Biography
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 Ballad of Wallis Island.
Acted in 30
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
Robin
- 2023
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
Robin
- 2022
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
Aurelius
Venice at Dawn
Stephen
Here We Go
Robin Hankey · 19 episodes
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Women on the Verge
Daniel · 1 episode
- 2017
Quacks
John Sutton · 6 episodes
- 2016
- 2014
Anthony
Anthony
W1A
Dan Shepherd · 3 episodes
- 2013
The Wrong Mans
Noel · 7 episodes
- 2010
The Boot Sale
The Hunk
Dark Relic
Robert
2000s
- 2009
Cowards
TV
- 2007
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
Herb McGwyer
After You've Gone
Mike · 1 episode
- 2006
Vital Signs
Mr Woodley · 1 episode
Hyperdrive
Lallakkiss · 1 episode
No release date
The Mandy Who Knew Too Much
Benefits Advisor
Wrote 9
2020s
- 2025
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
Writer
- 2023
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
Writer
- 2022
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
Writer
Here We Go
Writer
2010s
- 2013
Very Few Fish
Writer
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Cowards
Writer
- 2007
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
Writer
Produced 3
2020s
- 2026
Bill's Included
Executive Producer
- 2025
- 2022
Here We Go
Executive Producer
Created 3
2020s
- 2022
Here We Go
Creator
2010s
- 2017
Gap Year
Creator
- 2013
Sound 2
2020s
- 2025
2000s
- 2007
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
Music
Appearances3
2000s
- 2006
1990s
- 1996
