Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 213
Review: Uncle, BBC3, episode 2
This is just a quick heads up to remind people to watch the third series of Uncle, which looks like it is going to build to a nice - or maybe not so nice? - romantic finale in a few weeks.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th January 2017Mr Swallow - Houdini, review
A cult hit from Edinburgh Fringe makes its way to London and it's split-your-sides hilarious, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 13th January 2017TV preview: Not Going Out, BBC1
Has Lee Mack become a time traveller? In the new series of Not Going Out he suddenly has three children, all around primary/infant school age, whereas a year ago he had only just become a father for the first time. Apparently the new series of Not Going Out is set seven years on. But don't expect any hoverboards or meals served in pill form. This is about as traditional and old-fashioned as sitcoms get.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th January 2017TV preview: Revolting, episode 2, BBC2
Nothing here to get the media into a froth then, but maybe I've missed something.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th January 2017Live Review: Ricky Whittington & His Cat
The result is a clever up-to-the-minute adult version of a traditional theatrical form with lots of good knowing lines, good subversive humour and good catchy tunes.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th January 2017Shappi Khorsandi withdraws book from book award
Comedian and writer Shappi Khorsandi has pulled her book Nina Is Not OK out of the running for the Jhalak Prize following the announcement that it has been longlisted for the award. The prize is to be given to the book of the year by a writer from a BAME (Black, Asian or minority ethnic) background.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th January 2017TV preview: Revolting, BBC2
This is worth watching just to see Rubinstein's Tory MP James Twottington-Burbage almost getting thumped by a disgruntled Londoner.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd January 2017Theatre Review: Art, Old Vic, SE1
It is no surprise that Tim Key is the funniest performer. On the night I saw the production he easily got the biggest roar after a long, breathless, increasingly frantic speech about his impending marriage.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st January 2017Review: Uncle, BBC3
The third and final series of Uncle kicks off with a slice of emotional turmoil for Andy (Nick Helm). We all know that he has a nephew, Errol, but could he be a father too? The first episode finds him reflecting on whether his life if about to undergo a seismic shift that will mean that he has to accept some real responsibilities.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st January 2017New book for comedy football podcast Athletico Mince
Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson, the duo behind the acclaimed podcast Athletico Mince, are writing a spin-off book. The World of Football According to Athletico Mince will be published by John Blake Publishing on May 25.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st January 2017