British Comedy Guide

The Secret Reviewer #11: Switching It Off

The Secret Reviewer

Every month our clandestine critic - a professional comedy pundit, writing exclusively for BCG Pro - will reveal the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. Raves, rants, star ratings and stars vanishing: get set for a rare snoop beyond the curtain. This month: Can being a critic ruin your life?

It probably sounds like a pretty cushy number, reviewing stuff for a living. While the people with the actual drive, talent and ideas give up their time, sweat and cash to get a thing made, you just rock up when it's finished - or sometimes when...

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Published: Saturday 1st February 2020

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