British Comedy Guide
Harry Hill
Harry Hill

Harry Hill

  • 60 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, executive producer, comedian, director and editor

Press clippings Page 40

Word of mouth is growing: This Is Jinsy doubled its audience in its second week. If you're coming in now, you've hit upon the best episode yet.

It's snowing, which is bad for shorts-wearer Arbiter Maven (Justin Chubb) even before he has to trek across country with his fearsome former teacher - a delicious guest turn from Simon Callow. Nigel Planer is equally fantastic as a madman who lives in a miniature chalet, while Harry Hill returns, in that figure-hugging coral skirt, as sensual law enforcer Joon Boolay.

Amid the nonstop gags, Chubb and co-creator Chris Bran always steal the show with their songs. Tonight they're dusty geriatrics Retch and Hoik, authors of the rousing march Put in Your Teeth. Plus, the ever-present, eight-strong Island Singers - Chubb and Bran in four different wigs and frocks, superimposed next to each other - offer thoughtful comment on the futility of working life.

Jack Seale, Radio Times, 10th October 2011

'Harry Hill's TV Burp' return watched by 4.4m

Harry Hill's TV Burp has been plagued with speculation over whether its host would quit the show, and it found itself in a difficult slot against Strictly Come Dancing last night.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 9th October 2011

Harry Hill: 'TV Burp future not decided yet'

Harry Hill has denied reports that he is quitting TV Burp.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 9th October 2011

Harry Hill: dream schedule

Harry Hill reveals to TV Times his dream Saturday night television line-up...

Harry Hill, TV Times, 6th October 2011

Harry Hill interview

Funnyman Harry Hill returns with his unique take on the week's telly in ITV1's TV Burp. Harry tells TV Choice more...

David Collins, TV Choice, 4th October 2011

Harry Hill to end 9 years of burping

Harry Hill has quit his hit show TV Burp after nine years - leaving ITV bosses in turmoil, The Sun can reveal.

Emily Nash, The Sun, 29th September 2011

Harry Hill and TV Burp are the perfect fit

ITV1's Saturday audience-grabber swept the cult comic and his analysis-defying universe into the mainstream - but could it still work if a fresh face takes over?

Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 29th September 2011

Harry Hill's TV Burp: Top 5 moments

The world of TV was rocked today by news that Harry Hill may be quitting his long-running TV Burp vehicle. We take a look at some of the show's funniest moments.

Christopher Hooton, Metro, 29th September 2011

The first thing to report about This is Jinsy - a sitcom set in a fictional island community - is that it's easier to laugh at than describe. I could say that I noted elements of Father Ted and Monty Python and Vic and Bob and 70s Doctor Who and Teletubbies in the show, and that nasal hair and wigs featured heavily, and that the prevailing aura of things is valve-powered, knitted from string and dressed in the blinding worst of the glam-rock years. But does that sound too unwatchable? I hope not.

The truth is I guffawed more than once at its foolishness, its exhausting invention, its inbred characters and little TV screens dotted like parking meters around moor and village issuing residents with advice and entertainment - a talent show judged by a dog ("Woof" for yes, "Enoof" for no), a Stanley Unwinesque weatherman and Harry Hill in drag revealing who's in the punishment booth this week. Blimey, there was even room for storylines - the shenanigans of the island's annual wedding lottery; the ease with which a new religion can take off from an advert for cupboards. Maybe you had to see it. Maybe you should see it.

Phil Hogan, The Observer, 25th September 2011

Jonathan Ross saw hurricane Louie Spence hit the studio

Louie Spence and Harry Hill ensured The Jonathan Ross Show was bouncing off the walls this week, while Dame Helen Mirren brought a trademark touch of elegance to proceedings.

Christopher Hooton, Metro, 25th September 2011

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