John O'Farrell is a British author and comedy scriptwriter. Previously a lead writer for such shows as Spitting Image and Have I Got News for You, he is now best known as a comic author for such books such as The Man Who Forgot His Wife and An Utterly Impartial History of Britain.
A band of fearless chickens flock together to save poultry-kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that's cooking up something suspicious.
Release Date:2023-12-08
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:767
Uncover what happens when the worlds of football and music collide. Bob Mortimer runs down the best and very worst the beautiful game has had to offer down the years with contributions from the likes of Keith Allen, David Baddiel, Gary Lineker, Chris Waddle and Adrian Chiles
Release Date:2018-05-21
Character:Himself
For the first time on DVD, the Alpha Archives Collection proudly presents a two part feature length documentary celebrating the history of the Amicus Productions film company. Founded in the early 1960s by Americans Milton Subotsky and Max J. Rosenberg, Amicus produced some classic (now cult) horror movies, including Dr. Terror's House Of Horrors, The House That Dripped Blood, Tales From The Crypt, Asylum and From Beyond The Grave. Featuring interviews with key individuals who worked for Amicus (actors, directors, etc.), and with many rare photographs and production designs throughout, this documentary is a must-see for fans of British horror cinema.
Release Date:2012-10-30
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
When the going gets tough, the mums get tougher and will do almost anything to ensure their children get into the best school!
Release Date:2009-06-11
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Vote Count:2
What the Dickens is a television panel game hosted by Sandi Toksvig. Team captains were Dave Gorman and Tim Brooke-Taylor for the first series and Sue Perkins and Chris Addison for the second and third. It is recorded at Sky Studios in West London.
Release Date:2008-05-28
Character:Self
Episode Count:3
A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Release Date:2006-07-25
Character:Self
Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities. As with the main show, John Humphrys is the host and question-master. Magnus Magnusson was quizmaster on the 2003/04 episodes featuring Jonathan Meades as winner.
Release Date:2003-12-26
Character:Self - Contestant
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:2
Series giving a voice to 35- to 54-year-old men, very probably the grumpiest sector of our society.
Release Date:2003-10-10
Character:Self
Episode Count:14
Vote Count:5
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
Release Date:2000-06-23
Department:Crew
Job:Additional Dialogue
Vote Count:5088
The Peter Principle is a BBC television show about the Aldbridge Branch of the fictional County & Provincial Bank. It originally aired in the late 1990s and is now a part of the PBS program lineup at some PBS stations, which call it The Boss. The program takes its name from the Peter Principle, that In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.
Release Date:1997-06-02
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Vote Count:2
Jane Horrocks showcases her wide-ranging talents as a mimic and comedy performer.
Release Date:1996-09-19
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Character:Various Roles (uncredited)
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Release Date:1990-09-28
Character:Self
Episode Count:4
Vote Count:65
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
Release Date:1979-09-25
Character:Himself - Panellist
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:12
Four customers purchase (or take) items from Temptations Limited, an antiques shop whose motto is "Offers You Cannot Resist". A nasty fate awaits all of them—particularly those who cheat the shop's Proprietor.
Release Date:1974-02-21
Character:Stephen Lowe
Vote Count:134
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.
Character:Self - Panellist
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:16