The Midnight Gang
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2018
- 1 episode
An adaptation of David Walliams's children's novel, The Midnight Gang. Also features Alan Davies, Haydn Gwynne, Amit Shah, Mark Heap, Harish Patel and more.
Press clippings
David Walliams accused of racism over character Raj
In his books, Raj is known for his penny-pinching ways, including trying to sell items past their sell-by date to unwitting customers.
Jenn Selby, i Newspaper, 30th December 2018David Walliams writes and stars in another bittersweet Christmas comedy. It tells the story of Tom, who winds up in a children's ward, where he joins a secret gang that goes on midnight adventures in the hospital, making dreams come true. Alan Davies, Haydn Gwynne and Mark Heap have a ball.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 26th December 2018The Midnight Gang review
The BBC drama has a big heart and a beautiful yet devastating ending.
Alexandra Pollard, The Independent, 26th December 2018Review: The Midnight Gang
A joyous children vs adults, nice vs horrible romp.
Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 26th December 2018The Midnight Gang: a sweet, funny & imaginative delight
The BBC's latest adaptation of a David Walliams novel was about a group of hospitalised children who made each others' dreams come true.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 26th December 2018The Midnight Gang review
With a game cast, a sprinkling of Dahl-ish magic and a mature message, David Walliams' The Midnight Gang is great family fun...
Patrick Sproull, Den Of Geek, 26th December 2018How David Walliams conquered Christmas
The unlikely rise of the bestselling children's author.
Anna Leszkiewicz, The New Statesman, 5th December 2018David Walliams films The Midnight Gang
David Walliams is filming The Midnight Gang, the latest adaption of one of his children's books for BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 26th September 2018