Marc Paterson
- Writer
Press clippings
Can any ITV satire exorcise the Spitting Image spectre?
It has the potential to be a great show, I only hope in today's cut-throat business it is given the chance to learn from its mistakes.
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 17th April 2015Inside No, 9, witch trials and laughing in church
Laughter, when held back for the sake of politeness, or out of respect or fear of a sombre occasion is the most potent laughter I know of.
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 14th April 2015An essential guide to writing for Newsjack
Newsjack, the topical sketch show now in its seventh series, is back on the air this month and its open format means aspiring writers like me and you - yes, you over there, with a joke in your heart and Wotsit crumbs in your beard - can submit jokes or sketches with the possibility of being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 15th September 2012Every comic's nightmare: The tough crowd
Sometimes I wish I had the balls to do stand-up myself but then I think about hecklers and unresponsive crowds and think better of it.
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 9th January 2012Does Red Dwarf still have the X factor?
I shouldn't admit this but I totally relate to Red Dwarf's Lister.
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 11th December 2011Britain's Got People and writing topical news every day
Britain's Got People, created by Have I Got News For You writer Dave Cohen, which aired online all last week, is a daily dose of satire that's sticking two fingers up at those who said that the UK couldn't produce something as on the mark as The Daily Show. But producing the funnies every day - that's pretty hard right?
Marc Paterson, The Huffington Post, 26th November 2011