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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 51

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions Live

The Mac Factor

Wednesday 6th January 2010

A classic case of rising without trace, Michael McIntyre is now just about the biggest stand-up in the UK. Si Hawkins delves back into his dealings with the comic and searches for signs of that future success.

Andy Zaltzman's History Of The Third Millennium. Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Avalon Television Live

Andy Zaltzman interview

Monday 14th December 2009

Comedy cuckold and sometime house-husband Andy Zaltzman on his new Radio 4 show, his old neglected classic, and how he doesn't really fancy America anyway.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Humphrey Lyttelton. Copyright: Random Entertainment Live

After Humph

Tuesday 1st December 2009

Si Hawkins ponders Jack Dee's promotion to the I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue hotseat, and harks back to some unheard Humphrey Lyttelton for a few words of wisdom.

Andy Parsons Live

Andy Parsons interview

Tuesday 1st December 2009

Mock the Week stalwart Andy Parsons talks to Circuit Training about that Frankie Boyle gag, the plagiariasm scandal and why the BBC Trust are not to be, er, trusted.

Carl Donnelly Live

Carl Donnelly interview

Tuesday 20th October 2009

An interview with Carl Donnelly about how things have changed for him since his Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination. Plus, his experience on Kerrang Radio, his Grouchy Young Men interview, and supporting DJ Yoda on tour.

Rhod Gilbert's Leaving Llanbobl. Rhod (Rhod Gilbert). Copyright: BBC Live

Rhod Gilbert interview

Thursday 1st October 2009

Si Hawkins chats to Rhod Gilbert about his stand-up show, Rhod Gilbert and The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst, plus his eclectic TV career, his sitcom pilot, his thoughts on comics' advertising, and more.

Steve Hall Live

Steve Hall interview

Tuesday 8th September 2009

With the first run of We Are Klang's sitcom just finished, Circuit Training gently grills Klang's Steve Hall about the road to BBC Three and where he thinks they went right/wrong along the way.

Mark Walker Live

The Fringe 2009. Sunday

Tuesday 25th August 2009

In the second of the Circuit Training columns from The Edinburgh Fringe, Si reviews Mark Walker's Scorpio and Justin Moorhouse's Seven.

Tom Craine Live

The Fringe 2009. Saturday

Tuesday 18th August 2009

Circuit Training comes from The Edinburgh Fringe, with reviews of Tom Craine's Comfort Blanket and Richard Herring's Hitler Moustache.

James Dowdeswell Live

James Dowdeswell interview (part 2)

Wednesday 12th August 2009

In this follow-up article, Si concludes his talk with James Dowdeswell. He finds out more about the stand-up's comedy heritage, his role in Extras, and plans for the future.

James Dowdeswell Live

James Dowdeswell interview

Thursday 23rd July 2009

Si talks to stand-up James Dowdeswell. The comic is perhaps best known for his scene-stealing appearance as Count Fuckula in Ricky Gervais' Extras.

Alan Carr's Comedy Outings. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions Live

Carr Trouble

Wednesday 1st July 2009

A look at the broadcasting career of Alan Carr, which is at an intriguing junction right now. Following a rapid rise up the career ladder, the comic is now presenting a chat show that is picking up some tabloid stick.

Justin Moorhouse - The Big Am I. Justin Moorhouse Live

Larking with Eric

Sunday 7th June 2009

Si looks at the impact the Ken Loach film Looking For Eric is set to have on Mancunian comedians Justin Moorhouse and Smug Roberts.

Si Hawkins Live

Circuit Training column

Sunday 17th May 2009

Si Hawkins introduces the idea behind Circuit Training. We'll be checking in with the people who've survived that journey from circuit to studio, in one direction or another, and with those poor souls currently mired in the depths of development hell.

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