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Mathew John Baynton (born 18 November 1980) is an English actor, comedian, musician and writer. He is best known as a member of the Them There collective in which he wrote and starred in shows including Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Ghosts.
Dec 5, 2022 · The actor, who played Egyptians and other historical figures in the popular CBBC show, reflects on the challenges and controversies of comedy. He also discusses his roles in Peep Show, The Wrong Mans, and Ghosts, and his views on shame and history.
Baynton is best known for his work on Horrible Histories, a CBBC historical sketch show. Baynton appeared in all five series of the original Horrible Histories between 2009 and 2013 but did not return for the revival series in 2015.
Horrible Histories: With Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas. A group of British comedians show the sides of history they don't teach you in school. From the 'Savage Stone Age' to the 'Troublesome 20th Century', you see the full side to history.
Dec 24, 2021 · The actor and co-creator of Horrible Histories and Yonderland talks about his TV career, from Gavin and Stacey to Ghosts, and how the educational show became a TikTok sensation. He also reveals the tragic love story of his character Thomas Thorne in the comedy series.
