Acting

Tom Basden

Born November 30, 1980 · Sutton, London, UK (age 45)

Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ba…

Known For

The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island · 2025

The Ballad of Wallis Island

MovieComedyDrama

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Dark Relic

Dark Relic · 2010

MovieScience FictionFantasy

1099 A.D.: A battle-weary knight leads his men home from the Holy Land after years of fighting. But the supposedly holy relic he’s carrying bears a terrible curse…

David Brent: Life on the Road

David Brent: Life on the Road · 2016

David Brent: Life on the Road

MovieComedyMusic

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome · 2022

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome

Three Plebs join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and military discounts at selected restaurants. But when war's declared they're sent to fight on the front line of a Roman legion for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza · 2025

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

Rachel's ambitious plans to hold a New Year party like those of old - together with Paul's determination to finally please his family after years of unimpressive fireworks displays - get corrupted; on Robin's suggestion, the family AirBNBs their own home in order to fund a New Year's Eve getaway to somewhere startlingly alike in suburban quality, with Paul's persistent boil necessitating the prerequisite of a sauna to quell it for good - which renders itself available in an unconventional method. Sue finds herself new friends in a slimmers' club whose activities seem directly antithetical to the group's aims, while Sam discovers the complexity of relationships after a mix-up results in an offensive gift to his new girlfriend.

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas · 2023

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

Amy is home for the holidays, and Rachel is determined to engineer a classic Jessop family Christmas

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

MovieTV MovieComedy

Mandy rarely dabbles in global diplomacy, especially over Christmas when it’s so cold out and there’s good telly on, but when she does, you can bet that she makes a real difference to the balance of power in the world. This Christmas special was originally due to be broadcast on 19th December 2025 but BBC2 pulled it from the schedules at the last moment.

Very Few Fish

Very Few Fish · 2013

A short film. In London, two separate couples go on dates with each other to try and fall in love.

Filmography

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The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island · 2025

The Ballad of Wallis Island

MovieComedyDrama

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Songs

Dark Relic

Dark Relic · 2010

MovieScience FictionFantasy

1099 A.D.: A battle-weary knight leads his men home from the Holy Land after years of fighting. But the supposedly holy relic he’s carrying bears a terrible curse…

Robert

David Brent: Life on the Road

David Brent: Life on the Road · 2016

David Brent: Life on the Road

MovieComedyMusic

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.

Dan

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome · 2022

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome

Three Plebs join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and military discounts at selected restaurants. But when war's declared they're sent to fight on the front line of a Roman legion for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.

Writer

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza · 2025

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

Rachel's ambitious plans to hold a New Year party like those of old - together with Paul's determination to finally please his family after years of unimpressive fireworks displays - get corrupted; on Robin's suggestion, the family AirBNBs their own home in order to fund a New Year's Eve getaway to somewhere startlingly alike in suburban quality, with Paul's persistent boil necessitating the prerequisite of a sauna to quell it for good - which renders itself available in an unconventional method. Sue finds herself new friends in a slimmers' club whose activities seem directly antithetical to the group's aims, while Sam discovers the complexity of relationships after a mix-up results in an offensive gift to his new girlfriend.

Writer

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas · 2023

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

Amy is home for the holidays, and Rachel is determined to engineer a classic Jessop family Christmas

Writer

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

MovieTV MovieComedy

Mandy rarely dabbles in global diplomacy, especially over Christmas when it’s so cold out and there’s good telly on, but when she does, you can bet that she makes a real difference to the balance of power in the world. This Christmas special was originally due to be broadcast on 19th December 2025 but BBC2 pulled it from the schedules at the last moment.

Benefits Advisor

Very Few Fish

Very Few Fish · 2013

A short film. In London, two separate couples go on dates with each other to try and fall in love.

Writer

The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island

The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island · 2007

The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island

MovieComedyMusic

Lottery winner, Charles Heath, pays a folk singer, Herb McGwyer, to visit to his private island and perform for him for a fee of half a million pounds. Isolated from the world, the jaded folk singer's passion for music is slowly reignited.

Writer

Venice at Dawn

Venice at Dawn · 2022

It is based on the classic British stage farce and a comedy of misunderstandings centered around a relationship break up and a painting which is called Venice at Dawn.

Stephen

The Boot Sale

The Boot Sale · 2010

MovieRomanceComedy

A man pitches up at a car boot sale. But refuses to sell a thing.

The Hunk

Anthony

Anthony · 2014

MovieDramaComedy

Christmas Eve. An enormous explosion tears through Lapland. Santa and his elf, Anthony, have crash-landed in the middle of nowhere on their busiest night.

Anthony

Ghosts

SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.

Cartwright

After Life

After Life · 2019

SeriesComedyDrama

Tony had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony changes. After contemplating taking his own life, he decides instead to live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes from now on.

