Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 218
TV preview: Harry Hill's Tea Time, Sky One
For those of you that miss TV Burp you are going to have to make sure you have Sky. Harry Hill's new series is definitely not a TV Burp clone, but to this fan who mourned the passing of his ITV1 clipfest it does feel like the nearest thing you'll see in both spirit and execution. And judging by the first episode it could evolve to be just as funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th October 2016TV review: The Outcast Comic, Sky Arts
Others remember where they were when they heard that Princess Diana had died. I remember where I was when I read Andrew Lawrence's famous Facebook post about the state of modern comedy and the state of the nation in October 2014. I thought it was, erm, interesting, and messaged him quickly to ask if I could post it on beyondthejoke. I then got on a train and when I logged back on he had replied, politely saying: "Good to hear from you, but I'd rather you didn't".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2016Interview: rarely asked questions - Simon Munnery
The legend that is Simon Munnery has come up with more original comedy ideas than most comedians have had punchlines. Alan Parker Urban Warrior. League Against Tedium. Cluub Zarathustra and his Fylm concept among others. The last time I saw him he was doing a memorable gig at the Edinburgh Fringe celebrating three decades of maverick comedy and he did most of his characters onstage that night. He is back on tour with a brand new stage show although some old gags may slip in there too. He promises "an opening to die for, seven wry observations, a tone poem, four fresh skits and two new commandments." What's not to like?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2016Josie Long, comedy review
You might disagree with Long's Remainer stance but it is hard to resist her zest for life, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th October 2016Robin Ince wins Crick Science Journalism award
Robin Ince is the winner of the University of Northampton's annual Crick Science Journalism award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2016Preview: Taskmaster series 3
It feels as if the second series of Taskmaster has only just finished but the third series starts on Dave on Tuesday, October 4 at 10pm.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2016Damian Kingsley raises £20,000 for charity via tour
Comedian Damian Kingsley has raised over £20,000 for Shelter and Shelter Scotland following his "penniless" tour from Land's End to Edinburgh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th September 2016Review: Funny Women Awards Final 2016, Koko
If we wanted to get all political about it Funny Women shouldn't exist. Comedians are comedians, why should gender even enter into it? But it does and the Funny Women organisation is clearly tapping into something. This year's final was staged at a bigger venue than usual and it was absolutely packed. For the first time in as long as I can remember I had to review a gig perched on a step at the back of a room.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2016Jim Davidson to play Comedy Store
Jim Davidson is to play the Comedy Store. The veteran comic is part of a benefit gig organised by John Moloney in aid of ADSCAF - The Abandoned And Destitute Children's Appeal Fund. Also on the bill on November 7 are Joe Pasquale, Pierre Hollins, Eddy Brimson, Geoff Norcott and Moloney himself.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2016Josie Long interview
Josie Long explains why she's making a show about optimism after Brexit and a break-up.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th September 2016