Nosheen Iqbal
- Journalist
Press clippings
Why comedian Grace Campbell refuses to be silenced about sex
Comedian Grace Campbell on why after being raped last year, she worried that her openness about her sex life would be used against her.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 19th August 2022Funny Women judges announced
Judges from prestigious areas of the media for the awards include Stephen Armstrong, Dominic Maxwell, Bruce Dessau, Sukey Firth, Nosheen Iqbal, Sharon Lougher & Kate Copstick.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2021Anna Maxwell Martin interview
She is mesmerising as DCS Carmichael in Line Of Duty, but her comedic role in the latest series of Motherland proves her impressive range.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 1st May 2021My life as an Edinburgh comedy awards judge
After hours of watching stand-up and endless meetings fuelled by bad coffee, five themes emerged from this year's Fringe.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 24th August 2019Daniel Kitson can't reclaim a racist word
Daniel Kitson can't reclaim a racist word he's never been the target of. The comedian's use of the P-word was designed to show how attitudes have changed - but stand-ups pushing boundaries don't have the right to be offensive.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 20th July 2017Simon Amstell: 'I thought: 'I'll never be happy''
A decade on from Popworld, the comic has faced his demons, found love and made a mock doc about veganism. He explains why fame couldn't fix him.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 11th March 2017Doc Brown: 'I'm one of the UK's best rappers'
The stand-up, currently touring with Ricky Gervais, built a whole routine around his failed music career. Why is he going back?
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 7th March 2017Why Sharon Horgan is the most watchable woman on TV
The star of the brutally honest Catastrophe talks about why fans identify with the sitcom - and why it's tricky to watch HBO show Divorce with her husband.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 7th March 2017Meera Syal on comedy, wife-swapping and rebellion
The Goodness Gracious Me actor and comedian has starred in hit TV shows and films, and written a book worthy of GCSE study. So why doesn't she know where her next job is coming from?
Nosheen Iqbal, The Observer, 25th October 2015Mark Steel's in Town - radio review
Few comedians could get away with swipes at London's mini India in front of the people who live there - but then Mark Steel does do it with real affection and self-deprecating charm.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 31st January 2014