Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Interview: rarely asked questions - Richard Herring
Podcast pioneer, purveyor of plays, stand-up comedian. Richard Herring's work ethic is enviable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2015Sara Pascoe to launch literary salon
Sara Pascoe is launching a new monthly literary salon in London. Sara Pascoe's Literary Salon will take place downstairs at The Book Club in Shoreditch.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th October 2015TV review: Have I Got News For You, BBC1
This could have been a memorable edition of this satirical warhorse. Instead it felt a little bit snippy and Paul Merton, usually so good, did his distracted, disinterested look a few too many times.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2015Review: John Finnemore's Souvenir Cabin, Shaw Theatre
You won't see another comedy show as English and middle class as this all year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd's Waiting for Gaddot was one of the most talked about shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. It won an Amused Moose award, but how it didn't pick up at least a Foster's Award nomination I don't know.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2015Mighty Boosh film? "Never say never"
Julian Barratt has refused to discount the possibility of a Mighty Boosh reunion in the future, neither confirming or denying frequently talked about plans for a film with Noel Fielding.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2015Josh Widdicombe in 'Josh' - starts in November
Josh Widdicombe's new sitcom is set to air on BBC Three this November. A pilot of flatshare comedy Josh went out as part of the Comedy Feeds online series in 2014.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th September 2015Shazia Mirza, comedy review: nothing if not brave
Shazia Mirza evoked Rivers in this confrontational set, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th September 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Andi Osho
We haven't seen a lot of Andi Osho on the UK comedy circuit recently because she has been dividing her time between the UK and America.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015TV review: Brilliantman!, Sky Arts
Sky's silent comedy season comes to an end this week and they've saved the best until last. For those mourning the demise of Kevin Eldon's BBC Two series here is a chance to see the ubiquitous character comedian/actor in the lead role in his very own comedy one-off.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th September 2015