British Comedy Guide
David Mitchell
David Mitchell

David Mitchell (I)

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

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Greed review

The main emotion when you leave the cinema at the end of Greed might well be surprise that there's not a posse of lawyers running in with an injunction on behalf of billionaire Sir Philip Green.

Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 21st February 2020

Greed shows a darker side to the lifestyles of the rich

Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom's Greed may be set in a rich man's world, but behind the superyachts there's a serious message.

Cath Clarke, The Big Issue, 21st February 2020

Review: Greed

As one wonders how much this film overlaps with Coogan and Winterbottom's upcoming Trip To Greece in terms of inspiration, one also wonders if the actor is keeping a little powder dry for his future #MeToo comedy-drama with Solemani on Channel 4.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 21st February 2020

David Mitchell steals the show in the Upstart Crow

Less highbrow than The Globe, less lowbrow than a panto, the Upstart Crow is without a doubt one of this year's top productions.

Hari Mountford, Londonist, 21st February 2020

David Mitchell: 'I see myself as a coward'

The former Peep Show star felt right at home playing a lily-livered journalist in Michael Winterbottom's film Greed. He talks about marriage, capitalism - and Armageddon.

Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 20th February 2020

Review: Upstart Crow is 'a rollicking ride'

There are a few fluffed lines and cringeworthy moments, but overall, it's a rollicking ride that both fans of the TV show and complete newbies will enjoy.

Michaela Clement-Hayes, West End Wilma, 20th February 2020

Greed review: a smart satire of the super-rich

Steve Coogan stars in Michael Winterbottom's exploration of corrosive capitalism, Greed.

Rosie Fletcher, Den Of Geek, 20th February 2020

Greed review

A dismally disappointing effort that lacks the nerve to really go after its targets with any gusto.

Steven Sheehan, The Digital Fix, 19th February 2020

Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre review

The script is non-stop gags, Shakespeare in-jokes and some gloriously anachronistic lines.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th February 2020

Upstart Crow at Gielgud Theatre review

Ben Elton's hilarious adaptation of the award-winning sitcom Upstart Crow is met with continual laughter and applause from long-standing fans and newcomers alike.

Francesca Lister-Fell, The Upcoming, 18th February 2020

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