Press clippings Page 27
24 Hours to Go Broke, Dave - TV review
Two wealthy British comedians throwing money away in one of Europe's poorer cities sounds in poor taste and it is. But then, as David Baddiel was careful to point out, "Really, all TV shows that send anyone anywhere are doing exactly the same thing." That's true. His later claim that their activities were "taking the piss out of richness", however, seemed a stretch.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 14th May 2014Basically a budget version of Brewster's Million compressed into an hour, this sees comedians sent to far-flung countries with a suitcase of cash and the task of spending it in 24 hours. First up are David Baddiel and Richard Herring, who head to Armenia, where getting rid of £8,000 proves quite a task. There's talk of "putting the money back into the economy", just so it doesn't appear too unseemly, though visiting the capital's priciest restaurants, casinos and hotels surely only expands such establishments' already lined pockets.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 13th May 2014Radio Times review
It's Brewster's Millions on a budget, as pairs of celebrities (in this case David Baddiel and Richard Herring) are challenged to splurge eight grand in 24 hours on "entertaining experiences". In this edition the boys give Armenia's capital Yerevan a cash injection. In a city where a coffee costs just 30p, their task might not be as easy as it sounds.
It's a slightly dubious premise (it seems they're allowed to give anyone arbitrary amounts to do anything), but it's a fun exercise in vicarious frittering - despite the odd excursion into vulgarity. "It's quick, how money corrupts people and turns them into champagne-swilling, tiramisu-eating idiots," Richard comments, while reclining on a bed of bank notes.
Gary Rose, Radio Times, 13th May 2014David Baddiel review
David Baddiel is invariably the comedic fall guy, albeit cushioned by clever callbacks and pithy asides.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 7th May 2014David Baddiel's Fame: Not the Musical review
In a two-hour show on the perks and perils of fame, the comic strikes a deft balance between modesty and self-regard.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th May 2014David Baddiel, Menier Chocolate Factory - Review
An intelligent and witty examination of modern celebrity.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 3rd May 2014David Baddiel's stand-up return - review
David Baddiel knows the appeal of schadenfreude, but although a lot of the show is self-deprecating, he does well to make sure it's never depressing.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 2nd May 2014Radio 4 give greenlight to David Baddiel anti-laughter show
Radio 4 has ordered a series of Don't Make Me Laugh, a comedy format created by David Baddiel in which comedians must avoid making the audience laugh.
British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2014The Infidel musical to open at Theatre Royal Stratford
The Infidel - The Musical, written by comedian David Baddiel will be staged at Theatre Royal Stratford East this October after members of the public secured its production by pledging more than £55,000.
Georiga Snow, The Stage, 28th April 2014David Baddiel: from rock stand-up to dad with nit combs
In the 1990s, the comedian toured huge venues in a hit duo. Twenty years on, he's back on stage as a solo act. He doesn't miss the screaming teenage fans - but how does he handle haters?
David Baddiel, The Guardian, 14th April 2014