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Tom Basden

Comedian, writer, actor. From things like #herewegobbc #plebs #afterlifenetflix

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The cat is out of the bag! Alley Cats is coming to Netflix on Friday 7th August

Alley Cats is an adult animated sitcom created by and starring the multi award-winning Ricky Gervais. The series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life. From the funny to the absurd, the series is packed with Gervais’ signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect.

Starring Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and also featuring Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way #alleycats #netflix


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Meet this year’s BAFTA-nominated comedy stars – from the scene-stealing icons to the creative minds that bring laughter and joy to our lives.
 
Bafta photographed exclusively for Radio Times by @rachellouisebrownstudio
Styling by @natreadstylist
Set Design: @propped_up_ltd
Sponsor: Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises @bafta
Shoot Location: @seacontainersldn
Schwarzkopf Professional hairstyling team: @philipp_haug & @edenthomsonhair
@armanibeauty MUA team: @pablo_rodriguez_makeup
MUA for Rosie: Lucy Jones @makeupbylucyjones
MUA for Lenny and Katherine: Holly Regan @hollyreganmakeup
MUA for Jon: Nina Tsitaia @ninas.makeupar
HMU for Mawaan: Niki Mark @makeupby_niki
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Bryony Blake @bryony_blake
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Lydia Barnes @lydiabarnesmakeup


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Meet this year’s BAFTA-nominated comedy stars – from the scene-stealing icons to the creative minds that bring laughter and joy to our lives.
 
Bafta photographed exclusively for Radio Times by @rachellouisebrownstudio
Styling by @natreadstylist
Set Design: @propped_up_ltd
Sponsor: Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises @bafta
Shoot Location: @seacontainersldn
Schwarzkopf Professional hairstyling team: @philipp_haug & @edenthomsonhair
@armanibeauty MUA team: @pablo_rodriguez_makeup
MUA for Rosie: Lucy Jones @makeupbylucyjones
MUA for Lenny and Katherine: Holly Regan @hollyreganmakeup
MUA for Jon: Nina Tsitaia @ninas.makeupar
HMU for Mawaan: Niki Mark @makeupby_niki
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Bryony Blake @bryony_blake
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Lydia Barnes @lydiabarnesmakeup


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Meet this year’s BAFTA-nominated comedy stars – from the scene-stealing icons to the creative minds that bring laughter and joy to our lives.
 
Bafta photographed exclusively for Radio Times by @rachellouisebrownstudio
Styling by @natreadstylist
Set Design: @propped_up_ltd
Sponsor: Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises @bafta
Shoot Location: @seacontainersldn
Schwarzkopf Professional hairstyling team: @philipp_haug & @edenthomsonhair
@armanibeauty MUA team: @pablo_rodriguez_makeup
MUA for Rosie: Lucy Jones @makeupbylucyjones
MUA for Lenny and Katherine: Holly Regan @hollyreganmakeup
MUA for Jon: Nina Tsitaia @ninas.makeupar
HMU for Mawaan: Niki Mark @makeupby_niki
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Bryony Blake @bryony_blake
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Lydia Barnes @lydiabarnesmakeup


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Meet this year’s BAFTA-nominated comedy stars – from the scene-stealing icons to the creative minds that bring laughter and joy to our lives.
 
Bafta photographed exclusively for Radio Times by @rachellouisebrownstudio
Styling by @natreadstylist
Set Design: @propped_up_ltd
Sponsor: Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises @bafta
Shoot Location: @seacontainersldn
Schwarzkopf Professional hairstyling team: @philipp_haug & @edenthomsonhair
@armanibeauty MUA team: @pablo_rodriguez_makeup
MUA for Rosie: Lucy Jones @makeupbylucyjones
MUA for Lenny and Katherine: Holly Regan @hollyreganmakeup
MUA for Jon: Nina Tsitaia @ninas.makeupar
HMU for Mawaan: Niki Mark @makeupby_niki
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Bryony Blake @bryony_blake
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Lydia Barnes @lydiabarnesmakeup


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Meet this year’s BAFTA-nominated comedy stars – from the scene-stealing icons to the creative minds that bring laughter and joy to our lives.
 
Bafta photographed exclusively for Radio Times by @rachellouisebrownstudio
Styling by @natreadstylist
Set Design: @propped_up_ltd
Sponsor: Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises @bafta
Shoot Location: @seacontainersldn
Schwarzkopf Professional hairstyling team: @philipp_haug & @edenthomsonhair
@armanibeauty MUA team: @pablo_rodriguez_makeup
MUA for Rosie: Lucy Jones @makeupbylucyjones
MUA for Lenny and Katherine: Holly Regan @hollyreganmakeup
MUA for Jon: Nina Tsitaia @ninas.makeupar
HMU for Mawaan: Niki Mark @makeupby_niki
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Bryony Blake @bryony_blake
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Lydia Barnes @lydiabarnesmakeup


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Meet this year’s BAFTA-nominated comedy stars – from the scene-stealing icons to the creative minds that bring laughter and joy to our lives.
 
