David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
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David Walliams nearing end of Thames charity swim
Comedian David Walliams has begun the final leg of his bid to swim the 140 miles of the River Thames for charity.
BBC News, 12th September 2011David Walliams swim raises £1million
Little Britain star on final day of his Thames swim as his mum brands him 'the nation's sweetheart'.
The Telegraph, 12th September 2011Who, What, Why: How hard is David Walliams' Thames swim
Comedian David Walliams is about to finish swimming 140 miles (225km) of the River Thames for charity. How tough a challenge is this?
BBC News, 12th September 2011David Walliams: busiest man in showbusiness
David Walliams must be in the running for the title of 'the busiest man in showbusiness'. Not content with writing children's books, appearing in Hollywood films, penning his own sitcom and autobiography and starring as a cowardly alien in Dr Who, he is also just about to complete the admirable feat of swimming the River Thames.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph, 12th September 2011One last push for David Walliams to see him finish swim
Comedian David Walliams gathered his strength this morning for the final day of his epic 140-mile Thames swim - as his mother hailed him "the nation's sweetheart".
Daily Record, 12th September 2011David Walliams swims the Thames - in pictures
David Walliams has been swimming the length of the Thames for Sport Relief - covering 140 miles from Gloucestershire to London.
The Guardian, 12th September 2011David Walliams completes 140-mile Thames charity swim
Comedian David Walliams has succeeded in his bid to swim the 140 miles of the River Thames for charity.
BBC News, 12th September 2011David Walliams River Thames swim continues
David Walliams has begun the seventh day of his bid to swim the River Thames from its source to central London.
BBC News, 11th September 2011David Walliams saves a dog from drowning
He's already being hailed a hero after raising nearly £600,000 so far for Sport Relief. But now David Walliams' hero status has been further cemented after the comedian managed to save a dog from drowning during his Thames swim today.
Sarah Bull, Daily Mail, 10th September 2011Video: David Walliams warned against London swim
Comedian David Walliams has been advised not to swim through the London section of the Thames due to the amount of sewage that has been dumped in it.
BBC News, 10th September 2011