David Earl
Actor
Acting
Film, TV & Theatre
Comedy
Voiceover
Acting
Television
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
Confidential Animated Series | TBA | TBA | TBA |
The Cockfields S2 | John | Various | Gold |
After Life S3 | Brian | Various | Netflix |
After Life S2 | Brian | Ricky Gervais | Netflix |
After Life | Brian | Various | Netflix |
Sick Note | Paul | Matt Lipsey | King Bert / Sky |
Drunk History | Mr Twigg | Tom McKay | Tiger Aspect |
Rovers | Bruce | Craig Cash | Jellylegs |
Derek Series 2 | Kev | Ricky Gervais | Derek Productions |
Gittins | Brian Gittins | Michael Cumming | Channel 4 |
Derek | Kev | Ricky Gervais | Derek Productions |
Derek Pilot | Cliff | Ricky Gervais | Derek Productions |
Extras | David | Ricky Gervais / Stephen Merchant | BBC |
The Inspector Lynley Myteries | Alan | Graham Theakston | BBC |
Film
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
Apocalypse Clown | Bobo | George Kane | Fastnet Films |
Brian and Charles | Brian Gittins | Jim Archer | BFI Films |
Job Culture | Doorman | Jonathan Bridge | Jonathan Hayward | Curtains Film Productions |
Cemetery junction | Brian | Ricky Gervais/Stephen Merchant | Point Productions/Sony |
FAQ About Time Travel | Odd Pete | Jamie Maitheson | BBC Films |
The Penalty King | Tony Queen | Chris Cook | Maverik Motion Pictures |
Radio
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
Vostock | Pete | Bill Murphy | BBC7 |
Film, TV & Theatre
David Earl is a writer, actor, comedian and presenter, best known for his comedy character Brian Gittins and his roles in sitcom hits ‘After Life’ and ‘Derek’.
As a writer, David co-wrote and starred in the feature film Brian and Charles which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2023. He also co-wrote and starred in comedy series ‘Rovers’ (Sky) and ‘The Cockfields’ (BBC).
As a presenter, David hosts the hit podcast ‘Chatabix’ with Joe Wilkinson. David and Joe are soon to co-host the upcoming U&Gold travelogue/retrospective ‘Magical Sitcom Tour’, exploring their love of classic British sitcoms. David also hosts the podcast ‘You Don’t Know What You’re Doing’ about Exeter City FC.
Film
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Brian and Charles | BBC | Co-Writer |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
The Cockfields S2 | Yellow Door Productions / UKTV Gold | Co-Writer |
The Cockfields | Yellow Door Productions / UKTV Gold | Co-Writer |
8 Out of 10 Cats S12 | Zeppotron Ltd | Writer |
Rovers - Series 2 | Jellylegs Production Ltd | Co-Writer |
Giddy Up Gunty (Short) 2017 | Sky / Objective Fiction | Co-Writer |
Rovers | Jellylegs Productions | Co-Writer |
Gittens 2012 | Channel 4 | Co-Writer |
Cumbo | Talkback Thames | Writer |
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Stuck 2026 | Film4 | Writer |
Mrs Robertson | Guilty Party Pictures | Writer |
Giddy Up Gunty (Series) 2017 | Objective Fiction | Co-Writer |
Review 2017 | Leftbank Pictures | Co-Writer |
Radio
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Cardinal Burns Presents ... Dean and Murt | Left Bank Pictures | Guest |
Comedy
David Earl is a writer, actor, comedian and presenter, best known for his comedy character Brian Gittins and his roles in sitcom hits ‘After Life’ and ‘Derek’.
As a writer, David co-wrote and starred in the feature film Brian and Charles which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2023. He also co-wrote and starred in comedy series ‘Rovers’ (Sky) and ‘The Cockfields’ (BBC).
As a presenter, David hosts the hit podcast ‘Chatabix’ with Joe Wilkinson. David and Joe are soon to co-host the upcoming U&Gold travelogue/retrospective ‘Magical Sitcom Tour’, exploring their love of classic British sitcoms. David also hosts the podcast ‘You Don’t Know What You’re Doing’ about Exeter City FC.
Stage
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
David Earl Is Brian Gittins: Don't Feed the Monkey Man | Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018 | ||
Brian Gittins: Don't Feed the Money Man (WIP) | Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017 |
Television
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
MAGICAL SITCOM TOUR | Co-Presenter | U&Gold/Zeppotron |