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Mark Watson tells life stories

23.09.08

Mark Watson has an knack for turning minor events � the train's toilet door opening at an inopportune moment � into major routines.... more

Yearning for his childhood

13.11.07

Touring again after a lengthy sabbatical, Sean Hughes frequently tickled the funny bone with his infectious delivery.... more

Critic's choice: top five comedy shows

13.09.07

Ardal O'Hanlon and Bill Bailey give intimate performances, and Andy Parsons, Mark Watson and Andrew J Lederer are all in town this weekend.... more

Philosophy of a funster

12.09.07

While others might be daunted by their extended theatrical debut, skinny streak of energy Mark Watson takes it in his stride.... more

Buzzcocks but no buzz

20.08.07

A clearly tired Simon Amstell was thrown by a few walkouts and never hit his stride, says Bruce Dessau.... more

My dear Watson, lets be Frank

16.08.07

Frank Skinner has to get his act together, while Mark Watson, one of our brightest new hopes, can deal with anything a crowd can throw at him, says Bruce Dessau.... more

Comic keeps prattling on

13.08.07

Last year's if.comeddie panel prize winner Mark Watson is one of the most likeable comics at the Edinburgh Fringe.... more

Critic's choice: top five comedy

12.07.07

It's festival mania this weekend with Bill Bailey, Alan Carr, Stewart Lee, Reg Hunter, Michael McIntyre and Richard Blackwood all taking the stage at shows across London and the south.... more

Critic's choice: top comedy nights

14.06.07

Bruce Dessau picks the best comedy nights in London over the weekend including great acts previewing their Edinburgh shows and Ed Byrne at the Open Air Theatre, Regents Park.... more

Critics choice: Top five comedy shows

18.01.07

From mankind hater Mark Watson to Russell Brand and Ricky Gervais, Bruce Dessau picks his comedy highlights.... more

Critic's choice: best comedy gigs

19.10.06

Australian Pete Jonas and American Erich McElroy pick fault with Britain's bad food and bad transport, Mark Watson tackles teenage muggers and Doug Stanhope lives up to the hype with his Soho run.... more

Best weekend comedy shows

12.10.06

A 24-carat line-up takes to the stage for The Secret Policeman's Ball, the if.comeddies awards season continues and comedy package tour Edinburgh & Beyond has quality running through it.... more

Good but never great

17.08.06

It is always exciting to see change on the Fringe. This year, established comedians, are being overshadowed by exciting, newer acts and Natalie Haynes is one of them.... more

Working his heart out

16.08.06

One cannot fault comedian Mark Watson's work ethic. As well as his daily Fringe show, he is also writing a novel. And now he has broken the record for the longest-ever continuous gig.... more

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