Adam Buxton
- 54 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, animator, comedian, presenter and podcaster
Press clippings Page 10
Laughing at the idiotic things people write under YouTube videos could be seen as facile but Adam Buxton (the beardy one from 6Music's Adam and Joe) has refined it into an art form. In this adaptation of his cult stage shows he showcases innovative and inventive music videos, then rips apart the comments posted on the internet about them, with a dazzling array of funny voices, off-the-wall humour and silly songs. I was crying with laughter.
The videos are great, too, highlighting why so many promo directors turn to making films. But Adam's own bonkers collaboration with director Garth Jennings for a Japanese heavy-metal riff on Eddie Cochrane's Summertime Blues takes some beating.
David Crawford, Radio Times, 9th July 2012Adam Buxton: a music video for every mood
Fancy a nice cry, but don't know how to set it off? Let one half of Adam & Joe guide you through the pop promos to match your emotions.
Adam Buxton, The Guardian, 7th July 2012Six to watch: Adam Buxton
As Dr Buckles makes his debut on Sky Atlantic, we look back on six of his finest TV moments, from Rock Dad to The IT Crowd.
Johnny Dee, The Guardian, 6th July 2012Adam Buxton - the quirky radio star going mainstream
Is the mainstream finally ready for Adam Buxton? Tonight he's nominated for two Sony awards with his long-time radio partner Joe Cornish and his touring show Bug has finally been given its own television slot by Sky.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 14th May 2012Adam Buxton to headline Green Man Festival 2012
Adam Buxton is set to headline the comedy stage at the Green Man Festival this year.
Such Small Portions, 2nd April 2012Adam Buxton's BUG video show to move to TV
BUG, the live show in which Adam Buxton comically showcases music videos, is set to transfer to TV. The comic is making 8 episodes for Sky Atlantic.
British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2012Edinburgh festival 2011: Adam Buxton - I'm a hit
Comedian Adam Buxton looks forward to a festival in which his BUG show sells out, adoring fans high-five him in the streets, and David Bowie pesters him for tickets.
Adam Buxton, The Telegraph, 30th July 2011Adam Buxton: how I got the music video BUG
The comedian and presenter discusses the thinking behind his stage show about pop videos - and reveals his favourites.
Adam Buxton, The Guardian, 15th July 2010Adam Buxton interview
Keen eyes will recognise Adam Buxton from the recent BBC2 sitcom The Persuasionists, which was panned by critics. Any chance of a second series? The joker says with a wry smile: "Well, of course it was one of the most successful sitcoms in history, and we've all become incredibly rich off the back of it."
Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 7th May 2010Radio Review: Adam Buxton's Big Mix Tape
It's not quite the return of Adam and Joe, but Adam Buxton's new mix-tape themed show is a winner.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 5th April 2010