Press clippings Page 25
Taskmaster: a funny, most unexpected comedy
Dave's Taskmaster is ace at everything but balanced representation. Sort that, and it could be one of the most enjoyable shows on TV...
Wesley Mead, Den Of Geek, 26th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 4 - review
This time we delve into competitive clothes spreading, deceitful nodding and why Greg Davies and Alex Horne need to watch more foreign films.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 25th October 2016Frankie Boyle to present US election comedy show
Frankie Boyle is to dissect the result of the US Presidential Election in a special to be broadcast on BBC iPlayer, then BBC Two.
British Comedy Guide, 20th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 3 - review
This week we witness one of most disgusting ways to win a challenge ever, a return of a classic task, and some balloon-on-bread action.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 18th October 2016Tribute to be organised for Arnold Brown
A star-studded line-up of comedy stars are to celebrate alternative stand-up legend's Arnold Brown's 80th birthday next month.
Chortle, 14th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 2 - review
This week Greg Davies's game show featured condiment art, nudity and some furious use of a pair of corkscrews.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th October 2016Taskmaster: series 3, episode 1 - review
It is a nice start, but we need to wait a bit to see how it compares to the previous two series.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 4th October 2016Preview: Taskmaster series 3
It feels as if the second series of Taskmaster has only just finished but the third series starts on Dave on Tuesday, October 4 at 10pm.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2016Review: Funny Women Awards Final 2016, Koko
If we wanted to get all political about it Funny Women shouldn't exist. Comedians are comedians, why should gender even enter into it? But it does and the Funny Women organisation is clearly tapping into something. This year's final was staged at a bigger venue than usual and it was absolutely packed. For the first time in as long as I can remember I had to review a gig perched on a step at the back of a room.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th September 2016Funny Women final 2016 review
It's probably the glitziest of all the new act finals, taking place beneath Europe's biggest glitterball in Koko nightclub and in front of an equally sparkly backdrop proclaiming: 'Laughter is the best cosmetic' (what, even ahead of sponsors Benefit?). There's a glossy 20-page brochure and a goodie bag of make-up for all who attend, too.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2016