Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 39
Rose Matafeo on her new romcom, Starstruck
'People have been constantly asking, "So who was it?, when did this happen to you?",' she says. 'I'm like, "It didn't happen to me. I swear to God!"
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th April 2021Dreaming Whilst Black: review
The BBC's iPlayer blurb for Dreaming Whilst Black manages not to mention the entire reason the show exists - or what makes it so funny.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th April 2021Review: Frank Of Ireland
It's a squally, inconsistent show, and one that could certainly do more to make the viewer want to spend time with these aggressively dysfunctional characters. But if you don't mind the lack of depth, Frank generates his share of primal laughs through sheer commitment to the mayhem.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th April 2021Radio review - Bridget Christie: Mortal
Bridget Christie has made a virtue of the limitations of lockdown. Rather than record her Radio 4 series as a monologue in front of a virtual audience, like many stand-ups-in-exile, she's fully embraced the possibilities of the medium.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th April 2021Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure preview
The landscape of Britain takes a back seat to larking about as Rosie Jones becomes the latest comedian to embark on her own travel series.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th April 2021Athena's Cancel Culture review
Comedically, Athena's Cancel Culture is not a gut-busting LOL-fest, but a witty summary of a contentious subject by a smart, engaging and amusing guide.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th April 2021Mark Watson: Wish You Were Here review
A review of a virtual gig at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, plus reviews of other shows from the fest.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th March 2021Review: Harry Hill's Lonely Island
There's something about Harry Hill that suggests he'd probably be making these silly black and white short films whether he'd been commissioned by the BBC or not.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th March 2021Review: Kiri Pritchard-McLean; The Empire
Reviews of the Radio 2 Festival Of Funny pilots Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Secret Desires (3 stars) and The Empire (2 stars).
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th March 2021Review: The Delightful Sausage, Tommy Tiernan
Reviews of BBC Radio 2 pilots The Delightful Sausage On: Staycations (3.5 stars) and Tommy Tiernan On: Beards (1 star).
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th March 2021