Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Hospital People review
Despite this abject lack of a cutting edge there is something enjoyable about this series.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th 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 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 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 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 2017Film review: Mindhorn
Mindhorn is consistently laugh-out-loud entertaining.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd May 2017TV review: Hospital People, Episode Two, BBC1
If you want simple sitcom laughs you can't go far wrong with Hospital People.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th April 2017TV review: Bucket, Episode Three, BBC4
This gentle series starring Miriam Margolyes and Frog Stone reaches its penultimate episode. It is a shame that there are only four parts because it is only just starting to bed in, albeit very slowly.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th April 2017TV review: Taskmaster
I particularly liked the way Alex Horne glared at them while they worked things out, a little like Karen Brady does in The Apprentice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2017New show for Daniel Kitson announced
Daniel Kitson is to debut a new stand up show at the Roundhouse in London this summer. It is called Something Other Than Everything.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2017