David Earl
- Actor and writer
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TV review: The Cockfields, Gold
I've only seen the first episode though - maybe everything goes pear-shaped in the next two parts. I'll certainly be watching to find out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th November 2019The Cockfields review
Joe Wilkinson has become known as the weird one on panel shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. But in this all-too-relatable three-part comedy, he actually turns out to be the normal one at the centre of other people's oddness.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th November 2019Joe Wilkinson brings girlfriend Diane Morgan to the Isle of Wight to meet the parents in this three-part series. It is a well-trodden format but mum and stepdad Sue Johnston and Bobby Ball are cringe-inducingly funny as they negotiate spare beds for the couple and put on a bad lunch. Sitcom splendour from co-writers Wilkinson and David Earl.
The Guardian, 8th November 2019Weirdy-beardy panel show regular Joe Wilkinson co-writes (with David Earl) and stars in this new three-part sitcom set on the Isle of Wight, a relatively untapped comedic setting. He plays Simon, nervously preparing to celebrate his 40th birthday by taking his girlfriend Donna (Diane Morgan) back to his childhood home to meet his daffy mum (Sue Johnston) and overbearing stepdad (Bobby Ball), unaware that his biological father (Nigel Havers) is also keen to elbow in on the fun.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 31st August 2019Review: After Life, Netflix
What is the new six-part Netflix series from Ricky Gervais? After Life is certainly funny but it is no sitcom. There is too much going on here that isn't funny to file it snugly under that genre. It's not that safety net catch-all "comedy drama" either though. It's something totally unique. And it deserves a category of its own.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2019David Earl interview
'My mum once baked me a cake like a labrador on wheels'.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 15th February 201920 character/clown comedy recommendations for Fringe
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best character/clown comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2018Cast revealed for Ricky Gervais sitcom After Life
The cast for After Life, the new Netflix sitcom from Ricky Gervais, has been revealed. It'll see the star working again with Extras star Ashley Jensen and Derek's David Earl and Kerry Godliman. Other stars signed up include Penelope Wilton and David Bradley.
British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2018The 50 best podcasts of 2018
From Julia Davis's dark comedy Dear Joan to track-by-track teardown Dissect, Marc Maron to Meat and beyond, here are this year's finest audio offerings.
Hannah J Davies, Hannah Verdier and Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 30th June 2018Brian Gittins interview
A lot of people find me rather frustrating to watch but unfortunately I have no Plan B, so apologies in advance.
Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 8th October 2017