British Comedy Guide

James Rampton

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Back on track with Hugh Bonneville

As the BBC's Olympics satire Twenty Twelve returns for a second series, Hugh Bonneville talks to James Rampton about a role far removed from Downton Abbey but just as quintessentially English.

James Rampton, The Independent, 29th March 2012

David Walliams: 'I did a lap dance for Simon Cowell'

New Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams talks about flirting with Mr Nasty.

James Rampton, The Telegraph, 23rd March 2012

Peter Capaldi on his new foray into gentle comedy

Foul-mouthed Malcolm Tucker has allowed his creator to explore his range of talents on film, TV, and stage.

James Rampton, The Independent, 3rd February 2012

Miranda Hart interview

Miranda Hart has always felt like an outsider, though her ability to laugh at her own insecurities has endeared her to the nation. Now she's playing a straight role - but can she deliver?

James Rampton, The Scotsman, 17th January 2012

Time to laugh at the louche lives of the Edwardians

Comedy duo Armstrong and Miller tell James Rampton about their new TV satire.

James Rampton, The Independent, 26th December 2011

Interview: David Jason, actor

We've loved him as Del Boy and Jack Frost, and this Christmas David Jason returns to the small screen with another hit - an old-fashioned comedy about a bumbling royal bodyguard.

James Rampton, The Scotsman, 26th December 2011

Interview: Robbie Coltrane, actor and comedian

Cracker has turned psychopath in a quest for comedy gold. Robbie Coltrane tells our reporter why he loves miserablist humour - and Hagrid hero-worship.

James Rampton, The Scotsman, 28th June 2011

Interview: Caroline Quentin, actress

She ticks the boxes as the perfect TV mum, but Caroline Quentin is no stereotype - negotiating her own way through the demands of her career and home life.

James Rampton, The Scotsman, 11th April 2011

Kathy Burke: 'A national treasure? I'm the opposite!'

After four near-death moments, Kathy Burke is returning to directing - and acting. She tells James Rampton why.

James Rampton, The Telegraph, 6th April 2011

Episodes: The one where Matt LeBlanc plays himself...

Matt LeBlanc became a hermit after Friends and Joey - but the chance to send himself up in a new sitcom was irresistible, he tells James Rampton.

James Rampton, The Independent, 6th January 2011

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