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Dave Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer, who made headlines in July 1997 after being removed from the role of Tinky Winky in the

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said in a letter to Thompson that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable". Thompson recounted bursting into tears upon learning the news of his termination. In interviews, he supposed that the dubbing of his voice, unlike the other actors, was an indication of dissatisfaction over his performance. Thompson later appeared in the 2000

Ben Elton Benjamin Charles Elton (born 3 May 1959) is an English comedian, actor, author, playwright, lyricist and director. He was a part of London's alternative comedy movement of the 1980s and became a writer on the sitcoms '' The Young Ones'' and ''Bla ...

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's live tour ''Hooves'' as the minor characters of the Horse, the ballboy and the Greek man who grabs Harry's neck. Thompson also made appearances in each night of Hill's ''Hooves'' tour.

Filmography

Film

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'' (2013) - Brain Number Two *''Down the Back of the Sofa'' (2017) - Himself/Host

Television

*'' Red Dwarf'' (1993) - Cowpoke *''

'' (1997; Season 1, 70 episodes) - Tinky Winky *''

'' (1998) - Fake Alan *'' Screech Owls'' (2002) - Himself *''Time Gentleman Please'' (2000–2002) - Dave *''

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Production credits

Writer

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Books

*''Sit-Down Comedy'' (contributor to anthology, ed

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