Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Nathan Cassidy releases Boris Johnson book
The book is an imaginary three-month diary from Boris Johnson starting in July 2020. With a daily entry for these months of rehabilitation for himself and the country, the diary is a spoof exposé of what is really happening at the height of power as Boris, the UK and the world recovers from Covid-19.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th November 2020Bill Bailey glides through Strictly movie night
The theme of the show was Movies and Bailey and dancing partner Oti Mabuse danced the paso doble to the music from the spaghetti western The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Bailey added a guitar solo too, showing off his trademark musical chops.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th November 2020Writing deal for Charlie George
Comedian Charlie George is one of a select group of 14 new writers selected by Penguin Random House UK for their WriteNow editorial programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th November 2020TV preview: HIGNFY takes on the US election
It was a busy week for news, with the panel getting stuck into the continued delay to the final result of the US election and the UK re-entering lockdown for the month of November, as well as some lighter stories about a new Guernsey police recruitment video and Cliff Richard announcing that he has stopped swearing.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th November 2020Comedian/impressionist Peter Goodwright dies
It has been reported that veteran comedian Peter Goodwright has died.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd November 2020Ricky Gervais at O2 Forum Kentish Town review
Gags are shocking as ever at socially distanced gig.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th October 2020Olivier Award for Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer
Richard Gadd and the Baby Reindeer team have won the Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre in the Oliver Awards tonight.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th October 2020TV: Out Of Her Mind, BBC Two
Sara Pascoe's self-penned new comedy is not backwards in coming forwards. As she says at the start. "I am going to destroy your faith in love." Mrs Brown's Boys this ain't then. But it might just be my new all-time favourite sitcom.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th October 2020Amazon Prime launches Truth Seekers remote adventure
To mark the 30th October launch of Truth Seekers on Amazon Prime Video, fans of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg should get ready to embark on a paranormal investigation from the comfort of their homes. From 23rd October through 18th November, Prime Video will be hosting The Truth Seekers Remote Adventure.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th October 2020TV review: Taskmaster, C4
First episode, as thoroughly entertaining as ever.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th October 2020