Press clippings
Satire and piggate
There's always going to be low-hanging fruit, in this case Tory plums in a pig's pork chops, but we should always be looking for the new angel, the definitive take on that thing people know well. To stay clear of a subject because others are joking about it is to shirk our responsibility. We should stand tall and crack gags with the best of them. If politicians fall on their own pork sword, we should at least be able to drive it home. After all, it's not everyday the PM fucks a pig.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 27th September 2015My 10 favourite Harry & Paul sketches
When everyone is quick to call time of death on the sketch show, the self same people didn't even realise that Harry & Paul were keeping the medium firing on all cylinders.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 14th September 2015On the edge of the Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is almost here.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 1st August 2015Geeking out over sitcoms
This week, as I fail to find the time to get all that needs writing, written; I spare a thought for St Paul. The days and weeks he put in, writing letters to everyone from the Romans to the Corinthians, must have been staggering.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 26th July 2015In praise of Robin Ince
Robin was, and is, one of my favourite stand-up comedians.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 10th July 2015Deconstructing Peep Show
Discuss masculinity and the roles of gender in Peep Show.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 13th June 2015Never mind Never Mind the Buzzcocks
But to be honest, it's probably for the best.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 28th May 20159 things we learned from the Craft of Comedy Conference
Here is a precise of what I learnt at the conference.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 2nd May 201520 years of Father Ted
This week Father Ted turned 20. I know what you're thinking; bit young for a clergyman. However you look at it; 20 years is an outstanding achievement.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 24th April 2015In praise of Inside No. 9
Right; I'll only say this once - watch Inside No. 9.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 17th April 2015