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Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

  • 50 years old
  • English
  • Actor, producer and executive producer

Press clippings

Olivia Colman reads a CBeebies Bedtime Story

On Friday 8th November, Olivia Colman will read The Gruffalo's Child in the CBeebies Bedtime Story slot.

British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2024

The cult of Paddington has gone too far

The trailer for Paddington In Peru shows us lots of big-name actors (Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Colman, etc) doing the kind of twee, simpering acting they wouldn't dream of turning in for any other kind of film.

Gareth Roberts, The Spectator, 5th November 2024

Paddington In Peru review

Olivia Colman plays a singing nun. I'm almost prepared to say that's all you need to know about Paddington In Peru.

Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4th November 2024

Paddington In Peru review

Endlessly easy to love with a pitch-perfect Olivia Colman.

Leila Latif, Games Radar, 4th November 2024

Paddington In Peru review

Olivia Colman in a charming-enough threequel that struggles to live up to its predecessors.

Leslie Felpwein, Hollywood Reporter, 4th November 2024

Paddington 4 confirmed

A fourth Paddington film has been confirmed by producers. A new TV series featuring the character is also under consideration, and a West End musical will launch in 2025.

British Comedy Guide, 26th September 2024

Green Wing: Resuscitated review

Fans of Channel 4's surreal hospital comedy will not be disappointed with the result, which dropped without notice this week.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 1st May 2024

Green Wing cast reunite for Audible podcast series

The cast of Green Wing have reunited for a six-part podcast sitcom. Green Wing: Resuscitated is available now from Audible.

British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2024

Green Wing: Resuscitated review

Hit TV comedy series is revived in audio form, and the anarchic energy has survived intact.

Fiona Sturges, The Financial Times, 29th April 2024

Bruiser: The excellent British comedy that preceded Peep Show

With additional writing assistance from the likes of Richard Ayoade and Ricky Gervais, Bruiser served as Mitchell & Webb's breakthrough on television and led to their appearance in Peep Show, plus their other widely celebrated sketch show That Mitchell And Webb Look, which cemented their status as two of 21st-century British comedy's most significant names.

Thomas Leatham, Far Out, 20th March 2024

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