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Overview
Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
Rik Mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the UK... more
Trivia:
He was seriously injured in a quad bike accident in 1998 and was in a... more
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(21 articles)
Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition DVD Review
(From Collider.com. 11 November 2009, 1:45 PM, PST)
British vampire film Dead Cert ready to roll
(From Fangoria. 6 August 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
20th Century Coyote | Mad Gerald
Filmography
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1. | Carmilla (in production) (2010) | (rumored) Hunchback | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | "Midsomer Murders" (1997) | David Roper (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 8.5 (2,222) |
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3. | Marple: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (2009) (TV) | Alec Nicholson | 2009 | - | 6.3 (161) |
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4. | "Minder" (2009) | Maurice Robinson (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | Just for the Record (post-production) (2009) | Andy Wiseman | 2009 | - | - |
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6. | Evil Calls (2008) (V) | Winston Llamata Jr | 2008 | - | 6.6 (35) |
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7. | Blanche-Neige, la suite (2007) | Seven Dwarves | 2007 | - | 4.8 (171) |
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8. | "Gina's Laughing Gear" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | - |
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9. | "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1999) | Lord Reginald (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.2 (57) |
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10. | "The Comic Strip Presents..." (1982) | Colin Grigson / 19 characters not shown (17 episodes, 1983-2005) | 2005 | - | 7.4 (170) |
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11. | "All About George" (2005) | George Kinsey (6 episodes, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.3 (40) |
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12. | "King Arthur's Disasters" (2005) | King arthur (unknown episodes) | 2005 | - | 7.9 (68) |
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13. | Valiant (2005) | (voice) Cufflingk | 2005 | - | 5.6 (6,485) |
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14. | Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) | Baxter | 2004 | - | 5.0 (1,383) |
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15. | "Shoebox Zoo" (2004) | Edwin the Eagle (unknown episodes) | 2004 | - | 7.0 (38) |
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16. | ABBA: Our Last Video Ever (2004) (TV) | Recordboss | 2004 | - | 8.3 (108) |
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17. | Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour (2003) (V) | Richard Richard | 2003 | - | 7.8 (202) |
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18. | Sindy: The Fairy Princess (2003) (V) | 2003 | - | 4.4 (14) | |
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19. | Chaos and Cadavers (2003) | Lennox Crowly | 2003 | - | 4.7 (45) |
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20. | Cold Dark (2003) | Vet | 2003 | - | 6.2 (19) |
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21. | Oh Marbella! (2003) | Greg Dubois | 2003 | - | 5.2 (64) |
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22. | "Believe Nothing" (2002) | Professor Adonis Cnut (6 episodes, 2002) | 2002 | - | 8.3 (110) |
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23. | Day of the Sirens (2002) | Domo Childs | 2002 | - | 4.2 (296) |
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24. | Kevin of the North (2001) | Carter | 2001 | - | 4.4 (825) |
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25. | Bottom 2001: An Arse Oddity (2001) (V) | Richie | 2001 | - | 7.6 (265) |
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26. | "Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes" (2000) | Lt. Daniel Blaney (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 8.0 (64) |
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27. | "Tales of Uplift and Moral Improvement" (2001) | Mrs. Ffine Carmody (13 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | - |
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28. | Merlin: The Return (2000) | Merlin | 2000 | - | 4.6 (243) |
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29. | "The Knock" (1994) | Reid (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 8.1 (25) |
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30. | Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) (TV) | King Herod | 2000 | - | 7.5 (1,242) |
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31. | Hogs of War (2000) (VG) | (voice) | 2000 | - | 6.8 (52) |
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32. | "Watership Down" (1999) | Kehaar (13 episodes, 1999) | 1999 | - | 7.4 (132) |
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33. | Blackadder Back & Forth (1999) | Robin Hood | 1999 | - | 7.3 (3,177) |
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34. | Guest House Paradiso (1999) | Richard Twat | 1999 | - | 5.4 (3,925) |
