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Tim Key joins Chortle Comedy Book Festival
He will be talking about his acclaimed collections of poetry and prose written during the Covid lockdowns.
Chortle, 11th January 2023The most memorable comedy gigs of 2022 ...at least according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett
In the last 12 months, the world of stand-up has gingerly got back on its feet after being gutted by the pandemic. Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett takes a personal look back at his ten most memorable gigs of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2022Mark Watson launches online-only comedy festival Access
Mark Watson is launching an online-only comedy festival for stand-up fans that can't get to live gigs, featuring himself, Alex Horne, Tim Key, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Sarah Keyworth among others. He is also recording a fourth series of Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life for Radio 4.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd December 2022The Horne Section TV Show review
He's the Taskmaster lackey no more - this funny, self-aware show makes Alex Horne a star in his own right.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 17th November 2022Tim Key: Mulberry review
To call Mulberry a lockdown show would be to do it a great disservice. There are very few casual, clichéd references to Joe Wicks or sourdough here.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th November 2022The Horne Section TV Show review - this riotously fun sitcom is an utter delight
Taskmaster's Little Alex Horne's boundless energy and likability is captured in a charming show that sits somewhere between Flight Of The Conchords and The Goodies.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 3rd November 2022These computer generated posters of comedians will give you nightmares
Artificial intelligence is getting good at generating images... but it's not perfect yet. Comedy writer and performer David Reed has demonstrated this by getting a computer to generate posters for some well-known comedians, and posting the results on Twitter. Prepare to have nightmares...
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2022Taskmaster: Does Wearing a Special Outfit Help Contestants Win?
From a skeleton jumpsuit to a hardhat and high-vis, we evaluate the winner potential of Taskmaster's craziest outfits.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 6th October 2022Tim Key reunited with lost Edinburgh Comedy Award
Tim Key lost his Edinburgh Comedy Award after performing with it at the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival, but the suitcase containing the trophy has since been found.
British Comedy Guide, 4th October 2022The Train review
The Train is sort of an anti-Snowpiercer, where nothing much happens at all.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 2022