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TV preview: Mock The Week Christmas special
You can be sure to get some much needed laughs from the Mock The Week episode airing on Monday night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2020Comedian Sean Collins makes film criticising coronavirus lockdown
Comedian Sean Collins has made a film criticising the government's response to coronavirus and highlighting its impact upon the arts.
British Comedy Guide, 27th October 2020Modern comedy might not appeal, but joke's not over yet
Glumness settles on a large part of the nation whenever the subject of comedy comes up now. The lockdown has led to a more frenetic search for entertainment, and the current state of humour hasn't wanted for critics. This week, Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson, 80, said it was dire, and listed several comedians, adding: "They should be done under the Trade Description Act." I sympathised with his assessment, while also feeling there were a few comedians today who are as fine as any of previous generations.
Robert McNeil, The Herald, 9th May 202025 funny jokes from comedians to cheer you up
If you're feeling in need of a bit of light relief, enjoy these one-liners from top stand-ups and rising stars of the comedy scene.
The Telegraph, 30th March 2020Line up for Bristol Comedy Garden revealed
This year's Bristol Comedy Garden returns to Queen Square (June 3rd-7th) for a ninth edition of the South West's biggest comedy festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th March 2020Over £20,000 raised for Leicester Comedy Festival
Geoff Rowe said "Whilst the festival continues to grow and develop each year, we need continued support to keep the thing going, and engage with as many community groups as possible."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2020Milton Jones on MTW, a career in comedy, and potatoes
Milton Jones is embarking on a top secret mission next year, but takes the time to spill all the details to us first...
Sienna James, Voice Magazine, 28th November 2019Leicester Comedy Festival launches 2020 programme
Headline acts for 2020 include Jo Brand, Stewart Lee, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Fascinating Aida, Paul Sinha, Josie Long, Jason Byrne, Tony Slattery, Angela Barnes, Griff Rhys Jones, Andy Parsons, John Shuttleworth, Dane Baptiste, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Steel, Flo & Joan, Arthur Smith and Reg D Hunter.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th October 2019Comedians donate jokes to fundraising poster
A number of comedians have donated jokes to a exclusive hand pulled screen printed poster which has been made to raise money for Leicester Comedy Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 25th October 2019Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Comedy Club to return
Comedy is due to return to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland for a second year.
British Comedy Guide, 16th September 2019