
Jack Dee
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 20
There are no words to describe Dynamo, the street magician from Bradford. Just watch footage of him apparently walking across the Thames. It can't be possible. Yet there he is, making his way towards the Houses of Parliament, in front of hordes of onlookers. His show Magician Impossible is a hit for digital channel Watch so here's hoping the self-effacing Dynamo (aka Steven Frayne) makes the most of a terrestrial audience by having fun with Ross.
Also on the guest bill are comedian Jack Dee, back on the road after a six-year hiatus, and Harry Potter's Emily Watson. Gwen Stefani gets together with old mates No Doubt to provide the music.
Alison Graham, Radio Times, 29th September 2012Comedy review: Jack Dee; Glasgow King's Theatre
Twenty-six years after he became a stand-up, and six since his last national tour, it's cheering to see that Jack Dee is still evolving as a comedian.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 26th September 2012Interview: Jack Dee, stand-up comedian
We tend only to see his perennial hangdog persona, but Jack Dee is doing very nicely, and is looking forward to being back on tour again, he tells Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th September 2012Jack Dee, New Theatre, Oxford, review
Comedian Jack Dee directs weary indifference towards everything the modern world throws his way at Oxford's New Theatre, writes Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 17th September 2012Jack Dee interview
Jack Dee has been away from stand-up for six years, so why is he so eager to return to touring now? "I want to spend less time with my family," he says in that familiar, deadpan tone.
The Jitty, 11th September 2012There was general and justifiable outrage when BBC2 pulled the plug on Shooting Stars. But how did Vic and Bob react? By the looks of this new show, they shrugged their shoulders and went off to C4 to do something incredibly similar. Is that enough? Well, there's no Jack Dee to have his face compared to things. No Ulrika. And Dan Skinner has reconstituted himself as John Meringue, a sort of Viking real ale enthusiast. There are skits, absurd live performances, non-sequiteurial questions and baffled guests (tonight; Eddie Izzard, Chelsee Healey and Thomas Turgoose). The resulting show will have you sniggering along, even as you contemplate the duo's bare-faced cheek. Vic and Bob truly couldn't be boring if they tried but, assuming it gets a series, this could go either way.
Phil Harrison, Time Out, 23rd August 2012Our new panel show is female-friendly says Jack Dee
Jack Dee has promised that his new panel show will be more friendly to female comedians than the likes of Mock The Week.
Chortle, 1st June 2012The charity extravaganza returns for a third year, filmed at London's O2 Arena a week ago. Jessie J, coach on The Voice UK, opens proceedings with a live performance. She's followed by an all-star cast of comedians including Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Jack Dee, Jo Brand and Jack Whitehall. Once again, the two Carrs - Jimmy and Alan - will also be "hijacking" the commercial breaks. It's all in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The Telegraph, 18th May 2012The greatness that is Lead Balloon
I'm guessing a few of you are already sitting in front of the telly eagerly awaiting the Sunday night premiere of the new season of Sherlock on PBS. If you happen to be in the North Texas area and KERA is your local public television station, then hang out with us until 11:00pm for the premiere of Lead Balloon, starring Jack Dee.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 5th May 2012Jack Dee comedy series ordered by Sky Atlantic
Jack Dee will host a brand new comedy series for Sky Atlantic, focussed on members of the studio audience.
British Comedy Guide, 4th April 2012