Press clippings Page 15
BBC Three publishes new Top Ten series
BBC Three has launched a new online web series in which comedians list their 'Top Tens' on a subject of their choosing. Additionally, it is inviting fans to submit their own lists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2016Behind the Scenes, The Alternative Comedy Experience
Four comedians talk about their experiences in The Alternative Comedy Experience, a recording of alternative Fringe Festival acts, put together by Stewart Lee.
Anglonerd, 4th July 201620 stand-up comedy recommendations for Fringe 2016
Once again Laugh Out London has delved into its collective comedy brain to bring you 20 stand-up comedy recommendations for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016.
Laugh Out London, 4th July 2016Review: Bristol Comedy Garden
Bringing such intellect and masterful delivery to The Big Top on its opening night, Stewart Lee has set the standard high at this year's Comedy Garden.
Serena Cherry, Bristol 24/7, 30th June 2016Stand-up: unpretentious but often anti-intellectual
Comedians tend to apologise for making any highbrow references in their material. I wish more felt at ease quoting poetry like Liam Williams.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th June 2016Fringe 2016: comedy shows that should deliver
The fringe lineup is out: try Robert Newman's Brain Show, Josie Long's investigations and Michelle Wolf, one of Chris Rock's Oscars speechwriters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th June 2016Alternative Comedy Trio interview
The Alternative Comedy Trio is an assemblage of three kindred spirits - and, indeed, three of the most exciting, leftfield comedians in the country. Josie Long tells us more about this happy meeting of three brilliant comic minds.
Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 1st June 2016Opinion: mainstream v alternative - is the gap closing?
We live in interesting times for comedy. I never thought I'd see Sara Pascoe on The Graham Norton Show. Maybe the gap is closing between what we describe as alternative and what we describe as mainstream. Maybe one of the legacies of Comedy Vehicle is that it did attract comedy fans to more cerebral notions of the nature of comedy. Sadly not enough for BBC2's beancounters.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th May 2016Josie Long: Romance and Adventure review
With her trademark openness and relatability, Long demonstrates an admirable respect for the role comedy plays in communication and emotional wellbeing.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 26th April 2016Review - Josie Long: Romance and Adventure on Radio 4
Romance And Adventure, based on a couple of short films she previously made with Douglas King, doesn't go for relentless punchlines, but its warm humour, upbeat sentiment and emotional sincerity are compelling.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st April 2016