Screenwriter, actor, legwear model.
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Ever wondered what Julian’s 1991 election ad campaign looked like? wonder no longer…
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My wife @claire_keelan had covid same time as Cummings. Have a 6 yr old and mum and dad in Yorkshire. Very anxious and worried. But...stayed home as per the gov guidelines. would not have dreamt of driving up. Not for a second. Johnson a utter disgrace tonight.
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It was a joy to co-write this with my old pal Paul King. You may see some familiar faces in here… never looked forward so much to Xmas in July…
Wonka Movie
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Gearing up for the Wonka world premiere tomorrow night… got my “writers” shoes on today, tomorrow “actors”
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The final series of Ghosts starts on Friday... but there might be one last present under the Christmas tree this year #bbcGhosts
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Happy Ghosts Day! Get ready for more Newsnight thumbs y’all! Series 4 starts tonight 8.50pm BBC 1
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Also Wonka is not a remake. It’s an origins story. Way before Charlie and the Chocolate factory. Hope you and your friends enjoy it.
my friends and i were dragging the new wonka movie and someone said "also did u guys see they're remaking mean girls??" and I JUMPED SO FAST WITH "ITS NOT A REMAKE ITS AN ADAPTATION OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL" they changed the subject 😭
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Snuck into Hampstead Everyman to watch Wonka today what a fabulous cinema. Nice to see it full! The manager gave a speech wishing everyone to enjoy the film nice touch, old school cinema going…
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So nice to have my Ghosties pals come and support me last night. You’re the best! X
The cast of #BBCGhosts (co-written and starring #ThePhantomOfTheOpen screenwriter @SimonFarnaby) are in the audience to show their support!
Enjoy the film Charlotte Ritchie, @kfRedhot, @LollyAdefope and @RealMatBaynton!
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Happy #BBCGhosts day! Watch tonight on @BBCOne or devour immediately on @BBCiPlayer. It’s the final series people. Julian is preparing his final speech to the common(er)s 👻
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Exciting news! (for some) My first Children’s book “The Wizard in My Shed - the misadventures of Merdyn the Wild” is out In October. Can’t wait for you all to meet Merdyn, Rose and Bubbles (the incontinent guinea pig). Pre-order here: bit.ly/3gQfEdX #thewizardinmyshed
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So pleased to share the trailer for The Phantom of The Open at last. It’s been a long road to get this to the big screen. An amazing team behind it. We hope we’ve done Maurice proud. Not a story many people know but they will soon I hope!
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Delighted to say the new series of #BBCGhosts on
@BBCOne
at 8.30pm tonight! And all the rest on iPlayer if you like staying up. No late night spoilers! Hope you dig (enjoy it)
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So nice to be back with the gang for more ghostly fun and games. My legs are in training...
BBC1 sitcom Ghosts has been given a third series, before the second has even been made: bit.ly/35f5rC0
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Ok, Larry said it, Mat and Charlotte are in it, and it’s out tomorrow so go and see it #Wonka in cinemas TOMORROW!
SO chuffed for Paul King, @simonfarnaby et al for the incredible response to #Wonka: "an absolute Christmas treat; it’s spectacular, imaginative, sweet-natured and funny" - in cinemas on Friday. theguardian.com/film/2023/de…
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Ghosts night people!! 8.30pm BBC 1. Here’s my ghost cake 🧁 I’m going to eat to celebrate...
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This from the writer of Rye Lane! 👏🏼 thanks Nathan. X
RUN , JUMP, FLY TO THE CINEMA to see WONKA it was total and utter magic!!!!!! @simonfarnaby whaaaaaaaat a script!!!! Paul King is a genius! A joyyyyyy to see Matt Bayton be HILLARIOUS and everyone. I couldn’t of loved it moreeeeeeee 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫 #Wonka
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This is happening too! Last ep of Ghosts tonight! X
Drama! Intrigue! Tears! Laughter! Angela Lansbury (kind of)! #BBCGhosts series 3 concludes tonight on BBC1, and it's an absolute corker. Run to your tellies for 8:30pm. #creamyberries
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ah gad. As Thomas would say.
