British Comedy Guide
Sam Campbell
Sam Campbell

Sam Campbell

  • Australian
  • Actor, writer, editor, animator and comedian

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Bloods review

The series looks for comic potential in the emergency services through the antics of two mismatched colleagues.

Suzi Feay, The Financial Times, 30th April 2021

Filming begins on paramedic comedy Bloods

Production is underway on Bloods, the Sky comedy series starring Samson Kayo and Jane Horrocks as a pair of mismatched paramedics.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd September 2020

How to have an alternative August

Whilst I completely understand how challenging and mentally draining it must be for comedians to create material at this moment in time, the reason why many online comedy fans may be opting for alternative comedians is perhaps because it is too early for audiences to hear jokes about Covid-19, as we're still in the thick of it and to be frank, audiences want some escapism.

Sarah Slack, Slack Comedy, 9th August 2020

Review: Remote Comedy From The Paddock, E4/YouTube

Maybe it's the nature of this kind of show that it won't please everyone but whereas Comedians: Home Alone feels like it has hit the ground running judging by the first outing Remote Comedy has some catching up to do.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th May 2020

Brian Logan: I saw a man die on stage. It was me

He's been derided by Daniel Kitson, shamed by Stewart Lee - and now our comedy critic has been depicted having his brains blown out by Sam Campbell. Just as well he can take a joke.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st August 2018

The Edinburgh Fringe: ten to see

With just over one week left of the world's greatest arts festival, Ian Cater lists his top ten comedy shows to see if you're lucky enough to be north of the border before the Edinburgh Fringe comes to a close on 27th August. And if you can't make it up there, continue to follow What's On London on Facebook and Twitter for news of when these fantastic shows are heading here.

Ian Cater, What's On London, 18th August 2018

Opinion: Edinburgh Comedy Awards - Predictions

It's what I'd like to see on the list. There are over a thousand comedy shows in Edinburgh. I've barely scratched the surface. But I'd also say if you are in Edinburgh or see these shows below coming to your town bag a ticket. Even if they don't win any awards I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2018

The best shows we saw before the festival started

Reviews from Melbourne and elsewhere.

Chortle, 2nd August 2018

10 international comedy recommendations

We've tried to avoid those international acts who are based in the UK and focused on performers who are making a less common appearance in the country.

Laugh Out London, 1st August 2018

Aussie invasion of 2018 Edinburgh Fringe

If you are travelling anywhere near Edinburgh this August, have a look at the following list of shows and consider going to see an Australian act.

Squirrel Comedy, 19th July 2018

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