Steve Bennett (I)
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 83
The League Of Gentlemen: preview
The devil not only has the best tunes, he has the best comedy characters, too, and this lot must be in League with him.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th December 2017The Harry & Chris Show 2
There's no denying they make their fans happy with an effortless affability, but those seeking a bit more grit and passion to their comedy might feel a little underwhelmed.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th December 2017Working Christmas review
The story keeps your attention, as our characters become more rounded - and crucially more vulnerable - while the playfulness of the performers provides a suitably festive wrapping for that engaging yarn.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2017Review: Backing Into The Spotlight by Michael Whitehall
Who would have thought Nigel Havers' agent would have published not one, but two volumes of memoirs? That's twice as many as the actor himself.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th December 2017The Celebrity Voicemail Show review
It may be a grand idea for radio, and a good showcase for Novak's versatile vocal talents, but it's rather arbitrary for telly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th December 2017Hailmakers review
Chinese Burn might be this year's BBC Three 'Comedy Slice' that's got the most press attention, given its focus on an under-represented ethnic group, but Hailmakers is the funniest.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th December 2017David Ephgrave: Now Who's a Comedian? review
Ephgrave comes across as a nice guy with a robust delivery, but the show is a festival of mediocrity - mild, indifferent stuff that it's very hard to buy into. The titular question remains unanswered.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st December 2017Scottish Comedian Of The Year 2017 final
The Scottish Comedian Of The Year final has been held in some large and distinguished spaces, from the Barrowlands Ballroom to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket, but this year's venue is a more modest affair - the new Rotunda comedy club.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th November 2017Chinese Burn review
As it stands, it might require some arm-twisting for Chinese Burn to go to series.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th November 2017BBC3's Enterprice and Sticky reviewed
Enterprice is a likeable, erm, enterprise and the two leads - Kayode Ewumi and Daniel Ezre - are very watchable. Altogether, though, is something of a rough diamond - charming but not exceptional.
They might have recruited Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley to star in Sticky, but it seems like a stinker.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd November 2017