Martin Freeman
- 52 years old
- English
- Actor
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 2024Stephen Merchant and Martin Freeman break down The Office Christmas special, 20 years later
The kiss! The scotch egg! The 'Chris, why don't you fuck off'! The Office's finale is unquestionably the best Christmas special in sitcom history, and has come second in our critic's poll of the best British TV episodes of the century. So we sat down for a rewatch with the people that made it.
Sam Parker, GQ, 5th December 2023I Talk Telly Awards 2023 nominations announced
Black Ops, Changing Ends, Dreaming Whilst Black, Extraordinary, Juice, The Power Of Parker, Ruby Speaking and Significant Other are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2023. Voting is now open.
British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2023Back To Life is dead says Daisy Haggard
Back To Life will not be returning for a third series, star and co-writer Daisy Haggard has revealed to her co-star Adrian Edmondson on his Out To Lunch podcast.
British Comedy Guide, 24th October 2023Breeders review
I'll miss its cynicism-fuelled sparkle.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 22nd October 2023Breeders review
I gave up on Breeders a while back. Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) were just too angry. But at the start of the final season they're getting on a whole lot better, having decided to divorce, not least at the back of the church while sending up friends renewing their vows.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 21st October 2023Breeders review
Breeders was back and in top form.
Alison Rowet, The Herald, 21st October 2023Breeders review
Admirably frank, but this parenting comedy has lost its sense of humour.
Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 20th October 2023Breeders to end after Series 4
Sky has confirmed that the forthcoming fourth series of Breeders will be the last run for the format.
British Comedy Guide, 28th June 2023Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2023 nominees
Big Boys, Derry Girls, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Everyone Else Burns, Extraordinary, Trying, Late Night Lycett, Taskmaster and The Graham Norton Show are amongst the nominees in the Edinburgh TV Awards 2023 shortlists.
British Comedy Guide, 27th June 2023