
David Baddiel
He has written the children's books The Parent Agency, The Person Controller, AniMalcolm, Birthday Boy, Head Kid, and The Taylor TurboChaser. He is also a lyricist on "Three Lions", a song that has been described as the de facto "anthem" of English football since 1996.
In 2024, he filmed his trilogy of specials "Not The" at the Royal Court Theatre for Sky Arts in February. He also launched his podcast, "A Muslim and a Jew Go There" with Sayeeda Warsi, Baroness Warsi and filmed a travelogue with Hugh Dennis, "Two Men on a Bike" released in 2025.
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Known For

Comic Relief

Two Men On A Bike

Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned

Balls to Africa: Sporting Noses on Tour

Celebrity Advice Bureau

Comic Relief does University Challenge

David Baddiel - The Not The Trilogy

David Baddiel on the Silk Road

Fantasy Football League

Newman and Baddiel in Pieces

The Book Quiz

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

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