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Greg Davies

Greg Davies (I)

  • 56 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Greg Davies: Writing comedy made me so angry I smashed up my flat

Greg Davies on his career, wasting 13 years of his life and working with Rik Mayall.

Chortle, 16th May 2022

Where are the new classic sitcoms?

When The One Show recently ran a poll to find the best-loved BBC shows ever, half of the top programmes were sitcoms - but none was launched within the last 15 years. So where are the future classics?

Ian Youngs, BBC, 14th May 2022

Taskmaster: the best of British comedy

Taskmaster is arguably one of the best examples of British comedy in recent years. Its format is simple but clever. The fact that famous comedians are the contestants has meant it has become one of the funniest and most recognisable shows on our screens.

Emily Doughty, Illustration by Verity Laycock, Palatinate, 27th April 2022

Greg Davies' The Cleaner mops up a second series for BBC One

Greg Davies sitcom The Cleaner, about a crime scene cleaner, will return for a second series on BBC One.

British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2022

Taskmaster review

The overgrown adolescents on Taskmaster (C4) are recreating childhood, which is what makes this show such gloriously innocent fun.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 15th April 2022

Taskmaster star sets new record for show in Episode 1

The winner of the Series 13 opener set a new record for the highest first episode score in the show's history.

Stefania Sarrubba, Digital Spy, 15th April 2022

BBC Comedy Festival 2022 set for 11th to 13th May in Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne will host the BBC's first Comedy Festival. The three day event - 11th to 13th May 2022 - is aimed at comedy producers and those looking to break into or advance their career in the industry.

British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2022

Taskmaster Supermax+: "We've no idea if it will work"

Taskmaster Supermax+ aims to bring popular British show to global audiences, but creators are relaxed about the venture.

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 5th March 2022

Jimmy Carr had the most streamed stand-up special of 2021

Jimmy Carr had the most-streamed UK stand-up special in this country last year. The top 10 also featured Russell Howard, James Acaster, Ricky Gervais and Michael McIntyre.

British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2022

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