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Michael Fenton-Stevens
Michael Fenton Stevens (born 12 February 1958) is an English actor and comedian. He was a founder member of The Hee Bee Gee Bees and sang the lead on the ''Spitting Image'' 1986 number 1 hit "The Chicken Song". He also starred in '' KYTV'', its Radio 4 predecessor '' Radio Active'','' Benidorm'', and was an anchor on '' 3rd & Bird'' on CBeebies. Stevens also appeared as a diner in an episode of the original series of Mr Bean, entitled ‘Room 426’. Career Radio and broadcasting Fenton Stevens was one of the principal performers in the Radio 4 comedy series ''Radio Active'' during the 1980s, alongside Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins and Philip Pope, which later led to the television series ''KYTV''. He also appeared in various roles in the Tertiary, Quandary and Quintessential Phases of the ''Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' radio series. In 2007, he played the similarly named Michael Wenton Weeks in ''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency''. He pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in . London metropolitan area, Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of Government of the United Kingdom, the national government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. London grew rapidly 19th-century London, in the 19th century, becoming the world's List of largest cities throughout history, largest city at the time. Since the 19th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'' is a humorous detective novel by English writer Douglas Adams, published in 1987. It is described by the author on its cover as a "thumping good detective-ghost-horror-who dunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy-epic". The book was followed by a sequel, '' The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul''. The recurring major characters are the eponymous Dirk Gently, his secretary Janice Pearce and Sergeant Gilks. Adams began work on another novel, '' The Salmon of Doubt'', with the intention of publishing it as the third book in the series, but died before completing it. A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of six episodes was broadcast from October 2007. A second series based on the sequel was broadcast from October 2008. A 2010 television adaptation for BBC Four borrowed some of the characters and some minor plot elements of the novel to create a new story, and a 2016 television adaptation for BBC America served as a continuation of the books. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Griff Rhys Jones
Griffith Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh actor, comedian, writer and television presenter. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. He and Smith came to national attention in the 1980s for their work in the BBC television comedy sketch shows ''Not the Nine O'Clock News'' and ''Alas Smith and Jones''. From 2008 to 2018, Jones presented the television bloopers show '' It'll Be Alright on the Night'' for ITV, having replaced Denis Norden and being succeeded in 2018 by David Walliams. Early life and education Griffith Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, the son of Gwynneth Margaret (née Jones) and Elwyn Rhys Jones, a medical doctor. He was six months old when his family moved to West Sussex due to his father's occupation.Matthew Stadle"Griff Rhys Jones: 'I’m greedy for life – I do too many things'" ''The Daily Telegraph'', 3 November 2014. Jones attended Conifers Primary School in Midhurst, West Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Coles
Richard Keith Robert Coles (born 26 March 1962) is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards. They achieved three UK top-10 hits, including the No. 1 record and best-selling single of 1986, a dance version of "Don't Leave Me This Way". Coles frequently appears on radio and television as well as in newspapers and, from March 2011 until March 2023, was the co-host of BBC Radio 4's '' Saturday Live'' programme. He is a regular contributor to the television shows '' QI'', '' Would I Lie to You?'' and ''Have I Got News for You''. He is the chancellor of the University of Northampton, a former honorary chaplain to the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers, and a patron of social housing project Greatwell Homes in Wellingborough. Early life Coles was born in Northampton, England. His grandfather was a prosperous shoe manufacturer. The compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Addison
Christopher David Addison (born 5 November 1971) is a British comedian, writer, actor, and director. He was a panellist on several editions of TV comedy panel show '' Mock the Week''. He is known for lecture-style comedy shows, two of which he later adapted for BBC Radio 4. In addition to stand-up, Addison played Ollie Reeder in the BBC Two satire series ''The Thick of It'' (2005) and Toby Wright in its spin-off film ''In the Loop'' (2009), starred in the Sky Living comedy-drama '' Trying Again'' (2014) and appeared in three episodes of series 8 of ''Doctor Who''. He co-created and starred in the BBC Two sitcom '' Lab Rats'' (2008). On radio, he previously hosted the weekly comedy news satire show '' 7-Day Sunday'' on BBC Radio 5 Live from 2009 to 2010. In 2020 he co-created the FX parental-comedy series '' Breeders'' starring Martin Freeman. Early life Addison was born in Cardiff, Wales, to English parents and moved with his parents to Worsley, Salford, England, when he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Head
Anthony Stewart Head (born 20 February 1954) is an English actor and singer. Primarily a performer in musical theatre, he rose to fame in the UK in the 1980s following his role in the Gold Blend couple television advertisements for Nescafé, which led to major roles in several television series. He is best known for his roles as Rupert Giles in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1997–2003), the Prime Minister in ''Little Britain (TV series), Little Britain'' (2003–2006), Uther Pendragon in ''Merlin (2008 TV series), Merlin'' (2008–2012), and Rupert Mannion in ''Ted Lasso'' (2020–2023), as well as voicing Herc Shipwright in BBC Radio 4's ''Cabin Pressure (radio series), Cabin Pressure''. Early life and education Anthony Stewart Head was born on 20 February 1954 in Camden Town, London. His father was Seafield Laurence Stewart Murray Head (20 August 1919 – 22 March 2009), a documentary filmmaker and a founder of Verity Films, and his mother was actress Helen Shingler (29 Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Mitchell (comedian)
