Frank Skinner: ‘I’ve always operated near the line. If it moves, I move with it’ The comedian on his love of poetry, navigating political landmines and why Edinburgh is so close to his heart The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023
David Harewood on Blackface review – a shocking, deeply moving piece of television In a personal look at the shocking origins of minstrelsy, the actor speaks truth to power on the same channel that showed blackface in his living room when he was growing up The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023
Edinburgh Festival 2023: the best theatre and comedy to book Our critics pick 20 of the must-see shows for those travelling north of the border for the world’s biggest this summer Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023
Huw Edwards reaction: Dan Walker and Elizabeth Day among stars sharing compassion for presenter Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said the newsreader is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ and is now ‘receiving inpatient hospital care’ The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023
Huw Edwards reaction: Dan Walker and Elizabeth Day among stars sharing compassion for presenter Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said the newsreader is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ and is now ‘receiving inpatient hospital care’ The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Huw Edwards reaction: Dan Walker and Elizabeth Day among stars sharing compassion for presenter Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said the newsreader is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ and is now ‘receiving inpatient hospital care’ The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Henley Literary Festival 2023 unveils lineup including Theresa May, Sebastian Faulks and David Baddiel Oxfordshire arts festival is partnering with The Independent for a nine-day event that features appearances from actors, writers, illustrators, musicians, poets, comedians and more The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Huw Edwards: Dan Walker and Alastair Campbell among those sending support to ‘superb broadcaster’ A statement from Huw Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said he is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ at this time Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023
Huw Edwards: Dan Walker and Elizabeth Day among stars sharing compassion for presenter Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said the newsreader is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ and is now ‘receiving inpatient hospital care’ The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Holly Willoughby's ITV speech on Phillip Schofield torn apart by comedian Holly Willoughby made her eventual comeback to the ITV studios following a two-week holiday and addressed the speculation surrounding her former co-presenter, Phillip Schofield. Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023
Holly Willoughby's Phillip Schofield statement brutally pulled apart by David Baddiel Comedian David Baddiel wasn't long in tweeting about Holly's return speech. Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023
Holly Willoughby's speech picked apart by David Baddiel after Phillip Schofield scandal The comedian didn't hold back with his views on Holly's now-infamous monologue Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2023
David Baddiel gives Holly Willoughby speech brutal takedown Comedian and author spoke out after the infamous This Morning statement Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023
Holly Willoughby's Phillip Schofield speech brutally pulled apart by David Baddiel Holly Willoughby, 42, finally made her comeback after a two-week holiday and addressed Phillip Schofield's swift departure from the show and ITV - and comedian David Baddiel didn't hold back Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023 Shirt worn by Pele when he scored final goal for Brazil could fetch £150,000 at auction In July 1971, the three-time World Cup winner pulled on the jersey in Sao Paulo and in the 34th minute scored for Brazil in a 1-1 friendly with Austria
Wales Online · May 10, 2023 David Baddiel based dull seaside town in new book on Welsh city where he holidayed as a kid David Baddiel admitted that Snoring-on-sea in his new children's book Only Children is based on a Welsh city
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 Antisemitic cartoon was appalling and avoidable Letters: Readers respond to the Guardian’s publication of a cartoon that contained racist tropes, which was later withdrawn with an apology
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 5 new books to read this week This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Greek Lessons by Han Kang and Death Of A Bookseller by Alice Slater.
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023 Colin from Accounts: the Aussie comedy series everyone’s raving about The comedy series has been attracting scores of fans
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023 OPINION - Thanks to Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer now faces a decision he must not duck Whatever happens next, Sir Keir Starmer will be remembered as a historically consequential Labour leader. In April 2020, he inherited a smoking ruin of a party that had suffered its worst election defeat since 1935, wrecked by Jeremy Corbyn’s disastrous leadership and stained by anti-Semitism. Three years on and, quite…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023 The God Desire by David Baddiel review – not quite losing my religion The comedian’s attempt to reconcile his lack of faith with his Jewish identity places him in an intriguing position in an often polarised debate
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023 David Baddiel: ‘Football fills a God-shaped hole’ Ahead of a new book about our need for faith, the ‘militant atheist’ discusses oversharing, identity – and why he’s distancing himself from Richard Dawkins
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023 Hugh Grant’s cringeworthy Oscars interview with Ashley Graham is no surprise, fellow red carpet host says ‘Well done working around his nonsense,’ the interviewer writes to the model on Twitter
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 ‘Social media has become a scolding machine’: David Baddiel defends Hugh Grant over Oscars interview Comedian said actor, who gave very short, deadpan answers to model Ashley Graham, was just being ‘real’
Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023 John Terry furiously hits back at David Baddiel over Gary Lineker Match of the Day jibe Three Lions singer David Baddiel made a joke about John Terry in relation to the BBC's decision to axe beloved presenter Gary Lineker from their football coverage