Harry Hill
- 60 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, executive producer, comedian, director and editor
Press clippings Page 26
Charlie Higson: Let children experiment with explosives
Children should be encouraged to conduct explosive science experiments, free health and safety, the Young Bond novels writer and Fast Show creator Charlie Higson has argued. Harry Hill, who trained as a neurosurgeon and plays the Professor, said he hoped the drama, in which he defies an officious health and safety officer to demonstrate the excitement of madcap experiments to a young girl, will help boost interest in science among young people.
Adam Sherwin, The Independent, 21st November 2014On my radar: Harry Hill's cultural highlights
The comedian on Tim Pigott-Smith as Prince Charles, Revolutionary Road, the rock band Eels and the magic of Gogglebox.
Kathryn Bromwich, The Observer, 16th November 2014Harry Hill interview
Harry Hill on Stars in Their Eyes return and why he thinks X Factor is about judges rather than hopefuls.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 4th October 2014Harry Hill to star as Professor Branestawm in BBC comedy
Harry Hill is to star in Professor Branestawm, a BBC One family comedy drama adapted by Charlie Higson from Norman Hunter's classic children's books.
British Comedy Guide, 30th September 2014Harry Hill confirmed as Stars In Their Eyes host
Harry Hill will host a reboot of singing show Stars In Their Eyes. ITV confirms it is also looking to commission more comedy shows.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2014Harry Hill working on BBC One project
Harry Hill, who is expected to be confirmed as the host of ITV's Stars In Their Eyes soon, is reportedly working on a scripted comedy show for the BBC.
British Comedy Guide, 18th August 2014Harry Hill settles £1m legal fight with his old agent
Harry Hill and his former agent have finally settled a year-long High Court battle.
Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 25th July 2014Pictures: Harry Hill receives his Doctorate
Here are a selection of photos from Harry Hill's doctorate presentation at the University of Kent.
Harry Hill Fansite, 17th July 2014One of the biggest decisions an up-and-coming stand-up comedian can make is to give up the day job and concentrate on performing. It means farewell to the career as a teacher (Greg Davies), doctor (Harry Hill) or sales rep (John Bishop) and suggests a belief that a job telling jokes is going to pay the mortgage instead.
Alfie Moore spent 18 years on the Humberside police force before he turned to stand-up comedy, but if It's a Fair Cop - his first series for BBC Radio 4 - is anything to go by, it was definitely the right move.
The formula for the show is that Moore swears his audience in as police officers for one night, and takes them through a real-life scenario to see what kind of decisions they would make in the same circumstances. Theft was the theme of the first instalment, with the focus on 80-year-old Maureen and a stolen tin of salmon.
This approach was clever because the laughs, and there were plenty of them, came from two different directions. For a start, there was Moore's great patter, in which he managed to mock his previous profession at the same time as demonstrating a deep respect for it. Plus his rapport with the audience/temporary officers ("Don't do the crime if you can't do the time," said one less than sympathetic volunteer) was equally entertaining.
Lisa Martland, The Stage, 10th July 2014Harry Hill to host Stars In Their Eyes?
Harry Hill could be the new host of a revival of classic singing competition Stars In Their Eyes.
Harry Hill Fansite, 20th June 2014