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35. | "Tom and Vicky" (1999) | (voice) | 1999 | - | - |
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36. | "Jellikins" (1999) | (voice) Narrator | 1999 | - | 9.1 (6) |
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37. | Le château des singes (1999) | (voice: English version) Gerard the Gormless | 1999 | - | 5.1 (154) |
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38. | "Jonathan Creek" (1997) | D.I. Gideon Pryke (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 8.9 (1,079) |
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39. | In the Red (1998) (TV) | Dominic De'Ath | 1998 | - | 8.1 (101) |
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40. | "The Bill" (1984) | Patrick Massie (3 episodes, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.1 (571) |
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41. | Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island (1997) (V) | Richard Richard | 1997 | - | 7.7 (333) |
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42. | Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997) | Marty Starr | 1997 | - | 5.0 (323) |
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43. | Remember Me? (1997) | Ian | 1997 | - | 4.9 (71) |
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44. | The Canterville Ghost (1997) (TV) | Reverend Dampier | 1997 | - | 6.0 (102) |
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45. | The Willows in Winter (1996) (TV) | (voice) Toad | 1996 | - | 7.4 (59) |
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46. | Bud Tucker in Double Trouble (1996) (VG) | Dick Tate | 1996 | - | - |
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47. | The Wind in the Willows (1995) (TV) | (voice) Toad | 1995 | - | 6.8 (165) |
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48. | Bottom Live: The Big Number 2 Tour (1995) (V) | Richard Richard | 1995 | - | 8.5 (310) |
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49. | "How to Be a Little Sod" (1995) | Little Sod (unknown episodes) | 1995 | - | 9.5 (8) |
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50. | "Look at the State We're In!" (1995) | Rattner (unknown episodes) | 1995 | - | 5.5 (12) |
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51. | "Bottom" (1991) | Richie (18 episodes, 1991-1995) | 1995 | - | 8.8 (1,974) |
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52. | Clair de Lune (1995) (TV) | Toby | 1995 | - | 7.9 (50) |
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53. | Dirty Old Town (1995) (TV) | Raymond | 1995 | - | 7.5 (39) |
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54. | The Big One (1995) (TV) | Lewis Fox | 1995 | - | 7.8 (46) |
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55. | "The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" (1992) | Tom Thumb (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 8.1 (111) |
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56. | The Snow Queen (1995) | (voice) Robber King | 1995 | - | 5.9 (65) |
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57. | A. B'Stard Exposed (1994) (TV) | Alan B'Stard | 1994 | - | 6.8 (25) |
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58. | Bottom Live (1993) (V) | Richard Richard | 1993 | - | 8.7 (374) |
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59. | Dancing Queen (1993) (TV) | Neil | 1993 | - | 6.7 (173) |
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60. | Briefest Encounter (1993) (TV) | Greg | 1993 | - | 7.3 (77) |
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61. | Micky Love (1993) (TV) | Micky Love | 1993 | - | 7.3 (82) |
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62. | Horse Opera (1993) (TV) | Wyatt Earp | 1993 | - | 8.1 (13) |
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63. | "The New Statesman" (1987) | Alan B'Stard (28 episodes, 1987-1992) | 1992 | - | 7.9 (342) |
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64. | The Princess and the Goblin (1992) | (voice) Prince Froglip | 1992 | - | 6.3 (535) |
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65. | Carry on Columbus (1992) | The Sultan | 1992 | - | 2.3 (1,177) |
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66. | Little Noises (1992) | Mathias | 1992 | - | 5.2 (107) |
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67. | Drop Dead Fred (1991) | Drop Dead Fred | 1991 | - | 4.9 (8,487) |
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68. | "Blackadder Goes Forth" (1989) | Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 9.2 (4,392) |
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69. | "Grim Tales" (1989) | Narrator (unknown episodes) | 1989 | - | 9.9 (41) |
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70. | Jake's Journey (1988) (TV) | 1988 | - | 7.9 (21) | |
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71. | "French and Saunders" (1987) | (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 7.6 (399) |
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72. | "Filthy Rich & Catflap" (1987) | Richard Rich (6 episodes, 1987) | 1987 | - | 7.7 (185) |
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73. | Eat the Rich (1987) | Micky | 1987 | - | 5.6 (586) |
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74. | Comic Relief (1986/II) (TV) | Rick | 1986 | - | 6.8 (53) |
