Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Why do some comics make it big and not others?
There are all sorts of comedians I thought would make it but for some reason or other didn't. I tipped Marc Wootton for stardom in the Evening Standard so often it started to become embarrassing. People probably thought we must be related. I also think Boothby Graffoe could have been a mainstream star. Even Addy Van Der Borgh could have been a Saturday night shiny-floored clown. But for some reason none of these people made it as big as I expected. There is still time I guess. Maybe not enough time to get to the O2 this Friday, but there is always next year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2016New comedy commissioning editor appointed at BBC
Shane Allen, Controller, Comedy Commissioning, has appointed producer Alex Moody to his commissioning team, replacing Chris Sussman who has moved to head up the comedy department at BBC Studios.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th April 2016Marcus Brigstocke, comedy review
Brigstocke used to be known for his satire, but this recent confessional detour suits him, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th April 2016Preview: Camping, Sky Atlantic, episodes 5 & 6
Don't be fooled by the jaunty sub-Mumfords music at the start of episode 5. Julia Davis' comedy-drama comes to a head in all sorts of horrendous ways in these last two instalments.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th April 2016David Baddiel v Mail over queen sex & toilet jokes
David Baddiel has come under fire from the Daily Mail for being responsible for a programme that made jokes about the Queen's sex life on the day of the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2016TV preview: Flowers, C4
This is not your conventional sitcom then, but nor is it anything like Camping or The Mighty Boosh. It's sitcomland but tipped off its axis in a different direction. There are moments which will make you laugh - particularly the house party from hell in the first episode - but this is a series that stretches the genre to snapping point.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th April 2016Review: Michael McIntyre's Big Show, BBC1, episode 2
I think I preferred him as a chat show host where there was more scope to be a comedian, less scope to be an all-round family entertainer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd April 2016Jay Islaam on online marketing for comedians
Here's a slightly amended version of an article by Jay Islaam which he posted last weekend. There are some very interesting pointers here for anyone dipping their toes in online marketing - and if you are reading this website that probably means you.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st April 2016Review: Camping, Sky Atlantic, eps 3 & 4
I was probably a bit unfair to dub this series Nighty Night On Holiday when I first heard about Camping].
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th April 2016Interview: rarely asked questions - Phil Jerrod
This interview has just come in and I wanted to get it up straight away as the mighty Phil Jerrod starts his two night run at the Soho Theatre tonight at 9.30pm!
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th April 2016