Hebburn
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2012 - 2013
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Sitcom about normal north east family the Pearsons, their impetuous and ambitious son, Jack, and his beautiful but secret Jewish wife, Sarah. Stars Chris Ramsey, Kimberley Nixon, Vic Reeves, Gina McKee, Lisa McGrillis and more.
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The BBC currently seems unwilling to countenance comedy with any sharp edges - this returning domestic sitcom is fine as far as it goes, but remains very much in the tradition of gentle family shows like Gavin & Stacey. The series opens at Betty's funeral - it's a convenient way of bringing the wider family together in one place so that scenes can be set and minor beefs amplified.
Kimberley Nixon's Sarah is pregnant and stressed, Pauline (Gina McKee) is somewhat put-upon and Joe (Jim 'Vic Reeves' Moir) is still recovering slowly from his stroke. The performances are very likeable and Jason Cook's writing occasionally hints at some turbulence beneath the surface. But generally, this is affirmative and big-hearted, but also predictable and passive to a fault.
Phil Harrison, Time Out, 12th November 2013Chris Ramsey interview
Stand-up and Hebburn actor Chris Ramsey has claimed that the fallout from the Russell Brand, Jonathan Ross Sachsgate incident is still being felt.
Digital Spy, 12th November 2013Hebburn preview
Everything I loved about the first series is the same for series two.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th November 2013Tim Healy to appear in series two of Hebburn
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Tim Healy will make a cameo appearance in the series two opener of Hebburn.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 6th November 2013Missing Hebburn Xmas script found & returned unspoiled
Christmas has came early for Hebburn creator Jason Cook recently when 11-year-old twins Serena and Lauren Short and their pal Katie Luke, 13, found a top secret stack of papers lying on the ground near Hebburn Cricket Club this past week. The top secret script included storylines for the eagerly-awaited Hebburn holiday special.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 7th October 2013Hebburn series two: Melanie Hill joins the cast
Sunderland-born Hill, best known for her roles in Brassed Off, Bread and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, will link up with cast members in Manchester as they film series two of the BBC Two sitcom.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 21st August 2013Hebburn series two: filming begins
Stars of BBC2's Hebburn were re-united in Manchester today - as filming began on series two.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 13th August 2013Hebburn series two: Chris Ramsey confirms filming dates
Filming for series two of Hebburn will begin on Tuesday 13 August, lead Chris Ramsey has confirmed.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 4th August 2013Writer of TV comedy Hebburn finishes Series 2
Hebburn writer Jason Cook has just finished penning the second series.
The Shields Gazette, 18th June 2013Jason Cook wins Journal Culture award
Hebburn creator Jason Cook has won Writer of the Year at this year's Journal Culture Awards.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 23rd April 2013