Will Hislop
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
Jazz Emu announces visual concept album Ego Death
Comedy musician Jazz Emu is releasing a "hubristic" visual concept album, a "self-indulgent" 30-minute music film featuring a host of comic talent, including Harry Enfield, Alex Horne, Al Roberts, Charly Clive, Ellen Robertson, Phil Dunning, Ed Jones and Will Hislop.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024Dreaming Whilst Black series casting announced
Dani Moseley, Demmy Ladipo, Rachel Adedeji and babirye bukilwa will join Adjani Salmon in the Dreaming Whilst Black series, with Isy Suttie and Peter Serafinowicz amongst the supporting cast.
British Comedy Guide, 28th June 2023Radio 4 sitcom pilot for Giants' Scandi music duo Fjörd
Comedy duo Giants will pilot a new Radio 4 sitcom in April built around their Norwegian dance music act, Fjörd.
British Comedy Guide, 18th February 2022Dreaming 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 2021Will Hislop interview
The writer, stand-up and musical comedian on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 12th February 2021Will Hislop interview
The comedian has become known during lockdown for online videos such as 'Your aunt at the NHS clap'. He talks to Isobel Lewis about the difference between live and online comedy, 'extracting poison' from people, and being the son of a famous father.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 8th February 2021The nation's lockdown jokers
They have kept us laughing with their online video sketches. Now, Will Hislop, Kieran Hodgson and Flora Anderson are being offered TV and film deals.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 28th January 2021Steve Bennett compiles his most memorable shows of 2020
The year when no gig was normal...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2020Comedy this Christmas: 20 funnies to enjoy today
Comedy critic Dominic Maxwell picks 20 funny things to watch or listen to this Christmas.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 25th December 2020Picnic At The Castle with Phil Wang and others review
There's some good work that's in progress here... See him next time he plays a castle near you.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2020