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Rhys Thomas

Rhys Thomas

  • 45 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director, producer and executive producer

Press clippings

The Kemps: All Gold review

Latest satirical outing by rockumentarist Rhys Thomas.

Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2023

The Kemps: All Gold review

A hilarious satire of rock'n'roll at its most ridiculous.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 30th December 2023

The Kemps: All Gold review

Spandau Ballet turn Spinal Tap in the funniest TV show of the season.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th December 2023

'The Kemps: All Gold' cast revealed

Music documentary spoof The Kemps: All Gold, a follow-up to the 2020 special The Kemps: All True, is coming to BBC Two this December. Guest stars include Christopher Eccleston, Adil Ray, Tamzin Outhwaite and Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi.

British Comedy Guide, 16th November 2023

Paul Whitehouse & Nicola Coughlan join Dodger Christmas special on BBC

Dodger is returning for its second Christmas special on BBC One, with a nod to King Charles' coronation and a guest cast including Paul Whitehouse, Simon Callow and Nicola Coughlan as Queen Victoria.

British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2023

Lucy Montgomery and Rhys Thomas on Dodger

Lucy Montgomery and Rhys Thomas, the writers of CBBC's Dodger, explain how the three new specials of the comedy drama came about. The pair also star in and produce the shows with Thomas also directing.

Lucy Montgomery and Rhys Thomas, Televisual, 11th April 2023

The Kemps & Rhys Thomas shooting All True mockumentary sequel for BBC

Rhys Thomas has reunited with Spandau Ballet stars Martin and Gary Kemp for a sequel to their 2020 BBC mockumentary All True, with filming beginning today in London.

British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2023

Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2023 winners

The Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2023 winners include David Quantick, Rhys Thomas and Lucy Montgomery, Michael Spicer, Jack Rooke and Adam Kay.

British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2023

Dodger: Super rich Victorian PM in Xmas special has parallels to Rishi Sunak, writers say

Unpopular super-wealthy PM in festive children's BBC TV highlight Dodger is meant to have contemporary resonance, the writers of the Oliver Twist prequel say.

Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 11th December 2022

Big Boys, Dead Canny and Derry Girls creators up Writers' Guild awards

Jack Rooke (Big Boys), Anna Costello (Dead Canny) and Lisa McGee (Derry Girls) are amongst the nominees for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain awards 2023

British Comedy Guide, 6th December 2022

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