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Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

  • 44 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review

What an utterly charming way to end an utterly charming comedy.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th December 2023

Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review

A beautiful farewell to a sublime sitcom.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 25th December 2023

Mathew Baynton on Ghosts, Wonka and wicked villains

He is about to say goodbye to his role in beloved spectral sitcom Ghosts. But dastardly turns in Wonka and the a festive Agatha Christie drama suggest the actor's future is bright - if somewhat nefarious.

Fiona Sturges, The Guardian, 22nd December 2023

The Ghosts cast on fun, fame and their festive farewell

One of the UK's most cherished comedies is bowing out for ever. The stars talk about nicking things from the set - and being called 'outrageous and shameful' by Piers Morgan.

Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 19th December 2023

Full cast for RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mathew Baynton announced

Full casting has been confirmed for the RSC's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, running early next year in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 5th December 2023

Mathew Baynton discusses playing Bottom in RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mathew Baynton (Ghosts) had a snazzy photoshoot for his RSC debut in the venue's forthcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream - and sat down to discuss the forthcoming comedy.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 29th November 2023

Ghosts: Plot for the final episode revealed

The BBC has released a synopsis for the final ever episode of Ghosts.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2023

Ghosts stars on Yonderland: 'I can't believe that they put it on TV'

As the Sky comedy turns 10, we asked the creators to look back on their warped fantasy series.

David Craig, Radio Times, 10th November 2023

Mathew Baynton on the end of Ghosts: 'What the f*** have we done?'

Ahead of the spectral sitcom's final episode, the co-creator and star explains why - despite his reservations - it's the right time to end Ghosts.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 9th November 2023

Mathew Baynton to play Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Ghosts star Mathew Baynton will play Bottom in a new 2024 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

British Comedy Guide, 29th October 2023

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