David Mitchell
Also Known As: David James Stuart Mitchell
Biography: David James Stuart Mitchell (born 14 July 1974) is a British comedian, actor and writer. Mitchell rose to prominence alongside Robert Webb as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb. The duo starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, in which Mitchell plays Mark Corrigan. He won the British Academy Television Award for Best Comedy Performance in 2009 for his performance. Mitchell and Webb have written and starred in several sketch shows including Bruiser, The Mitchell and Webb Situation, That Mitchell and Webb Sound and That Mitchell and Webb Look. They have also starred in the British version of Apple's "Get a Mac" ad campaign. Their first film, Magicians, was released in 2007. They starred in the short-lived TV series Ambassadors in 2013, and in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Back from 2017 to 2021. Mitchell starred as Owen in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Think the Unthinkable and as William Shakespeare in the BBC Two historical comedy Upstart Crow. He has starred in the BBC One detective comedy-drama Ludwig since 2024. He is a frequent participant on British panel shows, being a team captain on Would I Lie to You?, the host of The Unbelievable Truth on BBC Radio 4 and the former host of The Bubble and Was It Something I Said?, as well as guesting on other panel shows including QI, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Have I Got News for You. He was also a co-host of the comedy news show 10 O'Clock Live. As a writer, he contributes opinion pieces to British newspapers The Observer and The Guardian.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
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Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV
Overview: Produced exclusively for DVD, with nearly of 3 hours of the hottest standup comedians performing in the funniest program on TV. Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV contains all the best laugh out load moments that couldn't be shown on TV or anywhere else, for reasons of taste, decency and sheer outrageousness. For the first time see unbroadcastable material from Dara O'Briain, Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and a host of the funniest stand-up comedians on the circuit
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-26
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Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Overview: Join Peppa in this exciting new preschool cinema experience, with plenty of snorts, giggles and jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Leading with "Peppa Visits London," the first of the never-before-seen episodes, Peppa and her friends hop on board a double-decker red bus as the Queen takes them on an unforgettable tour of iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. The other new ‘oink-tastic episodes include "The Police," "Canal Boat,""‘The Zoo," "Move to the Music" and a four-part story in which viewers will join Peppa on an Australian holiday to visit her old friend, Kylie Kangaroo.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-07
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Migration
Overview: After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-06
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Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Overview: Sir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the previously-unseen pilot episode.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-15
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50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Overview: Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-24
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I Could Never Be Your Woman
Overview: Mother Nature loves to cause mischief, and she steps in to help two love-starved souls find happiness. She helps an aging professional woman and single mother, Rosie, who's unlucky in love find her match with Adam, a much younger man. As their relationship blossoms beyond physical attraction, matters complicate when her adolescent daughter starts to fall for a handsome local boy.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-11
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Magicians
Overview: A pair of rivaling stage magicians are forced to confront their falling out over a guillotine mishap when they compete in a magic competition.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-18
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The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Overview: Harry Hill stars in this comedy based on Norman Hunter's books. The Professor has a fight on his hands when a councillor tries to run him out of town for being a nuisance.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-24
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The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb
Overview: David Mitchell and Robert Webb perform several of their sketches in this live comedy performance, including the snooker commentators Peter and Ted, and, Numberwang.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-27
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Professor Branestawm Returns
Overview: When Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a legacy to fund local inventing, Professor Branestawm thinks his money troubles are over. But scheming councillor Haggerstone insists an inventing contest be held to decide who gets the cash.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-24
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Making Qi
Overview: Behind the scenes documentary on British panel show Qi.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-10
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Gun Shy
Overview: A mega-platinum, aging rock star's supermodel wife is abducted by pirates while vacationing in Chile.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-08
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Greed
Overview: A retail billionaire's 60th birthday party is celebrated in an exclusive hotel on the Greek island of Mykonos.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-07
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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Overview: To mark the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of Blackadder in 1983, the iconic cast of the much-loved sitcom appear together in a documentary for the first time. The show includes an exclusive in-depth interview with Edmund Blackadder himself, Rowan Atkinson - the first time he has agreed to be interviewed about his experience making the show.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-09
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Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Overview: A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-16
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The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
Overview: As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the greatest names in comedy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-11
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The Secret Life of Norman Wisdom Aged 92¾
Overview: Norman Wisdom lives with his carer on the Isle of Man. But when she quits, his children are lost: should they force him to leave his beloved island?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-16
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The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008
Overview: The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International. Like its immediate predecessor, the show was a single-night event at London's Royal Albert Hall, on Saturday 4 October 2008. The 3-hour event was video-taped and a 95-minute television special adapted from the show was broadcast the following day, on Britain's Channel Four. There was also a "cinecast" in which the Royal Albert Hall event was shown live in 35 cinemas in major British cities.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-04
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