News about Mathew Baynton

The 30 best British sitcoms to watch now: Our critics sift through the TV streaming platforms and choose which shows will keep you chuckling

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 24, 2024
Modern mums and dads, bored youngsters in a rural village or unlikely flatmates in their twenties, there are plenty of quirky characters to get to know in classic TV sitcoms. So our critics have selected some of the best of them to watch On Demand right now - sifting through hundreds of options to save you the bother. Can't decide what to watch tonight? Read on to find out which sitcoms will keep you laughing...

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: A sneak peek at the hit book series adaptation that has brought fans into a rage

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2024
Fans of the book by British author Holly Jackson have long awaited the series, and a quick ten-second clip posted by the BBC on social media has sparked a rage. Emma Myers, who plays Pip, is seen nervously navigating a packed room of dancing teenagers in a party on Instagram.

The best family-friendly films to watch over the weekend are the 30 best family-friendly films to watch over the internet

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
In our analysts' list of the best movies to watch On Demand right now, we have a slew of thrillers, exciting romances, and comedies. The experts have selected their top 30 films to watch over the Easter weekend, sifting through thousands of choices so you don't have to. To give you the most up-to-date on the latest movie offerings, they've also reviewed recent launches. To find out what to watch this weekend, scroll down to find out what to watch this weekend.

This Christmas, our ultimate guide to what to watch on TV this holiday: All you need to hear about this year's festive telly extravaganza from best dramas to family shows, films, comedies, and specials

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
The Heist Before Christmas, which conjures up a Yuletide miracle by mixing bleak elements into a mellow holiday film with a touch of edge, is among the TV dramas to watch over the holiday season.

At the time of the show's cancellation, fans of hit BBC show Ghosts express their indignation

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 31, 2023
Since learning that the show has been cancelled, fans of the BBC show Ghosts have expressed their indignation. Despite being nominated for a BAFTA award for Best Scripted Comedy, the broadcaster announced that filming on the fifth series of Ghosts had concluded for good on Friday. Ghosts first aired in 2019, following a cash-trapped young couple who inherits a rickety country mansion only to find it teeming with needy ghosts.

Following five seasons, a huge BBC sitcom has been AXED, a show that has been cancelled by BAFTA has shocked viewers

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 31, 2023
Fans of a major BBC series have been canceled, which is likely to leave them devastated. Despite being nominated for a BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy, the broadcaster confirmed filming on the fifth series of Ghosts had ended for good on Friday. Ghosts devolved a young couple who inherits a rickety country mansion, only to find it teeming with needy ghosts.

When cast spray-tanned their faces, a Horrible Histories actor says it'may have been racial

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2022
Mathew Baynton, the lead actor on the original CBBC show, said that portraying historical figures 'did blackface.' Through skits stuffed with blood, war, and black humour, the sketch show, which first appeared in 2009, taught children about historical events. Each episode featured a collection of sketches from various times and civilisations, including ancient Egypt, for which actors spray-tanned their skin and wore wigs. Mr Baynton, 42, told Oxford student newspaper Cherwell, "the entire topic" of portraying historical figures in the context of race is one worthy of continuing debate.'