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75. | "Blackadder II" (1986) | Flashheart (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 9.1 (3,844) |
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76. | "Saturday Live" (1986) | Richard Dangerous | 1986 | - | 7.1 (15) |
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77. | Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger (1986) (V) | Richard Dangerous | 1986 | - | 6.7 (88) |
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78. | "Jackanory" (1965) | Reader (2 episodes, 1966-1986) | 1986 | - | 6.5 (56) |
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79. | Whoops Apocalypse (1986) | Specialist catering Commander | 1986 | - | 5.4 (406) |
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80. | "Happy Families" (1985) | Priest (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.4 (41) |
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81. | "The Lenny Henry Show" (1984) | (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 6.5 (29) |
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82. | "The Young Ones" (1982) | Rick / 3 characters not shown (12 episodes, 1982-1984) | 1984 | - | 8.8 (2,042) |
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83. | "The Black Adder" (1983) | Mad Gerald (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 8.6 (5,047) |
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84. | "Whoops Apocalypse" (1982) | Biff (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 7.6 (74) |
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85. | Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door (1982) (TV) | Kevin Turvey | 1982 | - | 6.0 (69) |
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86. | Shock Treatment (1981) | 'Rest Home' Ricky | 1981 | - | 5.3 (1,737) |
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87. | Couples and Robbers (1981) | Morris David Boyd | 1981 | - | 7.2 (8) |
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88. | "A Kick Up the Eighties" (1981) | Kevin Turvey | 1981 | - | 7.6 (11) |
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89. | An American Werewolf in London (1981) | 2nd Chess Player | 1981 | - | 7.5 (21,400) |
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90. | Eye of the Needle (1981) | Sailor | 1981 | - | 7.1 (3,365) |
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91. | "Wolcott" (1981) | PC Fell | 1981 | - | - |
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92. | The Comic Strip (1981) (TV) | Richard Dangerous | 1981 | - | 9.0 (28) |
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93. | Kevin Turvey Investigates (1981) (V) | Kevin Turvey | 1981 | - | 8.5 (36) |
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94. | The Orchard End Murder (1980) | Policeman | 1980 | - | 5.6 (5) |
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1. | Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) | (additional dialogue written by) | 2004 | - | 5.0 (1,383) |
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2. | Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour (2003) (V) | (writer) | 2003 | - | 7.8 (202) |
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3. | Bottom 2001: An Arse Oddity (2001) (V) | (writer) | 2001 | - | 7.6 (265) |
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4. | Guest House Paradiso (1999) | (writer) | 1999 | - | 5.4 (3,925) |
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5. | Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island (1997) (V) | (writer) | 1997 | - | 7.7 (333) |
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6. | Bottom Live: The Big Number 2 Tour (1995) (V) | (writer) | 1995 | - | 8.5 (310) |
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7. | "Bottom" (1991) | (18 episodes, 1991-1995) | 1995 | - | 8.8 (1,974) |
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8. | Bottom Live (1993) (V) | (writer) | 1993 | - | 8.7 (374) |
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9. | "The Comic Strip Presents..." (1982) | (3 episodes, 1984-1988) | 1988 | - | 7.4 (170) |
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10. | "Filthy Rich & Catflap" (1987) | (6 episodes, 1987) | 1987 | - | 7.7 (185) |
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11. | Comic Relief (1986/II) (TV) | (writer) | 1986 | - | 6.8 (53) |
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12. | "Saturday Live" (1986) | (writer) | 1986 | - | 7.1 (15) |
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13. | Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger (1986) (V) | (writer) | 1986 | - | 6.7 (88) |
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14. | "The Young Ones" (1982) | (12 episodes, 1982-1984) | 1984 | - | 8.8 (2,042) |
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15. | Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door (1982) (TV) | (writer) | 1982 | - | 6.0 (69) |
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16. | "A Kick Up the Eighties" (1981) | (writer) | 1981 | - | 7.6 (11) |
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17. | The Comic Strip (1981) (TV) | (writer) | 1981 | - | 9.0 (28) |
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18. | Kevin Turvey Investigates (1981) (V) | (writer) | 1981 | - | 8.5 (36) |
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1. | Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island (1997) (V) | (executive producer) | 1997 | - | 7.7 (333) |
