David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
Press clippings Page 6
Cancel culture killing comedy? What a joke
Chris Rock, Jennifer Saunders and more have argued that 'wokeness' is stifling comedy. But the idea of the joke police is actually nonsense.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th August 2021Publisher reveals 10th anniversary of Gangsta Granny
A special paperback anniversary limited edition of David Walliams and Tony Ross's Gangsta Granny will be published by HarperCollins Children's Books this autumn, to mark a decade since its first release.
Sian Bayley, The Bookseller, 28th July 2021BBC snubs pleas to put Little Britain back on iPlayer
Woke BBC bosses have snubbed a plea from Tory MPs to put comedy smash-hit Little Britain back on iPlayer.
Jack Elsom, The Sun, 23rd July 2021David Walliams books interview
'I haven't read any of my own books - I hear they are wonderful'. The comedian and children's writer on the powerful impact of George Orwell, the ending of the Bible and laughing at Adrian Mole.
The Guardian, 2nd July 2021David Walliams writing a new TV series with Matt Lucas
David Walliams has revealed he is writing a new TV series with Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas.
The comedians worked together on the popular sketch comedy show between 2003 and 2007 on television.
Liam Llewellyn, The Sun, 21st May 2021Richard Osman leads fiction surge in book sales high
TV presenter and author leads a 16% lockdown fiction sales surge, Publishers Association figures show. David Walliams also appears in the top twice.
Adm Sherwin, i Newspaper, 27th April 2021Sandylands Series 2 in production
Production has started on the second series of Sandylands. The regular cast are joined by Tracy-Ann Oberman for three new episodes.
British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2021Cops release e-fit that looks David Walliams
Fans of Little Britain were quick to point out that one of the pictures in the police appeal had a startling likeness to David Walliams.
The Sun, 18th March 2021David Walliams and Martin Clunes settle hacking claims
David Walliams and Martin Clunes are among celebrities to settle phone hacking claims with Mirror Group Newspapers. Walliams's lawyer said he 'suffered distress and embarrassment as a result of the misuse of his private information'.
The Independent, 25th February 2021David Walliams admits he'll miss £1.5 million BGT pay
David Walliams admitted that he will miss his £1.5 million Britain's Got Talent cheque after the 2021 series of the show was cancelled. The comments come just months after The Sun revealed that the ITV talent show was embroiled in a furious gender pay gap row as it emerged that David and Simon Cowell were paid more than double Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's salaries.
Stephanie Soteriou, The Sun, 25th February 2021