Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 133
Sitcoms in a different class
One interesting point to note is that each of these Christmas hits is rooted firmly in a class structure.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st January 2013Rich Peppiatt: One Rogue Reporter - review
The night is an entertaining rallying cry for those who want to extend the curbs of the press beyond already illegal behaviour such as phone hacking.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th November 2012Sightseers: Film review
This should make stars of Steve Oram and Alice Lowe - previously best known for her work on Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - but for a debut, it's their writing that's intriguing. Even though it's slightly flawed, it has to a contender for the best British comedy film of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th November 2012Kookyville review
It was an absolute train wreck - the most unwatchably abhorrent, painfully unfunny half-hour of comedy Channel 4 have surely ever broadcast.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th November 2012Leicester Square Comedian Of The Year 2012 Final
With Barry Ferns, Sofie Hagen, Ryan Cull, Quint Fontana, Ed Caruana, Harriet Kemsley, Phil O'Shea, Laurence Tuck, Andy Storey, Sam Ashurst, Amir Khoshsokhan, Dave Green, Funmbi Omotayo and Daryl Perry.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th November 2012The crisis in comedy clubs
Chortle editor Steve Bennett looks at the crisis in comedy clubs.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st November 2012TV review: Hebburn
BBC Two's new sitcom Hebburn features chavvy slappers, incontinent pensioners and a scene of copious vomiting. It's like Little Britain never went away... Ot at least that's the fate the show COULD have had, were it not for the immense affection that seeps through every scene.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th October 2012Red Dwarf X: The first look
There is no great reboot of the format, more of a back-to-basics approach, and all the better for it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th September 2012The future of the Fringe? Think smaller
So - officially - it wasn't as bad as everyone feared. A post-Olympic rally meant Fringe ticket sales were just one per cent down on last year, albeit spread over six per cent more shows.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th August 2012Sky Atlantic recording review
Chortle reviewer Steve Bennett watches the show transfer from stage to TV.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th July 2012