British Comedy Guide

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 2015

10 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 2015

Comedy 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 2014

5 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 2014

5 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 2014

Best comedy show of 2014: The funniest and most exquisitely observed comedy show of the year, of any kind.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th December 2014

Black Mirror: White Christmas, review

Charlie Brooker's festive special shows a dark side to our digital obsession.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 16th December 2014

Noel 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 2014

John 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 2014

Edinburgh 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

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