Sam Wollaston
- Reviewer
Press clippings
"We didn't worry about a few dirty laughs!" The Carry On women on playing nags, bra-burners and 'crumpet'
No one could say that the Carry On movies stretched their female stars, or paid them generously. But, decades later, Amanda Barrie, Valerie Leon, Sheila Hancock and co have fond memories.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 4th September 2024Rufus Hound and Geoff Norcott dine across the divide
'The idea that there is anything you can't say is nonsense'.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 30th July 2022Charlie Brooker: 'Happy? I have my moments'
Brooker grew up in the village of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell in Oxfordshire. An early portent of what lay ahead was a comic he made himself, filled with violence, anger and jokes, and then sneaked into his primary school comic box.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 1st June 2019Daniel Mays interview
The Essex-born actor, who stars in new film Fisherman's Friends, says he is firmly in the non-racist camp, and doesn't want to kill anyone. What else does he have to say?
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 14th March 2019Lost Voice Guy interview
The Britain's Got Talent winner, who has cerebral palsy and uses a voice box in his standup act, talks about ditching his day job - and the thorny issue of being inspiring.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 25th February 2019What happened next? The stars of This Country
'Success? I wish that showed up on my bloody bank balance'.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 18th December 2018How People Just Do Nothing struck comedy gold
From YouTube to a BAFTA and now a film, the old mates behind the BBC show have hit the big time.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 27th October 2018Hang Ups review
Mangan stars in a remake of Lisa Kudrow's Web Therapy and manages the rarest of TV feats: a UK adaptation that's every bit as good as the US original.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 8th August 2018Stath Lets Flats review
There's plenty to like in Jamie Demetriou's new comedy, but I'm going to need another viewing before exchanging contracts.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 27th June 2018Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
The two funnymen bond by the river as they recuperate from heart operations and contemplate life without biscuits.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 20th June 2018