Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 208
TV review: Inside No 9 - Empty Orchestra
Don't bother trying to second guess the twists. Nothing is predictable here, which keeps you watching to the very end. A hit episode full of hit songs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2017Live review: Mark Thomas - The Red Shed, BAC, SW11
Mark Thomas is not just one of the best comedians of his generation, he is also one of the most prolific. While others might be content to churn out gags about their prostate tests he constantly comes up with not just new shows but whole new ideas.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2017TV Review: The Nightly Show with John Bishop
There was only really one big car crash moment and that was his promise of an appearance from Madonna, which actually turned out to be him doing an overlong, dated parody of Madge's Vogue video.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2017Olivier award nomination for David Baddiel
David Baddiel's acclaimed West End show My Family: Not the Sitcom has been nominated for an Olivier Award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2017TV Review: Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Widdicombe, sporting a curly wig and dodgy jumper for the routine, said: "This is the most fun I've ever had on TV" and it was easy to see why he felt that way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th March 2017Rarely Asked Questions - Pippa Evans
The funny, talented Pippa Evans certainly keeps busy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd March 2017Andrew Hunter Murray review
Oddballs and nerdy wordplay.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd March 2017Russell Howard interview
From Islamic State to Trump, stand-up star Russell Howard is taking on serious themes. The best response to the absurdity of the world is to laugh, he tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd March 2017TV review: Gap Year, E4, Episode 2
Plenty of fast-paced action, some snappy dialogue and breath-taking aerial shots of tea plantations that make you go wow. Nice wok everyone.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd March 2017Rhys James, comedy review
The thoroughly nice Rhys James has nearly found his voice.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st March 2017