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Michael Hogan

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"It helped me through dark moments": the male comedians turning their trauma into TV

After the runaway success of Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer, fellow standup Mark O'Sullivan has a new sitcom about personal pain.

Michael Hogan, The Observer, 26th May 2024

Comic Relief review

Lenny Henry hangs up his red nose and deserves every tribute.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th March 2024

"We cranked up the madness": Jack Davenport and Steven Moffat on making Coupling

"NBC made an awful American version. I sensed trouble when they said, 'We'll need a new cast because yours aren't good-looking enough.' It was axed after four episodes."

Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 11th March 2024

Fantasy Football League review

Keir Starmer's flexing of his footy fan credentials was a dour, defensive display that got the job done.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 1st March 2024

Aisling Bea: 'Bury me in a coffin made out of potato waffles'

The actor and screenwriter on bouncing off Domhnall Gleeson in Alice & Jack, why Irish stars are having a moment, and the legacy of Sinéad O'Connor.

Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 25th February 2024

Sunday with Jim Howick: 'I once helped myself to a buffet that was for a wake'

The comedian gets woken up by his Schnauzers, practises his routine in the park, watches Spurs and puts his feet up with popcorn, martinis and a boxset.

Michael Hogan, The Observer, 4th February 2024

Here We Go, Series 2, review

A modern classic that deserves its place alongside The Royle Family.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 2nd February 2024

Taskmaster: Champion of Champions, review

A cult classic no more - this is a British comedy great.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th January 2024

Miles Jupp: 'A brush with mortality makes you see everything through a very different prism'

The comedian, whose new show draws on his experience of surviving a brain tumour, on finding humour in adversity, working with Ridley Scott, and why his scar won't be hidden for long.

Michael Hogan, The Observer, 7th January 2024

The Kemps: All Gold review

Spandau Ballet turn Spinal Tap in the funniest TV show of the season.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th December 2023

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