Hamish McColl

The Play What I Wrote - The Lowry, Salford review

Perhaps the most beautiful thing about this production is – you don't have to be a Morecambe and Wise fan to be in on the jokes and references.

The Play What I Wrote review

This is a great fun night out with lots of laughs for all the family that gives audiences a bit more than a 'tribute' or impressions show while still bringing the essence of the greatness of Eric and Ernie. But after this discussion of keeping double acts together, I'd love to see a reunion of writers Sean Foley and Hamish McColl - perhaps trapped in a bathroom for 26 years?

The Play What I Wrote review

A nostalgic treat which will disappoint nobody.

The Play What I Wrote to embark on tour

The show will feature surprise guests at each stop.

Thom Tuck cast in The Play What I Wrote

Thom Tuck is to celebrate the spirit of Morecambe and Wise in a revival of The Play What I Wrote.

A crack squad of British actors are on parade in this loving homage to the cherished TV sitcom. Toby Jones is the pompous Captain Mainwaring, Bill Nighy the insouciant Sergeant Wilson and Michael Gambon is Private Godfrey, while Catherine Zeta-Jones brings some unlikely glamour to wartime Walmington-on-Sea. Hamish McColl's screenplay has its moments, but can't quite access the lovely, characterful warmth of TV series writers David Croft and the recently deceased Jimmy Perry.

Holli Dempsey interview

This show was always about the men and you'd occasionally glimpse the women behind them such as Pike's mum. I think the writer Hamish McColl is a genius for writing such brilliant, strong female leads for the film.