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Tom Basden
Tom Basden

Tom Basden

  • 44 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, executive producer and composer

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Pandemonium sitcom coming to BBC One

Pandemonium, a sitcom starring Katherine Parkinson, Jim Howick, Alison Steadman and Tom Basden is coming to BBC One this Christmas.

British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2020

Diane Morgan's dimwitted big-dreamer is comedy tonic

I'm not sure if it's the constant gurning, shiny puffer jacket that screams "flammable" or the gravity-defying vertical hairdo, but Mandy Carter is a woman I cannot stop watching.

Sara Wallis, The Mirror, 15th August 2020

Mandy, BBC2 review - Diane Morgan's new creation

When the laugh-out-loud punchline came, it really landed.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 14th August 2020

Mandy review: new comedy is fine in small doses

A mordant stare from Morgan can do the work of 20 pages of script, so a show of her own has been long overdue.

Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 13th August 2020

Mandy, BBC2 - 15-minute moreish nuggets of comedy

Diane Morgan's character is cunning, self-centred and as endearing as she is ridiculous.

Suzi Feay, The Financial Times, 7th August 2020

Tim Key and Tom Basden turn up the heat on curry night

Alan Partridge's Sidekick Simon takes it out on his own hapless wingman - but Enya's repeated interruptions slow the flow.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th July 2020

Cast revealed for Diane Morgan's sitcom Mandy

Sean Lock will be amongst the guest stars appearing in Mandy, Diane Morgan's new comedy series.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2020

BAFTA TV Awards 2020 nominations

Catastrophe, Derry Girls, Fleabag and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees in the BAFTA TV Awards 2020.

British Comedy Guide, 4th June 2020

Plebs is to end with feature-length special

ITV2's sitcom Plebs will not be returning for a sixth series, but it will end with a new feature-length special.

British Comedy Guide, 30th April 2020

After Life series 2, Netflix review

Ricky Gervais's study of bereavement continues.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 25th April 2020

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