Matthew Crosby
- 44 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, script editor, composer and comedian
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Comedians star in BBC comedy quiz show Ready Or Not
BBC One is launching Ready Or Not, a new Saturday night comedy entertainment game show in which comedians surprise unsuspecting members of the public.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2018Review: Uncle, BBC3
The third and final series of Uncle kicks off with a slice of emotional turmoil for Andy (Nick Helm). We all know that he has a nephew, Errol, but could he be a father too? The first episode finds him reflecting on whether his life if about to undergo a seismic shift that will mean that he has to accept some real responsibilities.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st January 2017Probably the most TV-experienced of the lot, thanks to BBC Three's Badults and more, the trio of Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark and Tom Parry have created a nicely put-together short as gags and observations build to a satisfying conclusion. It all starts as our Three Unwise Men break down on the way back from a Christmas Eve gig, where their cheesy puns had fallen on deaf ears. Trapped in their car they exchange wittily stupid musings on the likes of Secret Santa and the John Lewis Christmas ad. And Dara O Briain proves himself a great sport in a game cameo.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2015Humble Quest For Universal Genius gets TV trial
Live comedy format The Humble Quest For Universal Genius is to be trialled for television, with hosts Matthew Crosby and Sara Pascoe.
British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2015Interview with Matthew Crosby
We chat to Matthew Crosby about his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Show, Smaller Than Life, bumping into Johnny Vegas outside a train station, the future of Pappy's Badults and much more!
Callum Moorin, The Angry Microwave, 31st July 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Matthew Crosby
Following yesterday's interview with Pappy's lynchpin Tom Parry, today we are gently probing the tiniest (in height) member of Pappy's, Matthew Crosby, whose solo show is at Just The Tonic's Mash House from August 6 - 30.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th July 2015Edinburgh preview: Matthew Crosby
Pappy's in split shock?! Not as far as I know, but if it gets you reading this preview I'm not complaining. Matthew Crosby's solo show is actually his third show without the rest of Pappy's.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th June 2015Matthew Crosby, AKA the sensible looking one from Pappy's. This is his third solo effort, and will no doubt be a showcase for Crosby's complete likability and playful material.
Laugh Out London, 24th June 2015Matthew Crosby interview
The Pappy's comedian and star of Badults talks hot dogs, Netflix and whether he's a good or bad adult...
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 2nd June 2014Interview: Pappy's
Hold on to your takeaway pizzas, Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark and Tom Parry return to BBC3 on June 2 for the second series of Badults.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th May 2014