
I'm the editor of the website beyondthejoke.co.uk and I've launched a Substack where I'll be publishing pieces about comedy - exclusive comedy think pieces and recommendations, classic comedy memories. It's my life in comedy, from the gaffes to the gags.
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Whatever you might think of Ricky Gervais since then, there is no doubt that The Office was a landmark comedy. The BBC will mark 25 years since it first aired with a special episode of Remembers, celebrating one of the most influential and...
Canada’s Tom Stade is a familiar figure on the live UK comedy scene, having built himself a reputation as one of the most compelling stand-ups around. Combining wit, charm and attitude he really ought to be a household name in all household...
Awards frenzy this week! It’s all change at the long-running Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Well almost all change. One sponsor is staying on to sponsor the Best Newcomer Award, but a new one, Audible, will be sponsoring the award for Best Show....
Below is an interview with John Robins first published on Beyond The Joke in 2015. Since then a few things have changed and a few things have stayed the same. He’s still working with Elis James on their award-winning podcast but they are no...
It’s pretty obvious what the biggest news is this week. Taskmaster has just announced its latest line-up. The next series will feature Chloe Petts (Have I Got News For You, BBC One); award-winning comedian, writer, songwriter and actor Isy...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Comedy fan for as long as I can remember. Evening Standard comedy critic for many years. Founder of the beyondthejoke.co.uk website for other bits about comedy. Author of Beyond A Joke about the dark side of stand-up.
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