James Brown (I)

Radio Times review

A comedy game show based on hypnosis: five members of the public take on straightforward tasks, made harder by the hurdles that hypnotist Keith Barry plants in their unconscious minds. If they can complete the tasks, they'll share a £25,000 prize. But they'll look very silly along the way.

Phillip Schofield as ringmaster tries to keep his air of priestly calm while all around him is chaos. Serving a meal to celebrity chefs, Carolyn believes she has lost a precious ring in the mash, while Kate shakes every bottle of champagne in celebration. During a music round, there's an altercation between Lennie, who thinks she's an X Factor judge, and Ross, who believes he is James Brown. And that old chestnut: in the blowing-up-balloons round, Ross believes he's naked.

David Butcher, Radio Times, 14th March 2015

Paul Whitehouse remembers The Fast Show

Twenty years after it first broadcast, The Fast Show stands the test of time and remains arguably the greatest sketch show ever made. Paul Whitehouse remembers some of the show's greatest characters and moments, and the stories behind them.

James Brown, Scotts, 9th June 2014

The best lines from Four Lions

People will be asking you what you want for Christmas soon. Chris Morris's movie Four Lions is a stroke of comedy genius. We suggest this.

James Brown, Sabotage Times, 4th September 2011