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Tim Kirkby
Timothy John Kirkby (born 13 November 1970 in Sidcup, Kent, England) is a British filmmaker, working in both the United Kingdom and the United States. He is best known for directing the science parody series ''Look Around You'' , the BAFTA winning BBC 2 show ''Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle'', and setting up the multi-award winning ''Fleabag''. Career Kirkby made his TV directorial debut with the BAFTA nominated science spoof ''Look Around You''. He received further recognition for the first season of the BAFTA nominated ''My Mad Fat Diary'', the BAFTA nominated BBC single drama ''The C Word'', and more recently the critically acclaimed ''Fleabag''. In the United States he created and directed all eight episodes and co-executive produced the award-winning first & second season of ''Brockmire'' for IFC. Other notable US television directing credits includes episodes of the Emmy-winning HBO comedy ''Veep (TV series)'', ''Grace & Frankie'', '' Brooklyn Nine Nine'', and ''Man Seekin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidcup, Kent
Sidcup is an area of south-east London, England, primarily in the London Borough of Bexley. It is south-east of Charing Cross, bordering the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich. Before the creation of Greater London in 1965, it was in the historical county of Kent. The name is thought to be derived from meaning "seat shaped or flat topped hill"; it had its earliest recorded use in 1254. The population of Sidcup, including its neighbourhoods Foots Cray, North Cray, Albany Park, Longlands, Ruxley, Blackfen and Lamorbey, was 43,109 in 2011. History Origins Sidcup originated as a tiny hamlet on the road from Maidstone to London. According to Edward Hasted, "Thomas de Sedcopp was owner of this estate in the 35th year of king Henry VI. .e. in the 1450sas appears by his deed." Hasted described Sidcup in the latter part of the 18th century as "a small street of houses, among which is an inn of much resort", referring to the former Black Horse pub on the high street. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armando Iannucci
Armando Giovanni Iannucci (; born 28 November 1963) is a Scottish satirist, writer, director, producer, performer, and panellist. Born in Glasgow to Italian parents, Iannucci studied at the University of Glasgow followed by the University of Oxford. Starting on BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4, his early work with Chris Morris on the radio series '' On the Hour'' transferred to television as ''The Day Today''. A character from this series, Alan Partridge, co-created by Iannucci, went on to feature in a number of Iannucci's television and radio programmes, including ''Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (TV series), Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge'' and ''I'm Alan Partridge''. Iannucci also fronted the satirical ''Saturday Night Armistice, Armistice'' review shows and in 2001 created his most personal work, ''The Armando Iannucci Shows'', for Channel 4. Moving back to the BBC in 2005, Iannucci created the political sitcom ''The Thick of It'' and the spoof documen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You, Me And The Apocalypse
''You, Me and the Apocalypse'' (working title ''Apocalypse Slough'') is a British-American comedy-drama miniseries. The series was green-lit on 8 January 2015. It debuted on Sky 1 on 30 September 2015 and on NBC on 28 January 2016. Sky 1 said in March 2016 there would be no second series. Plot With their days numbered, a group of people struggle with the inevitable apocalypse after it is discovered that a comet is on a collision course with Earth. Jamie Winton (Mathew Baynton) works as a bank manager in Slough, England, living with his best friend, Dave Bosley ( Joel Fry), and his adoptive mother, Paula (Pauline Quirke). Jamie vows to find his wife, Layla (Karla Crome), who disappeared seven years ago, and his biological mother before the comet hits. In one of many revelations that occurs before the comet strikes, he learns he has a twin brother named Ariel Conroy (also played by Baynton). Meanwhile, Rhonda McNeil (Jenna Fischer) is imprisoned in New Mexico, United States, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playing House (TV Series)
''Playing House'' is an American sitcom that premiered on April 29, 2014, on the USA Network. Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair created and star in the series, which is inspired by their real-life friendship. On January 14, 2016, the series was renewed for a third season, which aired from June 23 to July 14, 2017 with each episode available via VOD. On October 30, 2017, series stars and creators Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, announced over an emotional video message that USA Network canceled the show. Premise When mother-to-be Maggie ends her marriage upon discovering her husband's affair with a woman online, she turns to her best friend Emma for support. In order to help Maggie in her time of need, Emma gives up her successful business career in China to return to their hometown of Pinebrook and help her friend raise her newborn baby. Cast Main * Lennon Parham as Maggie Caruso – Emma's best friend since childhood, who was pregnant and newly single after a sudden sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alternative Comedy Experience
''The Alternative Comedy Experience'' is a stand-up comedy show that premiered on 5 February 2013 on the Comedy Central channel in the UK. It features live comedy shows, filmed in July 2012 at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, and behind-the-scenes interviews. Created and produced by Colin Dench and curated by Stewart Lee, ''The Alternative Comedy Experience'' sees performances from a variety of critically acclaimed stand-up comics, including Tony Law, David O'Doherty, Paul Foot, Simon Munnery, Josie Long, Henning Wehn, Stephen Carlin, Isy Suttie, Glenn Wool, Andy Zaltzman, Eleanor Tiernan, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe, Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol, Robin Ince and David Kay. IMDB lists 38 comedians appearing across the 25 episodes. Comedy Central confirmed on 29 May 2013 there would be a second series of the show, also to be filmed at The Stand Comedy Club. It was recorded in July 2013 and started broadcast in July 2014. Among the comedians joining the show in its se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Crackers
