David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
Press clippings Page 40
Big School: what education TV tells us about ourselves
From the classic Grange Hill to David Walliams' new comedy, school-based television holds up a mirror to Britain in more ways than one.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 16th August 2013David Walliams on superstardom
An interview with David Walliams. "People who really thrive at school don't necessarily thrive at life... Creative imagination is formed when you're on your own a lot and not out all day playing football and having fun with your friends".
Ginny Dougary, Radio Times, 16th August 2013Big School: Writing with comedy greats
Collaboration was at the heart of Big School, a sitcom conceived by David Walliams (the swimmer turned actor who also plays Mr Church) but written, from the very first draft of episode one, by four people: David himself and us Dawson Bros (who can neither act nor swim).
The Dawson Bros, BBC Blogs, 15th August 2013Remains of the school day
When David Walliams saw the film version of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, he thought: there's a comedy in this. But why set it in the classroom? James Rampton finds out.
James Rampton, The Independent, 12th August 2013The irresistible rise of David Walliams
Michael Hogan charts the rise of David Walliams, from cable show impressionist to Britain's Got Talent judge and primetime sitcom star.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 8th August 2013David Walliams opens up on his sexuality
He's happily married to a stunning supermodel, and welcomed his first child into the world earlier this year. But David Walliams has admitted he could easily fall for either a man or a woman, as he's of the opinion that 'things can change for people over the years' when it comes to their sexual preferences.
Daily Mail, 6th August 2013David Walliams: PM asked me not to flick his hair
David Walliams says "David Cameron asked me not to flick his hair like Sebastian... so of course I did."
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 19th June 2013David Walliams - Britain's Got Talent interview
David Walliams opens up about his time on television talent contest Britain's Got Talent.
Neil Batey, The Mirror, 8th June 2013David Walliams: childhood drag role that began career
It was in 1983 when young David Walliams took to the stage in a performance of All the King's Men at his grammar school in a floor-length dress to play the Queen.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 27th May 2013Lara Stone & David Walliams welcome first child
David Walliams and his model wife Lara Stone have become first time parents - they welcomed a baby boy on Sunday.
Daily Mail, 7th May 2013