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Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

  • 43 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer
  1. 18th June: Ghosts stars to publish 'making of' book
Inside No. 9. Ted (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: BBC

Mathew Baynton is a 43-year-old English actor and writer.

Year Production Role
2023 You're Dead To Me - Medieval Ghost Stories
  1. Medieval Ghost Stories
 Guest
2023 Ghosts - Series 5
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  1. E2 - Home
  2. E3 - Pineapple Day
  3. Special - A Christmas Gift
 Writer
2023 Ghosts - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Fools
  2. E2 - Home
  3. E3 - Pineapple Day
  4. E4 - En Francais
  5. E5 - Carpe Diem
  6. E6 - Last Resort
  7. Special - A Christmas Gift
 Executive Producer
2023 Ghosts - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Fools
  2. E2 - Home
  3. E3 - Pineapple Day
  4. E4 - En Francais
  5. E5 - Carpe Diem
  6. E6 - Last Resort
  7. Special - A Christmas Gift
 Thomas
2023 Ghosts - Comic Relief Special Thomas
2023 The National Comedy Awards - 2023
  1. 2023
 Self
2023 She Stoops To Conquer Marlow
2022 Ghosts - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Happy Holiday
  2. E2 - Speak As Ye Choose
  3. E3 - The Hardest Word
  4. E4 - Gone Gone
  5. E5 - Poached Guests
  6. E6 - Not Again
  7. Special - It's Behind You
 Executive Producer
2022 Ghosts - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Happy Holiday
  2. E2 - Speak As Ye Choose
  3. Special - It's Behind You
 Writer
2022 Ghosts - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Happy Holiday
  2. E2 - Speak As Ye Choose
  3. E3 - The Hardest Word
  4. E4 - Gone Gone
  5. E5 - Poached Guests
  6. E6 - Not Again
  7. Special - It's Behind You
 Thomas
2022 The World Of Simon Rich - Series 3 (as Mat Baynton)
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Ensemble Actor
2022 The Miser Valère
2021 Hitmen - Series 2: Hitmen Reloaded
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Kieran Roberts
2021 Ghosts - Series 3
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  1. E1 - The Bone Plot
  2. E2 - A Lot To Take In
  3. E3 - The Woodworm Men
  4. E4 - I Love Lucy
  5. E5 - Something To Share?
  6. E6 - Part Of The Family
  7. Special - He Came!
 Executive Producer
2021 Ghosts - Series 3
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  1. E2 - A Lot To Take In
  2. E3 - The Woodworm Men
  3. E5 - Something To Share?
  4. E6 - Part Of The Family
 Writer
2021 Ghosts - Series 3
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  1. E1 - The Bone Plot
  2. E2 - A Lot To Take In
  3. E3 - The Woodworm Men
  4. E4 - I Love Lucy
  5. E5 - Something To Share?
  6. E6 - Part Of The Family
  7. Special - He Came!
 Thomas
2021 Reluctant Persuaders - Series 4
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  1. E1 - If You Like A Lot Of Chocolate On Your Biscuit...
  2. E2 - Because Change Happenz
  3. E3 - At Your Side
  4. E4 - Ask the Man Who Owns One
  5. E5 - Have A Break
  6. E6 - Join Our Club
 Joe
2020 Ghosts Creator
2020 Ghosts - Series 2
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  1. E1 - The Grey Lady
  2. E2 - About Last Night
  3. E3 - Redding Weddy
  4. E4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair
  5. E5 - Bump In The Night
  6. E6 - Perfect Day
  7. Special - The Ghost Of Christmas
 Executive Producer
2020 Ghosts - Series 2
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  1. E2 - About Last Night
  2. E4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair
  3. E6 - Perfect Day
 Writer
2020 Ghosts - Series 2
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  1. E1 - The Grey Lady
  2. E2 - About Last Night
  3. E3 - Redding Weddy
  4. E4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair
  5. E5 - Bump In The Night
  6. E6 - Perfect Day
  7. Special - The Ghost Of Christmas
 Thomas
2019 Ghosts Creator
2019 Ghosts - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Who Do You Think You Are?
  2. E2 - Gorilla War
  3. E3 - Happy Death Day
  4. E4 - Free Pass
  5. E5 - Moonah Ston
  6. E6 - Getting Out
 Executive Producer
2019 Ghosts - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Who Do You Think You Are?
  2. E4 - Free Pass
  3. E6 - Getting Out
 Writer
2019 Ghosts - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Who Do You Think You Are?
  2. E2 - Gorilla War
  3. E3 - Happy Death Day
  4. E4 - Free Pass
