Bobby Ball
- English
- Actor and comedian
Press clippings Page 5
Not Going Out review - Lee Mack's interminable comedy
It's unoriginal, unfunny and unapologetic about its retro roots. Why does anyone like this lukewarm sitcom?
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 21st January 2017Cannon and Ball star in comedy play The Dressing Room
Comedy veterans Cannon and Ball return to Cumbria as part of the touring production The Dressing Room.
Cumbria News and Star, 19th January 2017Preview - Not Going Out
I've always enjoyed Not Going Out - probably because I like Lee Mack, so the return of the series was met with trumpets and fanfare at Chez Hargreaves. But that was before I realised that the new series includes kids.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 13th January 2017Not Going Out: the family sitcom?
Whilst I didn't find much to enjoy/laugh about in these opening episodes you can never count out Not Going Out. It had faced adversity many a time and coming bouncing back and at time when BBC comedy mainly consists of Still Open All Hours, Citizen Khan and Mrs. Brown's Boys perhaps I should just shut up and enjoy it.
Luke, The Custard TV, 13th January 2017Not Going Out to return... with three kids
The BBC has confirmed Lee Mack's hit sitcom Not Going Out is to return for an eight series, but with changes. The new run will see Lee and Lucy looking after three young children.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2016Bobby Ball & Paula Wilcox delighted to be back
TV legends Bobby Ball and Paula Wilcox are relishing being back in the Sky One family drama Mount Pleasant.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 29th September 2015Return of the amiable comedy-drama (like Corrie with twangy musical cues), revolving around eye-rolling northern couple Lisa and Dan Johnson and pals. As series five commences, the Johnsons have plenty to contend with: a new baby; Dan's ne'er-do-well brother; and troublesome new neighbours - whose attempt at peace talks with the Johnsons after a salon mishap go awry. Meanwhile, Pauline flies, moth-like, into the laser beam of smoothie publican Trevor. And Bobby Ball dazzles in a jaunty little hat.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 11th September 2015Should Christianity hold communion with comedy?
Veteran comic Bobby Ball has a new job teaching vicars how to be funny - but humour and religion don't always coexist comfortably.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th September 2015Bobby Ball and Paula Wilcox interview
I speak to comedy legends Bobby Ball and Paula Wilcox who play Barry and Pauline. Barry is Lisa's dad and Pauline is Dan's mum. From what they had to say it sounds like it's going to be a brilliant series.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th September 2015Vicars taking comedy lessons from Bobby Ball
Comedians are teaching vicars to do stand-up for Jesus - to make sermons more entertaining. The Church hopes lessons from Christian 80s comics Bobby Ball, 77, and Crackerjack star Don Maclean, 71, will liven up services and boost attendances.
The Mirror, 8th September 2015