British Comedy Guide

Tom Wilkinson (I)

  • English
  • Actor and comedian

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Tom Wilkinson obituary

Versatile stage and screen actor who won a Bafta for his role as Gerald in the hit 1997 film The Full Monty.

Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 31st December 2023

Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75

Tom Wilkinson, who has starred in British comedy films such as The Full Monty, Shakespeare In Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died aged 75.

British Comedy Guide, 30th December 2023

What a sad loss - Tom Wilkinson was quietly and consistently wonderful

From The Full Monty to In The Bedroom, Michael Clayton to Eternal Sunshine, the actor - who has died aged 75 - was an intelligent and unshowy delight.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 30th December 2023

The Full Monty review

Wacky plots, endlessly irritating characters and a distinct lack of stripping - this Disney+ series isn't a patch on the film.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 14th June 2023

The Full Monty review

Warning: contains no nudity! This TV sequel is a politically enraged portrait of a community fighting back under siege.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 14th June 2023

The Full Monty, review

The hit 1997 film's stars have all returned for this spin-off series, which firmly wears its politics on its sleeve - with mixed success.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 6th June 2023

The Full Monty review

As a general overview, I won't delve into spoilers, but I'd definitely say it might not be what you think it is, and this for more than for the better.

Dan Bullock, Critical Popcorn, 6th June 2023

The Full Monty cast reunite for TV series

The cast of 1997 film The Full Monty are to reunite for an eight-part comedy drama on Disney+.

British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2022

Top cast lined-up for Stephen Fry film The Liar

David Walliams, Charles Dance, Hugh Bonneville, Rupert Everett, Warwick Davis and Sally Phillips are amongst the cast lined-up for The Liar, a film based on Stephen Fry's book.

British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2020

Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) review

Knock-off comedy leaves a bad taste.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 14th November 2018

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