Press clippings Page 26
Stand-up: unpretentious but often anti-intellectual
Comedians tend to apologise for making any highbrow references in their material. I wish more felt at ease quoting poetry like Liam Williams.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2016Sara Pascoe on her new book
Sara Pascoe tells Janet Christie about her first book - part autobiography and part popular science - and why she wanted to juxtapose silly routines with something serious.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 15th June 2016Sara Pascoe discusses her new show 'Animal'
Sara Pascoe is talking to me about hoovers. Well, specifically, Henry the Hoover and his wife, Hetty. Nope, she's not comparing their cleaning powers or dust-bag capacities. She's discussing their personalities.
Female First, 13th June 2016Return of the unscripted show in which comic guests tell anecdotes and generally wibble on. First up, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe and Alex Edelman swap stories. Even if you''e minded to be cynical about letting comedians chatter so, the format works, principally because the intimate everyone-sitting-at-a-table setup makes it a kind of anti-Mock The Week - reflective rather than competitive. Continues all week.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 11th June 2016Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled - series 4 review
The best thing about As Yet Untitled is the relaxed atmosphere. It is not a show about who has the best story to tell. It is a show that is about conversation.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th June 2016Interview: Sara Pascoe
The former musical comedian still has a social conscience intact as she takes her Animal for a walk across the country.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th June 2016Sara Pascoe talks sperm wars
Sara Pascoe's first book, Animal, combines a tongue-in-cheek look at our evolutionary history with the issues facing women today, and painful moments of self-analysis. We find out what inspired her to pick up a pen.
Readers Digest, 7th June 2016Sara Pascoe: My six best books
Sara Pascoe selects her six favourite books.
Caroline Rees, The Daily Express, 3rd June 2016Sara Pascoe interview (Link expired)
With a frank new book causing waves and a new tour on the go, stand-up star and writer Sara Pascoe talks to Jay Richardson about sharing highly personal experiences, and struggling to avoid a God complex.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 30th May 2016Book review: Animal by Sara Pascoe
It's a funny, frank exploration of human behaviour, and an absolute delight.
Holly McKenzie, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 26th May 2016