James Rampton
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 8
Ricky Gervais interview: People hate my mere existence
Ricky Gervais is in defiant mood as his controversial Channel 4 sitcom Derek returns, finds James Rampton.
James Rampton, The Telegraph, 30th January 2013Ricky Tomlinson: I sit in front of the TV all the time
Ricky Tomlinson - like Jim Royle, his best-known alter ego - enjoys a rant. He talks to James Rampton about prison, poetry, politicians, and his latest role, as a cocky pub landlord in ITV1 comedy Great Night Out.
James Rampton, The Independent, 8th January 2013A castle, Empress the pig & a rather porky aristocrat
Timothy Spall goes posh in a new PG Wodehouse adaptation.
James Rampton, The Independent, 7th January 2013John Bishop and Sheridan Smith interview
John Bishop and Sheridan Smith talk about serving up perfect Christmas fare from the wings of Dick Whittington.
James Rampton, The Scotsman, 23rd December 2012Hugh Bonneville: Lord of the mings
Actor goes from Downton to down-and-out for BBC drama Mr Stink. The star tells James Rampton why it's not a role to be sniffed at.
James Rampton, The Independent, 19th December 2012Isy Suttie: A geeky girlfriend who rewrites the rules
Isy Suttie talks about the joy of playing Peep Show's Dobby.
James Rampton, The Independent, 19th November 2012It's lashings of vodka for the famous five
The latest Enid Blyton spoof marks the 30th anniversary of high jinks from The Comic Strip team. Working together is just as fun as it always was.
James Rampton, The Independent, 6th November 2012The best possible way to remember a true pioneer
A biopic of Kenny Everett should be compelling TV, says James Rampton.
James Rampton, The Independent, 1st October 2012Show paints happier picture of Kathy Burke's childhood
Her childhood was scarred by cancer and alcoholism, yet Walking and Talking paints a happy picture of her youth. She tells James Rampton why.
James Rampton, The Independent, 21st June 2012Interview: Matt LeBlanc, actor
As Matt LeBlanc prepares to return to our TV screens in episodes, the actor explains why he's happy to embrace his dark side.
James Rampton, The Scotsman, 7th May 2012