Geoff Norcott
- 48 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 10
Can comedy survive in an age of outrage?
Comedy is under scrutiny as never before. So when is a joke not a joke? Context, intent and expectations are all key, say leading exponents of the art.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 28th July 2019Fringe 10x10: Ten contrarians
Ten acts challenging the liberal consensus.
Chortle, 17th July 2019Fringe guests confirmed for Richard Herring interviews
Confirmed so far for August are Lucy Beaumont, Phil Wang, Vikki Stone, Jen Brister, Tony Slattery, Geoff Norcott and Richard Osman.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2019Yes, right-wingers can be funny
The idea that half of the human race aren't good at jokes is bizarre.
Geoff Norcott, Spiked, 18th June 2019Geoff Norcott to examine class war in BBC Two documentary
Geoff Norcott is to present a BBC Two documentary called How The Middle Classes Ruined Britain, looking at 'a very peculiar kind of class war'.
British Comedy Guide, 18th June 2019BBC appoints first white man to its diversity panel
The BBC has appointed a representative of white men to its diversity and inclusion panel for the first time.
Geoff Norcott has been described as Britain's only openly Conservative comedian, a Leave voter who jokes about his Right-wing views as part of his routine.
The BBC said it had chosen Norcott to represent social mobility as he is from a white working class background. He has said he does not identify with the "middle class metropolitan types" who vote Labour.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 1st May 2019Brexit really has killed comedy
After 1,000 days of negotiations, there are no jokes left.
Helen Lewis, The New Statesman, 27th March 2019The best political comedy for 2019
A perceived left-wing bias and a reliance on lazy gags means that political comedy doesn't always enjoy the best reputation at The Spectator. But there are some excellent and unashamedly Westminster-focused acts currently gigging in the UK. Here are six of the best.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 27th February 2019Comedy review: Sean Lock, Gary Little and Geoff Norcott
For its opening night, Scotland's largest comedy club booked an impressive line-up, with three bona fide headliners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th February 2019Big interview: Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott explains how at eight-years-old he realised the power of comedy.
Lawrence John, Somerset County Gazette, 23rd November 2018