Nicholas Burns
- English
- Actor
Press clippings
Nathan Barley: the British comedy that foresaw the future of culture
Nathan Barley depicts the self-absorption of East London, where vapid hipsters and narcissistic media online personalities run amok amid a new age of journalism.
Thomas Leatham, Far Out, 5th February 2024The re-evaluation game: Nathan Barley
If you want to remain having fond memories of the show it's probably best if you only watch the first four episodes.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 2nd March 2020Review: The Taylors and Censored
Radio 2's Funny Fortnight of comedy pilots kicked off last night with the most traditional of sitcom ideas: a clash of classes.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 24th April 201820 of the most absurdly funny quotes from Nathan Barley
It might have been an under-the-radar ratings flop when it aired on late night Channel 4 back in 2005, but Nathan Barley lives on in pop culture memory.
Nick Mitchell, i Newspaper, 6th April 2018Shane Richie to star in Radio 2 sitcom
Shane Richie is amongst the stars signed up for The Taylors, a new BBC Radio 2 sitcom pilot from Two Doors Down writer Simon Carlyle.
British Comedy Guide, 12th March 2018Filming under way on BBC Three series Wannabe
Filming has started on Wannabe, the new BBC Three series built around People Just Do Nothing star Lily Brazier.
British Comedy Guide, 9th February 2018Lily Brazier to star in BBC Three sitcom Wannabe
People Just Do Nothing star Lily Brazier has made Wannabe, a new sitcom pilot for BBC Three.
British Comedy Guide, 26th July 2017Nicholas Burns to return to Benidorm?
Nicholas Burns made a brief return to 'Benidorm' in 2014 but has admitted he's really like to make another appearance soon.
Female First, 26th March 2017Series two, and scatty magistrate Marley (Sarah Alexander) still hasn't got the hang of other people not being able to see her unhelpful undead companions (John Hannah, Jo Joyner and Nicholas Burns). When she's not arguing with them in public and looking mad, they're pushing her into genteel farce, this week involving the stuffy local residents association. A nicely made sitcom with an enviable cast, although the awkward premise is a ball and chain.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 19th October 2016Marley's Ghosts to return for Series 2
Channel Gold has ordered six more episodes of Marley's Ghosts, the sitcom starring John Hannah, Sarah Alexander, Nicholas Burns and Jo Joyner.
British Comedy Guide, 18th April 2016