Mark Monahan
- Journalist and reviewer
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Rik Mayall: his 10 best performances
From The Young Ones to Blackadder, Mark Monahan celebrates Rik Mayall's finest moments.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 9th June 201510 reasons why Alan Partridge should present Top Gear
There could be a vacancy at the BBC's Top Gear, and Steve Coogan's car-loving character is perfect for the role.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 18th March 2015Comedy review of 2014: a year of momentous farewells
It has been a year of farewells in the world of comedy, some joyful, some not, says Mark Monahan.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th December 20145 best comedy shows of 2014
Featuring Harry and Paul’s Story of the Twos, Adam Riches, Noel Fielding, Bridget Christie and John Kearns.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th December 20145 worst comedy shows of 2014
From John Cleese's depressing whinging to the embarassingly retrogade Citizen Khan, Mark Monahan chooses his five worst comedy shows of 2014.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th December 2014Best comedy show of 2014: The funniest and most exquisitely observed comedy show of the year, of any kind.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th December 2014Black Mirror: White Christmas, review
Charlie Brooker's festive special shows a dark side to our digital obsession.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 16th December 2014Noel Fielding interview
On the eve of a solo tour, Noel Fielding - formerly one half of The Mighty Boosh - talks about this all-new banquet of weirdness, and explains the benefits of his Bohemian childhood and how he survived turning 40.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 18th October 2014John Kearns: the comic who made history
John Kearns won both Edinburgh's big comedy prizes in consecutive years - beneath the silly wig lies a golden talent.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 22nd September 2014Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014: quirky and unpredictable
This year's Comedy Awards shortlist distils an ever-broadening spectrum of talented comedians, says chair of judges Mark Monahan.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 20th August 2014