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Hot Water comedian of 2016 final review
Josh Pugh made the most of his sweet spot after the interval, with a set jam-packed full of offbeat jokes, with barely a word wasted.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th November 2016Review: English Comedian of the Year, Udderbelly
The second comedy competition in two nights, following Old Comedian of the Year, was another mix of very familiar and less familiar names, with only one act cropping up twice. If nothing else this shows that there are lots of talented stand-ups around. And a lot that want to win competitions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2016English Comedian Of The Year 2016
In the end, it was a relative rookie who triumphed - and will now be gracing next year's Adelaide and Perth festivals down under on the back of his achievement. Josh Pugh, winner of a couple of new act awards in the Midlands last year, took the title for a set packed full of short, quirky jokes from a peculiarly offbeat mind.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th July 2016English Comedian of the Year 2016 results
Josh Pugh has been crowned English Comedian of the Year 2016. He topped a field of 12 comedians performing at the final at the Udderbelly in London. Andrew Maxwell was the compere.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2016Line up for English Comedian of the Year final
The line-up has been announced for this year's English Comedian of the Year Grand Final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th June 2016Review: Birmingham Breaking Talent Award
It would have been hard to call a winner from these finalists - until Josh Pugh came on to make the decision easy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd October 2015