Tom Basden
- 43 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, executive producer and composer
Press clippings Page 6
Mandy, BBC2 review - Diane Morgan's new creation
When the laugh-out-loud punchline came, it really landed.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 14th August 2020Mandy review: new comedy is fine in small doses
A mordant stare from Morgan can do the work of 20 pages of script, so a show of her own has been long overdue.
Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 13th August 2020Mandy, BBC2 - 15-minute moreish nuggets of comedy
Diane Morgan's character is cunning, self-centred and as endearing as she is ridiculous.
Suzi Feay, The Financial Times, 7th August 2020Tim Key and Tom Basden turn up the heat on curry night
Alan Partridge's Sidekick Simon takes it out on his own hapless wingman - but Enya's repeated interruptions slow the flow.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th July 2020Cast revealed for Diane Morgan's sitcom Mandy
Sean Lock will be amongst the guest stars appearing in Mandy, Diane Morgan's new comedy series.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2020BAFTA TV Awards 2020 nominations
Catastrophe, Derry Girls, Fleabag and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees in the BAFTA TV Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 4th June 2020Plebs is to end with feature-length special
ITV2's sitcom Plebs will not be returning for a sixth series, but it will end with a new feature-length special.
British Comedy Guide, 30th April 2020After Life series 2, Netflix review
Ricky Gervais's study of bereavement continues.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 25th April 2020Review: After Life season two, Netflix
There is certainly a lot going on in series two. This series overview barely scratches the surface and there are some crucial details we haven't revealed. Does it surpass the first series? I'm not sure. That made such an impact it was always going to be hard to beat. But there is no doubt that this sequel will grab you from the very start and keep you grabbed until the very end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th April 2020After Life, series 2 review
Ricky Gervais's grief-driven comedy is just a rehash of the first series.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 14th April 2020