British Comedy Guide

Dean Burnett

  • Writer, stand-up comedian and medical professional

Press clippings

Are funny people sexy ... or are sexy people funny?

It's a common belief that funny men have more luck with the opposite sex. So does a GSOH really make you more attractive, or does it still come down to looks?

Dean Burnett, The Guardian, 19th May 2016

The science of comedy

Where does humour and laughter come from in the brain? It's a good question, but not one that has a simple answer.

Dean Burnett, Chortle, 25th February 2016

Stealing jokes: why it happens, why it hurts

There's been a lot of news about joke thieves recently, but it's a practice that's been around for years. Why does it happen, and how do people get away with it so often?

Dean Burnett, The Guardian, 25th August 2015

Comic prone to psychosis? It is more complex than that

Research published on Friday suggests that many comedians display signs of psychosis. This may well be a generalisation of what is a complex, diverse and little understood field - and by that, I mean comedy.

Dean Burnett, The Guardian, 16th January 2014

Humour: it's genetic! Bringing science into comedy

One comedian's brave attempts to put science into stand up.

Dean Burnett, The Guardian, 15th September 2010

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