Bafta photographed exclusively for Radio Times by @rachellouisebrownstudio
Styling by @natreadstylist
Set Design: @propped_up_ltd
Sponsor: Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises @bafta
Shoot Location: @seacontainersldn
Schwarzkopf Professional hairstyling team: @philipp_haug & @edenthomsonhair
@armanibeauty MUA team: @pablo_rodriguez_makeup
MUA for Rosie: Lucy Jones @makeupbylucyjones
MUA for Lenny and Katherine: Holly Regan @hollyreganmakeup
MUA for Jon: Nina Tsitaia @ninas.makeupar
HMU for Mawaan: Niki Mark @makeupby_niki
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Bryony Blake @bryony_blake
HMU for Lucy, Tom and Kat: Lydia Barnes @lydiabarnesmakeup


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Netflix are currently subtitling & translating “Alley Cats” into 160 languages. Still no premier date yet but I can’t wait for you to see it. As with everything I’ve done, many won’t like it, many will actively hate it, but some of you will fucking love it.


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Recording “Alley Cats”
How many of the brilliant cast can you name?


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Congratulations to Katherine Parkinson and Jim Howick who have both been nominated for BAFTA Awards for their performances as Rachel and Paul Jessop in Here We Go!


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Congratulations to Katherine Parkinson and Jim Howick who have both been nominated for BAFTA Awards for their performances as Rachel and Paul Jessop in Here We Go!


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We’re delighted that Here We Go has received three nominations in the 2026 RTS Programme Awards. Tom Basden has been nominated for Best Comedy Writer, Katherine Parkinson for Best Female Comedy Performance, and the show has been nominated for Best Scripted Comedy.

Wishing everyone all the best at the awards show later this month.


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We’re delighted that Here We Go has received three nominations in the 2026 RTS Programme Awards. Tom Basden has been nominated for Best Comedy Writer, Katherine Parkinson for Best Female Comedy Performance, and the show has been nominated for Best Scripted Comedy.

Wishing everyone all the best at the awards show later this month.


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We’re delighted that Here We Go has received three nominations in the 2026 RTS Programme Awards. Tom Basden has been nominated for Best Comedy Writer, Katherine Parkinson for Best Female Comedy Performance, and the show has been nominated for Best Scripted Comedy.

Wishing everyone all the best at the awards show later this month.


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Of all the Christmas number ones he could feature on, of course Tom had to be on this one! 😂

Listen back to Jo Whiley’s chat with the cast of the BAFTA nominated ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ on BBC Sounds 🧡


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‘Here We Go’ won Best Comedy at the Broadcast Awards! 🏆 Beautifully unexpected. Congrats to all our brilliant cast & crew and Tom Basden for his exquisite writing.


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‘Here We Go’ won Best Comedy at the Broadcast Awards! 🏆 Beautifully unexpected. Congrats to all our brilliant cast & crew and Tom Basden for his exquisite writing.


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‘Here We Go’ won Best Comedy at the Broadcast Awards! 🏆 Beautifully unexpected. Congrats to all our brilliant cast & crew and Tom Basden for his exquisite writing.


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‘Here We Go’ won Best Comedy at the Broadcast Awards! 🏆 Beautifully unexpected. Congrats to all our brilliant cast & crew and Tom Basden for his exquisite writing.


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Thrilled that Here We Go has been awarded the 2026 Broadcast Award for Best Comedy Programme!

A huge congratulations to everyone who worked on Series 3.

You can watch all episodes of Here We Go on BBC iPlayer.


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Appreciation post for The Ballad of Wallis Island with these absolutely heart-warming behind-the-scenes photos! 😍🎬

Hot-on-the-heels of an incredible *three* BAFTA nominations, don’t miss one of the best British films of recent years, available now on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD! It’s a critically acclaimed gem to own and enjoy time and again! 💖💿

Order here: https://tinyurl.com/theballadofwallisisland


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Appreciation post for The Ballad of Wallis Island with these absolutely heart-warming behind-the-scenes photos! 😍🎬

Hot-on-the-heels of an incredible *three* BAFTA nominations, don’t miss one of the best British films of recent years, available now on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD! It’s a critically acclaimed gem to own and enjoy time and again! 💖💿

Order here: https://tinyurl.com/theballadofwallisisland


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Appreciation post for The Ballad of Wallis Island with these absolutely heart-warming behind-the-scenes photos! 😍🎬

Hot-on-the-heels of an incredible *three* BAFTA nominations, don’t miss one of the best British films of recent years, available now on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD! It’s a critically acclaimed gem to own and enjoy time and again! 💖💿

Order here: https://tinyurl.com/theballadofwallisisland


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Congratulations to the cast and crew of THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND on their three BAFTA Award nominations ✨

Outstanding British Film
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Supporting Actress - Carey Mulligan


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Save the nugs! 🍗 ⁣

#HereWeGo #JimHowick #KatherineParkinson #TomBasden #ToriAllenMartin #JudeMorganCollie #Car #CarJourneys #Family ⁣

Here We Go family travels to their NYE staycation.


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