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David Baddiel
David Baddiel

David Baddiel

  • 60 years old
  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

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Stars annoucned for Chortle Book Festival 2015

David Baddiel, Nicholas Parsons, Isy Suttie, Phill Jupitus, Jon Holmes and Bob Servant are among the names appearing at this year's Chortle Comedy Book Festival.

Chortle, 7th October 2015

David Baddiel interview

Heard the one about my mother's affair? Comedian David Baddiel has never been afraid to shock and his new show may be his most controversial yet.

Nicole Lampert, Daily Mail, 25th September 2015

David Baddiel: conspiracy theories and blaming Jews

David Cameron was right to identify antisemitism as a step towards extremism. But how to tackle it remains a major challenge.

David Baddiel, The Guardian, 22nd July 2015

Video - Baddiel: 'My son gave me the idea for my book'

Writer and comedian David Baddiel has launched his first book for children, The Parent Agency, at this year's Hay festival.

He spoke to the BBC's Rebecca Jones about why he decided to write a children's book.

Rebecca Jones, BBC News, 26th May 2015

David Baddiel interview

At 50, David Baddiel still can't resist toilet humour, but his latest stand-up show is about dementia and death. Dark jokes are funny, he says, though some lines should not be crossed.

Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian, 9th May 2015

David Baddiel: It's a joy to do work your kids like

Inspired by a question from his son about Harry Potter, comedian David Baddiel has written a children's book about a boy who can choose his own parents.

Jon Henley, The Guardian, 11th October 2014

JW3 Jewish Comedy Festival preview

Billed as a cultural celebration, JW3 will feature performances from Sol Bernstein, Josh Howie and David Baddiel.

Nick Clark, The Independent, 27th August 2014

Radio Times review

David Baddiel is quick to point out that the idea for a series in which comedians are penalised if they make an audience laugh was his - the Radio 4 commissioning team did not single him out as the man best suited to host a show where you're not meant to be funny. In actuality, it's almost impossible not to laugh listening to this.

Jane Anderson, Radio Times, 17th July 2014

David Baddiel - Fame: Not the Musical review

David Baddiel's modesty and sincerity that makes this a compelling, insightful two-hours. It's a show that might not live with you forever, but you'll certainly remember its name.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 2nd June 2014

Tickets now on sale for Ealing Comedy Festival

David Baddiel, Rich Hall and Marcus Brigstocke are among the headliners.

Michael Russell, Get West London, 29th May 2014

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