The Comedy Journal’s Comedian’s Journal – 10/5/12

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This Friday I’m gigging at the night I run with some friends – Why the Long Face?. It’s a slightly unusual occasion for me personally, as it’s the beginning of my stag weekend so a few of my friends are

Believe It!

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Believe It! is the ‘radiography’ of Richard Wilson, or at least it would it be if he hadn’t made half of it up. It’s quite a wonderful experience listening to woven tales that may or may not be true. It

Rookie: Debbie Harry & I

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I was going into this one blind. The venue, the audience, and everything else about the gig were a mystery to me and my ignorance was self-imposed. My friend and fellow stand-up Lee had told me the date and time,

American Pie: The Reunion

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This week saw the release of the fourth in the American Pie series, The Reunion, where we rejoin Stifler et al nearly a decade after we left them celebrating Jim’s marriage to Michelle. After the previous cinematic release, American Pie:

Avoiding the Great Ad! section, by Pop Chips

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As you’re no doubt aware, we’re huge fans of funny adverts here at The Comedy Journal. In the featured videos on the homepage alone you can find Dollar Shave Club, one of the funniest adverts I’ve seen for a while.

The Comedy Journal’s Comedian’s Journal

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Howdy. I’m a comedian – admittedly a very very minor one, but a comedian nonetheless. It’s a bit like playing Sunday League and then telling everyone you’re a footballer, but I’m sticking by it. So there. I’ve been doing standup

Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Letters

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This evening saw the first episode in the second series of Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Letters, a Radio 4 production starring Sony Award-winning comic Wrigglesworth delivering his message to the insurance industry and querying just why insurance, on the whole, is

A Very Fond Hello

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A very fond hello to all fans of comedy, great and small! Those of you who are particularly dedicated frequenters of The Comedy Journal might already know of me – my name’s Joz Norris and I’ve occasionally contributed guest features

Paddy Power – Goal Line Technology

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Uncle Roy!

Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool

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It’s not often that I thank my lucky stars for Geoffrey Palmer, star of As Time Goes By. Every two or three days at the most. Last night was certainly one of those moments, as Palmer performed the role of

Cardinal Burns

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Cardinal Burns is a new comedy sketch show written and performed by Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns.

TCJ in Camden Town

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Camden Town is precious to locals and tourists alike, constantly evolving with the times, and over the years many of Britain’s favourite acts have cut their teeth in the pubs and clubs of this famous old North London area. It