute on London's South Bank is to devote a whole day to the work of comedy legend Spike Milligan, marking a century since his birth.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th April 2018