Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 206
TV review: Hospital People
Somehow Binns manages to have his cheese cake and eat it. The tidal wave of gags both good and eggy means that there is never a dull moment when one might sit back and realise how corny this is.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th April 2017Peter Kay's Car Share, Episode Two, BBC1/iPlayer review
There's an obvious undertow of potential romance in this second series, with the pop songs from Forever FM commentating on the unspoken feelings between John and Kayleigh. But towards the end of the episode it looks like the unspoken is about to be spoken.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Greg Proops
Greg Proops is a bit of a legend. The smart-suited American is a terrific stand-up comedian but may be better known as a master of improvisation. He first made his name in the UK as a regular performer on C4's Whose Line Is It Anyway? You name it, he can make it funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2017Athletico Mince, comedy review
The live outing of Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson's comedy football podcast is a trip worth taking, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th April 2017TV preview: Car Share, BBC1/iPlayer
If you are looking for romance to blossom you will have to wait a little longer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th April 2017Russell Brand invades Katie Hopkins' radio studio
Russell Brand launched an unexpected invasion of Katie Hopkins' radio studio today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th April 2017Adam Kay, comedy review
There's no need for former doctor Adam Kay to go back to the day job, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th April 2017Jim Tavare out of hospital
For those who are not friends with Jim Tavare on Facebook or have not checked his feed lately we are delighted to reported that the comedian/actor is now out of hospital and back home.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2017Review: Catastrophe, series 3, final episode
But the most powerful scenes for me were the very final ones.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2017Danny Baker, comedy review
Only the prospect of being fined for overrunning could stop Danny Baker's epic three-hour torrent of pithy yarns.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd April 2017