Tom Basden

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.
Cast

Venice at Dawn
Stephen

Dark Relic
Robert

The Ballad of Wallis Island
Herb McGwyer

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
Aurelius

The Boot Sale
The Hunk

David Brent: Life on the Road
Dan

The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
Herb McGwyer
Brave Young Men
Jamie Husband

Anthony
Anthony
Games On: Tent
Paul

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much
Benefits Advisor
