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David Walliams

David Walliams

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

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Richard Osman leads fiction surge in book sales high

TV presenter and author leads a 16% lockdown fiction sales surge, Publishers Association figures show. David Walliams also appears in the top twice.

Adm Sherwin, i Newspaper, 27th April 2021

Sandylands Series 2 in production

Production has started on the second series of Sandylands. The regular cast are joined by Tracy-Ann Oberman for three new episodes.

British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2021

Cops release e-fit that looks David Walliams

Fans of Little Britain were quick to point out that one of the pictures in the police appeal had a startling likeness to David Walliams.

The Sun, 18th March 2021

David Walliams and Martin Clunes settle hacking claims

David Walliams and Martin Clunes are among celebrities to settle phone hacking claims with Mirror Group Newspapers. Walliams's lawyer said he 'suffered distress and embarrassment as a result of the misuse of his private information'.

The Independent, 25th February 2021

David Walliams admits he'll miss £1.5 million BGT pay

David Walliams admitted that he will miss his £1.5 million Britain's Got Talent cheque after the 2021 series of the show was cancelled. The comments come just months after The Sun revealed that the ITV talent show was embroiled in a furious gender pay gap row as it emerged that David and Simon Cowell were paid more than double Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's salaries.

Stephanie Soteriou, The Sun, 25th February 2021

ITV to air unseen footage of Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett is to be the subject of a new documentary special on ITV. Ronnie Corbett's Unseen Tapes will include previously unbroadcast footage from his home movies and photos from his family albums.

British Comedy Guide, 11th January 2021

David Walliams wants to write the next Bond film

He has conquered the worlds of TV and kids' books - but now David Walliams has set his sights on Hollywood.

He is not exactly aiming low, either, because he wants to be the next scriptwriter for the James Bond movie franchise.

Andy Halls, The Sun, 29th December 2020

HarperCollins UK drops embargo for latest Walliams book

HarperCollins has told booksellers they can sell the new David Walliams title Code Name Bananas early, from today (2nd November), three days ahead of its official publication date.

The Bookseller, 2nd November 2020

David Walliams teaches £80 course on BBC e-learning

The £80 courses will feature 20-40 minute lessons and downloadable notes with hints and tips in subjects from book and screen writing to cooking.

The Sun, 30th October 2020

Comedians feature in Channel 4's festive schedule

Channel 4's 2020 Christmas TV offerings will include comedians staying overnight in a toy shop, David Walliams creating a new version of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car, and episodes of Big Fat Quiz Of The Year and The Last Leg.

British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2020

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