  5. E5 - Moonah Ston
  6. E6 - Getting Out
 Thomas
2019 Urban Myths: Princess Diana, Freddie And Kenny - One Normal Night Kenny Everett
2019 Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead Rosencrantz
2018 Born To Be Wilde: The Importance Of Being Earnest Algernon
2018 Reluctant Persuaders - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Ideas for Life
  2. E2 - Happiest Place On Earth
  3. E3 - Connecting People
  4. E4 - Because She's Worth It
  5. E5 - The Appliance of Science
  6. E6 - Holidays Are Coming
 Joe
2017 Quacks
  1. E3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
 Writer
2017 Quacks
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  1. E1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy
  2. E2 - Second. The Lady's Abscess
  3. E3 - Third. The Madman's Trial
  4. E4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist
  5. E5 - Fifth. The Bishop's Appendix
  6. E6 - Sixth. The Physician's Hernia
 William
2017 Reluctant Persuaders - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Live Young
  2. E2 - Just Do It
  3. E3 - Give A Man A Fish
  4. E4 - Think Different
 Joe
2017 Drunk History - Series 3
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 John Tunstall
2017 Inside No. 9 - Series 3
  1. E5 - Diddle Diddle Dumpling
 Ted
2017 We Have Been Watching
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E4 - Episode Four
  4. E5 - Episode Five
 Self
2016 2016: Year Friends
  1. E12 - December
 Reporter
2016 Forty Weeks Sam
2016 We Have Been Watching Self
2016 Yonderland - Series 3
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  1. E4 - Boo
  2. E6 - Swapsies
 Writer
2016 Yonderland - Series 3
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  1. E1 - A Rising Tide
  2. E2 - Elders' 11
  3. E3 - The Bird & The Bee
  4. E4 - Boo
  5. E5 - The Negatus Redemption
  6. E6 - Swapsies
  7. E7 - Miss Smashing
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. Special - It's The Thought That Counts
 Various
2016 Mathew Baynton - Williams Syndrome Sketch Mat
2016 Drunk History - Series 2
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Antonio Meucci
2016 Drunk History - Series 2
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Lord Byron
2016 Drunk History - Series 2
  1. E1 - Episode One
 Robin Hood
2015 You, Me And The Apocalypse
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
 Ariel
2015 You, Me And The Apocalypse
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
 Jamie
2015 Bill Bill Shakespeare
2015 Bill Customs Official
2015 Bill English Messenger
2015 Bill Lord Burghley
2015 Reluctant Persuaders - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Joe
2015 Yonderland - Series 2
  1. Special - Behind The Scenes
 Self
2015 Yonderland - Series 2
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  1. E2 - The Winging Detective
  2. E8 - Careful What You Wish For
 Writer
2015 Yonderland - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Panic In The Streets Of Yonderland
  2. E2 - The Winging Detective
  3. E3 - A Vicious Circle
  4. E4 - Up The Workers
  5. E5 - Nanny La Roo
  6. E6 - Game Of Crones
  7. E7 - The Last Fahl
  8. E8 - Careful What You Wish For
 Various
2015 The Bubonic Play Actor
2014 Psychobitches - Series 2
  1. E6 - Episode Six
 Witch of Wookey Hole
2014 The Wrong Mans - Series 2
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  1. E1 - X-Mans/White Mans
 Writer
2014 The Wrong Mans - Series 2
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  1. E1 - X-Mans/White Mans
  2. E2 - Action Mans/Wise Mans
 Sam
2014 The British Comedy Awards
  1. E1 - Nominations Show 2014
 Self
2014 Psychobitches - Psychobitches Compilations
  1. Special - Part One
 Jesus
2014 50 Years Of BBC 2 Comedy Self
2014 Blandings - Series 2
  1. E1 - Throwing Eggs
 Pongo
2014 Horrible Histories - 2014 Specials
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  1. Special - Ridiculous Romance
  2. Special - Frightful First World War Special
 Various
2013 Yonderland - Series 1
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  1. E6 - The Idiot King
 Writer
2013 The British Comedy Awards
  1. E1 - British Comedy Awards Nomination Show 2013
 Self
2013 Hard To Tell - Series 2 (as Matthew Baynton)
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 The Vicar
2013 Yonderland Creator
2013 Yonderland - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Chosen Mum
  2. E2 - Wizard Bradley
  3. E3 - Reformation
  4. E4 - The Ultimate Prize
