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.
© Steve Ullathorne 11/05/2018 … John Dowie is the missing link of comedy, a man who straddled the generations between folk club stand-ups such as Billy Connolly and Jasper Carrott, and the alternative…
Everyday Adventures With Our Autistic Son by Henry Normal and Angela Pell
08/05/2018 … As a comedy producer and writer, Henry Normal’s work requires an inherent grasp of his characters and the insight to see the world from their point of view.
26/03/2018 … It wouldn’t be the most edifying pitch for a celebrity autobiography: the shagging history of a reality TV star whose first claim to fame was for having…
12/12/2017 … Who would have thought Nigel Havers’ agent would have published not one, but two volumes of memoirs? That’s twice as many as the actor himself.
13/11/2017 … Comedy has a left-wing bias, which almost certainly gives liberal ideas an easier ride when it comes to satire.
06/11/2017 … Simon Amstell said he was ‘tricked’ into writing this book.
25/10/2017 … There are two men who don’t feature quite as prominently as you might expect in Matt Lucas’s autobiography, though their presence is frequently felt.
10/10/2017 … Sarah Millican’s first book falls partway between biography and self-help guide.
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