British Comedy Guide

Mark Monahan

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Yes, Prime Minister, Gold, review

In the realms of televisual political satire, The Thick of It undeniably feels meaner, more modern, more "now". But, although Yes, Prime Minister shows its age in its polite language, unchanged format, and laughter track, it still has teeth.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 15th January 2013

Foster's Comedy Awards: who is the funniest of them all

Mark Monahan dissects the Edinburgh Foster's Comedy Awards shortlist.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 22nd August 2012

Tim Minchin - how do you solve a problem like Matilda?

After finding fame with his witty songs, Tim Minchin has triumphed with Roald Dahl's tale, finds Mark Monahan.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 31st May 2012

How divorce turned Sarah Millican into this funny woman

After the end of her marriage, Sarah Millican left her job and found a talent for bawdy jokes that has led to her own TV show, says Mark Monahan.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 8th March 2012

Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding: 'I'm a bit like a child'

Noel Fielding talks about his surreal new E4 series Luxury Comedy, the future of The Mighty Boosh, and a baffling box of toast.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 26th January 2012

Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Who will win?

Telegraph critic Mark Monahan spent five hours on a panel of 10 judging who should be on the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist. It was exhausting but it's an exciting list.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 24th August 2011

Top 10 jokes at the Fringe

From David Cameron's government to bull-dykes, Mark Monahan's favourite jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2011.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 19th August 2011

We're still waiting to laugh about the riots

Topicality is the lifeblood of comedy at Edinburgh Festival, so more stand-ups should be including the riots in their material, says Mark Monahan.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 11th August 2011

Tim Minchin is not just a man with funny hair

He triumphed with the RSC's 'Matilda' and is now touring Britain's arenas. Comedian Tim Minchin talks to Mark Monahan.

Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th April 2011

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