This speech makes me cry every time I hear it. Props to @simonfarnaby (again! 2x in one episode!) for making me emosh over a Tory’s genuine heartfelt words. #BBCGhosts
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Very pleased to announce The Phantom of the Open will now be in cinemas 18th March! Based on a true story. I can’t wait for people to enter the world of Maurice Flitcroft…
#ThePhantomoftheOpen will now be released in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on 18th March 2022! ⛳️
👉 wp.me/p2HOoN-Qej
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Also Jim said it… x
Bursting with pride and awe for brothers @simonfarnaby and @realmatbaynton
#Wonka is an absolute triumph! Just eye popping gorgeousness all over the place. Get your golden ticket!
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Hi all if you’re ghosts fans and like voting please vote for my dear friends Charlotte, Kiell and Lolly for the National Comedy Awards they deserve your ❤️ 👻
thenationalcomedyawards.com/
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Wonka is in cinemas TODAY! I said good day sir!
💄 Hair and Makeup Designer: @ivanabyivana
🔊 Production Sound Mixer: #JohnCasali
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Ok look, forget the pandemic, forget brexit - let’s have a Ghosts Xmas special in which brexit and a pandemic are only VERY lightly touched upon... 8.30pm bbc1. Merry Xmas everyone! X
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Well spotted Allen, not many people realise Wonka is really about the loneliness security guards face on a nightly basis…
What a wonderful movie 🫶💖I love it so much and I’ll definitely watch it again if I have the chance!
(my friend favorite moment in the movie is a certain security guard storyline 👀✨)
#wonka
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Hope you all enjoy last ep of Ghosts tonight 8.30 Bbc 1. What better way to go out than a good old smooth running wedding...
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Tremendous!
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Great to have you part of this Mat, it’s a dream cast. Not sure who “Simoon Farnaby” is though…
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This is incredible!!
80400 stitches
150+ hours
1 happy 11 kid
The colours are from #HorribleHistories title cards. Each square has an iconic phrase by an iconic idiot.
@JimHowick @realmatbaynton @Lazbotron @benwillbond @simonfarnaby @MarthaHD #BBCGhosts #yonderland #6idiots #themthere #billthefilm
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Today’s the day! You can now go and see The Phantom of The Open in cinemas nationwide. Thanks to everyone involved in the making of it. It’s been a long road but finally Maurice’s story is out there…
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Just... wow!
My daughter has made these ghosts clay models. It has taken her a long time to do. She is a really big fan of this show and she watches it all the time. @benwillbond @MarthaHD @lollyadefope @realmatbaynton @Lazbotron @JimHowick @simonfarnaby @WixKaty
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I have a very very dear friend whose heavenly little boy needs all the help he can get. If you can please give, if not don’t worry about it, carry on. Bless you all xx
justgiving.com/campaign/batt…
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Hi all, this is coming….
...and is the link to pre-order Ghosts: The Button House Archives in the room with us now? 📚🕯️👻
The companion to the BBC sitcom Ghosts is a unique chance to discover more about the beloved ghosts of Button House! #BBCGhosts
Pre-order from @Waterstones: waterstones.com/book/ghosts-…
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Hey reader people. Ghosts book is now half price on Amazon. Buy it. It’s about the fun! amzn.eu/d/1pU7zIA
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I too was part of #Erasmus . Went to Trinity college Dublin - loved it, got me into writing. Changed my life. Disgraceful it’s being abandoned.
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It was a pleasure!
The one and only @simonfarnaby visited us today to sign copies of our store’s #BookOfTheYear THE WIZARD IN MY SHED. We have over 100 SIGNED COPIES in stock and can mail them out to you before Christmas!! Thank you Simon, it was lovely meeting you.
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Hey watch Ghosts tonight BBC1 9.30pm I’m in it with some super talented people. Very proud to be part of it hope you enjoy it!
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@realmatbaynton nails it
So stonkingly proud of @simonfarnaby and @realmatbaynton
piped.video/watch?v=otNh9b…
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I’m in!
Soooo excited to see this. I mean, Smith-Bynoe! Howe-Douglas! Skin-ner! All my fave double-barrels in a single show. marylebonetheatre.com/produc…
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Stumbled (not literally) across one of the great pubs of London tonight, The Dartmouth Arms, a rare hidden gem tucked away near Kentish Town/tufnell park. Great pints and food too, villagey feel. Log fire. No tv’s. Record player. Seek it out!
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The Warrior in My Wardrobe is out today, I hope you all enjoy Rose, Merdyn and Rose's latest adventure and if you want a signed copy Waterstones have those! waterstones.com/book/the-war…
@misspowellpeeps
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No problem Sarah. Very proud to be guest of honour at my sis kate’s fab shop @edieandpo opening day in Thame. Get yourself along if you’re a local great vintage and modern homeware. Thanks to all who came!
