Press clippings Page 11
David Baddiel's lockdown viewing
The author and comedian on his lockdown viewing, including a Tiger King binge, and why today's greatest screen creations are animated.
David Baddiel, The Guardian, 2nd June 2020David Baddiel: the coronavirus is killing comedy
The golden age for stand-up comedy that began with the "alternative" comedy of the 1980s could be over, says David Baddiel. The comedian says the coronavirus is crippling live acts as clubs face closure.
Sian Griffiths, The Sunday Times, 31st May 2020How Fantasy Football defined football in the 1990s
In 1994, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner launched a television show which quickly outgrew its own name. Soon, they were hosting big name star guests and releasing record-breaking singles. FourFourTwo looks into the wild inside story of Fantasy Football.
Chris Flanagan, FourFourTwo, 27th May 2020David Baddiel to feature in Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency has revealed the initial line-up of ambassadors for its Summer Reading Challenge 2020, including Jacqueline Wilson, David Baddiel and Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell.
Ruth Comerford, The Bookseller, 27th May 2020David Baddiel worries about crowbaring lockdown formats
Comedian's concerns echoed by Fulwell 73's Leo Pearlman, who is "bored senseless" of made-at-home shows - even his company's own.
Robin Parker, Broadcast, 8th May 2020Comedy duos who secretly hated each other
In his 2017 memoir, Matt Lucas recalls "hurling obscenities" at co-star David Walliams during an Australian live tour. The odd blazing row notwithstanding, the pair's relationship has been rosy compared to the bitter feuds that consumed earlier double acts. Here we look back at some of history's most troubled comedy partnerships.
The Telegraph, 23rd April 2020Review - David Baddiel: Trolls - Not The Dolls
Entertaining and ultimately hopeful dissection of the pleasures and pitfalls of social media.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 16th March 2020Extra shows added for David Baddiel's Trolls show
David Baddiel has added extra dates to his acclaimed Trolls: Not The Dolls tour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2020Interview: David Baddiel
David Baddiel on how online abuse led to the creation of his latest show.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 28th February 2020David Baddiel: Trolls (Not The Dolls) review
This show is so funny that, for all the effluent that swills around the Twitter cesspit, it could encourage even the most reluctant among us to sign up. Like!
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th February 2020