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Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

  • 44 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

Press clippings

Ghosts stars to publish 'making of' book

The creators of BBC sitcom Ghosts are to publish a book in October titled Brought to Life - The Making of a Classic.

British Comedy Guide, 18th June 2024

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

Matthew Baynton is a comic genius in this modern day version of Shakespeare's comedy.

Sarah Probert, The Birmingham Mail, 15th February 2024

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

"Suitably magical".

Dave Fargnoli, The Stage, 14th February 2024

A Midsummer Night's Dream review

As delightful as Mathew Baynton is, this is no star vehicle. Eleanor Rhode's trippy, illusion-inflected production might take a little while to find its footing, but once it does it shapes up into joyous and smart popular entertainment delivered by a crack ensemble.

Donald Hutera, The Times, 14th February 2024

Mathew Baynton: 'I sometimes think the culture wars only happen in people's minds'

As he prepares to play Bottom at the RSC, the Ghosts star talks about why making comedy in the UK is no laughing matter.

Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 7th February 2024

BBC Ghosts stars name their favourite episodes

The show's creators and stars rate as their personal faves, now that the show is over.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 6th February 2024

Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review

A fittingly slight send-off for a gently, witty comedy that has always been unshowy.

Nick Hilton, The Independent, 25th December 2023

Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review

This episode - the whole show, in fact - has the charm and creativity to stand as a timeless comedy classic.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 25th December 2023

Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review

Goodbye to a sitcom that has bowed out with its heart intact.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th December 2023

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