Dave Gorman vs The Rest Of The World
13/06/2011 … Dave Gorman’s books follow a fairly well-established pattern now.
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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.
Mon 13 June 2011
Thu 09 June 2011
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.
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…