Chris Hallam
- Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Member since
- April 2007
- Member type
- Member
- Forum posts
- 540
About me
Freelance journo who has written extensively about comedy, films and TV (amongst other things). Blog is at http://bit.ly/1iyfoAX
Have had my ideas used on Radio 4 Extra's NewsJack and BBC Scotland's Comedy Cafe.
Comedy wise, have a huge passion for: Peep Show, Blackadder II-IV, Father Ted, Spaced, Fawlty Towers, Monty Python,
Latest forum posts
Feature articles
Classic Comedy Year: 1990
Monday 10th March 2014
A look back at 1990, the year that saw Mrs Thatcher leave No 10, the Buckets and Meldrews appear on television and Jim Davidson on the verge of a Big Break.
10 Years of Peep Show
Thursday 19th September 2013
Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show is now 10 years old. Here's an article examining the series.
Alan Partridge: The story so far
Friday 2nd August 2013
With Alan Partridge now on the big screen, this article takes a look back at twenty years of a comedy legend.
Francesca Martinez interview
Thursday 14th February 2013
An interview with 'wobbly' comedian Francesca Martinez. She has some very interesting things to say about how to be happy.
Book Review: Camp David by David Walliams
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of Camp David, the autobiography book written by David Walliams.
Book Review: Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of Is It Just Me?, Miranda Hart's light-hearted book about
Book Review: Peter Serafinowicz - A Billion Jokes!
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of the joke book written by comic actor Peter Serafinowicz.
Book Review: The True History of the Black Adder
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of The True History of the Black Adder, subtitled: an unadulterated history of the creation of a comedy legend. It's a book about the hit TV series starring Rowan Atkinson.
DVD Review: The Thick Of It - Series 4
Monday 17th December 2012
With Series 4, The Thick Of It reaches an excellent and natural conclusion. It's available to buy on DVD.
DVD Review: Alan Partridge Mid Morning Matters
Monday 17th December 2012
Twenty years after Partridge's first appearance as a sports commentator on Radio 4's On The Hour, he remains one of British comedy's finest creations.
DVD Review: Rev. Series 2
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of the superb second series of church-based sitcom Rev., starring Tom Hollander.
DVD Review: Red Dwarf X
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of the DVD for Red Dwarf X. It's surprisingly good. Not brilliant, but definitely worth the effort.
DVD Review: Harry Hill's Cream Of TV Burp
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of Harry Hill's Cream Of TV Burp, one of the DVDs released for Christmas 2012.
Channel 4 at 30: A look back at its comedy
Friday 2nd November 2012
Channel 4 is now 30 years old. This article looks back at its three decade struggle for comedy supremacy...
Maggie Maggie Maggie: Ho Ho Ho
Friday 21st September 2012
A retrospective look at the 1980s, and specifically the proliferation of British comedy under the premiership of Margaret Thatcher.
Classic Comedy Year: 1994
Sunday 2nd September 2012
A look back at 1994 - a year which saw the broadcast of shows including The Fast Show, The Day Today and Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge.
Classic Comedy Year: 1979
Thursday 26th July 2012
Journalist Chris Hallam takes a look back at 1979, and argues why he thinks it's the single greatest calendar year in the history of British comedy.
On Trial: Ben Elton
Monday 18th June 2012
An article looking at the good things and bad things Ben Elton has done during his career. Blackadder versus Get A Grip.
DVD Review: Sarah Milican - Chatterbox
Tuesday 20th December 2011
A review of Sarah Millican's Chatterbox DVD...
DVD Review: Reginald D Hunter
Tuesday 20th December 2011
A review of the stand-up DVD, Reginald D Hunter Live.