Press clippings
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 2024David Mitchell and wife Victoria enjoy a rare date night with Jimmy Carr and his partner
David Mitchell and his wife Victoria enjoyed a rare night off from parenting duties as they headed out with Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping.
Daily Mail, 15th February 2024Comedy.co.uk Awards 2023 winners
Ghosts, Queen Of Oz, Taskmaster, Horrible Histories, Would I Lie To You?, Good Omens, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, Dead Ringers, The Unbelievable Truth and You're Dead To Me are the winners in the public-voted Comedy.co.uk Awards for 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 12th February 2024David Mitchell comedy drama Ludwig begins filming
Production is underway on Ludwig, the new BBC One comedy drama series starring David Mitchell. A cast list including Anna Maxwell Martin has also been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 10th January 2024Greg Davies' The Cleaner returning to BBC One for a third series
Greg Davies' crime scene comedy The Cleaner is returning to BBC One for a third series, with filming taking place later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2024Would I Lie To You? is the only good panel show left
The BBC's panel show doesn't punch up, it doesn't punch down - it's wholesome, absurd fun.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 29th December 2023There is so much wrong with 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' - can it really survive?
The annual comedy quiz has been a Christmas staple since 2004 - but its childish one-liners and macho atmosphere mean it struggles to feel fresh.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2023David and Victoria Coren Mitchell welcome second child June Violet
Victoria Coren Mitchell and husband David announced the arrival of their second child - a baby daughter they named June Violet.
Geraint Llewellyn, Daily Mail, 1st November 2023David Mitchell: Comedy is humanity's highest art form
David Mitchell talks about the enduring appeal of Peep Show, insights into panel shows and improvisation, his new book Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens, and advice for aspiring actors and actresses.
Freddie Evans and Sophie Magalhaes, Cherwell, 6th October 2023Upstart Crow axed by the BBC, David Mitchell reveals
Upstart Crow will not be returning to the BBC, David Mitchell has revealed. Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom ran for three series on BBC Two, with three Christmas specials and a spin-off stage play. Mitchell has said that he would love to reprise his role as the Bard and appealed to other broadcasters to rescue the period sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2023