James Rampton
- Journalist and reviewer
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John Bishop: 'You can never retire from comedy'
He's the former footballer who's gone on to become one of Britain's best-loved comedy stars. We speak to John Bishop as he heads to Cardiff.
James Rampton, Wales Online, 31st October 2014Matt Berry interview
The other day, Matt Berry, star of the glorious C4 sitcom Toast of London, had a moment of joy in a public toilet in the East End of London.
James Rampton, The Independent, 31st October 2014Rik Mayall: his final interview
In his last interview, Rik Mayall spoke about his anarchic, final TV appearance.
James Rampton, The Telegraph, 21st September 2014'Luxury Comedy': A land of the outright bizarre
As his surreal comedy series returns to E4, Noel Fielding tells James Rampton why mainstream success scares him and what the future holds for The Boosh.
James Rampton, The Independent, 23rd July 2014Interview: Tamsin Greig
"I have a friend whose family all call each other these nicknames," Tamsin reveals. "They are meant very tenderly. It just goes to show how much Friday Night Dinner has caught on."
James Rampton, The Daily Express, 14th June 2014Going for an English all over again
Goodness Gracious Me, back after 13 years, is topical all right. The characters want to join UKIP.
James Rampton, The Independent, 23rd May 2014Why Harry and Paul had to stab BBC2 in the back
They became household names on BBC Two, but now they present a merciless spoof tribute to the channel. Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield tell James Rampton why they couldn't resist the chance to bite the hand that feeds them.
James Rampton, The Independent, 21st May 2014Ricky Gervais: "People are waiting for me to fail."
As the second series of his divisive sitcom Derek hits screens, the comedian tells James Rampton why he'll never bow to the critics who habitually circle his work - and why he loves his 'sweet and funny' protagonist.
James Rampton, The Independent, 16th April 2014David Threlfall interview
"Audiences already loved Tommy, but when his magic tricks didn't work, they loved him all the more," says Threlfall.
James Rampton, The Independent, 11th April 2014Can the BBC survive the Twenty Twelve treatment?
Can the Corporation survive the Twenty Twelve treatment? James Rampton finds out on the set of W1A.
James Rampton, The Independent, 12th March 2014