Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Online Fringe review: Dominic Frisby - Adam Smith
If you have made it to Edinburgh - whether as a punter or a performer - why not get the full intel on the Edinburgh Fringe by watching Dominic Frisby's illuminating documentary film about the history of the Festival? In fact it's an online show so if you have any interest in Fringe history and you are anywhere in the world this month this will do much to fill in the gaps.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th August 2021TV Review: Jerk, BBC Three/BBC One
I don't think I'd want to be friends with the main character Tim in Jerk.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021TV Review: Buffering, ITV2, episode 2
The end of episode two marks a distinct change of tone.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021TV Review: Buffering, ITV2, episode 1
Crikey, ITV2 in funny sitcom shock? Yes, and it's called Plebs. Only joking, Buffering is pretty good too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2021Justin Moorhouse covers Tokyo Olympics
Justin Moorhouse has made it out to Tokyo to cover the Olympics. He's broadcasting for Team GB & DFS.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th August 2021Bill Bailey at the Royal Opera House review
Like a stand-up Midas, everything turned to gold.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd August 2021Fringe "work in progress" comment whips up a storm
An article in the Edinburgh Evening News has upset comedians heading to the fringe with its comments about work-in-progress shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd August 2021Bath Comedy Festival New Act Final - results
First prize went to Bennet Kavanagh, second to Henry Whaley, and third to Sharlin Jaha.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st July 2021TV review: Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, Dave
Davies is the perfect host because he doesn't do much. But that's a skill in itself - and he always has plenty of stories up his sleeve if the conversation calls for them.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2021Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes review
It was a shame the dusted off show was in black and white but, hey, you can't have everything. The format wasn't fully formed - it still followed a variety show template with guests doing turns rather than appearing in sketches. But there was no doubting the genius of Eric and Ernie when they were in full flow.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2021