David Walliams signs with HarperCollins

David Walliams, star of often-crude comedy Little Britain, is to try his hand at writing children's books. He may be better known for avowedly adult material, including a young man lasciviously sucking a grandmother's toe, but publishing house HarperCollins believes the comic, 36, can write a novel suitable for children aged from eight to twelve. He has signed a two-book deal with the publisher. His debut, as yet untitled, will be "a humorous, classic tale that features an engaging boy hero" and is expected to be published in autumn 2008 - Telegraph