''Little Crackers'' is a British Christmas comedy-drama that was broadcast on Sky1. It consists of a series of short films featuring stars of British and Irish comedy, including Stephen Fry, Catherine Tate, Chris O'Dowd, Kathy Burke, Victoria Wood, and Bill Bailey. According to Sky Television, the show marked the start of their biggest investment in British comedy during Sky1's twenty-year history. The success of the first series led Sky to renew the show for a second series, which began airing on 18 December 2011. The comedians involved in the second series included Harry Hill, Sheridan Smith, Sanjeev Bhaskar, John Bishop, Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall. ''Moone Boy'', created by and starring Chris O'Dowd for Sky1, and ''Walking and Talking'', written by and starring Kathy Burke for Sky Atlantic, are both full series based on ''Little Crackers'' shorts. They have been commissioned for 6 episodes and 4 episodes respectively. Summary In the films, the stars – with the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kombat Opera Presents
''Kombat Opera Presents'' is a BBC2 comedy show. The comedy parodies British television programmes by transforming them into operas. The music for the series was written by Richard Thomas, with the series having its origins in the ''Kombat Opera'' segments of Simon Munnery's character The League Against Tedium, and his television show '' Attention Scum''. The series won the Best Comedy prize at the 2008 Rose d'Or ceremony. Parodied shows The following TV shows have been parodied: Episode 1: ''The Applicants'' * Originally broadcast on 25 February 2007 * A parody of ''The Apprentice'' Episode 2: ''Spouse Change'' * Originally broadcast on 4 March 2007 * A parody of '' Wife Swap'' Episode 3: ''Question Time Out'' * Originally broadcast on 11 March 2007 * A parody of ''Question Time'' Episode 4: ''Manorama'' * Originally broadcast on 18 March 2007 * A parody of ''Panorama'' Episode 5: ''The South Bragg Show'' * Originally broadcast on 25 March 2007 * A parody of ''The South Ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classic Albums
''Classic Albums'' is a British documentary series about pop, rock and heavy metal albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music. Format The TV series was made by Isis Productions and distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment. It is shown on various broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Sky Arts, VH1 and VH1 Classic. They are also available on DVD. The show is similar in structure to VH1's short-lived 2001 series Ultimate Albums. The music, and its production, is dissected by the musicians and/or producer playing the multitrack recordings and singling out tracks that one does not usually consciously hear when listening to the music, giving insight into the way the sound is built up. Also, the individual musicians play back pieces, which are then blended with the original recording. Almost all songs are dealt with, focusing almost entirely on the music itself, how it was composed/realised. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Point
''Action Point'' is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Tim Kirkby and starring Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius, both of whom had worked together on '' Jackass''. Knoxville was inspired to make the film after seeing Matt Robertson's 2013 short documentary ''The Most Insane Amusement Park Ever'', about Action Park, a theme park in New Jersey which was notorious for its poorly designed, unsafe rides, in addition to employing underaged, undertrained and often intoxicated staff. Set in the early 1980s, the film follows D.C. Carver, a daredevil who owns a low-rent, out-of-control amusement park Action Point with dangerous rides. D.C. and his crew must to save the park from the loan officer Knoblach who plans to selling his land for foreclosure. As with '' Bad Grandpa'', a previous film by Knoxville, ''Action Point'' features traditional Jackass-style stunts connected by a fictional narrative. It was released in the United States on June 1, 2018 by Paramount Pictures. It und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Myers
Michael John Myers OC (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. His accolades include seven MTV Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2002, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2017, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for "his extensive and acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer." Following a series of appearances on several Canadian television programs, Myers came to recognition for performing on ''Saturday Night Live'' (1989–1995), which won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. He subsequently earned praise and numerous accolades for playing the title roles in the ''Wayne's World'' (1992–1993), ''Austin Powers'' (1997–2002), and ''Shrek'' (2001–2010) franchises, the latter of which is the second highest-grossing animated film franchise. Myers acted sporadically in the 2010s, notably having supporting roles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Hunnam
Charles Matthew Hunnam (; born 10 April 1980) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Pete Dunham in ''Green Street Hooligans'' (2005) and as Jax Teller in the FX series ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2014). For the latter, he was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor. Hunnam also portrayed the title role in ''Nicholas Nickleby'' (2002), Raleigh Becket in ''Pacific Rim'' (2013), Alan McMichael in ''Crimson Peak'' (2015), Percy Fawcett in '' The Lost City of Z'' (2016), the title role in '' King Arthur: Legend of the Sword'' (2017), William "Ironhead" Miller in ''Triple Frontier'', Raymond Smith in '' The Gentlemen'' (both in 2019), and Detective Charlie Waldo in ''Last Looks'' (2022). His other notable television roles include Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 drama '' Queer as Folk'' (1999–2000), Lloyd Haythe on the Fox series ''Undeclared'' (2001–2002) and Dale Conti/Lindsay "Linbaba" Ford in the Apple TV+ series '' Shan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Gibson
Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor, film director, and producer. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic action series ''Mad Max'' and as Martin Riggs in the buddy cop action-comedy film series ''Lethal Weapon''. Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia, when he was 12 years old. He studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, where he starred opposite Judy Davis in a production of ''Romeo and Juliet''. During the 1980s, he founded Icon Entertainment, a production company, which independent film director Atom Egoyan has called "an alternative to the studio system". Director Peter Weir cast him as one of the leads in the World War I drama ''Gallipoli'' (1981), which earned Gibson a Best Actor Award from the Australian Film Institute,The Australian Film InstitutPast Winners as well as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
