Stewart Lee
- 56 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 20
2018 Review: Top Comedy Specials 2018
Here is a run-down of the best comedy specials out of the ones I have managed to see.
Beyond The Joke, 26th December 2018"That's right! Clap the things you agree with!" After the Comedy Vehicle, a film of Lee's touring stand-up show gave fans just what they wanted: an even more meta tirade, often directed at them. The extended riff on Brexit deservedly went viral.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2018BBC Radio reveals Christmas 2018 comedy highlights
BBC Radio has revealed its 2018 Christmas comedy highlights. The Shuttleworths and Party will return, there's the 50th episode of Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!, and more.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2018Stewart Lee: A no-column Brexit is the only way forward
After a fruitless attempt to keep up with the negotiations, I decided that a bad column was worse than no column at all.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 18th November 2018Left- vs right-wing comedy: Why so Left?
There undoubtedly appears to be a prevalence on TV and in the media in general of left-leaning comedy, and a dearth of right-wing, conservative comedy or even Christian comedy. The question, then, is why this is?
Jonathan MS Pearce, Patheos, 18th November 2018XS Malarkey club turns 21
The Manchester comedy club that hosted early performances from Peter Kay, Alan Carr and Jason Manford turns 21 years old.
Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 22nd September 2018Brian Logan: I saw a man die on stage. It was me
He's been derided by Daniel Kitson, shamed by Stewart Lee - and now our comedy critic has been depicted having his brains blown out by Sam Campbell. Just as well he can take a joke.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st August 2018Fringe 2018: the best comedy shows, as chosen by comics
The comedians choose.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 3rd August 2018Review: Stewart Lee, Content Provider
There is nothing new about creating an exaggerated version of oneself for humorous effect, yet the road-hardened veteran has made this style his own.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2018Stewart Lee: unfunny face of comedy says Garry Bushell
Stewart Lee was on TV for two hours last night, although it felt much longer.
Garry Bushell, Daily Star, 29th July 2018