Theo Barklem-Biggs
- Actor
Press clippings
Sliced review
When this comedy launched two years ago, I called it 'filthy but funny'. The foul language has been dialled down a notch. Not so filthy now -- and still funny.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 4th June 2021TV review: The First Team, series 1 episode 4
I've gone from being unimpressed with the show, to mildly hating it.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 18th June 2020TV review: The First Team, BBC2
We might have to wait a bit longer for the real Premier League to start but you can get an early football fix with this new sitcom set in the world of soccer's top flight written by Inbetweeners writers Iain Morris and Damon Beesley. Although a word of warning if you are having really bad withdrawal symptoms, there is no actual football shown. This is pretty much a workplace comedy that happens to be set in the football world. Same shit, shinier cars.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th May 2020Review: The First Team
The Inbetweeners rightly raised Iain Morris and Damon Beesley to the comedy nobility. But with The First Team - another examination of young male relationships - they've missed the goal, certainly judging by a relatively flat opening episode.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th May 2020The First Team review: boys, balls and banter
Is The First Team football's answer to The Inbetweeners? Luckily for the BBC Two sitcom, yes it is.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 28th May 2020Cast revealed for new football comedy from Inbetweeners writers
The cast has been revealed for The First Team, the new football-based comedy from the writers of The Inbetweeners. Stars include Will Arnett.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2019Sliced Q&A
Samson Kayo says Chewing Gum inspired him to tell his own story.
Matthew Bell, Royal Television Society, 29th May 2019A charming new sitcom about hapless pizza delivery drivers Josh and Ricky (Samson Kayo and Theo Barklem-Biggs) attempting a get-rich-quick scheme. Standout performances in this opening episode also include Josh's acid-tongued mum (Shola Adewusi) and the tragic and hilarious Scott (Phil Daniels).
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 15th May 2019I talk to Samson Kayo & Theo Barklem-Biggs
"I got my confidence from watching Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum and seeing how a black girl from London has created a phenomenon of a show."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 13th May 2019TV preview: Sliced, Dave
Sliced, co-written by seasoned hand Phil Bowker who worked on PhoneShop, is only three episodes - being screened over consecutive nights - but like the best Italian food it leaves you wanting more.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th May 2019