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I give up. Well done the 70 conservative Brexiteer tools that have brought shame on this country. But hear this; the young will eviscerate you eventually. I trust them more than I’ll ever trust you berks. Long live the young!
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I’ll be signing the paper back of Wizard in My Shed at Pickled Pepper books Crouch End, London. Support our indie bookshops! X
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Very good work. One of the best I’ve seen! X
Hope I’ve done you proud Death... @simonfarnaby @realmatbaynton @benwillbond @MarthaHD @JimHowick @Lazbotron
#horriblehistories
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Paperback of Wizard in My Shed out tomorrow! Don’t forget you can get a signed copy at pickled pepper books Crouch End.
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Hi all very happy to announce my new book is coming out in October. So nice to revisit Rose, Merdyn, Bubbles and a delicious new villain. Excited for you all to read!
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This woods make a good Xmas present actually…
Calling Ghosts fans! Welcome back to Button House…👻
We’re thrilled to unveil GHOSTS: BROUGHT TO LIFE! A behind-the-curtain peek of a comedy classic: what happened on set, scenes that were left out, unaired pilots, character profiles, and much more from our favourite ghosts!
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Thanks Bob hope you like it!
Well done @simonfarnaby. Didn't think this would be my cup of tea until I heard you'd written the script and read some of the great reviews that have been popping up. Will go and see it next week.
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Dear news people, when mp’s say that the UK voted by an “overwhelming majority” to leave in 2016 can you politely point out that they didn’t, it was actually pretty close. Thank you. X
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If you go and see Paddington 2 you must stay and watch the credit sequence as there is a hidden gem in there. I do hope you enjoy the film! X
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Can’t wait to talk to Frank Cotterell-Boyce next week about my book I’m a big fan of his. Should be a hoot! And you can watch! See below...
Paddington 2 writer @simonfarnaby unleashes a deliriously daft comedy this October with new children's story The Wizard In My Shed, and to coincide with the book Simon will be in conversation with @frankcottrell_b for an online event next week. Details:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wizar…
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Hi all pleased to announce Phantom Of The Open is now in
Streaming and dvd and stuff like that! Make movie night a hole in one with #ThePhantomOfTheOpen. Now on Digital & on Blu-ray 8/30 bit.ly/GetTPOTO
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Buying some fab art from my old friend Harry Jones at the Other Art Fair @miss_harryjones @harryjonespaints @TheOtherArtFair
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Ok the sun’s gone in you can go see Phantom of The Open at your local cinema! After viewing I’m happy to answer any questions anyone might have. Hope you enjoy it…
#thephantomoftheopen
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It was great fun thanks for having me! Someone should invent a mask with a photo of the bottom half of ones face on it. Just a thought...
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Hi all here’s all three books including world book day book The Wizard and Me available for £1 only. Looking forward to Thursday!
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It’s just lots of people enjoying a nice cup of tea in Morocco.
I want to watch it with my boy but Im worried he'll ask me what a morrocan tea party is 😳 @simonfarnaby #idontwanttoknowmyself
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conversation with taxi driver tonight, radio on-
TD: Oh mate, what they negotiating about for now f’f**ks sake? Brexit’s done!
ME: I think that was a lie they told to win the election mate.
TD: would seem that way mate, would seem that f**king way!
ME: (sighs, looks at phone)
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This should be a good night. Hope to see you there! Thanks BFI for hosting.
'I didn't choose golf, it chose me.'
Be amongst the first to see #ThePhantomOfTheOpen - the incredible true story of the worst golfer to ever play the British Open - followed by a Q&A with director @CraigRoberts10 and writer @simonfarnaby! #BFISouthbank theb.fi/3gX9CJK
ALT Mark Rylance eating an ice cream.
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Thank you so much you’re the first person (outside of publishers and friends kids) to have read it! I’m very pleased you enjoyed it.
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I love this!
@simonfarnaby My eldest loves your book so much she's made her younger sister emulate your detectorists alter ego!
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I’m not sure what’s going on here but I like it...
Ghosts Fancy Dress Night @Charitchie @realmatbaynton @Lazbotron @kingsley_tom @simonfarnaby @MarthaHD @benwillbond @lollyadefope @WixKaty @JimHowick @kfRedhot @bbccomedy
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