IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Richard the Lionheart
Played by Mathew Baynton
Richard I, King of England from 1189 until 1199, the crusading king known as the Lionheart, who died of a gangrenous crossbow wound during the siege of Châlus-Chabrol. Portrayed in comedy sketches as the historical figure.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.