Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Book review: Bob Mortimer The Autobiography - And Away
Let's get the obvious out of the way. Bob Mortimer is pretty much established as a national treasure. Maybe not in the Judi Dench league just yet, but for a generation of comedy fans - maybe a couple of generations - he is up there with the showbiz legends. So it's great to hear his story of how he got there first-hand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2021Comedy Women in Print prize shortlist revealed
The Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP) has revealed its shortlists for this year's funniest novels by women.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st September 2021Victoria Coren Mitchell's red hair for Taskmaster?
Victoria Coren Mitchell's appearance on last night's Only Connect has sent social media into a frenzy. Coren Mitchell hosted the quiz with red hair - presumably a wig - but made no reference of it at the start of the programme. Viewers were immediately puzzled, asked why she was sporting red hair and ran riot on Twitter with various theories, many wondering if it was to do with Coren Mitchell's forthcoming appearance on Taskmaster.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th September 2021Ricky Gervais at the Palladium review
Gervais always cuts as close as possible to the bone to make his points as he explores the nature of offence and humour as an escape valve.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th September 2021Brandon Burke wins BCG Pro Performance Awards 2020
Brandon Burke has won the inaugural BCG Pro Performance Awards 2020 at a live final in central London.
British Comedy Guide, 17th September 2021New UK tour and book for impressionist Josh Berry
Josh Berry, best-known for his spoof Number 10 special adviser Rafe Hubris, kicks off his first UK tour on Friday, 1 October at Leicester Square Theatre, London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2021Review: Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father, Netflix
There does feel like a fair bit of padding, with lots of classsical music and sweeping views of the countryside, but maybe that will appeal to American viewers. For me a lot of what the duo do felt like going through the motions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2021TV review: British As Folk, Dave
In a way the programme relies on the chemistry and personalities of the three presenters and there was a bit of a problem here. They were all very different but while they clearly got on, I'm not sure if they gelled in a televisual sense.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2021TV review: The Cleaner, BBC One
Do give it a go, but it is best to start out with a very open mind.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2021Michael Palin play The Weekend turns into an opera
Michael Palin's 1994 West End play, The Weekend, is to be adapted into a comic opera with a jazz-inflected score by Highbury Opera Theatre this Autumn.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2021