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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 25

Spaced poster. Copyright: Sam Gilbey Features

Drawn of the Dead: Sam Gilbey on Capturing the Cornetto-verse

Friday 22nd November 2019

Illustrator Sam Gilbey made such cool Cornetto and Spaced posters, he wound up doing concept art for Pegg and Frost. We grabbed a chat with him at MCM Comic-Con.

Cassie Atkinson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Cassie Atkinson

Friday 22nd November 2019

She will soon play a big part in Weirdos Save Christmas - but why did a previous panto lead to post-prosthetic stress?

Andy Smart. Copyright: Steve Best Live

Andy Smart interview

Wednesday 20th November 2019

Comedy Store Player and global comedy traveller Andy Smart is back volunteering for Crisis again this Christmas. We met the former Vicious Boy to talk hitchhiking, homelessness, and his early death.

Joanna Neary Live

Random 8: Joanna Neary

Tuesday 19th November 2019

Her new podcast features an impressive cast, but where do Matthew Broderick, Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney fit into Jo Neary's Random 8?

Spencer Jones Live

Stuff and Nonsense with Spencer Jones

Monday 18th November 2019

The much-acclaimed absurdist makes a two-pronged return to Soho.

Simon Brodkin Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Simon Brodkin

Friday 15th November 2019

He's baffled Prime Ministers and Presidents, but why did Simon Brodkin find Rice 'n' Peas and sambuca a much stickier recipe?

Matt Richardson Live

Random 8: Matt Richardson

Tuesday 12th November 2019

Ahead of the epic Matt and Co Comedy Show - and his forthcoming Imposter tour - Matt Richardson recalls the time he pulled the old 'Russian oligarch's son' trick'.

Fatiha El-Ghorri Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Fatiha El-Ghorri

Friday 8th November 2019

She's currently on the Super Muslim Comedy Tour, but what are Fatiha El-Ghorri's tips for good gigging?

Blake Freeman Live

Blake Freeman's Fresh Approach

Thursday 7th November 2019

The Aussie newcomer's Soho run should be a breath of fresh air.

Comic-Con 2019: Simon Pegg. Simon Pegg. Copyright: Si Hawkins Features

Rogue Pun: Peggcellent Adventures at MCM Comic-Con

Wednesday 6th November 2019

Simon Pegg caused much cosplay action at the London bash.

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?

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