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.
The first part of our 2021 round-up
20/12/2021 … Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for the comedy fan? Here's the first part of our round-up of the top comedy-related books out this season.
Review of the comedian's memoirs
02/11/2021 … You can thank Covid for every comedian deciding they had a book in them once they were stuck at home, but Rob Beckett has delved deeper that knocking out a passable…
11/10/2021 … Bob Mortimer has had his life saved twice now.
© Netflix 04/10/2021 … Identity is at the heart of everything today – comedy included – and ethnically Phil Wang has been dealt quite the hand: British-Chinese-Malaysian,…
12/08/2021 … Vladimir Nabokov famously said: ‘The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them.
Review of the comedian's memoir
29/07/2021 … I’m not sure Cack-Handed is the perfect title for Gina Yashere’s memoirs.
Review of Louis Barfe's new biography
08/07/2021 … It’s testament to the enduring appeal of Morecambe and Wise that I already have nine books about them on my shelf.
24/06/2021 … There’s no need to ask where Have I Got News For You and Horrible Histories writer Dave Cohen (or rather, ‘David J Cohen’, now he’s…
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