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Tom Allen to host Dave show The Island
Tom Allen will front channel Dave's new format The Island, which has been devised by comedians James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lloyd Langford and John Robins.
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 202125 hilarious stand-up sets to make everything better
From classic Chris Rock to Sarah Millican at her bluntest, these are the routines that have got comedians, readers and Guardian writers through a difficult year.
The Guardian, 3rd May 2021James Acaster never wants to make audience members cry
Acaster talks about how he writes material, figuring out how to talk about mental health onstage, his complicated relationship with his audience.
Vulture, 22nd April 2021Ed Gamble and James Acaster interview
To celebrate 100 episodes of their food podcast, we met the duo at their dream-restaurant.
Tom Nicholson, Esquire, 22nd April 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021Comedians contribute to trans allies video
James Acaster, Shappi Khorsandi and Sarah Keyworth are among the performers who have contributed to a new video to mark Trans Day Of Visibility 2021 put together by Sarah O'Connell.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st March 2021Grave New World: spoof unmasking our new normal
Anxiety, absurdity and little else pervade the post-pandemic world of Stuart Laws' mockumentary - so what's it trying to say about life after Covid?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2021Mark Watson: Wish You Were Here review
A review of a virtual gig at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, plus reviews of other shows from the fest.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th March 2021Can you love a stand-up special about loathing?
James Acaster's Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 is an outstanding show about the worst year in his life. (His girlfriend left him for Mr. Bean, and it went downhill from there.)
Jason Zinoman, The New York Times, 22nd March 2021Review: James Acaster - Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999
He needs his audience, he hates himself for needing them, and he is filled with self-loathing about the whole giant mess.
Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9th March 2021