Matt

Fresh Meat

Fresh Meat · 2011

SeriesComedyDrama

Six students — Vod Nordstrom, Oregon Shawcross, Josie Jones, Kingsley Owen, JP Pembersley, and Howard McGregor — are freshmen (save for second year Howard) at Manchester Medlock University. Having applied late to accommodation, they live in a shared, off-campus house in Whalley Range rather than the halls of residence.

Writer

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast · 2026

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

SeriesMysteryComedy

Three lifelong pals embark on a chaotic quest to solve the mystery of their old friend's suspicious death and keep their own dark secret under wraps.

Seb

Ricky Gervais Alley Cats

Ricky Gervais Alley Cats · 2026

Ricky Gervais Alley Cats

SeriesAnimationComedy

Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in this no-holds-barred animated comedy from Ricky Gervais.

Ponce (voice)

Plebs

Sitcom about three desperate young men from the suburbs who try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - which just happens to be ancient Rome.

Creator

W1A

The follow-up to 'Twenty Twelve' as Ian Fletcher takes up the position of 'Head of Values' at the BBC. His task is to clarify, define, or re-define the core purpose of the BBC across all its functions and to position it confidently for the future, in particular for Licence Fee Renegotiation and Charter Renewal in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Dan Shepherd

Mandy

Mandy is a woman with dreams. Big dreams. Most of all she dreams of breeding Doberman Pinchers. But there are hurdles to overcome before that dream can become a reality. In the series we'll see her go on a health kick, rent out her small back bedroom on Airbnb and attempt a series of short-lived jobs in the modern gig economy.

Benefits Advisor

Man vs Bee

Man vs Bee · 2022

SeriesFamilyComedy

Bumbling dad Trevor tries to get the best of a cunning bee while house-sitting a posh mansion — but only unleashes more chaos in this comedy series.

Police Officer

Jam and Jerusalem

Jam and Jerusalem · 2006

Jam and Jerusalem

The Women's Guild is an organisation in the small town of Clatterford St. Mary that aims to promote truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship. Or maybe it's just an excuse for good, old-fashioned gossip. Regardless, meetings feature discussions and visiting speakers. The Guild is the center of life in Clatterford, which has a good cross-section of people, local shops and a late-night convenience store.

Kira's Dad

Derek

SeriesComedyDrama

Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

Autograph Expert

After You've Gone

After You've Gone · 2007

After You've Gone

After You've Gone is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC One from 12 January 2007 to 21 December 2008. Starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Celia Imrie, Dani Harmer and Ryan Sampson, the three season comedy follows handyman Jimmy Venables, who moves in with his teenage children and his mother-in-law Diana after his ex-wife Ann goes to Africa to help with a flood.

Mike

Hyperdrive

Hyperdrive · 2006

SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Set in 2151 and 2152, it follows the crew of HMS Camden Lock as they stumble through their heroic mission to protect British interests in a changing galaxy.

Lallakkiss

The Wrong Mans

The Wrong Mans · 2013

Comedy thriller about two well-meaning idiots who become entangled in a hideous world of crime, conspiracy and corruption.

Noel

Here We Go

Here We Go · 2022

SeriesComedyDrama

Family life with no filter. The Jessops navigate life's everyday challenges - from changing jobs to kidnapping dogs.

Writer

The Last Bus

The Last Bus · 2022

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyFamily

After embarking on a life-changing field trip, a group of whip-smart students fight to save humanity from an army of ruthless drones.

Mr. Short

Vital Signs

Vital Signs · 2006

Rhoda Bradley is a busy mum frustrated with her job as a supermarket check-out assistant. When she discovers the health service is recruiting new doctors, she decides to enrol in medical school — but the move doesn't go over too well with either her competitive sister Maddy, or her husband Tony, who fears the decision will turn their lives upside down.

Mr Woodley

Women on the Verge

Women on the Verge · 2018

Women on the Verge

SeriesComedyDrama

The lives of three women in their 30s, as they navigate the challenges of life, love and relationships. Whilst everyone else is settling down, married with kids, and increasingly in control of their lives, Laura, Katie and Alison seem to be moving in the opposite direction.

Daniel

Quacks

A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.

John Sutton

Gap Year

Gap Year · 2017

SeriesDramaComedy

It’s the story of British lads Dylan and Sean, childhood friends who have drifted apart, who initially set out to backpack through China but end up taking on the whole continent.

Creator

Bill's Included

Bill's Included

Bill's Included

Middle-aged divorcee Bill Beam staves off financial ruin by renting his spare rooms to students. Warm-hearted and eager but neurotic and slightly overbearing, Bill is thrilled by the youthful energy his lodgers bring – but baffled by their indifference to his laminated house rules and colour-coded cutlery. He's torn between wanting to be part of the gang - sharing banter, keeping up with trends - and clinging to his role as responsible adult.

Executive Producer

Cowards

Cowards · 2009

Four-man sketch show packed with surprise and invention - all delivered with a unique brand of joyful deadpan absurdity.

Writer