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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 14

Eleanor Morton. Copyright: Matt Stronge Features

The film of 2021? Why UK comics love The French Dispatch, and the worlds of Wes Anderson

Monday 3rd January 2022

Lots of UK comics got excited when Wes Anderson's new film emerged in late 2021, with an accompanying exhibition - but what makes Wes's worlds so special?

Image shows from L to R: Ed Patrick, Bilal Zafar Features

Bilal Zafar on watching The Witcher with the doctor

Friday 24th December 2021

Before becoming the lockdown king, Bilal Zafar got bang into The Witcher after a bad Edinburgh. Then he and Ed Patrick decided to dissect the contentious TV show, on tape.

Matt Winning Live

Random 8: Matt Winning

Tuesday 21st December 2021

Breaking off from saving the world with a new book, Matt Winning talks Christmas console confusion and New Year's evolution.

David Hoare Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: David Hoare

Friday 17th December 2021

Which Christmas-song sentiment does David Hoare fundamentally disagree with? The musical comic takes us through his festive ups and downs.

Natalie Palamides Live

Random 8: Natalie Palamides

Tuesday 14th December 2021

Back in the UK with the award-laden Laid, Natalie Palamides talks us through an unfortunate festive stripper altercation.

Ria Lina Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ria Lina

Friday 10th December 2021

With a very festive benefit forthcoming, Ria Lina recalls Whoopi worship, one shocking meeting and her big Apollo mission.

Robin Ince Live

Circuit Training: The most Robin Ince time of the year

Thursday 9th December 2021

He's at the Royal Albert Hall with Brian Cox, is on a 100 bookshop tour, with Nine Lessons to come, and has a science-infused new book out. We met Robin Ince in his old haunt, Herts, to ask: how did those uninspiring science schooldays lead to this?

Lucy Farrett Live

Random 8: Lucy Farrett

Tuesday 7th December 2021

Getting silly on stage for Hackney Night Shelter, Lucy Farrett talks Python trips, glass spiders and tiny bag dogs.

Michael Legge Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Michael Legge

Friday 3rd December 2021

Connolly. Mayall. Letterman. Which legend is Michael Legge less keen on? All will be revealed.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Maisie Adam Pro

Tune-Up, No. 6: Maisie Adam on ripping up the comedy roadmap

Friday 3rd December 2021

With her first tour starting next year, Maisie Adam tells us how she made such rapid strides - by ignoring conventional comedy wisdom.

Ola Labib Live

Random 8: Ola Labib

Tuesday 30th November 2021

Who was the Christmas Alien, and how did Ola Labib get an audience? We recall a close encounter.

Pojj Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Pojj

Friday 26th November 2021

Cigs, burgers and Orange-Gina - the Adventures in Pojjland stars talk us through their big gig moments.

Tom Holmes Live

Random 8: Tom Holmes

Tuesday 16th November 2021

Linford Christie, a full loaf of bread and a hobbit from Lord Of The Rings: which of these is Tom Holmes most chuffed about?

Janine Harouni Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Janine Harouni

Friday 12th November 2021

How did Donald Trump, a tube strike and some unsupportive colleagues affect Janine Harouni's early stand-up years? All will be revealed.

Siân Docksey Live

Random 8: Siân Docksey

Tuesday 9th November 2021

Simpsons subtitles, Swedish surrealism and a Belgian basement pole: Siân Docksey tackles the Great Eight.

Travis Jay Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Travis Jay

Friday 5th November 2021

He's about to do his biggest show yet, at the Bloomsbury Theatre, but why does Travis Jay still wince at one trophy presentation?

Dave Bibby. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Dave Bibby

Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Which early injury helped Dave Bibby's acting career? Clue: think Roger Moore...

Josh Berry Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Josh Berry

Friday 29th October 2021

He's releasing a memoir by his alter-ego Rafe Hubris, but which bigwigs did Josh Berry upset with his characterful satire?

Daniel Rigby. Copyright: Idil Sukan Features

Daniel Rigby's Novel Approach to Sci-Fi

Thursday 28th October 2021

Flowers and Black Mirror alumni Daniel Rigby has gone one better than Douglas Adams, writing then narrating a futuristic new audiobook - but would he fancy the film role?

Jess Robinson. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Jess Robinson

Tuesday 26th October 2021

We talk festive ribaldry and bittersweet lockdowns with the Christmas-touring Jess Robinson.

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