Mark Watson
- 45 years old
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian, author and producer
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These computer generated posters of comedians will give you nightmares
Artificial intelligence is getting good at generating images... but it's not perfect yet. Comedy writer and performer David Reed has demonstrated this by getting a computer to generate posters for some well-known comedians, and posting the results on Twitter. Prepare to have nightmares...
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2022At a time of national mourning, London's comedians push onward
In times of national crisis, comedians can play an important role.
Noelle Mateer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 16th September 2022Mark Watson does his show in the street after venue closes out of respect for the Queen
Mark Watson wasn't going to let the Queen's death stop him from performing his gig last night - even if the venue wanted it to.
Chortle, 11th September 2022Ten Edinburgh comics who were at the Fringe 20 years ago
The Fringe may often focus on the bright new things - but there are also stalwarts who return time and again to present a new show to an attentive audience. We've dug out our dog-eared - and notably thin - 2002 Edinburgh Fringe programme to spotlight some comics still here 20 years on.
Chortle, 27th July 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022NextUp to stream over 50 Edinburgh comedy shows
Streaming platform NextUp have announced they are to broadcast over 50 shows from the Edinburgh Fringe live to homes nationwide.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2022Next up reveals some of the Edinburgh Fringe shows it will be live streaming
Comedy streaming site NextUp has revealed some of the Edinburgh Festival shows it will be streaming this August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th July 2022Meet The Richardsons amongst Broadcast Digital Awards winners
Meet The Richardsons, Race Around Britain, Zen Motoring, Big Zuu's Big Eats, Drunk History, Dodo and Landscapers were amongst the winners of the Broadcast Digital Awards 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2022Outcry over absence of official Edinburgh Fringe app this year
Comedians and comedy fans alike have expressed their shock and outrage at the news that there will be no official Fringe app this year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd July 2022Assembly announces final shows for Fringe 2022
Assembly Festival has announced its final 50+ shows for 2022, including Frank Skinner, Al Murray, Jinkx Monsoon, Queen of Fake Alison Jackson and Fringe favourite Reuben Kaye.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th June 2022