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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 47

Tony Law Live

Tony Law interview

Wednesday 6th February 2013

We sent Tony Law a few questions re his upcoming Soho Theatre run, and here is his reply.

Dong Comedy. Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: BBC Live

Doc Brown interview

Wednesday 16th January 2013

From Ronson and Winehouse to Gervais and Ayoade, 1Xtra to Radio 4, Doc Brown's life lurched in an unlikely new direction a few years back. And it just keeps on lurching.

Daniel Sloss Shop

DVD Review: Daniel Sloss Live

Monday 17th December 2012

A review of the stand-up DVD from young Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss.

Glenn Wool Live

Glenn Wool interview

Sunday 9th December 2012

Making a brief festive return to the UK, the now home-free Canadian Glenn Wool talks STD's, US TV and upcoming ventures with a couple of comedy heavyweights.

Idiot Bastard Band. Image shows from L to R: Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Rowland Rivron, Neil Innes Live

The Idiot Bastard Band - Review

Monday 3rd December 2012

A review of The Idiot Bastard Band, a musical group comprising of Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Rowland Rivron and Neil Innes.

Sara Pascoe Live

Sara Pascoe interview

Monday 26th November 2012

She's been ranted at by Malcolm Tucker, struck dumb by David Cross and sexed-up by Will Arnett. But this week it's all about the stand-up, as Sara Pascoe: The Musical takes residence at the Soho Theatre...

Mark Thomas Live

Mark Thomas interview

Monday 5th November 2012

In the midst of an unlikely new tour, Mark Thomas talks Hillsborough, corruption, construction, The Comedy Product, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, and opera.

Scoundrels Comedy Club Live

Review: Scoundrels Comedy Club Gala

Friday 26th October 2012

Si Hawkins reviews the Scoundrels Comedy Club Gala, featuring Justin Edwards, Lucy Porter, Gareth Richards, Doc Brown and Rob Carter.

Paul Tonkinson Live

A Quick Word With... Paul Tonkinson

Thursday 25th October 2012

Once a regular TV face, then a long-running radio host, Paul Tonkinson has given it all up for live stand-up, as he explains in this interview.

Lee Hurst Live

Lee Hurst interview

Monday 1st October 2012

What ever happened to Lee Hurst? Thrust into our front rooms via a popular sporting panel game, he then retreated from TV and sent the rumour mill into TheyThinkIt'sAllOverdrive. Here the touring-again comic gives Circuit Training the full and frank.

Stewart Francis Live

Stewart Francis interview

Wednesday 12th September 2012

Canadian pun king Stewart Francis has just set off on a mammoth UK tour. Here he answers some questions... in his trademark one-liner style.

Si Hawkins Live

Si Hawkins - Edinburgh Fringe 2012 reviews

Wednesday 22nd August 2012

A quick round-up of reviews from Si Hawkins. Elis James, The Temps, James Dowdeswell, Dan Wright, Set List...

Dan Wright Live

Dan Wright interview

Tuesday 21st August 2012

Dan Wright is still best known for his seminal portrayal of the smaller one in Big Cook, Little Cook, but after this year's Fringe, will we all be pointing and saying 'look, there's the Michael Jackson loon'?

Amy Lamé Live

Amy Lamé interview

Monday 30th July 2012

The cabaret queen and long-time Danny Baker sidekick ponders celeb obsessions, Celeb Air, the legacy of Gaytime TV, plus a few nuggets about the big Baker-scribed new Muppet show.

50 Live

Circuit Training - 50th Column

Saturday 30th June 2012

For the 50th edition of the Circuit Training column, Si Hawkins looks back at some of the most interesting bits from his interviews. Featuring choice cuts from the likes of Dave Gorman, Rich Fulcher, Adam Buxton, Sean Hughes and Richard Herring.

Miles Jupp. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC Live

Miles Jupp interview

Friday 25th May 2012

His CV already boasted Balamory, Rev and The Thick of It, and now includes Steve Coogan's new film and a book about cricket. Here Miles Jupp talks disastrous festival gigs, Frankie Boyle and full tosses.

The Sinha Test. Paul Sinha. Copyright: BBC Live

Paul Sinha interview

Monday 30th April 2012

GP turned comic Paul Sinha is now the Dr Doom of general knowledge, as the newest know-it-all villain on ITV quiz show The Chase. It's having an intriguing impact on his live work, too.

Humphrey Ker Live

Humphrey Ker interview

Friday 30th March 2012

One minute Humphrey Ker is swearing at Churchill, the next he's sticking up for Luis Suarez. We unload a Luger-full of questions at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer and occasional football pundit.

Richard Herring Live

Richard Herring interview

Monday 19th March 2012

He bounced back from the full Tony Hayers treatment to become one of Britain's finest stand-ups. Here Richard Herring talks ups, downs, turnarounds, podcasts, his old partner and a more recent nemesis.

Steve Hughes Live

Steve Hughes interview

Friday 24th February 2012

We're on the verge of World War 3, human rights are often evil and - most shockingly - the Daily Mail possibly isn't. These are the ravings of Steve Hughes - strap in for the sweariest Circuit Training interview yet!

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