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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

David Mitchell (I)

  • 50 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and presenter

David Mitchell features

Ludwig. John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell) TV

David Mitchell on Ludwig

Sunday 22nd September 2024

David Mitchell talks about taking on the role of John 'Ludwig' Taylor, a man who assumes his missing identical twin's identity.

That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC TV

Mitchell & Webb's most iconic sketches

Friday 14th July 2023

From army caps with skulls on to a smug brain surgeon, here is a look at five iconic sketches performed by David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

Outsiders. David Mitchell. Copyright: Renegade Pictures TV

David Mitchell interview

Monday 27th September 2021

David Mitchell introduces Outsiders, the comedy show he hosts for channel Dave.

Back. Image shows from L to R: Andrew (Robert Webb), Stephen (David Mitchell) TV

Back is back: Series 1 recap and Series 2 preview

Monday 18th January 2021

It's been a long time since the first series of Mitchell & Webb sitcom Back aired, but good things come to those who wait - Series 2 is now here. Here's our recap of Series 1, and a spoiler-free preview of the new episodes.

Back. Image shows from L to R: Stephen (David Mitchell), Andrew (Robert Webb) TV

Mitchell & Webb interviews

Monday 4th September 2017

David Mitchell and Robert Webb talk about moving on from Peep Show with new sitcom Back, and writer Simon Blackwell talks about the development process on the show.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

David Mitchell interview

Tuesday 5th May 2015

David Mitchell talks about comedy and politics, as he prepares to co-host Channel 4's Alternative Election Night on Thursday. We also have an interview with Jeremy Paxman here.

David Mitchell Shop

David Mitchell to publish new comedy book

Wednesday 23rd April 2014

David Mitchell is compiling a humorous book titled Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse And Other Lessons from Modern Life.

Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade. Copyright: Maverick Television / That Mitchell & Webb Company TV

David Mitchell interview

Saturday 5th October 2013

David Mitchell talks about his new Channel 4 panel show, why he is working hard in his 30s and 40s, the end of Peep Show and more.

David Mitchell - Back Story book. David Mitchell Shop

Book Review: David Mitchell - Back Story

Monday 17th December 2012

A review of Back Story, the autobiography written by Mitchell & Webb and Peep Show star David Mitchell.

David Mitchell's Soapbox. David Mitchell Features

David Mitchell's Soapbox - Series 4

Thursday 14th June 2012

Series 4 of David Mitchell's Soapbox has now launched. Find out more about the new series and check out the first episode here.

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