Viv Groskop. Writer. Critic. Comedian. Radio 4 type. Guardian TV blogger.

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Hello and welcome to my website. This is where I post links to my writing, list up-coming gigs and blog about various random annoyances. Self-aggrandisement ahoy! Enjoy!

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25 May, 2013 8:30 pm

Funny Women at Brighton Komedia 1pm, 8.30pm
7 June, 2013 7:30 pm

The Night I Died #3: Stoke Newington Literary Festival
10 June, 2013 8:00 am

Underground "Dr Who" Comedy Night with Josie Long
13 June, 2013 8:00 pm

Upstairs Downton at the Half Moon
18 June, 2013 8:00 pm

The Painted Grin at Apartment 58

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30 April, 2013

The woman behind the brand: Cath Kidston interview
28 April, 2013

Comedians: older = less funny?
21 April, 2013

Some interviews
29 March, 2013

Wild child meets mild child
24 March, 2013

Column: Latte money, Europe and The Beast

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I Laughed, I Cried: How One Woman Took on Stand-Up and (Almost) Ruined Her Life

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Women of the Revolution

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