Press clippings Page 17
There was a marked absence of wit and charm throughout Channel 4's new comedy panel show Virtually Famous, which trawls internet postings for its inspiration. The danger here, which the producers signally failed to identify in advance, is that the YouTube clips - most of which have garnered hits in their hundreds of thousands, if not millions - would prove a whole lot more entertaining than anything the comics employed to comment on them could produce. And if I can give a kindly word of advice to panellist Chris Ramsey: things aren't any funnier if you shout them.
Harry Venning, The Stage, 30th July 2014Interview: Carl Hutchinson
Uniquely stubborn, outright impractical and undeniably hilarious. Geordie comic Carl Hutchinson returns to the Fringe fresh from touring the country supporting Chris Ramsey with another brilliant hour of stand-up.
The New Current, 8th July 2014Carl Hutchinson Q&A
Carl Hutchinson is a stand-up comedian from Jarrow who's currently supporting Chris Ramsey on his theatre tour of the UK. Ahead of his own month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe in August, Carl talks to Giggle Beats about his new show.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 22nd June 2014Chris Ramsey gets pizza delivered to train
Chris Ramsey thought up an idea where, while travelling on a train, he'd get pizza delivered. Pizza! On a train!
Digital Spy, 28th May 2014Hebburn axed by BBC Two
BBC Two sitcom Hebburn, starring Chris Ramsey, Kimberley Nixon, Vic Reeves and Gina McKee, will not return for a third series, creator Jason Cook says.
British Comedy Guide, 25th March 2014Interview: Chris Ramsey - First and Last
The popular South Shields comic on Gladiators, Game of Thrones and his girlfriend.
The List, 24th February 2014Comedy Festival Review: Chris Ramsey
Could he be the most dangerous man on Saturday morning TV? Of course not - the show's title is totally ironic and its content, so finely tuned and feverously delivered, I'd be a plum to give it away.
Gemma Collins, Leicester Mercury, 22nd February 2014Chris Ramsey - review
Chris Ramsey's boisterous storytelling establishes a strong rapport with his audience - but his material too often lacks insight.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st February 2014Chris Ramsey sure is living the dream
A star of Hebburn and panel shows, Chris Ramsey is still getting used to his fame. But is enjoying the Nando's perks.
Gemma Collins, Leicester Mercury, 30th January 2014Radio Times review
Bustling Denise is off to a training weekend, leaving husband Joe and granny Dot home alone. The pair are under strict instructions not to set foot in the sanctified "Good Room" but, of course, the temptation proves overwhelming. Soon the pair are enjoying the delights of this forbidden place, but the arrival of Dot's persistent and embarrassingly inappropriate suitor Arthur (played by the wonderful John Woodvine) brings only destruction. As for expectant parents Jack and Sarah (Chris Ramsey and Kimberley Nixon), they are suffering the petty humiliations of an antenatal class.
Hebburn and its ramshackle cast of cheerful Geordies are sweet and have a certain charm. But the humour is so low-key it's barely audible.
Alison Graham, Radio Times, 26th November 2013