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Hugh Dennis

Hugh Dennis

  • 62 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and comedian

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Review: Taskmaster, Series 4, Episode 1

After watching this first episode, it was hard to see any clear favourites to win at this early stage.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 25th April 2017

Andy Hamilton to launch audio show about Donald Trump

Comedy writer Andy Hamilton is seeking funding for Inside Donald Trump, a new three-part audio documentary series about the US president. Stars will include Michael Buerk, Hugh Dennis, Ronni Ancona, Claire Skinner and Jimmy Mulville.

British Comedy Guide, 20th April 2017

Radio review: The Now Show

Despite liking Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt since they emerged as Jasper Carrott's TV sidekicks, I've never been a big fan of The Now Show. Seeing it being made was far more fun than I've ever found it on air. Maybe the inclusion of relatively unknown Welsh performers like Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Tudur Owen and Lisa Jen Brown gave it a kick up the backside?

Louis Barfe, The Lady, 7th April 2017

Was this year's Red Nose Day Show a disaster?

What was interesting here was the disconnect between Edinburgh Fringe favourites and a mainstream BBC audience. What the former crowd adores the latter abhores.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th March 2017

Hugh Dennis: 'Outnumbered may be back for more!'

"Hopefully there will be more Outnumbered in some form at some point. I really would like to do more, it's a lovely thing to do and it does feel like going home."

TV Times, 23rd March 2017

Hugh Dennis interview

'I'm the comedy equivalent of a handyman': 10 questions for Hugh Dennis.

Paul Coia, The Sunday Post, 20th March 2017

Stars set off for Comic Relief convoy

Six celebrities have set off on a road trip with a difference for Comic Relief.

Russell Kane, Katy Brand, Reggie Yates, Michaela Coel, Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel are those taking part.

BBC News, 6th February 2017

Red Nose Day 2017 plans revealed

Comic Relief's plans for Red Nose Day 2017 include a TV show involving stars including French & Saunders and Vic & Bob, plus a series of online comedy sketches, and much more.

British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2017

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 winners announced

The results of the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 have been announced. Red Dwarf, Upstart Crow, John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme and Taskmaster are amongst the winners.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2017

Not Going Out review - Lee Mack's interminable comedy

It's unoriginal, unfunny and unapologetic about its retro roots. Why does anyone like this lukewarm sitcom?

Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 21st January 2017

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