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Not Like That, Like This
''Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This'' is a 2014 television film, made by Left Bank Pictures, about British comedian Tommy Cooper. Plot The film focuses on the life of the late Tommy Cooper, the popular British comedian, and the dilemma he faced when he fell in love with his assistant Mary Kay. At the time he was married to Gwen, whom he affectionately nicknamed ''Dove''. Tommy was unable to choose between the two women and embarked upon a dual relationship that would last for 17 years. Cooper died during a live TV recording of '' Live from Her Majesty's'' in front of millions of television viewers on 15 April 1984. Cast * David Threlfall as Tommy Cooper * Helen McCrory as Mary Kay * Amanda Redman as Gwen 'Dove' Cooper * Gregor Fisher as Miff Ferrie * Andy Rush as Tom Cooper Jr. * Paul Ritter as Eric Sykes * Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe * Jordan Metcalfe as Les Dennis * Jason Manford as Ken Brooke * Albie Marber as Tom Cooper Jr. (as a child) * Tilly Vosburgh a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Nye
Simon Nye (born 29 July 1958) is an English screenwriter, best known for television comedy. He wrote the hit British sitcom, sitcom ''Men Behaving Badly'', and all of the four ITV Pantos. He co-wrote the 2006 film ''Flushed Away'', created an adaptation of Richmal Crompton's ''Just William (book series), Just William'' books in 2010, and wrote the drama series ''The Durrells''. Early life Nye was born in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, Sussex. Nye was educated at The College of Richard Collyer, Collyer's School and Bedford College (London), Bedford College, University of London, where he studied French and German. He started his writing career as a translator, publishing translations of books on Richard Wagner, Henri Matisse and Georges Braque, before turning his hand to novel writing in 1989, with ''Men Behaving Badly''. This was followed in 1991 by ''Wideboy'', which he later adapted into the TV show ''Frank Stubbs Promotes''. Career ''Men Behaving Badly'' Nye's TV writing career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Metcalfe
Jordan Metcalfe (born 24 May 1986) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Adil in the sitcom Genie in the House. Metcalfe has appeared as Jake in ''The Queen's Nose'' in 2003. He has played the roles of Chris Travis in '' Heartbeat'', Andy Murphy in ''Casualty'', and Kieran Tyler in ''Tea with Betty'', an ''Afternoon Play'' in 2006. He also played the voice of 'Mould' in ''Fungus the Bogeyman'' (2004), the character 'Chip' in ''My Parents Are Aliens'' in 2006, Young Garstin in ''These Foolish Things'' (2006), Lightfoot in the documentary ''The Iceman Murder'' (2005), John Chappel Jr. in the drama-documentary ''The Last Flight To Kuwait'', Byron in ''Ultimate Force'', Wayne in Jacqueline Wilson's '' Girls In Love'' and Brian in ''Misfits''. 2019 saw Metcalfe join the cast of ''Father Brown'' on BBC1 afternoons. Other notable appearances include Timon in ''Maddigan's Quest'' and Oliver in Neil Bartlett's acclaimed production of ''Oliver Twist'' at the Lyric Theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Films
Fourteen or 14 may refer to: * 14 (number), the natural number following 13 and preceding 15 * one of the years 14 BC, AD 14, 1914, 2014 Music * 14th (band), a British electronic music duo * ''14'' (David Garrett album), 2013 *''14'', an unreleased album by Charli XCX * "14" (song), 2007, from ''Courage'' by Paula Cole Other uses * ''Fourteen'' (film), a 2019 American film directed by Dan Sallitt * ''Fourteen'' (play), a 1919 play by Alice Gerstenberg * ''Fourteen'' (manga), a 1990 manga series by Kazuo Umezu * ''14'' (novel), a 2013 science fiction novel by Peter Clines * ''The 14'', a 1973 British drama film directed by David Hemmings * Fourteen, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community * Lot Fourteen, redevelopment site in Adelaide, South Australia, previously occupied by the Royal Adelaide Hospital * "The Fourteen", a nickname for NASA Astronaut Group 3 * Fourteen Words, a phrase used by white supremacists and Nazis See also * 1/4 (other) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Television Films
Fourteen or 14 may refer to: * 14 (number), the natural number following 13 and preceding 15 * one of the years 14 BC, AD 14, 1914, 2014 Music * 14th (band), a British electronic music duo * ''14'' (David Garrett album), 2013 *''14'', an unreleased album by Charli XCX * "14" (song), 2007, from ''Courage'' by Paula Cole Other uses * ''Fourteen'' (film), a 2019 American film directed by Dan Sallitt * ''Fourteen'' (play), a 1919 play by Alice Gerstenberg * ''Fourteen'' (manga), a 1990 manga series by Kazuo Umezu * ''14'' (novel), a 2013 science fiction novel by Peter Clines * ''The 14'', a 1973 British drama film directed by David Hemmings * Fourteen, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community * Lot Fourteen, redevelopment site in Adelaide, South Australia, previously occupied by the Royal Adelaide Hospital * "The Fourteen", a nickname for NASA Astronaut Group 3 * Fourteen Words, a phrase used by white supremacists and Nazis See also * 1/4 (other) * Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dustin Gee
Gerald Harrison (24 June 1942 – 3 January 1986), who performed under the name Dustin Gee, was a British impressionist and comedian, best known for his double act with Les Dennis. Early life and career Born Gerald Harrison in York, on Wednesday, 24 June, 1942, Gee left school at 15 and studied at art college. He took a job as an artist, working with stained glass including at York Minster.''The Times'' obituary, 6 January 1986 He played in a rock band in the evenings called the Dare Devils, later 'Gerry B and the Hornets' and then 'Gerry B and the Rockafellas'. When the group disbanded, Gee became a compere, then a comedian. Gee was openly gay. After 20 years in showbusiness, Gee got his television break on '' Who Do You Do?'', an ITV showcase, that gave opportunities for up-and-coming entertainers and impressionists. From April 1980 to July 1985, Gee was a guest on ''Russ Abbot's Madhouse''. Les Dennis became one of the cast in 1982 and Gee and Dennis formed a double act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth II Of The United Kingdom
