David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
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The lighter side of the (former) Brexit deadline
A comedian, author and musician tell BBC News why they wanted to mark the date the UK was to have left the EU.
Neil Smith, BBC, 31st October 2019Radio review: Little Brexit, Radio 4
I'm not sure if they said it would never happen, but it didn't seem likely to happen. Yet Brexit may not have brought the country together but it did bring Matt Lucas and David Walliams back together for a special one-off Little Britain reunion 20 years after their Radio 4 debut, complete with numerous familiar characters, old cast members and the booming voice of Tom Baker bellowing "Everybody loves Brexit".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st October 2019Review: Little Brexit
News that David Walliams and Matt Lucas had reunited after more than a decade sparked mixed reactions - from fans happy that the once all-conquering partnership was returning to those concerned that some elements of their comedy, especially regarding race, would be more troublesome than ever.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st October 2019Little Britain review: neutered by impartiality rules
The delay to Brexit plus strict pre-election guidelines left few chances for trenchant jokes in David Walliams and Matt Lucas's sketch show.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 31st October 2019Little Britain special announcement sparks backlash
Many voiced concerns that the show's brand of un-politically correct humour would simply be offensive to today's audiences. Some also highlighted how Lucas himself had expressed such worries in 2017.
Thomas Ling, Radio Times, 28th October 2019Little Britain to return for Brexit special
David Walliams and Matt Lucas have reunited to record a new Little Britain episode for Radio 4. The special will be themed around Brexit.
British Comedy Guide, 27th October 2019The Boy in the Dress musical: first look
WhatsOnStage has a sneak first look at the cast of The Boy in the Dress as they continue to rehearse ahead of the show's opening night.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 7th October 2019David Walliams to host National TV Awards
David Walliams is taking over from Dermot O'Leary as the host of the National Television Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 4th October 2019David Walliams reunites with Matt Lucas for photo
They were seen for the first time together in seven years at Dale Winton's funeral in May 2018 after bitter rows previously ended their friendship.
Olivia Wheeler, Daily Mail, 24th September 20198 comedy legends who made soap cameos
Comedy legend Tommy Cannon begins a short stint in Emmerdale on Thursday 19th September. Cannon is not the first veteran performer with a comedic pedigree to guest star in a continuing drama - remember the soap visits from these funny favourites?
Radio Times, 19th September 2019