  5. E5 - Closing The Portal
  6. E6 - The Idiot King
  7. E7 - The Heart Of The Sun
  8. E8 - Dirty Ernie
 Various
2013 The Wrong Mans - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Wrong Mans
  2. E2 - Bad Mans
  3. E3 - Dead Mans
  4. E4 - Inside Mans
  5. E5 - Wanted Mans
  6. E6 - Running Mans
 Writer
2013 The Wrong Mans - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Wrong Mans
  2. E2 - Bad Mans
  3. E3 - Dead Mans
  4. E4 - Inside Mans
  5. E5 - Wanted Mans
  6. E6 - Running Mans
 Sam
2013 Holes by Tom Basden Self
2013 Psychobitches - Series 1
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Jesus
2013 Horrible Histories - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. Special - Highlights Special
 Various
2012 The British Comedy Awards
  1. E1 - Nomination Show 2012
 Self
2012 Peep Show - Series 8
  1. E2 - Business Secrets Of The Pharaohs
  2. E3 - The Love Bunker
  3. E6 - Quantocking II
 Simon
2012 Horrible Histories - Series 4
  1. Special - Scary Special
 Writer
2012 Spy - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Codename: Growing Rogue
  2. E2 - Codename: Riding High
  3. E3 - Codename: Lie Hard
  4. E4 - Codename: Mistaken Identity
  5. E5 - Codename: Family Bonds
  6. E7 - Codename: Ball Busted
  7. E8 - Codename: Double Oh
  8. E9 - Codename: Pulp Friction
  9. E10 - Codename: Last Scupper
  10. Special - Codename: Show Stopper
 Chris
2012 Before They Were Famous - Series 1 Ensemble Actor
2012 Horrible Histories - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. Special - Musical Special
  14. Special - Sport Special
  15. Special - Scary Special
 Various
2011 Spy - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Codename: Loser
  2. E2 - Codename: Tramp
  3. E3 - Codename: Grades
  4. E4 - Codename: Bookclub
  5. E5 - Codename: Blood
  6. E6 - Codename: Portis
 Chris
2011 Horrible Histories - Big Prom Party Various
2011 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Writer
2011 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. Special - Sport Relief Special
 Various
2011 Horrible Histories - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. Special - Savage Songs
 Various
2010 Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas Various
2010 The Stephen K Amos Show (as Matthew Baynton)
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Ensemble Actor
2010 The King Is Dead
  1. E2 - Chief Of Police
 Anti-Globalisation Protestor
2010 Horrible Histories - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E4 - Episode Four
  3. E8 - Episode Eight
  4. E9 - Episode Nine
  5. E10 - Episode Ten
  6. E12 - Episode Twelve
  7. Special - Savage Songs
 Writer
2010 Horrible Histories - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. Special - Savage Songs
 Various
2009 Gavin & Stacey - Series 3
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Deano
2009 The Armstrong & Miller Show - Series 2
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Ensemble Actor
2009 Doc Martin - Series 4
  1. E7 - Do Not Disturb
 Junior Chef
2009 Horrible Histories - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Various
2009 Brave Young Men Dylan
2009 Horne & Corden
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  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer (Additional Material)
2009 Horne & Corden
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Ensemble Actor
2008 Gavin & Stacey - Series 2
  1. E4 - Episode Four
  2. E6 - Episode Six
 Deano
2007 Learners (as Matthew Baynton) Howard
2007 Roman's Empire
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Davvy

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Mathew Baynton on IMDb

Born
Tuesday 18th November 1980 (43 years-old)
AKA
Mat Baynton
Nationality
English
RTS Awards 2021
Writer - Comedy (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2021
Writer: Comedy (Nominee)
National Comedy Awards, The 2021
Outstanding Comedy Actor (Longlisted)
BAFTA Television Awards 2015
Best Sitcom (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2015
Writer: Comedy (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 2014
Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2014
Writer: Comedy (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2014
Best TV Comedy Actor (Nominee)
RTS Awards 2014
Writer - Comedy (Winner)
Satellite Awards 2014
Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series (Nominee)
BAFTA Children's Awards 2012
Performer (Nominee)
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