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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2019 · 36 MIN

SIMON EVANS

from Pull Back Reveal · host Kev Rook

Simon Evans is both a stalwart Of our TV screens and of BBC Radio 4 Comedy, making him a genuine heavyweight of standup. His radio credits include the News Quiz, Armando Ianucci’s Charm Offensive, The Unbelievable Truth, Heresy, True Lies and seven series as anchor and principal writer on The Way It Is, not forgetting his own sitcom Simon Evans Goes To Market. On our TVs he has been no less active where you will recognise him from Michael McIntyre Roadshow, Live at the Apollo. Mock the Week, Celebrity Mastermind, University Challenge – The Professionals, and much much more!  Simon and Kev catch up on Skype and chat about the early years and how the circuit used to be, joke writing, Brexit, how close is stage Simon to real life Simon, TV sitcoms and a few other bits between. It was fascinating to hear Simons views from a position of so much experience. Simons Website:  https://www.simonevanscomedianetc.com/  Simon Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheSimonEvans Simons Edinburgh Fringe Show Tickets:  https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-evans-dressing-for-dinner  You can follow PULL BACK REVEAL on Facebook & Twitter

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Simon Evans is both a stalwart Of our TV screens and of BBC Radio 4 Comedy, making him a genuine heavyweight of standup. His radio credits include the News Quiz, Armando Ianucci’s Charm Offensive, The Unbelievable Truth, Heresy, True Lies and seven series as anchor and principal writer on The Way It Is, not forgetting his own sitcom Simon Evans Goes To Market. On our TVs he has been no less active where you will recognise him from Michael McIntyre Roadshow, Live at the Apollo. Mock the Week, Celebrity Mastermind, University Challenge – The Professionals, and much much more!  Simon and Kev catch up on Skype and chat about the early years and how the circuit used to be, joke writing, Brexit, how close is stage Simon to real life Simon, TV sitcoms and a few other bits between. It was fascinating to hear Simons views from a position of so much experience. Simons Website:  https://www.simonevanscomedianetc.com/  Simon Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheSimonEvans Simons Edinburgh Fringe Show Tickets:  https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-evans-dressing-for-dinner  You can follow PULL BACK REVEAL on Facebook & Twitter

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