David James Stuart Mitchell (born 14 July 1974) is a British comedian, actor, and writer. Mitchell rose to prominence alongside Robert Webb as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb. The duo starred in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Peep Show'', in which Mitchell plays Mark Corrigan. He won the British Academy Television Award for Best Comedy Performance in 2009 for his performance. Mitchell and Webb have written and starred in several sketch shows including '' Bruiser'', '' The Mitchell and Webb Situation'', '' That Mitchell and Webb Sound'', and '' That Mitchell and Webb Look''. They have also starred in the British version of Apple's " Get a Mac" ad campaign. Their first film, '' Magicians'', was released in 2007. They starred in the short-lived TV series ''Ambassadors'' in 2013, and in the Channel 4 comedy-drama ''Back'' from 2017 to 2021. Mitchell starred as Owen in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom '' Think the Unthinkable'', as Dr. James Vine in the BBC One sitcom '' Jam & Jerusalem' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rufus Hound
Rufus Hound (born Robert James Blair Simpson 6 March 1979) is an English actor, comedian and presenter. Early life Hound was born on 6 March 1979 in Essex and moved to Surrey at the age of 7. He was educated at Hoe Bridge School Woking, Frensham Heights and Godalming College, where he was elected as a Student Representative and built the college radio station. After leaving school he began working for a PR agency but started performing comedy in the evenings. In 2000, he left his job as an account executive for Claire's Accessories to begin working full-time as a stand-up comedian. While working at the Edinburgh Festival he adopted the stage name 'Rufus Hound' for the first time. Television and radio Hound hosted ''Destination Three'', the coverage of the Glastonbury Festival and ''Top of the Pops'' in 2005 and 2006 alongside Fearne Cotton. He presented the idiosyncratic reality show ''Grime Scene Investigation'' on BBC Three with staff and students from Aston University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss (; born 17 October 1966) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist. Best known for his acting work on stage and screen as well as for co-creating television shows with Steven Moffat, he has received several awards including two Laurence Olivier Awards, a BAFTA TV Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award. Gatiss co-created, co-wrote and acted in BBC comedy series ''The League of Gentlemen'' (1999–2002). He co-created and portrayed Mycroft Holmes in the BBC series ''Sherlock (TV series), Sherlock'' (2010–2017) and Renfield, Frank Renfield in BBC One, BBC / Netflix miniseries ''Dracula (2020 TV series), Dracula'' (2020). He also wrote several episodes of ''Doctor Who'' during Moffat's tenure as showrunner, as well as two episodes during Russell T Davies's earlier tenure. His other TV roles include Tycho Nestoris in ''Game of Thrones'' (2014–2017), Stephen Gardiner in ''Wolf Hall (miniseries), Wolf Hall'' (2015), and Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Wakeman
Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboardist and composer best known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004, and for his prolific solo career. AllMusic describes Wakeman as a "classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who plied his trade with Yes and developed his own brand of live spectacular in a solo act." Born and raised in West London, Wakeman quit his studies at the Royal College of Music in 1969 to become a full-time session musician. His early sessions included " Space Oddity", among other tracks, for David Bowie, and songs by Elton John, Marc Bolan, Cat Stevens, and Lou Reed. In 1970, Wakeman joined the folk rock group the Strawbs, during which his virtuosity gained national press coverage. He left in 1971 to join Yes, with whom he played on some of their most influential albums across two stints until 1980. During this time Wakeman began a solo career in 1973 and became an iconic and pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Front
Rebecca Louise Front (born 16 May 1964) is an English actress, writer and comedian. She won the 2010 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for '' The Thick of It'' (2009–2012).Jennifer Lipma"Bafta for Jewish actress Rebecca Front" ''The Jewish Chronicle''. 7 June 2010 She is also known for her work in numerous other British comedies, including the radio show '' On The Hour'' (1992), '' The Day Today'' (1994), '' Knowing Me, Knowing You… with Alan Partridge'' (1994), '' Time Gentlemen Please'' (2000–2002), sketch show '' Big Train'' (2002), and '' Nighty Night'' (2004–2005). Front has also been seen in a number of dramatic roles, including Chief Superintendent Jean Innocent in '' Lewis'' (2006–2014), Mrs. Bennet in '' Death Comes to Pemberley'' (2013), Mrs. Landau in '' The Eichmann Show'' (2015), Vera in ''Humans'' (2015), and '' Death in Paradise'' (2019). Her theatre credits include the musicals ''Company'' and '' The Fix'' at the Donmar Warehouse, direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Fry
Sir Stephen John Fry (born 24 August 1957) is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director, narrator and writer. He came to prominence as a member of the comic act Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, with the two starring in ''A Bit of Fry & Laurie'' (1989–1995) and ''Jeeves and Wooster'' (1990–1993). He also starred in the sketch series ''Alfresco (TV series), Alfresco'' (1983–1984) with Laurie, Emma Thompson, and Robbie Coltrane, and in ''Blackadder'' (1986–1989) alongside Rowan Atkinson. Since 2011 he has served as president of the mental health charity Mind (charity), Mind. In 2025, he was Knight Bachelor, knighted for services to mental health awareness, the environment and charity. Fry's film acting roles include playing Oscar Wilde in the film ''Wilde (film), Wilde'' (1997), for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor; Inspector Thompson in Robert Altman's murder mystery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
