Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Our Friend Victoria, Episode five, BBC1 review
We keep hearing that there is going to be a League of Gentlemen reunion at some point and there is one - of sorts - in the penultimate instalment of this six-art tribute to Victoria Wood.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th May 2017Baddiel & Newman reunited...via Twitter
One time arena-filling double act superstars David Baddiel and Rob Newman had a public comedic exchange today for the first time in over two decades.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th May 2017Sean Lock review
Sean Lock's two nights at the Apollo were packed with keen fans wanting to hear more from him, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th May 2017Council elections - mixed fortunes for comedy
This week's council elections saw a number of figures from the comedy world standing for election with mixed results.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th May 2017Britain Today Tonight review
While there is no doubt that Novak is a hugely talented comedian as well as a master of disguise this does not really break any new ground.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 2017Hospital People review
Despite this abject lack of a cutting edge there is something enjoyable about this series.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 2017TV review: Bucket, Episode 4
This is a sweet series full of nice performances and genuine chemistry between the two stars.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2017TV review: The Keith & Paddy Picture Show
I guess I'm just not the target demographic for The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. I like to think I have a sense of humour, but the first episode of this new series left me not just stony-faced but utterly confused and despairing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd May 2017TV preview: Loaded, C4
Do people still make gazillions overnight out of internet start-ups? They certainly seem to if Loaded is anything to go by.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd May 2017Film review: Mindhorn
Mindhorn is consistently laugh-out-loud entertaining.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd May 2017