Nathaniel Tapley
- Actor, writer, comedian and director
Press clippings
Now Wash Your Hands review
The recurrent dreadfulness of Radio 4 comedy is a bit like a humanitarian disaster on the other side of the world. Yes, it's bad; yes, you wish it wasn't happening; but what are you realistically going to do to change things? Best to turn off the radio and stop thinking about it. Sometimes, things get so awful that intervention becomes necessary. As the Times radio critic I feel moved to issue a unilateral condemnation of Radio 4's new coronavirus-themed "comedy" podcast Now Wash Your Hands.
James Marriott, The Times, 9th April 2020Radio 4 launches comedy show reacting to coronavirus isolation
Radio 4 has quickly commissioned Now Wash Your Hands, a new comedy show and accompanying podcast in which four hosts invite comedians to share their isolation experiences.
British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2020How did clunking Putin comedy get made?
Viewers have been quick to pounce on this chat show fronted by a CGI version of the Russian ruler. But is it really as bad as everyone says? Yes, yes it is.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 24th June 2019Tonight with Vladimir Putin review
While the premise isn't anything special, if the writing was good it would be serviceable, if somewhat redundant. But it isn't, unfortunately.
Jacob Gibbs, On The Box, 23rd June 2019BBC comedy portrays Meghan Markle as 'trailer trash'
The BBC is to broadcast a comedy which portrays the Duchess of Sussex as a 'trailer trash' American who threatens to knife the Duchess of Cambridge in a jealous rage.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 22nd June 2019BBC Two orders CGI-Putin chat show
BBC Two will pilot a new comedy chat show hosted by a CGI version of Russian President Vladimir Putin, played by comedian Nathaniel Tapley.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd May 2019Comedian to hold seance for Margaret Thatcher
How will you be marking the one-year anniversary of Margaret Thatcher's death? Comedian Nathaniel Tapley is holding a séance - and you're all invited!
The Huffington Post, 4th April 2014Comedian to enter London Mayoral Election 2012
Comedian Nathaniel Tapley, acting in character as dodgy politician Ian Bowler, has announced that he will be standing to become the next Mayor of London.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2012