Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
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Eric, Ernie And Me review
It's not Christmas without Morecambe and Wise, but even you think you've seen everything the duo have done, this latest BBC Four comedy biopic offers a new perspective on their enduring partnership, through the prism of the contribution Eddie Braben made to the act.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2017300 Years of French and Saunders review
It wouldn't be too much to ask for a full French and Saunders Christmas special for 2018, rather than raking over old ground.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th December 2017Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People 2017 review
For a show based upon the rigours of the scientific process, Robin Ince's annual celebration of the curious and the creative has some pretty large margins of error. Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People? More like 19, by my count of the guests.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th December 2017Russell Howard: Recalibrate review
Whenever the material teeters towards mawkishness or a trite feelgood message - which is relatively frequently - Howard always undercuts it with a daft image or some sniggering sexual material, not always sophisticated, but done with flair.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th December 2017Leicester Square Theatre Comedian of The Year 2017
ifteen new acts - plus a headliner - over a three-and-a-half hour gig might sound more like a demanding endurance test than a fun night out. But thanks to a very strong line-up, Leicester Square Theatre's New Comedian Of The Year final entertained to the end. Mo Omar was the winner.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th December 2017The League Of Gentlemen: preview
The devil not only has the best tunes, he has the best comedy characters, too, and this lot must be in League with him.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th December 2017The Harry & Chris Show 2
There's no denying they make their fans happy with an effortless affability, but those seeking a bit more grit and passion to their comedy might feel a little underwhelmed.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th December 2017Working Christmas review
The story keeps your attention, as our characters become more rounded - and crucially more vulnerable - while the playfulness of the performers provides a suitably festive wrapping for that engaging yarn.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2017Review: Backing Into The Spotlight by Michael Whitehall
Who would have thought Nigel Havers' agent would have published not one, but two volumes of memoirs? That's twice as many as the actor himself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th December 2017The Celebrity Voicemail Show review
It may be a grand idea for radio, and a good showcase for Novak's versatile vocal talents, but it's rather arbitrary for telly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th December 2017