David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
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New series of the word-wrangling panel show, with guests including David Walliams (AKA all the Carry On films stuffed into one suit) and Jonathan Ross (who brings along some cat nappies as a mascot). Isy Suttie is in Dictionary Corner alongside Susie Dent, Jon Richardson has brought a Ouija board to assist him ("at various points I may go into a trance-like state"), and there are two faintly rude-sounding anagrams for you to untangle.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 24th September 2016The 1996 Edinburgh Fringe
Clearing out this week, I unearthed the 1996 Edinburgh Fringe programme and some flyers So for no other reason than nostalgia, here's how the festival has changed in 20 years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2016David Walliams among £1 World Book day authors
David Walliams is among the authors lined up to produce £1 titles for World Book Day on 2 March 2017.
BBC News, 9th September 2016Walliams & Friend guest stars announced
Hugh Bonneville, Harry Enfield, Miranda Richardson, Sheridan Smith, Meera Syal and Jack Whitehall will guest star in sketch show Walliams & Friend.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2016ITV orders new Blankety Blank special with David Walliams
David Walliams will host a revival of the classic comedy game show format Blankety Blank for ITV this Christmas.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2016David Walliams blasted after 'pretending to be gay'
David Walliams has received a torrent of abuse by fans of Britain's Got Talent after he appeared to pretend to be attracted to a male contestant on the show.
The Sun, 22nd May 2016David Walliams sketch show to return for full series
Walliams & Friend, the BBC One sketch show starring David Walliams, is to return for a full series. Guest stars will include Jack Whitehall.
British Comedy Guide, 20th May 2016Ten comedians who have played Shakespeare
Including Catherine Tate, Benny Hill and Ken Dodd.
Chortle, 23rd April 2016BBC launches The Comedy Classroom competition
The BBC has launched The Comedy Classroom, a writing competition aimed at secondary school students. David Walliams is amongst those backing the campaign.
British Comedy Guide, 19th April 2016Stars attend Ronnie Corbett's funeral
Sir Michael Parkinson, David Walliams and Jimmy Tarbuck were among the mourners at Ronnie Corbett's funeral.
BBC News, 18th April 2016