British Comedy Guide

Jack Davenport

  • 51 years old
  • English
  • Actor

Press clippings

"We cranked up the madness": Jack Davenport and Steven Moffat on making Coupling

"NBC made an awful American version. I sensed trouble when they said, 'We'll need a new cast because yours aren't good-looking enough.' It was axed after four episodes."

Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 11th March 2024

Ten Percent review

I've been dreading the remake of Netflix's Call My Agent! (AKA Dix Pour Cent), the cult French comedy-drama about celebrity mores. Why bother: how could it be as funny, twisted and delicious? However, Ten Percent (Amazon Prime) is a beautifully crafted hoot.

Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 1st May 2022

This week's Big TV: Ten Percent

Nevermind the deja vu - Ten Percent, the UK remake of Call My Agent, is formidable.

Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 29th April 2022

Ten Percent review

The big question over the British remake of Call My Agent is why? The result is a jaunty comedy-drama about showbusiness agents, not quite as good nor as stylish as the French original.

Chortle, 28th April 2022

Ten Percent, Amazon Prime review

A hit and miss British makeover of the French comedy Call My Agent.

Helen Hawkins, The Arts Desk, 28th April 2022

How Netflix hit Call My Agent! turned into the British remake Ten Percent

W1A creator John Morton and a cast that includes Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard and Prasanna Puwanarajah talk to Olivia Petter about the differences between France and Britain and the 'comedy in the white lies that are told to lubricate the cogs of this industry'.

Olivia Petter, The Independent, 27th April 2022

Ten Percent review

Gentle Call My Agent remake rambles along benignly - but has a seductive quality.

Nick Hilton, The Independent, 25th April 2022

Ten Percent, review

The British Call My Agent has star power - but where's the bite?

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th April 2022

Jack Davenport on Ten Percent

After winning a loyal following as Miles in This Life, the actor escaped to America. Now he's back and taking on his biggest role in years.

Jonathan Dean, The Sunday Times, 24th April 2022

Behind the scenes of the English Call My Agent!

Can a British remake of the French talent agency sitcom - by the writer of W1A - retain its je ne sais quoi?

Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 2nd April 2022

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