Life Of (Brian) Jesus, by Julian Doyle
09/06/2011 … It’s not often we review an alterative religious tract on the pages of Chortle.
Latest Books
Reviews of books about comedy, including biographies of comedians old and new, and (occasionally) books by comedians. To have a book considered for review, send a copy to Chortle, 112 Norman Road, London, E11 4RL.
Thu 09 June 2011
Tue 26 April 2011
Extreme Rambling by Mark Thomas
26/04/2011 … There is probably no shortage of powerful people who have wished professional irritant Mark Thomas would just take a hike.
Mon 28 February 2011
The Serious Guide To Joke Writing, by Sally Holloway
28/02/2011 … Sally Holloway’s new guide to joke-writing is a slightly depressing affair.
Wed 05 January 2011
Him Off The Viz by Simon Donald
05/01/2011 … Ever read Johnny Fartpants in Viz and thought: I’d really like to know the full life story of the man who drew those magnificent guffs?No, of course you haven’t.
Tue 21 December 2010
Christmas book guide
Which stocking-fillers won't becomed landfill-fillers
21/12/2010 … Bookshops are heaving with ‘humour’ titles at this time of year: stocking-fillers that often stretch the definition of humour to breaking point.
Wed 01 December 2010
Under The Microscope: My Life, By Dave Spikey
01/12/2010 … As warm and uncomplicated as his stage act, Dave Spikey’s memoirs are a breezy read, but though they are frequently entertaining, they are just as often frustrating…
Wed 03 November 2010
Remembering Ronnie Barker, by Richard Webber
03/11/2010 … On one episode of the Frost Report – the Sixties TV show that first brought Ronnie Barker together with Ronnie Corbett – David Frost signed off with a weak…
Sat 16 October 2010
Life and Laughter by Michael McIntyre
16/10/2010 … Say what you like about Michael McIntyre – and his many detractors already have – but he has got a very keen sense of what works; of what will play well with…