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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 25

Michael Legge. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

Random 8: Michael Legge

Tuesday 5th November 2019

Jim Davidson, Harrison Ford, Vic Reeves, Morrissey and God: they all get a cameo as Michael Legge takes our test.

Asking For A Friend. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Rosie Jones, Simon Brodkin, Christopher Biggins, Shaparak Khorsandi Radio

Wit and Wisdom: The comedy from Union JACK's Asking For A Friend guests

Saturday 2nd November 2019

To tie in with Union JACK's panel show Asking For A Friend we've had a dig through the BCG archives and gathered some choice quotes from some of the show's panellists.

Emmanuel Sonubi Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Emmanuel Sonubi

Friday 1st November 2019

He's had a heavy few weeks, but Emmanuel Sonubi has a Winter Wonderland on the horizon.

Edward Aczel Live

Random 8: Edward Aczel

Tuesday 29th October 2019

He may be off to become a monk, but at least Ed Aczel won't endure any more Toast-like voiceover debacles.

Kevin Smith Features

Kevin Smith gives the longest answer ever. And it's Marvellous

Friday 25th October 2019

Indie auteur and podcast pioneer Kevin Smith is heading over for some live UK Q&As to promote his new movie, Jay And Silent Bob Reboot, so it's high time we aired his full 10-minute answer to our Stan Lee question a few months back. Strap in.

Olga Koch Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Olga Koch

Friday 25th October 2019

She asked for it, and we said 'er, could do?': Olga Koch belts out the first ever First Gig Worst Gig karaoke special.

Suzi Ruffell Live

Random 8: Suzi Ruffell

Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Hat-based legislation, memorable dog-on-horse action and an unkind mouse: Suzi Ruffell takes the eight-question test.

Kai Samra Live

Kai Samra interview

Friday 18th October 2019

Kai Samra lived rough around Soho; now his debut show gets a run at the Soho Theatre. Underclass also features at least one far-right leader and some unsavoury characters from the comedy business.

Shit-faced Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream. Copyright: Rah Petherbridge Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Shit-faced Shakespeare

Friday 18th October 2019

They throw a boozy spanner into the great Bard's works, but how did Shit-faced Shakespeare begin their unique take on his oeuvre?

George Egg Live

Random 8: George Egg

Tuesday 15th October 2019

Combining comedy and cookery again with new show Movable Feast, George Egg re-tells a food-based gag from which famous TV chef?

Tania Edwards. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tania Edwards

Friday 11th October 2019

As she gears up for the Laugh Till it Hurts fundraiser, Tania Edwards recalls one of comedy's most traumatic crisp packets.

Ed Byrne. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

Ed Byrne interview

Tuesday 8th October 2019

His new show's getting good reviews, but he's got a system for the bad ones. Meanwhile he's using the kids as a device, and his Tweets are full of mountaintop scenes. Has Ed Byrne worked out the unlikely secret to long-term stand-up success?

Margot Przymierska. Copyright: Bartek Warzecha Live

Random 8: Margot Przymierska

Tuesday 8th October 2019

Her wedding show does its first English/Polish double-header soon - but which tank-man was Margot Przymierska's early inspiration?

Stewart Francis Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Stewart Francis

Friday 4th October 2019

He's heading off Into the Punset - the last show ever is in December - but can Stewart Francis remember where it all began?

Richard Herring Live

Random 8: Richard Herring

Tuesday 1st October 2019

Pompeii! Barbados! Lots of fancy US hotels! Richard Herring is going to none of those places on his RHLSTP tour - but they all crop up here.

Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Zach Zucker

Friday 27th September 2019

He's spawned a monster with Jack Tucker, but how many walkouts did Zach Zucker add up in Adelaide?

Image shows from L to R: Eddie Argos, Michael Legge, Tony Slattery Features

Michael Legge and Tony Slattery are Rock 'n' Roll Superheros

Thursday 26th September 2019

Why are Michael Legge and Tony Slattery wearing unforgiving spandex with the rock band Art Brut? All will be revealed...

NextUp Online

Next up on NextUp, the Netflix of UK stand-up

Tuesday 24th September 2019

Online stand-up streaming platform NextUp has an exciting line-up of content planned for the autumn, and - if you act before Friday - you can join the likes of James Acaster in owning part of the company via its crowdfunding campaign.

Tiernan Douieb. Copyright: Gary Jones Live

Random 8: Tiernan Douieb

Tuesday 24th September 2019

He talks politics to kids, and podcasts about it for adults, but which Play School veteran would he choose as our next Prime Minister?

John-Luke Roberts Live

John-Luke Roberts interview

Monday 23rd September 2019

Late in the Edinburgh Fringe we hunkered down with John-Luke Roberts to talk about his splendidly-crafted but stupidly-named new show - now on tour - plus TV writing, tricky audience sizes, Izzard, Python, his early stuff, his awkward stuff, and that surprising award snub last year.

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