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'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' In The Press...What's wrong with Michael McIntyre? Michael McIntyre came out of nowhere and is phenomenally successful. Not since Peter Kay has a comedian landed mainstream success so quickly. That's largely why a lot of his peers loathe him. It's not so much hostility towards his abilities, more straight jealousy. Written by Dave Heckler. UKTV Dave, 27th January 2010 Michael McIntyre re-signs with BBC for Comedy Roadshow BBC One show Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow will return for a second series, the corporation has confirmed. BBC News, 27th January 2010 McIntyre strikes £1/2m 'golden handcuffs' BBC deal The BBC has struck a 'golden handcuffs' deal with comedian Michael McIntyre as it prepares for a cut-price and less controversial future without Jonathan Ross. Written by Paul Revoir and Ben Todd. Daily Mail, 27th January 2010 Michael McIntyre on his 10 year slog to the top "I've always felt deep down that I was going to be best on a big stage," says comedian Michael McIntyre. "But obviously you can't start there. You can't just say 'I want to be a comedian, book Wembley.'" Written by Fiona Pryor. BBC, 25th November 2009 Will the real Michael McIntyre please stand up? From out of nowhere, he became Britain's biggest comedy star. But who is Michael McIntyre? And what exactly does he want? Written by Ian Burrell. The Independent, 21st November 2009 Michael McIntyre on the moment his life change Comedian Michael McIntyre only recently joined the ranks of the mortgaged-to-the-eyeballs, but he is already fretting about the chances of his house falling down. Written by Jenny Johnston. The Daily Mail, 21st November 2009 Michael McIntyre: a comedian for the Cameron age Love him, loathe him, have genuinely violent feelings towards him, you just can't ignore Michael McIntyre. He only made his television debut in 2006, but three years later he is the face of live comedy in the UK as host of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Written by Paul MacInnes. The Guardian, 20th November 2009 The comic who dares to be middle class and not coarse Heard the one about the comic who dares to be middle class and not coarse or cruel? Written by Dominic Lawson. The Daily Mail, 18th November 2009 Michael McIntyre's comic timing He's come from an Edinburgh attic to sell out a 54-date tour and bag a primetime BBC slot. So why is the comedian still so sweatily anxious about life? Written by Stephen Armstrong. The Sunday Times, 15th November 2009 118 118 lifted my catchphrase, says Micky Flanagan 'Out out' skit from BBC1's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow used as basis for animated 118 118 ad, says comic. Written by Mark Sweney. The Guardian, 12th November 2009 Pass notes No 2,662: Michael McIntyre The standup comedian is set to earn £10m this year. What is the secret of his success? The Guardian, 12th October 2009 TV Review: Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow To review a singular show like this would be pretty pointless as you'd descend into 'this woman was funny... this other guy, not so funny.' However, as the series came to a close, it's probably worth looking back at the whole thing to see how it gelled as a project. Did it work? Was it worth tuning in for it? Is Michael McIntyre set for proper prime-time stardom? Written by mofgimmers. TV Scoop, 13th July 2009 The quality of the stand-up comedians in the series has been so high that it isn't a question of one being better than another - it just boils down to which one you happen to like the most. My personal favourite tonight was Jon Richardson, mocking his own nerdy appearance and funny voice. "This is not a voice that will accentuate a sexual experience," he squeaks. Jo Caulfield discusses her mates ("Every woman has a slutty friend. And if you can't think who it is, it's you"); Micky Flanagan recalls the academic shortcomings of his East End comprehensive ("No kid from this school has ever gone on to drive a van"); and Al Murray's pub landlord explains the existence of God. For a simple stand-up comedy show that's extremely patchy (generally the bits with McIntyre are funny, the rest are hit and miss), this has had impressive viewing figures. Could be the pull of the impish McIntyre or just that the conveyor belt of comics rolls past so quickly, there's no time to get bored. The Roadshow is in Brighton this week, where McIntyre gleefully skips around the stage before launching into a full-throttle set of observations about the town and a spot of ad-libbing as a result of his chat with audience member Sally Gunnell. There are loads of holiday-related gags along the lines of "Why do airports have a terminal? That's not a word you want to hear when you're getting on a plane" from McIntyre and