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Unbiased jokes at the BBC? We've heard that one before
Writers remain sceptical of Tim Davie's plan to limit left-wing laughs, and warn it will be impossible to deliver.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 6th September 2020The BBC's bid to axe left-wing comedy will fail
From Punch in the 19th century to P. J. O'Rourke to Auberon Waugh to Craig Brown to Titania McGrath, if it's grown-up, nuanced political humour and satire you want, refer to books, newspapers, magazines or the internet. Let the lefties have the airwaves.
Patrick West, The Spectator, 3rd September 2020Insider: Right-wing comics not funny enough for BBC
The BBC does not book rightwing comedians for its shows because they are not funny enough, according to an individual involved in making some of the corporation's best-known comedy programmes.
Jim Waterson, The Guardian, 1st September 2020Comedy can brings us back together (if we'll let it)
I may be biased because yes, I would like to be able to make a living again and feed my family and all that other la di da stuff we middle class performing artiste types bleat on about. But to laugh together is a deep and urgent societal need, says Simon Evans.
Simon Evans, The Spectator, 7th July 2020Simon Evans review
Genially acidic stand-up show with a dynamite twist.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 18th February 2020Simon Evans, Blackheath Halls review
The comic's most personal show yet.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 17th February 2020Top comedy shows for 2020
A funny feast of fun ahead from Godley to Godliman and Alexei to Lexx.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th December 2019Interview: Simon Evans on comedy and conservatism
Comedy now seems to be a weapon of the establishment to ridicule the masses for their unevolved and easily misled political views.
Tim Dawson, Free Market Conservatives, 21st September 201930 funniest jokes and one-liners from the 2019 Fringe
Thousands of comedians gather in Edinburgh every August to tickle the ribs of crowds at the world's largest arts festival. We asked them for the very best lines from their 2019 Fringe shows.
The Telegraph, 9th August 2019