Fergus Craig (born April 19, 1980) is a British stand-up comic and actor in theatre, television and radio. He studied at the

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. Craig is one half of the double act ''Colin & Fergus'', with actor and writer

Colin Hoult Colin Hoult (born 15 May 1979) is an English actor and writer in television, radio, and theatre. He studied at Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre. Career Hoult has worked in various television productions, including ''Russell Howard's ...

Career

Between 2004-08 Craig and Hoult performed regularly on the London comedy circuit. They performed three shows at the

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, ''Colin & Fergus'' '04, ''Colin & Fergus 2'' '05 and ''Rutherford Lodge'' '06. In 2006 Craig played

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in '' Pete and Dud: Come Again'', a play by Chris Bartlett and

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on the life of

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and

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. The play ran at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, then transferred to

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and toured

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. In 2007 he joined the cast of Channel 4's ''

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'' and was a regular in Series 2 and 3 of the show. In 2009, he won the

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with his solo stand-up act. He also joined the cast of the Bafta nominated BBC show ''

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'' the same year. In 2010 he played the role of Devon Mills in BBC2 sitcom Popatron. In 2011 he played the role of Lionel Putty in CBBC show Hotell Trubble In 2012, he joined the cast of ''

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'' as the character Sussie. In 2014, Craig published a spoof advice guide, called "Tips For Actors", and in 2021 it was announced that Craig is publishing his first novel, entitled "Once Upon a Crime". In 2020 Craig created a series of spoof extracts from a crime novel written by the character of Martin Fishback featuring the character of Detective Roger Le Carre. These have spawned two full length novels, plus a pilot for a sitcom. https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/martin-fishback/

Filmography

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" (2007) TV series - Various (2007) *"Comedy: Shuffle" (2007) TV series - Various (unknown episodes, 2007) *" Extras" - Runner (1 episode, 2007, series finale) *"

" -

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Russell Brand Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian and actor known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner. Brand has received three British Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer (2006), Best Live Stand-Up (2008), and the award for ...

(11 episodes, 2007-8) *"Mist: Sheepdog Tales" (13 episodes, 2007) *"

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" - Chip Shop Assistant (1 episode, 22 March 2007) *" After You've Gone" - P.C. Walker (1 episode, 2007, Lock Back in Anger) *"Raging" (2007) (TV) - Various Characters *"

Jonathan Creek ''Jonathan Creek'' is a long-running British mystery crime drama series produced by the BBC and written by David Renwick. It stars Alan Davies as the titular character, who works as a creative consultant to a stage magician while also solvi ...

" - Paramedic (1 episode, 2004, The Chequered Box) *''

Hut 33 ''Hut 33'' is a BBC Radio 4 sitcom set at Bletchley Park in 1941. It includes both the writer ( James Cary) and producer (Adam Bromley) from ''Think the Unthinkable'' and '' Concrete Cow''. Production The first six-part series was recorded at ...

'' (radio) - Gordon (18 episodes) *"

" - Sussie (2012-2016, seasons 2-4) *"

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" (2015-2016, 12 episodes)

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* * Living people 1980 births English male television actors English male comedians English male stage actors Place of birth missing (living people) {{UK-actor-stub