James Gill (I)
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Lockdown comedy: How coronavirus changed stand-up
For many stand-up comedians performing in front of an audience, seeing their reaction and responding to it is a fundamental part of a gig. But when coronavirus restrictions came in many stand-ups found themselves not only without a live audience but also without a venue. BBC Click's Spencer Kelly finds out more about how comedians kept the jokes flowing.
Spencer Kelly, BBC, 9th September 2020Video - lockdown laughs: will comedy survive?
With many live entertainment venues still closed in the UK, comedians open up about performing online.
BBC, 8th July 2020Why the women of Walmington are on top
Captain Mainwaring's wife speaks! For anyone who knows the Dad's Army TV series, this fact alone will be enough to tell you that the movie version is marching to a very different tune.
James Gill, Radio Times, 5th February 2016Why women are on top in the Dad's Army movie
Catherine Zeta Jones isn't the only woman causing a stir in the Dad's Army remake.
James Gill, Radio Times, 26th January 2016Things we've learned from the set of Peep Show series 9
Creator Sam Bain has been posting behind-the-scenes pictures on his Instagram account - but how much new information can we glean about Mark and Jez?
James Gill, Radio Times, 18th August 2015Armando Iannucci to direct satire on Stalin
The creator of The Thick of It and Veep will write a feature film based on the graphic novel by Fabien Nury.
James Gill, Radio Times, 15th May 2015Who makes the better puppet: Capaldi or Cumberbatch?
Meet the new stars of ITV's Newzoids, 2015's answer to Spitting Image. But which puppet is your favourite?
James Gill, Radio Times, 8th April 2015Rebecca Front & Ben Miller praise 'the master' Mr Bean
"Everyone loves Mr Bean and we were all delighted to watch the master at work whilst hopefully encouraging more people to join in and donate on Red Nose Day," said Ben Miller of the classic comedy revival.
James Gill, Radio Times, 3rd March 2015Jennifer Saunders: Joanna Lumley made me write film
The first draft of the sitcom movie is in. Now it's Joanna Lumley's turn to "buckle down"...
James Gill, Radio Times, 3rd February 2015David Mitchell: this is definitely the last series
...But I'd still like to drop in on Mark and Jeremy when they're older.
James Gill, Radio Times, 3rd February 2015