Count Arthur Strong: The Musical?
24/12/2008 … Simply pointing a camera at bewildered theatrical duffer Count Arthur Strong can’t possibly do justice to the man’s gibbering insanity.
2008 DVDs
Here are our reviews of comedy DVDs – and the occasional CD. Mainly stand-up, but some sitcoms, sketch shows, documentaries etc too…
Wed 24 December 2008
Tue 23 December 2008
Andrew Maxwell DVD review
Conflict Revolution/Live In Edinburgh 2008
23/12/2008 … A documentary that might normally be used as a DVD extra has been elevated to co-star billing in Andrew Maxwell’s new release.
Mon 22 December 2008
Stewart Lee: 41st Best Stand-Up Ever
22/12/2008 … This is an extended version of sardonic Stewart Lee’s acclaimed 2007 Edinburgh show, prompted by his ranking in a Channel 4 run-down.
Fri 19 December 2008
Robin Ince Is As Dumb As You: DVD review
19/12/2008 … So much of comedy is based on being able to identify with the comic on stage; to know which modern ‘tribe’ the stand-up comes from, and whether you share common…
Thu 18 December 2008
Tue 16 December 2008
Lee Evans: Big
16/12/2008 … At a monster 145 minutes, Lee Evan’s Big certainly lives up to its name.
Mon 15 December 2008
Tim Minchin: So Fucking Rock
15/12/2008 … The newly released DVD of Rowan Atkinson's Eighties live shows concludes with him miming playing the drums, a skillfull piece of physical comedy.
Fri 12 December 2008
Michael McIntyre Live And Laughing
12/12/2008 … On his DVD recorded at Bolton Albert Halls, Peter Kay is filmed taking a minicab to the gig.