Press clippings Page 8
Edinburgh 10x10: 7. Ten old newcomers
10 comedians who were nominated for best newcomer more than 15 years ago.
Chortle, 25th July 2017Interview: Milton Jones
One of the best exponents of the one-liner in British comedy is on the other end of the phone and I'm braced for a machine gun fire barrage of witty puns and bon mots as Milton Jones limbers up for his Edinburgh Festival run.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 22nd July 2017Preview - Mock the Week: election special
Returning for its thirteenth series, Dara O Briain accompanies our late nights once more with comedy news show, Mock The Week. Tonight's timely episode is an election special talking all things, May, Corbyn and those folks from UKIP.
Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 8th June 2017Milton Jones extends tour into 2018
Milton Jones has significantly extended his stand-up tour, adding an additional 48 dates in 2018 to cater for "phenomenal demand".
British Comedy Guide, 26th May 2017Tom Allen to host The Great British Joke-Off panel show
Stand-up comedian Tom Allen is to host The Great British Joke-Off, a panel show pilot described as "a celebration of gags, puns and the art of joke telling".
British Comedy Guide, 25th May 2017Bruce Dessau's top comedy gigs for 2016
Having been spoilt for choice when it came to picking TV highlights the live highlights felt thinner on the ground this year. The Edinburgh Fringe featured a lot of very good shows but few really great ones. Maybe comedians were a little knocked sideways by the Brexit vote. but two did respond well - see below. Elsewhere there were a few excellent big gigs and small gigs and it was nice to see some West End runs rather than bank raid arena one-offs. These shows are listed in absolutely no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2016Milton Jones Live 2017 tour announced
Milton Jones has announced a new stand-up tour for 2017. The one-liner comedian will tour new show Milton Jones Is Out There in late 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2016Andy Murray wins another trophy - this one from MTW
The Wimbledon champion took home the Mock the Week trophy after appearing in the audience watching the show.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 13th July 2016Review: Comedy Garden, Bristol
Does a festival truly exist without mud? Another rainy evening in June, another chance to traipse through the boggy grounds of Queen Square in search of laughs at the Comedy Garden. Featuring Milton Jones, Richard Herring, Shappi Khorsandi and Danny Bhoy.
Serena Cherry, Bristol 24/7, 2nd July 2016Interview: rarely asked questions - Milton Jones
It is hard to believe there was a time when one liners and wordplay were not particularly popular. These days there are one liner comedians everywhere. There is even a UK Pun Championship. As far as I know Milton Jones has never entered but then if he did there would be no point anybody else turning up.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th June 2016