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Explicable Me review
With her gregarious, in-control nature, it was probably only a matter of time before Suzi Ruffell landed a presenting slot of her own.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd March 2020Chortle Awards 2020 nominees
Bob Mortimer, Greg Davies, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Allen are amongst the nominees for the Chortle Awards 2020. Jonny Pelham, Jessica Fostekew and Catherine Cohen have two nods.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2020Major live Comic Relief show announced
Comic Relief is to stage another spectacular comedy show at The SSE Arena, Wembley. It will take place on Thursday April 23rd, 2020 and acts confirmed so far include Dara
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th February 2020Tom Allen to host panel show about misunderstandings
Tom Allen is to host Lost In Translation, a Radio 2 panel show about "language, foreign cultures and everything in between which gets misunderstood".
British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2020Radio 2 reveals Funny Fortnight pilots
Radio 2 has revealed a raft of comedy pilots, which it will broadcast across two weeks in March under the Funny Fortnight strand.
British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2020Tom Allen talks about The Apprentice
As the new host of The Apprentice: You're Fired, the stand-up is bringing his caustic wit to a wider audience but he just wants to connect.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd October 2019TV review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a fun and diverting half-hour of post-Taskmaster entertainment.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th September 2019Comedians Giving Lectures review
It's definitely a shame that this first episode was so patchy, as it's a show which definitely contains promise and it'd be a real shame if people don't give it a chance because this was only just above average fare.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 18th September 2019TV Review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a good idea and it makes sure that stand-ups can't easily fall back on their own familiar set. I just wish Sara Pascoe did little more than exchange banter with her guests when she introduces them and then chat a bit when she tots up the scores at the end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019This riotous show recorded at Hackney Empire sees comedians Frank Skinner, Tom Allen, London Hughes and Suzi Ruffell invited to perform versions of their favourite songs from musical theatre. Cue numbers from Cats, Frozen and even old favourite Annie, delivered with bad wigs, giggles and panache.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 26th August 2019