Geoff Norcott
- 48 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 2
TV drama should stop portraying working-class life as exotic
According to Melvyn Bragg, television -- and the BBC in particular -- is guilty of portraying the working classes as "miserable, broke or in despair". There's so much TV being made that there may be shining examples of modern exceptions that I'm unaware of, but historically speaking his remarks ring true. Which made me both miserable and in despair. Two out of three ain't bad.
Geoff Norcott, The Times, 30th June 2023The big name comics at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe you have to book right now
We pick out some of the star attractions guaranteed to sell out, so buy your tickets as soon as possible.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th June 2023Free speech comedy clubs and the battle over onstage offence
Graham Linehan and Dapper Laughs walk into a club ... It sounds like the setup to a bad joke, yet platforming comics who may cause offence is a winning formula. But can a night run by a GB News host claim to be anti-establishment?
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 20th May 2023Geoff Norcott: 'As a Conservative comedian I was seen as a novelty'
Geoff Norcott on why today's comics are the hardest-working generation ever.
York Membery, The Telegraph, 9th April 2023Geoff Norcott writes 'The British Bloke, Decoded'
Geoff Norcott has written The British Bloke, Decoded, a new book subtitled "from banter to man-flu. Everything finally explained".
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2023Underbelly puts more Edinburgh shows on sale
Underbelly has announced a host of new shows for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023Late Night Mash dropped after 2 series
Satirical comedy programme Late Night Mash will not return for a third series, Dave has confirmed.
British Comedy Guide, 10th March 2023Geoff Norcott announces Basic Bloke tour
Geoff Norcott is to tour the UK between 6th September 2023 and 27th April 2024 with the stand-up show Basic Bloke.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2023Radio 4 orders free speech comedy show Unsafe Space, despite protests
Radio 4 has commissioned Unsafe Space, a "provocative" comedy and debate show championing free speech and broader class representation, despite protesters allegedly threatening to shut it down by blowing airhorns during the recording.
British Comedy Guide, 8th December 2022Guest revealed for next Live At The Apollo series
The guests have been revealed for the new series of Live At The Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2022