Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 198
Entertainer Andy Cunningham dies
Versatile entertainer Andy Cunningham has died. Among other things he was a magician and puppeteer best known for his work on BBC children's comedy Bodger and Badger. Cunningham played handyman Simon Bodger, whose badly behaved companion was a talking badger who wore a red beret and loved mashed potatoes. He also did the voice of Badger. The programme ran from 1989 to 1999.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th June 2017Tape Face on how a five minute gag got out of control
Sam Wills, aka Tape Face, conquered the Edinburgh Fringe with his silent stand-up act. Now the New Zealander is all set for West End success, he tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th June 2017Rarely Asked Questions - Harry Hill
I ventured into the deep end at Tooting Bec Lido once.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd June 2017TV Preview: The Keith & Paddy Picture Show, ITV1
Last instalment of the current series in which Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness recreate an iconic Hollywood movie in half an hour with the help of an all-star cast.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd June 2017Stuart Goldsmith, comedy review
Stuart Goldsmith's well-crafted show is entertaining but not essential, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st June 2017Russell Brand, comedy review
Brand was curiously quiet on the upcoming General Election in a show otherwise full of punchlines, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 31st May 2017Review: Old Comedian of the Year
If the idea of The Old Comedian of the Year final conjures up images of Zimmer frames and senior moments nothing could be further from the truth.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th May 2017TV review: Count Arthur Strong, Arthur The Hat
There are some truly delicious moments here, such as Arthur getting a vision of a saintly Brian Cox whenever he does a good deed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th May 2017Kieran Hodgson nominated for breakthrough award
Kieran Hodgson has been nominated for the annual Times Breakthrough Award at the The South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th May 2017Joel Dommett interview
Stand-up star Joel Dommett talks about unexpected fame and how he dealt with being 'catfished'.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 24th May 2017