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.
22/09/2006 … Without The Comedy Store, the most famous stand-up venue in the country, would we have the live circuit we have today?The answer, of course, is yes.
22/09/2006 … In the bestselling biography of her husband, Pamela Stephenson brilliantly charted the Billy Connolly's incredible life from an abused child from the desperately…
14/09/2006 … Back in the day, comedians had colourful pasts to mine for their memoirs – if not the extreme emotions of war, there would at least be triumph-against-adversity…
11/09/2006 … The runaway success of Little Britain means you can flog just about anything from keyrings to beanie hats if it’s got Matt Lucas or David Walliams’ face on it.
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