Isobel Lewis
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 5
Leo Reich: 'It's f***ed, obviously, how many successful comedians are Cambridge grads'
In one of this year's funniest Edinburgh Fringe shows, 24-year-old stand-up Leo Reich joked about Gen Z's narcissism and his own privilege. He talks to Isobel Lewis about his onstage persona, the effectiveness of political satire, and the amount of Cambridge grads in the comedy world.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 23rd October 2022How Mock The Week launched the UK's brightest comedy stars
Since it smashed onto our screens in 2005, the panel show with a mildly terrifying reputation has become one of the best incubators for emerging comedy talent. As the final episode airs, Isobel Lewis speaks to host Dara Ó Briain and some of the series' biggest stars about how Mock The Week overcame that 'elbows out' atmosphere and what the BBC can offer new comedians going forward.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 20th October 2022Graham Norton deletes Twitter after comments on JK Rowling and 'cancel culture' go viral
Presenter had said the term 'cancel culture' should replaced with 'accountability'.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 17th October 2022Daisy May Cooper says people told her she 'wasn't funny any more' after weight loss
"Why do women have to be f***ing fat to be funny?", the actor asked.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 6th October 2022'Very right-wing' comedian Joe Lycett unveils Liz Truss portrait
The finished product was shared on Wednesday (5 October) morning, as Lycett posted the portrait, which is emblazoned with the words: "Fucking hell."
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 5th October 2022Stuck review
Dylan Moran's 10-minute sitcom is vapidly inoffensive.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 8th September 2022Tory MP Steve Brine fumes over 'the Joe Lycett debacle' after Liz Truss BBC interview
MP told BBC director general Tim Davie he should have not booked Lycett to make a good impression with their new show.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 6th September 2022Liam Williams: Almost as soon as I got to university, I felt my accent changing
The comedian and writer talks to Isobel Lewis about the nicer side of being a 'lad', why he lost his Yorkshire accent at Cambridge, and why the Edinburgh Fringe has reawakened his desire to perform stand-up.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 5th September 2022Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 nominations
Alfie Brown, Colin Hoult, Jordan Gray, Josh Pugh, Larry Dean, Lauren Pattison, Liz Kingsman, Sam Campbell, Seann Walsh, The Delightful Sausage have been nominated for Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022. Meanwhile Amy Gledhill, Emily Wilson, Emmanuel Sonubi, Josh Jones, Lara Ricote, Leo Reich, Vittorio Angelone are nominated for Best Newcomer.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2022Jayde Adams: Who is the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant and comedian?
The comedian told The Independent that competing on show was 'everything I've ever worked toward'.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 22nd August 2022