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David Walliams

David Walliams

  • 53 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and author

Press clippings Page 45

Pictures: Sheridan Smith, Hugh Bonneville film Mr Stink

Sheridan Smith has been snapped filming scenes for the BBC One adaptation of David Walliams children's novel Mr Stink.

The Huffington Post, 8th October 2012

David Walliams: I tried to hang myself twice

Comic David Walliams has told for the first time how he twice tried to hang himself while battling deep depression.

Ben Jackson, The Sun, 4th October 2012

Sheridan Smith & Johnny Vegas join Mr Stink cast

Sheridan Smith and Johnny Vegas are to join Hugh Bonneville in Mr Stink, BBC One's forthcoming 60-minute adaptation of David Walliams' popular children's novel.

BBC Press Office, 4th October 2012

Walliams: I wanted to make people laugh, & wear a dress

Today he is one of the nation's best-loved entertainers, but at school David Walliams was unpopular and taunted over his weight and camp personality.

David Walliams, The Sun, 2nd October 2012

David Walliams on forming his partnership with Lucas

They are Britain's best-loved comedy duo, but in his new autobiography David Walliams reveals how for years he fought to shake off the shadow of comedy partner Matt Lucas's greater fame, feeling like an unknown sidekic.

David Walliams, The Sun, 1st October 2012

David Walliams battled depression at The Priory

TV star David Walliams spent time in The Priory psychiatric hospital and feared he was going mad as he battled depression, his new autobiography reveals.

Ben Jackson, The Sun, 30th September 2012

David Walliams: I had gay experiences as a child

David Walliams says ""I had gay experiences as a child and remember being very confused about that."

The Sun, 29th September 2012

David Walliams would like to play a gay Miss Moneypenny

Comic David Walliams wants to play a gay version of Miss Moneypenny in a 007 movie.

The Sun, 28th September 2012

Hugh Bonneville to star in David Walliams' comedy Mr Stink

Twenty Twelve and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is to take on the lead role in David Walliams' comedy Mr Stink.

British Comedy Guide, 21st September 2012

David Walliams scores Roald Dahl shortlist hat-trick

Comedian and Channel swimmer David Walliams has made the shortlist for the Roald Dahl funny prize for the third time in five years with his tale of a grandmother who behaves in unexpected ways, angsta Granny.

Michelle Pauli, The Guardian, 20th September 2012

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