British Comedy Guide

Paul Simper

  • Actor

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Sian Clifford on her new survivalism comedy

We know her as buttoned-up high achiever Claire in Fleabag, even more tight-lipped Who Wants To Be A Millionaire obsessive Diana Ingram in Quiz and now controlling survivalist matriarch Tina Noakes in Two Weeks To Live.

Paul Simper, Metro, 25th August 2020

Sixty seconds with Harry Hill

The comedian, 55, on having a row with EastEnders, being asked to work as a doctor again and his idea for a TV pet show.

Paul Simper, Metro, 13th August 2020

Tim Minchin interview

"I never thought a sitcom was the right idea for me,' he says, 'I just don't feel funny like that. So I kept making sure I wasn't just doing 'funny guys'. I felt with Upright, this will be what shows them that I can actually act and will get me lots of acting work."

Paul Simper, Metro, 26th November 2019

Sixty Seconds with Jonathan Ross

The TV stalwart, 58, on bum-calling celebrities, the prequel to Game Of Thrones and who he'd reject for his chat show.

Paul Simper, Metro, 12th September 2019

Harry Hill has a laugh about his latest show

If you've seen Harry Hill's Tea Time on Sky 1, you'll have a feeling of what to expect from his new ITV panel show Alien Fun Capsule.

If you haven't, well, it's a bit like Room 101 in reverse, mixed with Celebrity Juice and a little bit of TV Burp.

Paul Simper, The Sun, 26th February 2017

Michael McIntyre interview

I think everyone wants to know why I look like this!' Michael McIntyre says people are intrigued by his face.

Paul Simper, The Sun, 19th November 2016

Matt Lucas interview

He's the man behind some of the most memorable comedy characters and catchphrases of the 21st century, but for all his success, Matt Lucas remains one of the world's quietest comedy geniuses.

Paul Simper, The Sun, 1st March 2013

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