Press clippings Page 37
David Mitchell lambasts 'rapacious' Amazon
David Mitchell has slammed Amazon as "benefit scroungers" in a barnstorming speech given at the Booksellers Association conference today.
Lisa Campbell, The Bookseller, 22nd September 2014Radio Times review
When Would I Lie to You? takes off, there's nothing like it. You get to a point where everyone in the studio is having such a high old time ribbing each other, they've almost forgotten they're on a panel show - and there are a few of those in this cracker of a show.
Bruno Tonioli is trying to convince us (and David Mitchell) that he once caused a fire while making pasta for Bananarama, whereupon Rob Brydon runs with it and does an impression of Bruno choreographing Bananarama that stops the show for a while. Then when Bruno tries to mock Mitchell's long-winded style, the comeback is pure joy.
Elsewhere, Adam Buxton maintains he has arguments with his partner via Skype and Kirsty Wark recalls a tiff with Jeremy Paxman over his Snoopy mug.
David Butcher, Radio Times, 19th September 2014David Mitchell: My sex tapes are everywhere
My real-life shagging has not been self-conscious. So I can cling to the hope that I make different faces than I do while faking on Peep Show.
David Mitchell, The Observer, 14th September 2014The tall stories (some true, some not) comedy panel show returns for an eighth series. Its longevity has much to do with the way host Rob Brydon, plus team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell, get close to the knuckle without taking things too far for primetime, a tricky balancing act when Mitchell discusses the lead-up to an alleged vomiting incident ("There was definitely drinking, I think there might have been crisps ... "). First guests are Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 12th September 2014Radio Times review
Host Rob Brydon and team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack return for series eight of the jolly panel show that tests the fibbing skills of celebrity teams. In this opening episode Micky Flanagan is the sole comedian guest, alongside TV presenters (of one form or other) Fiona Bruce, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones.
Did Flanagan liven up a hen do by taking his clothes off? Does Fiona Bruce dream about monkeys? And did Steve Jones once save rapper P Diddy's life? It may be inspired by elements from other panel shows (Call My Bluff and the mystery guest element from They Think It's All Over being the most obvious), but thanks in large part to the wit and repartee of the three regulars, the fun is infectious.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 12th September 2014Crackanory Series 2 line-up revealed
David Mitchell is amongst the stars reading stories for Series 2 of Crackanory. An episode featuring Rik Mayall may also be screened.
British Comedy Guide, 1st July 2014Mitchell & Webb's Ambassadors to return as a drama?
Reports suggest Ambassadors, the series starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, could return for a second series - but as a straight drama.
British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2014David Mitchell to star in Frankie Boyle's Radio 4 sitcom
David Mitchell will take the lead role in Blocked, a Radio 4 sitcom about a writer that has been co-created by Frankie Boyle.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2014British comedian John Oliver has last laugh in the US
He performed with David Mitchell and Richard Ayoade in Cambridge Footlights but John Oliver had to emigrate to gain recognition.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 27th April 2014David Mitchell to publish new book
David Mitchell is compiling a humorous book titled Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse And Other Lessons from Modern Life.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd April 2014