Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 211
TV preview: Tracey Ullman's Show, BBC1
By their supporting cast shalt thou know them. Or something. The first episode of the second series of Tracey Ullman's return to British sketch show comedy features an enviable cast list of contemporary comedians and actors.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2017Book deal for doctor turned comedian Adam Kay
Junior doctor turned comedian Adam Kay has signed a deal with Picador, who will publish the autobiographical Your Life In My Hands.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2017NATYS Top of the Bill final 2017 results
Geordie Rahul Kohli has been crowned Top of the Bill* at the annual New Act of the Year competition at the Leicester Square Theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th January 2017Fundraiser for comedy promoter Beth O'Brien
A special charity gig is being put on by the former clients of Beth O'Brien's Ditto Productions to raise money for O'Brien's medical expenses.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2017Shappi Khorsandi, comedy review
Funny, fascinating hour that needs some ruthless direction.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th January 2017Laughing Point, comedy review
The sharpest wits in showbusiness deliver knockout punchlines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 24th January 2017Review: Laughing Point benefit for Centrepoint
Comedy stars raise laughs, and money, for the homeless helpline.
Bruce Dessau, The Independent, 24th January 2017Omid Djalili, comedy review
Djalili straddles both entertainment and satire, sometimes uncomfortably, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 23rd January 2017Victor Lewis-Smith to make Peter Sellers documentary
Comedian and film-maker Victor Lewis-Smith is to make a TV documentary about Peter Sellers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd January 2017Review, Uncle, BBC3, Episode 4
I have a confession to make. I'd slightly gone off Uncle this time round, which is why my reviews have been running late. Watching it - previously so much fun - had started to feel like a chore and I wondered where the plot as going. But I take it all back. I was rather blown away by this latest episode.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd January 2017