David Walliams

David Walliams battled depression at The Priory

TV star David Walliams spent time in The Priory psychiatric hospital and feared he was going mad as he battled depression, his new autobiography reveals.

David Walliams: I had gay experiences as a child

David Walliams says ""I had gay experiences as a child and remember being very confused about that."

David Walliams would like to play a gay Miss Moneypenny

Comic David Walliams wants to play a gay version of Miss Moneypenny in a 007 movie.

David Walliams scores Roald Dahl shortlist hat-trick

Comedian and Channel swimmer David Walliams has made the shortlist for the Roald Dahl funny prize for the third time in five years with his tale of a grandmother who behaves in unexpected ways, angsta Granny.

Channel 4 has acreated a band new panel game, hosted by former Doctor Who star David Tennant.

The idea of Comedy World Cup is an interesting one, as the theme of the show is comedy itself. It's a team game, with different teams each episode, consisting of one current comedy star as captain, with a younger comic and a veteran. This week, Captain Jo Brand with Dave Spikey and Shappi Khorsandi, played against Jason Manford, who lead alongside Paul Chowdhry and Nicholas Parsons.

The episode lasted an hour, which some might seem as being excessive for a panel game - but I disagree. For starters, it still isn't the longest panel show in terms of episode length, as that title goes to The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (not counting David Walliams and his 24-hour long panel show marathon for Comic Relief). You also have the ad breaks too, so the show is broken down a bit. Put it this way; an extended repeat of HIGNFY or QI is between 40-45 minutes long. Comedy World Cup is 45 minutes long, plus 15 minutes of advertising during which you can make a cup of tea. So it's nothing new. Some might say it's an improvement to have a break in the middle.

The show consisted of seven rounds, many of them reminding me of other panel shows and game shows. For example there a "What happens next?" round (see A Question of Sport), and one where children act out stand-up routines (see The Big Fat Quiz where they get kids to act out news stories).

Now, I admit that this show wasnt 'the funniest panel show I've seen. But to me, this isn't the point. For someone like me who is really into their comedy, it's like a pub quiz themed especially for me - and if you're a comedy buff then this is the show for you. But it's best watched with other like-minded people to see who really is more knowledgeable on these matters...

David Walliams being wooed back to the BBC

David Walliams is being lined up as the new face of Saturday nights on BBC1.

David Walliams's guide to a successful marriage

Funnyman David Walliams has revealed the secret of a successful marriage - say your wife "is always right".

David Walliams to narrate ITV's 'Top Dog Model'

David Walliams will reportedly narrate an upcoming dog-themed talent show on ITV.