The Rebel (2016 TV Series)
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''The Rebel'' is a 2016 British comedy series on
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Simon Callow Simon Phillip Hugh Callow (born 15 June 1949) is an English film, television and voice actor, director, narrator and writer. He was twice nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his roles in ''A Room with a View'' (19 ...
in the title role.The Rebel – Gold Sitcom – British Comedy Guide
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'' magazine by Andrew Birch. It began airing in June 2016. In total, 9 episodes have aired as of May 2018. The cast includes
Anita Dobson Anita Dobson (born 29 April 1949) is an English stage, film and television actress, and singer. She is best known for her role from 1985 to 1988 as Angie Watts in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. In 1986, she reached number four in the UK Si ...
, Bill Paterson and Amit Shah.


Plot

The show follows 70 year old Henry Palmer, a widowed resident of Brighton who is an anarchic, anti-establishment pensioner.


Cast


Main cast

*
Simon Callow Simon Phillip Hugh Callow (born 15 June 1949) is an English film, television and voice actor, director, narrator and writer. He was twice nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his roles in ''A Room with a View'' (19 ...
as Henry Palmer, a pensioner * Bill Paterson as Charles, a former hippie *
Anita Dobson Anita Dobson (born 29 April 1949) is an English stage, film and television actress, and singer. She is best known for her role from 1985 to 1988 as Angie Watts in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. In 1986, she reached number four in the UK Si ...
as Margaret, a charity shop worker *
Anna Crilly Anna Crilly is an English actress and comedian. Education Crilly was educated at Kent College, Pembury and attended Middlesex University, where she studied performing arts. Career She was a finalist in the "So You Think You're Funny" competit ...
as Cath, Henry's daughter * Amit Shah as Jeremy, the husband of Cath *
Vivian Oparah Vivian Nneka O. Oparah (born 30 December 1996) is a British actress and musician. She is known for her work in theatre, earning an Off West End Award nomination, and her roles in the BBC Three ''Doctor Who'' spin-off ''Class'' (2016) and the film ...
as Amaya (series two)


Recurring cast

*Philip Cumbus as PC Burns


Other Cast

*Rob Horrocks as Posh Waiter


Background

The Rebel is based on Andrew Birch's cartoon strip for ''
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is the director of the series. In July 2017 it was announced that ''The Rebel'' was renewed for a second series. Bill Paterson,
Anita Dobson Anita Dobson (born 29 April 1949) is an English stage, film and television actress, and singer. She is best known for her role from 1985 to 1988 as Angie Watts in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. In 1986, she reached number four in the UK Si ...
,
Anna Crilly Anna Crilly is an English actress and comedian. Education Crilly was educated at Kent College, Pembury and attended Middlesex University, where she studied performing arts. Career She was a finalist in the "So You Think You're Funny" competit ...
and Amit Shah reprised their roles.


Episodes


Series 1


Series 2


References


External links


Comedy.co.uk profile
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