headline act Al Murray. Inspired by a physics student in the audience, the pub landlord explains why planes can't really fly - a routine that runs the gamut of aviation history from the Wright Brothers to the Battle of Britain. But best guest comic for me is Jo Caulfield whose dry take on life is wickedly funny. Jane Rackham, The Radio Times, 11th July 2009 Michael McIntyre bounds around the stage like an overexcited circus ringmaster when his roadshow reaches Belfast. He's remorselessly cheerful (a good thing in a comedian) and relentlessly good-natured as he has gentle fun with audience member Christine Bleakley about the incongruities of The One Show ("I saw Andrew Lloyd Webber talking about knife crime"). And redoubtable Olympic gold-medallist Dame Mary Peters gamely plays along when McIntyre does far from dextrous impressions of her winning sports. But really he's little more than master of ceremonies, this week introducing Jeff Green, who gets some mileage out of being newly married and his wife's love of cushions, a chipper Kerry Godliman, who wonders why baby clothes have pockets, and headliner Patrick Kielty, whose best bit is a funny Facebook version of the Middle East conflict. Alison Graham, The Radio Times, 4th July 2009 Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow arrives in Belfast, where he introduces the comedians Jeff Green, Neil Delamere and Kerry Godliman. But the biggest welcome of all was saved for local boy Patrick Kielty, who begins his act by talking about the return of sectarian killing. "It's nice to be back in Northern Ireland," he says. "Now that you're up to your old tricks again. We were doing so well. We were like George Best with a new liver." He goes on to explain some of the finer points of Irish politics ("The Real IRA is not the real IRA. The real IRA is the government") before discussing the state of the economy. "The world is skint," he says. "Britain and Ireland - we're the worst. Britain is the tramp at the Link machine with the cup. Ireland, we're the dog on the string." It's the way he tells 'em. Michael McIntyre is uproariously funny. He is also very nice. That he manages to be both simultaneously is testament to his talent. Tonight, his touring stand-up show is recorded in Belfast. Patrick Kielty, a local, is the "headline act". Fellow comedians Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman also take turns. The quality of the comedians appearing on this show is astounding. Obviously one or two were bound to be good, but to come up with a royal flush week after week seems to defy the laws of probability. After McIntyre's usual full-throttle intro, Tom Stade - an American living in Wolverhampton - tells a single story about a man selling meat from the back of a van. Paul Tonkinson points out some of the difficulties involved in making yourself a quick sandwich when you're in a relationship. Steve Hughes, a hairy man from Australia, launches an attack on health and safety and political correctness, and this glorious evening ends with the headline act from Shappi Khorsandi, who is that rare thing - a female stand-up comic from Iran. Michael McIntyre continues his stand-up roadshow with a stop at the Birmingham Hippodrome. There's the usual fast-paced introduction from McIntyre, followed by sets from a wry Canadian called Tom Stade, a wild-haired Australian called Steve Hughes and an energetic Yorkshireman called Paul Tonkinson. The evening ends with a set by Shappi Khorsandi, a female Iranian stand-up who, she confesses, would rather have been a horse. Culture Clinic: Michael McIntyre Michael McIntyre dreams of batting for England and sitting next to Muhammad Ali on a long-haul flight. Written by Kate Weinberg. The Telegraph, 15th June 2009 Laughs aplenty as Michael McIntyre and his pals continue their tour around Britain. Dig below the surface of tonight's leg of this stand-up tour - which sees host Michael introduce headliner Jason Manford off 8 Out of 10 Cats at the Manchester Apollo - and you'll find a brilliant pair of comedians rarely seen on TV. Indeed, the routines from John Bishop and Mick Ferry should get you giggling... What's On TV, 13th June 2009 For fans who admire the high-wire bravura of stand-up comedy, once again Michael McIntyre introduces an impressive mix of comedians. The line-up includes John Bishop explaining the difficulties of getting rid of a fridge; Sarah Millican on the joys of divorce; Mick Ferry on an unhealthy desire to sleep with all his daughters' friends, and - last but by no means least - the headline act from Jason Manford, who does an inspired riff on his father's terrifying parenting technique. This involved telephoning the Chief Constable of the Greater Manchester Police who would threaten his son with prison. At the age of 7 or 8, Manford was too terrified to realise that the Chief Constable's voice bore