Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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British As Folk review
As a trip into corners of the UK that are often overlooked by the media - next week the trio's Mystery Machine rolls up to South Wales - it proves is am amiable, and very watchable, affair.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th September 2021Review: The Cleaner
In Man Down, he created one of the most stupidly funny - and underrated - sitcoms of recent times. But Greg Davies new BBC One project, The Cleaner, is - ironically enough - a messier mix of laughs and drama.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th September 2021Cray Cray Cabaret review
Review of Phil Nichol's new monthly night at the Comedy Store.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2021The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle review
The whole show seems to have been built around the pun that The Holden Girls sounds a bit like The Golden Girls. Yet the result never even matches that mediocre standard. But you can at least say Holden is consistent. This is just as bad as her BBC comedies Big Top (rating 3.3/10 on IMDB) or Mad About Alice (3.4) - both long-forgotten, and for good reason.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th September 202115 Storeys High review
Why did it take Sean Lock's death for 15 Storeys High to make it to iPlayer? The comedy stands up remarkably well almost two decades on, while in its time it was hugely influential in the transition from big studio sitcoms to more naturalistic styles.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st August 2021So You Think You're Funny? 2021 Final reivew
What a time to decide to become a comedian! You'd probably get more job opportunities as an aspiring bear-bater than a would-be stand-up at the moment.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th August 2021Steve Bennett's notes on this year's Edinburgh Fringe
This festival is chilled and lovely - but it's not the Fringe we love.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th August 2021Jane Is Trying, by Isy Suttie review
Suttie has a keen eye for supplementary detail, which makes her story seem all the more real, and an ear for a nice turn of phrase, which makes it delightful to read.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th August 2021Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang on Netflix review
The ironic distance that informs his writing isn't such a friend when it comes to the static performance, and his standoffish persona can be difficult to warm to. But the gags and well-crafted turns of phrase are undoubtedly strong enough to overcome that - and give him further justification for his superior stance.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th August 2021Artificial Insmelligence
Well, you can't say the title didn't warn you. Artificial Insmelligence is often puerile and dumb. But frequently stupidly funny too, and performed with zest by a cast with dependable comic instincts.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th August 2021