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David Baddiel Books in Order
David Baddiel is a celebrated English comedian, novelist, and television presenter. Born in New York, he moved to England at four months old and grew up in Dollis Hill, Willesden, North London. Baddiel graduated with a double first in English from King's College, Cambridge, and briefly pursued a PhD in English at University College London. He began his career as a cabaret stand-up comedian and wrote for various radio series. Baddiel's television debut came in a small role on Filthy, Rich and Catflap, but it was his partnership with Rob Newman that propelled him to fame. Their work led to the BBC Radio 1 show The Mary Whitehouse Experience, which transferred to television, cementing Baddiel's success. As a novelist, he has written four critically acclaimed books: Time for Bed, Whatever Love Means, The Secret Purposes, and The Death of Eli Gold.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of David Baddiel's book series? David Baddiel has written 3 book series. The most notable is the Children's series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by David Baddiel
- #1
The Parent Agency (With: Jim Field)(2014) - #2
The Person Controller (With: Jim Field)(2015) - #3
The Boy Who Could Do What He Liked(2016) - #4
AniMalcolm (With: Jim Field)(2016) - #5Birthday Boy(2017)
- #6
Head Kid(2018) - #7
The Taylor Turbochaser(2019) - #8
Future Friend(2021) - #9
The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous(2021) - #10
Virtually Christmas(2022) - #11
Only Children(2023) - #12
Small Fry(2024)
- #1
The Mary Whitehouse Experience Encyclopedia (With: Robert Newman)(1992) - #2
The Official Baddiel and Skinner Fantasy Football Diary(1994) - #3
Jews Don't Count(2021) - #4
The God Desire(2023) - #5
My Family: The Memoir(2024) - #6
Le Foot: The Legends of French Football(2000) - #7The Atheist's Guide to Christmas(2009)
- #1
Time For Bed(1996) - #2
Whatever Love Means(2000) - #3
The Secret Purposes(2004) - #4
The Death of Eli Gold(2011)
About David Baddiel
David Baddiel is a celebrated English comedian, novelist, and television presenter. Born in New York, he moved to England at four months old and grew up in Dollis Hill, Willesden, North London. Baddiel graduated with a double first in English from King's College, Cambridge, and briefly pursued a PhD in English at University College London. He began his career as a cabaret stand-up comedian and wrote for various radio series. Baddiel's television debut came in a small role on Filthy, Rich and Catflap, but it was his partnership with Rob Newman that propelled him to fame. Their work led to the BBC Radio 1 show The Mary Whitehouse Experience, which transferred to television, cementing Baddiel's success. As a novelist, he has written four critically acclaimed books: Time for Bed, Whatever Love Means, The Secret Purposes, and The Death of Eli Gold.
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