Kevin Eldon
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 9
Damned preview
The world, inspired by Brand's mother's lifetime career in social work, seems utterly genuine - thanks largely to that central friendship between Al and Rose, both robust characters with difficult lives and a dry sense of humour, which gives the show a warm heart.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 2016TV preview: Damned, C4
Not wall-to-wall laughs but then it isn't meant to be because life isn't like that. But this is definitely a comedy. There are a lot more gags here than I've ever come across working in offices, some excellent performances and a cameo from rising star Aisling Bea. Looks good to me.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2016Red Dwarf XI, episode 1: Twentica - review
It has been a strong start to the series and hopefully the rest of Series XI will continue in the same vein.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd September 2016Red Dwarf XI, episode one review
As always with Dwarf, the jokes are a mix of the smart and the dumb, with quips about quantum mechanics tempered with daft jokes about Kryten's nipple attachments of banter aimed at the uptight Rimmer. Odds are, you already know if you like the Dwarf brand of humour or not, and this is unlikely to change minds either way, but the pace of the narrative keeps things interested.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2016Review: Red Dwarf XI, Dave, episode one, Twentica
There are lots of things to enjoy here, from the impressive (thought probably v cheap) special effects to Kevin Eldon on superb form as a deadpan alien. The script is peppered with some delicious lines mixing the scientific with the everyday. And you'll never believe where the jump leads have to be attached to kickstart Kryten when his battery flatlines. I wish I could say more but that would spoil the fun. Let's just say it's good to have these intergalactic reprobates back...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2016Hancock's Half Hour: a triumphant remake of comedy gold
"So should you watch it? Yes. Yes, you should, and then you should write letters to the BBC demanding that they reassemble this cast and crew post-haste," says Tom Cole.
Tom Cole, Radio Times, 8th September 2016TV preview: Lost Sitcoms - Hancock's Half Hour, BBC4
Stone me this is good. I was a little bit worried about this TV recreation of a lost Hancock episode because last week's Alf Garnett reboot was so disappointing. But there is no problem here. A combination of excellent casting and excellent writing makes this easily as funny as most contemporary sitcoms.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2016'Lost Sitcoms' review: 'Hancock's Half Hour'
Entirely studio-bound with only three sets and no special effects or flashy camera tricks, director Ben Gosling Fuller is free to concentrate on the actors and the vintage material they're performing.
David Lewis, Cult Box, 26th August 2016ITV2 orders new sitcom Timewasters
ITV2 has commissioned Timewasters, a new sitcom about a struggling four-piece South London jazz band who travel back in time to the 1920s.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2016Alternative Comedy Trio interview
The Alternative Comedy Trio is an assemblage of three kindred spirits - and, indeed, three of the most exciting, leftfield comedians in the country. Josie Long tells us more about this happy meeting of three brilliant comic minds.
Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 1st June 2016