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Bruce Dessau
Bruce Dessau

Bruce Dessau

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Charlie Brooker guest stars in The Simpsons

Black Mirror writer Charlie Brooker has appeared in The Simpsons' "Thanksgiving Of Horror" episode.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th November 2019

Ivo Graham review

Wisecracking wit on the brink of the big time.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 29th November 2019

TV review: Upright, Sky Atlantic

If you know what's good for you you'll be spending lots of time with them too.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th November 2019

John Kearns review

Double Take and Fade Away steers stand-up into rarely explored waters.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th November 2019

TV review: Vic & Bob's Big Night Out, BBC4

It's hit and miss of course, but way more hit than miss.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2019

Jack Whitehall review

It is certainly not underpowered. Whitehall gives every routine total commitment, acting out punchlines, falling to the floor or gesticulating like a loon. But the material lacks the painstaking attention to detail and finesse of previous tours.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th November 2019

Al Porter issues statement

"Today the DPP has directed to drop their case against me."

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2019

Review: Ladhood, BBC Three, episode 4, Bedroom

The dialogue is not always entirely convincing, but it is funny, with the references to Eminem, Natasha Bedingfield and shell suits striking a comedic nostalgic chord.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th November 2019

Film award for short by Janey Godley

Comedy film The Short Mermaid co-written by stand-up comedian Janey Godley has won Best Short Film Award at the Winchester Film Festival.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2019

Doug Stanhope to appear in Sick Of It

It has been confirmed that American comedian Doug Stanhope is to appear in the second series of the Karl Pilkington scripted tragi-comedy Sick of It.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2019

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