Mark Lamarr
- Comedian
Press clippings
Bill Bailey, Sean Lock and The Night Of The Wardrobe
Bill Bailey has shared one of his fondest memories of Sean Lock, about them terrifying other comedians late at night with a wardrobe.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2023Comedians cover Terry Hall and The Specials classic Gangsters
A clip has emerged of a group of comedians covering the pop ska classic Gangsters, which originally featured the late, great Terry Hall on vocals in the 2 Tone version. Hall died earlier this week.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 202215 Storeys High: an ordinary and extraordinary comedy
Out of the ordinary world of a British tower block comes a true comedy gem.
Harry Alexander, Cultured Vultures, 9th September 2021Review: Phil Ellis Is Trying - Series 3
Phil Ellis is unlikely to ever become embroiled in a debate about the politics of comedians on the BBC. Instead, his returning Radio 4 series Phil Ellis Is Trying offers an almost timelessly absurd type of humour that can only work on radio, unconstrained by reality.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2020How Never Mind the Buzzcocks went out of tune
Over 28 series, the panel show's anarchic spirit gave way to punching down and diminishing returns.
Danny Wright, The Guardian, 24th February 2020Mark Lamarr receives apology over discontinued case
Comedian and TV presenter Mark Lamarr has received an apology from the Crown Prosecution Service over an assault case that was discontinued last year.
BBC, 22nd March 2019Mark Lamarr's assault case discontinued
An assault case against former Never Mind The Buzzcocks presenter Mark Lamarr has been discontinued, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
BBC, 1st October 2018Mark Lamarr charged with common assault
Former Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Mark Lamarr has been charged with common assault and false imprisonment, the Metropolitan Police has said.
BBC, 15th September 2018Star comics on camera in their early Fringe days
A stash of film shot in the 1990s chronicles the rise of comedy's big names including Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and Jo Brand.
Dan Glaister, The Guardian, 16th July 2017Simon Munnery on Mark Lamarr handling hecklers
Comedy in the late 80s was a bear pit and Edinburgh's Late'n'Live was as tough as they come. When Mark Lamarr went on stage, the place erupted - and then he demolished the crowd.
Simon Munnery, The Guardian, 4th March 2015