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Frank Tully

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Press clippings Page 34

Stewart Lee: The Sun gets a rise out of me

As I walked home past a decorated war memorial, the stirring began again, and I realised to my horror that accidentally viewing the image of the semi-naked woman on the Sun cover alongside their story on Corbyn and the Cenotaph had caused me to associate subconsciously Remembrance Day with mild sexual arousal.

Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 15th November 2015

Will Self: I just want to be Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee is perhaps the most intelligent comedian ever to tread British boards.

Will Self, The New Statesman, 19th October 2015

Stewart Lee: so Cameron can lie, but comics can't...

My comedy routines are held accountable to higher legal standards of truth and decency than a prime minister's conference speech.

Stewart Lee, The Observer, 18th October 2015

Review: Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted

There is very little distinction between making a commentary on the ignorance of people, or whether he is going for the 'cheap' laugh.

Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 11th October 2015

John Cleese and Eric Idle's excellent Florida adventure

In October, Eric Idle hits the highway again, this time with fellow Monty Python icon John Cleese, on a tour that begins with 11 shows in Florida. They will travel by car, which will allow them to sneak up on unsuspecting locals.

Ben Crandell, South Florida, 30th September 2015

Review - Stewart Lee: Room With A Stew

Even in this putative stage, these are routines that are unafraid to fail, sometimes on purpose, in the cause of taking the audiences to places they could never expect. And that's what great art - including great comedic art - should surely be striving for.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2015

Stewart Lee: not easy getting jokes from migrant crisis

I wish Isis, Tony Blair and President Assad would think of the hidden costs of their actions. I'm trying to make a living here.

Stewart Lee, The Observer, 13th September 2015

Paris Lees and Rebecca Root on Boy Meets Girl

New BBC Two comedy Boy Meets Girl stars transgender actress Rebecca Root as romantic lead Judy, who falls in love with Leo. So what does Rebecca's role mean to the trans community, including friend and transgender rights activist Paris Lees?

Sophie Maden, BBC Blogs, 3rd September 2015

Video: The Wee Man invaded Lee Nelson's stage

Watch the moment The Wee Man gave Lee Nelson a taste of his own medicine by invading his stage.

British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2015

Interview: Jenny Lee, Heartbeats and Algorithms

A chat with Jenny Lee.

Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 26th August 2015

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