Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 73
BBC New Comedy Award final 2018 review
Mark Watson's an old hand at hosting the BBC New Comedy Award final now, and even he's anxious, more so than his usual shtick.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th August 2018Hang Ups preview
With a gag rate that's rare on TV comedy, an imposing sense of peril for poor Richard, and some of the most entertaining nutjobs on screen (that is probably not the correct physiological term), Hang Ups is definitely worth a weekly session - on whatever device you choose to watch it on.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th August 2018Judge Romesh preview
Given that Romesh Ranganathan's entire comedy shtick is to be grumpy, intolerant and judgmental, it's perfect casting to have him as a judge.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th August 2018Brit(ish) showcase at Montreal's Just For Laughs review
A couple of people seemed to dress the part to be in the audience of the Brit(ish) showcase at the Just For Laughs festival.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th July 2018Dylan Moran: Grumbling Mustard review
'You come here on your knees to be saved,' Dylan Moran proclaims to the Montreal audience, his tongue firmly in cheek. As if such an apparently shambolic man could be anyone's Messiah.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th July 2018End Of The Pier review
End Of The Pier is slightly behind the curve as far as stand-up attitudes are concerned.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2018Review: David O'Doherty at Latitude 2018
Latitude, however, respected him enormously.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th July 2018Dylan Moran at Latitude review
It's not many a comedian who would note, with resignation: 'My own family say I'm too serious.'
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th July 2018Review - Mark Thomas - Check Up: Our NHS At 70
As always, Thomas is driven by a fire in his belly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2018Mark Thomas - Check Up: Our NHS At 70 review
He has spent a month on the wards and interviewed health experts and policy-makers in a series of public events to paint a picture of the NHS now, and in the years and decades to come.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th July 2018