Tom Basden
- 44 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, executive producer and composer
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Tom Basden interview
Writer and actor Tom Basden on working with Ricky Gervais, creating family sitcom Here We Go and his new film The Ballad Of Wallis Island.
Darren Richman, i Newspaper, 4th June 2025The Ballad Of Wallis Island is an unexpectedly upbeat spin on Stephen King's Misery
A gentle musical comedy about fame and fandom, that blessedly steers clear of mawkishness at every turn.
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent, 29th May 2025The Ballad Of Wallis Island: A short film, a long wait
The Ballad Of Wallis Island came together after a long wait and a little help from Carey Mulligan.
Nicole Sperling, The New York Times, 28th March 2025Mandy Series 4 in production
Filming has started on the fourth series of Diane Morgan's Mandy.
British Comedy Guide, 27th January 2025Here We Go Series 3 now being filmed
Filming has started on the third series of BBC One comedy series Here We Go. The new episodes will see Rachel starting her life as a therapist and Robin and Cherry busy with a new arrival, baby Atlas.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024Ricky Gervais assembles cast for cat-based animation series
Ricky Gervais is overseeing a new animated series about "a bunch of cats", a project that sees him reunited with After Life stars including Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tom Basden, Tony Way and Diane Morgan.
British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2024The week in TV: Here We Go - review
There are little shivers of sweetness in the way it bumbles along.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 4th February 2024Here We Go, Series 2, review
A modern classic that deserves its place alongside The Royle Family.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 2nd February 2024Tom Basden on risque writing, sitcom gold and casting Carey Mulligan
His BBC One series Here We Go has single-handedly revived the family sitcom genre, and Hollywood stars love his short films. Might he be one of Britain's most versatile comedy writers?
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 1st February 2024Harry Enfield and Simon Farnaby to guest star in Here We Go
Series 2 of Here We Go starts on BBC One on Friday 2nd February. The six-part series will feature guest stars including Harry Enfield, Simon Farnaby, Sophie Wu, Dolly Wells and Andrew Brooke.
British Comedy Guide, 18th January 2024