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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Copyright: Rumpus Media
Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Kiell Smith-Bynoe

  • English
  • Actor and writer

Press clippings

Improv was British comedy's "ugly stepchild" - so why is it enjoying a resurgence?

Long derided, improvisational comedy is now attracting big-name stars such as Kiell Smith-Bynoe and One Day's Ambika Mod. There's more to it than showing off, they say - and don't get them started on Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 24th March 2025

Pleasance and Stand announce more Fringe 2025 acts

The Pleasance and The Stand have unveiled a new batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows, ahead of the official festival box office opening tomorrow.

Chortle, 11th March 2025

Adrian Edmondson's Waiting For Waiting For Godot arrives on Radio 4

Adrian Edmondson is returning to Waiting For Godot, writing and starring in a comic reinterpretation of the play for Radio 4 set at the start of the coronavirus lockdown, co-starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Simon Callow, Christopher Hall and Madeleine Paulson.

British Comedy Guide, 6th March 2025

Mitchell & Webb return to sketch on Channel 4

David Mitchell and Robert Webb are reuniting to make a new sketch show for Channel 4.

British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2025

James Acaster and Rose Matafeo join Spike Milligan's Badjelly cast

James Acaster, Rose Matafeo, Jo Brand, Tim Key, Colin Hoult and Richard O'Brien are among those voicing Badjelly, the forthcoming animated television adaptation of Spike Milligan's children's story, joining Miriam Margolyes, Rhys Darby, Julian Barratt, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Roisin Conaty, Katherine Parkinson and Joe Wilkinson in the 13-part series.

British Comedy Guide, 15th October 2024

Kiell Smith-Bynoe reveals connection to Big Brother 2024 star

Kiell Smith-Bynoe has revealed an unlikely connection to Big Brother 2024 star Marcello Spooks.

Rebecca Sayce, Digital Spy, 10th October 2024

Dating Horror Stories sketch show launches on Comedy Central

Comedian Kyrah Gray fronts Dating Horror Stories, an eight-part sketch show for Comedy Central's online channels.

British Comedy Guide, 19th September 2024

Kiell Smith-Bynoe reacts to Mrs Brown's Boys NTA win

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who plays Mike in Ghosts, apparently couldn't hide his contempt for the result, with cameras panning to him looking unimpressed in the audience.

Chortle, 12th September 2024

Death Valley - the new BBC comedy drama - reveals cast

Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley and Melanie Walters are joining Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth in the regular cast of Death Valley, the new comedy drama coming to the BBC in 2025. Guest stars will include Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Sian Gibson, Patricia Hodge and Jim Howick.

British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2024

Edinburgh Fringe: 10 comedians as seen on Taskmaster

You could well argue that this lot don't need the extra publicity, but here goes anyway!

Chortle, 25th July 2024

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