an uncanny resemblance to that of his grandfather. Michael McIntyre knew he'd made it when he read that Kate Moss was a fan. Written by Emma Cox. The Sun, 8th June 2009 This opener came from Edinburgh, with McIntyre his usual impish self as happy host. I've been sensing a backlash building about McIntyre for a few months (fuelled by him dying on-stage at the BAFTAs), but I still find him very amusing and immensely likeable. It's just nice to watch someone with an upbeat attitude, skipping about the stage. Written by Dan Owen. NewsLite, 7th June 2009 Anyone who enjoyed Live at the Apollo will be the natural audience for this show fronted by the dangerously ubiquitous Michael McIntyre. I like him a lot, but I'm starting to feel that he's on everything. He's good value, though, and knows how to work an audience. Here, he fills in between comparatively unknown stand-ups, with the exception of Mark Watson, with whom Radio 4 listeners might be familiar. It's a good show - the first is from Edinburgh; I particularly liked droll Canadian Stewart Francis and his relentless one-liners, and the laconic Watson. But the cheerfully exhausting Rhod Gilbert probably takes the prize with a daft story about a flight to Dublin: "I was going abroad, I'm Welsh, I bought shorts..." Alison Graham, The Radio Times, 6th June 2009 What do you need if you're touring Britain with a comedy roadshow (apart from Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, of course)? Bags of talent, naturally, and thankfully shooting star Michael McIntyre is loaded. Each week from a different venue (tonight it's the Edinburgh Playhouse), Michael will do a turn then introduce a different headliner (tonight it's Rhod Gilbert), plus three emerging funnymen. Top chuckles. What's On TV, 6th June 2009 For five years now, Live At The Apollo has been bringing us some first-class stand-up comedy. The key difference with this new series, from the same team, is that regular host Michael McIntyre will take it to different venues around the UK, showcasing familiar faces alongside relative newcomers. We start in Edinburgh, where Rhod Gilbert tops the bill. The Daily Express, 6th June 2009 Don't miss this very funny new series, showcasing comics from the alternative circuit in front of a primetime audience. Michael McIntyre introduces each performer with a high-octane performance that looked like a tough act to follow. Yet there isn't a single dud among the performers, and each one is as different as different can be. My personal favourite was the nerdy, off-key oddity of Mark Watson, who explains why he can't quite believe how lucky he is to be married and why he finds it difficult to walk across a bridge without throwing his keys into the water, although Rhod Gilbert's story of lost luggage deserves to become a classic. Don't miss this very funny new series, showcasing comics from the alternative circuit in front of a primetime audience. Michael McIntyre introduces each performer with a high-octane performance that looked like a tough act to follow. Yet there isn't a single dud among the performers, and each one is as different as different can be. My personal favourite was the nerdy, off-key oddity of Mark Watson, who explains why he can't quite believe how lucky he is to be married and why he finds it difficult to walk across a bridge without throwing his keys into the water, although Rhod Gilbert's story of lost luggage deserves to become a classic. Bewilderingly popular stand up McIntyre brings his tediously smug brand of comedy to various regions. Sorry, I know he's popular, but I just don't get it... This should do well in the ratings though, so I'm willing to give it a chance as he's clearly doing something that people like. Michael McIntyre talks to the Metro about the first joke he told in public and his man-drawer. Written by Kieran Meeke. Metro, 3rd June 2009 Michael McIntyre, the chirpy stand-up, presents this new comedy series from various live venues around Britain. Each week he'll bring fresh new talent alongside a headline act. This first show comes from Edinburgh, with the Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert top of the bill. Michael McIntyre's so funny, it's painful Michael says: "It's like Live At The Apollo on tour, but there are only so many big names you can use. They are all busy doing panel shows and films, so let's give other people a shot. I'm making this show so new comics can get on TV. They are match fit, they're out there doing it every night." Written by Roz Laws. Sunday Mercury, 31st May 2009 Michael McIntyre writes new comedy routines Michael McIntyre may be selling DVDs by the crate and playing at the O2 - but can he pen a new stand-up show based on the suggestions of Time Out readers? Read on for the five hilarious routines he conjured up for us. Written by Michael McIntyre. Time Out, 8th May 2009 |