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother). Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In November 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Bell (television)
David Bell was a Scottish television producer and director in the light entertainment genre. In the mid-1980s, he became head of light entertainment at LWT. Live From Her Majesty's, Copy Cats and ''The Stanley Baxter Show'' number amongst his successes. He died of AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus. Following initial infection an individual m ..., aged 52. In 1978 Bell was involved with Michael Grade's move bringing Bruce Forsyth to ITV to present a Saturday night spectacular. On the back of his mammoth success with The Generation Game, Forsyth was never settled with ITV's two-hour multi-format evening of glitz, mini-soaps, game shows and gags. None of which was for want of trying by David Bell, whose biting wit and flair meant he enjoyed the respect of all in his production team. 1936 births 1990 de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Harrison (actor)
Andrew Stuart Harrison (born 7 February 1957 in Edmonton, London) is an English actor. Career Andrew Harrison began his career in repertory theatre playing the lead roles in '' A Chorus of Disapproval'' and '' Serious Money'' at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter. His West End (London) debut came with a role in Sir Michael Hordern's ''Trelawny of the 'Wells'''. Andrew has numerous TV credits include ''The Bill'', ''Miss Marple'', and '' Birds of a Feather'', and the films ''A Sea Change'' and '' An Ideal Husband''. He contributes regularly to BBC Radio. In television, Andrew is perhaps best known for his roles in ''Beyond Narnia'' and ''Florence Nightingale''. Filmography * 2011 ''King James' Bible'' as Bishop Lancelot Andrews * 2010 ''Derelict'' as Governor Phillips * 2010 '' Summer in Transylvania'' Dr. Tempest * 2009 ''Dorian Gray'' as House Seller * 2008 ''Home'' as Dad * 2005 ''Florence Nightingale'' as Lord Palmerston * 2005 ''C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia'' as Albert Lewis, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Sterne
David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. The RSC plays regularly in London, St .... He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. Filmography Film Television Video games References External links * Living people 1946 births Alumni of the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art British male stage actors British male film actors British male television actors Royal Shakespeare Company members {{England-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilly Vosburgh
Matilda Vosburgh (born 17 December 1960) is a British character actress. Early life Born in the Westminster district of London, Vosburgh is the daughter of comedy writer and lyricist Dick Vosburgh and former actress Beryl Vosburgh (née Roques). She was educated at Camden School for Girls. As a child, Tilly began attending after-school classes at the Anna Scher Theatre. This soon led to minor roles in British television series with appearances in ''The Prince and the Pauper'', '' Grange Hill'' and ''Crown Court''. Career Television She went on to star in the films ''Phoelix'' and ''Radio On'' in the early 1980s. Some of her other appearances include roles in '' The Gentle Touch'', ''Maria Marten'', ''Gulliver in Lilliput'', ''Treatment'', '' Meantime'', ''You'll Never See Me Again'', ''Will You Love Me Tomorrow'', ''Strong Poison'', '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' and '' Minder'', throughout the Eighties. Vosburgh also featured in the films ''The Missionary'', '' The Pirat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Brooke
Ken Brooke (3 November 1920 – 26 February 1983) was a stage magician who ran a magic shop in London, where for 50 years he trained many well-known magicians. Career Brooke gave his first performance at the age of seven. He took magic lessons with Walter Jeans and was influenced by Albert Verity, Jack le Dair, Park Shackelton, Trevor Hall and Roland Winder. He left school at fourteen to take up tailoring. During World War II he served in the Royal Air Force in North Africa, the Western Desert and Italy. He was placed in charge of an entertainment unit and regularly entertained the troops. He was twice mentioned in dispatches. After the war, Brooke worked for Alan Milan and Paul Veroni at the Veroni House of Magic. He set up his own business in Thornton Road, Bradford. The business failed, and Harry Stanley engaged him to manage the Unique Magic Studio in London. He supplemented his income by working the London cabaret circuit. In 1966, supported by Frank Farrow, he set up K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Manford
Jason John Manford (born 26 May 1981) is an English comedian, presenter, actor and singer. Manford was a team captain on the Channel 4 panel show ''8 Out of 10 Cats'' from 2007 until 2010 and has presented numerous television shows for the BBC and ITV including ''Comedy Rocks'' (2010–2011), ''The One Show'' (2010), ''Show Me the Funny'' (2011), '' A Question of Sport: Super Saturday'' (2014), ''Bigheads'' (2017) "Starstruck" (2022) and '' Children In Need'' (2022) Manford has starred in numerous stage musicals in the West End and across the UK such as ''Sweeney Todd'', ''The Producers'', ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'', ''Guys and Dolls'' and ''Curtains''. Early life Jason John Manford was born in Salford on 26 May 1981, the son of Sharon (née Ryan) and courtroom stenographer and trade union Shop Steward in the NHS Ian Manford. His maternal grandmother, Nora (née Peate), was an Irish Catholic from Dublin.Interview, ''The Graham Norton Show'', 28 June 2010. Manford and his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
