David Walliams
- 52 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
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Little Britain removed from streaming platforms
Hit BBC Three sketch show Little Britain has been removed from many streaming platforms, reportedly due to its use of cross-dressing and portrayals of ethnic minorities.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2020Ten comics who donned blackface
Keith Lemon creator Leigh Francis last week apologised for mimicking black celebrities including Michael Jackson and Craig David on Bo' Selecta! 'I've been talking to some people,' he said in a tearful statement in the wake of the intensifying Black Lives Matter campaign. 'I didn't realise how offensive it was back then.' But he's far from the only comedian to flirt with blackface, long after its racism became apparent.
Chortle, 8th June 2020Walliams returns with World's Worst Parents
David Walliams and Tony Ross are releasing another collection of stories, The World's Worst Parents, with HarperCollins Children's Books.
Mark Chandler, The Bookseller, 4th June 2020Best Comedy Podcast 2020 nominees revealed
Brian & Roger, Dear Joan And Jericha, Josh Berry's Fake News, Kurupt FM, Mind Canyon and Off Menu are nominated in the British Podcast Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 19th May 2020Comedy duos who secretly hated each other
In his 2017 memoir, Matt Lucas recalls "hurling obscenities" at co-star David Walliams during an Australian live tour. The odd blazing row notwithstanding, the pair's relationship has been rosy compared to the bitter feuds that consumed earlier double acts. Here we look back at some of history's most troubled comedy partnerships.
The Telegraph, 23rd April 2020Little Britain to return for BBC One's The Big Night In
David Walliams and Matt Lucas will back on TV with Little Britain for the first time in over 10 years, performing a brand new sketch for The Big Night In.
British Comedy Guide, 16th April 2020Little Britain 'will axe controversial characters'
Marjorie Dawes and Maggie Blackamoor are among the characters that won't be back for the new series as Matt Lucas discusses plans to resurrect the award winning BBC comedy series.
Seamus Duff, The Mirror, 11th April 2020Netflix offer £3 million for uncensored Little Britain
Netflix is set to pay around £3 million to the stars of Little Britain to create new episodes.
The streaming giant hopes to poach writers and stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas from the BBC.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 25th March 2020Top 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 2020David Walliams to bring Malory Towers to CBBC
David Walliams is bringing Enid Blyton's Malory Towers books to the small screen. The 48-year-old BGT star's company, King Bert Productions, will bring to life the adventures of the famous boarding school for girls for CBBC.
The Sun, 8th March 2020