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1. | Blackadder Rides Again (2008) (TV) | (also archive footage) Himself | 2008 | - | 7.3 (40) |
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2. | "Comedy Connections" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.2 (23) |
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3. | University Challenge: The Story So Far (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 7.4 (6) |
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4. | "This Week" (2003) | Alan B'Stard (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 5.9 (39) |
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5. | "The Paul O'Grady Show" (2004) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.7 (203) |
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6. | "Violent Nation" (2005) | 2005 | - | - | |
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7. | 40 Years of University Challenge (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 7.5 (5) |
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8. | "The Big Breakfast" (1992) | (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 6.8 (89) |
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9. | The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso' (1999) (V) | Himself | 1999 | - | - |
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10. | "Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom" (1999) | 'Lord Flashheart' / Himself (unknown episodes) | 1999 | - | 7.1 (12) |
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11. | "A History of Alternative Comedy" (1999) | Himself | 1999 | - | - |
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12. | "Wham! Bam! Strawberry Jam!" (1995) | Himself | 1995 | - | - |
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13. | Out of My Head (1995) (V) | Himself | 1995 | - | 6.2 (10) |
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14. | The British Comedy Awards 1993 (1993) (TV) | Himself | 1993 | - | - |
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15. | "Aspel & Company" (1984) | Himself (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 6.9 (24) |
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16. | "The Full Wax" (1991) | Himself (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 8.7 (13) |
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17. | "Love Hurts" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 6.5 (30) |
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18. | "Wogan" (1982) | Himself (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 4.7 (34) |
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19. | "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) | Himself (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 8.0 (376) |
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20. | Comic Relief (1988) (TV) | Alan B'Stard | 1988 | - | 6.9 (12) |
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21. | Come Dancing (1986) (TV) | Himself | 1986 | - | - |
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22. | Weekend in Wallop (1984) (TV) | Himself | 1984 | - | 6.6 (11) |
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23. | Boom Boom, Out Go the Lights (1981) (TV) | Himself | 1981 | - | 2.5 (11) |
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24. | "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" (1979) | Himself (3 episodes, 1980-1981) | 1981 | - | - |
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25. | Fundamental Frolics (1981) | Himself | 1981 | - | 2.0 (14) |
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26. | The Rocky Horror Treatment (1981) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself | 1981 | - | - |
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2. | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Lord Flashheart |
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3. | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Lord Flashheart/Robin Hood |
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4. | "The Comedy Map of Britain" | |
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5. | 100 Greatest Stand-Ups (2007) (TV) | Himself |
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6. | "The Story of Light Entertainment" | |
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7. | "80s" | |
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8. | The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV) | |
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9. | Who Killed Saturday Night TV? (2004) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself |
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10. | The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV) | (uncredited) Alan B'Stard |
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11. | What's a Carry On? (1998) (TV) | (uncredited) The Sultan |
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12. | Comic Relief: Behind the Nose (1992) (TV) | Alan B'stard |
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13. | "Auntie's Bloomers" (1991) | Himself |
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Other Works:
Theatre, 1996: in "Cell Mates" on West End. The play was short-lived, because co-star Stephen Fry became depressed and left the play after only a few performances. more
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