David Baddiel holocaust denial documentary hit with 'unsuitable host' complaints Mirror 5 days ago Seamus Duff A list of recorded complaints sent to the BBC has sparked shock and dismay after it was revealed viewers of Confronting Holocaust Denial with David Baddiel complained the comedian was an ‘unsuitable’ host for the show. Comedian and novelist David, 56, is proudly Jewish and wrote and presented the documentary which aired on BBC Two last year, with a repeat airing in January this year. The show followed David as he investigated a worrying rise in the number of people who deny the holocaust happened – with opponents disregarding fact and history as a hoax.