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2point4 Children
''2point4 Children'' is a BBC Television sitcom that was created and written by Andrew Marshall. It follows the lives of the Porters, a seemingly average, working-class London family whose world is frequently turned upside-down by bad luck and bizarre occurrences. The show was originally broadcast on BBC One from 1991 to 1999, and ran for eight series, concluding on 30 December 1999 with the special episode "The Millennium Experience". The show is regularly repeated in the UK. In Australia showings are on UKTV. The name of the show comes from the stereotypical average size of a typical nuclear family in the UK at the time of the writing of the first series. The show regularly picked up audiences of up to 14 million throughout the 1990s, with an average of between 6 and 9 million. The final episode was viewed by 9.03 million people. Lead actor Gary Olsen died in 2000, effectively ruling out a return of the show for any further series. Plot summary The Porters are a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiswick
Chiswick ( ) is a district in West London, split between the London Borough of Hounslow, London Boroughs of Hounslow and London Borough of Ealing, Ealing. It contains Hogarth's House, the former residence of the 18th-century English artist William Hogarth, Chiswick House, a neo-Palladian villa regarded as one of the finest in England and Fuller's Brewery, London's largest and oldest brewery. In a meander of the River Thames used for competitive and recreational rowing, with several rowing clubs on the river bank, the finishing post for the Boat Race is just downstream of Chiswick Bridge. Old Chiswick was an St Nicholas Church, Chiswick, ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, with an agrarian and fishing economy beside the river; from the Early Modern period, the wealthy built imposing riverside houses on Chiswick Mall. Having good communications with London, Chiswick became a popular country retreat and part of the suburban growth of London in the late 19th and early 20th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owen Brenman
Owen Brenman (born 17 December 1956) is an English actor, known for his roles as Nick Swainey in the BBC sitcom ''One Foot in the Grave'' and Heston Carter in the BBC drama series ''Doctors''. Early and personal life Brenman was educated at University College School, an independent day school for boys in Hampstead in north west London, followed by the University of Birmingham, where he obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Drama, and the Webber Douglas School of Singing and Dramatic Art, now known as the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Brenman was married to Jackie Brenman until 2020, when she died of cancer. They had two sons together. Career In addition to ''One Foot in the Grave'', Brenman also played Lloyd Drewitt in two series of David Renwick's BBC dramedy ''Love Soup'' (2005–8). He also starred in '' People Like Us'', three series of the children's television series ''Woof!'', and three series of ''Alexei Sayle's Stuff''. He played Mark Thatcher opposite John Wells ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Bishop
George Victor Bishop (June 11, 1932 – June 8, 2005), known professionally as Ed Bishop or Edward Bishop, was an American actor, predominantly based in the UK. He was known for playing Commander Ed Straker in '' UFO'', Captain Blue in '' Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons'' and for voicing Philip Marlowe in a series of BBC Radio adaptations of the Marlowe novels by Raymond Chandler. Early life George Victor Bishop was born on June 11, 1932, the son of a Manhattan banker, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Peekskill High School before a brief spell at teacher training college. Bishop served in the United States Army as a disc jockey with the Armed Forces Radio at St. John's in Newfoundland where he was introduced to acting with the St John's Players. After leaving the army, Bishop enrolled at Boston University where he initially studied business administration but halfway through the course, transferred to drama, much against his parents' wishes. After graduating in T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annette Badland
Annette Badland is a British actress known for a wide range of roles on television, radio, stage, and film. She is best known for her roles as Charlotte in the BBC crime drama series '' Bergerac'', Margaret Blaine in the BBC science fiction series ''Doctor Who'', Mrs Glenna Fitzgibbons in the first season of '' Outlander'', Babe Smith in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', Dr Fleur Perkins on the ITV mystery series ''Midsomer Murders'', and as Mae Green in the Apple TV+ comedy-drama ''Ted Lasso''. She was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1993 for her performance as Sadie in Jim Cartwright's play '' The Rise and Fall of Little Voice''; a role she reprised in the 1998 film adaptation '' Little Voice''. Early life and education Annette Badland was born in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Her mother, originally from Loanhead, Scotland, relocated to Birmingham during World War II to work as a munitions and aircraft worker in the factories, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mik Scarlet
Mik Scarlet (born 1965) is a broadcaster, journalist, actor and musician, as well as an expert in the field of access and inclusion for disabled people. He has been voted one of the most influential disabled people in the UK, and was one of the first television presenters in the world with a physical disability. Early life Scarlet was born in Luton, Bedfordshire. He is a wheelchair user due to the consequences of cancer during infancy. Career As one of the first generation of disabled television presenters, Scarlet is best known for presenting the 1992 Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated children's television programme ''Beat That'' on Channel Four. He won a UNICEF award for work with disabled children. He has also played several cameo roles in shows such as ''Brookside'' and ''The Bill'', and was a presenter for BBC2's ''From the Edge''. He has appeared in numerous television programmes including ''2point4 Children'', and '' Wham! Bam! Strawberry Jam!'' (BBC 1995) which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Lloyd-Pack
Roger Anthony Lloyd-Pack (8 February 1944 – 16 January 2014) was a British actor. He is best known for playing Trigger in ''Only Fools and Horses'' from 1981 to 2003, and Owen Newitt in ''The Vicar of Dibley'' from 1994 to 2007. He later starred as Tom in '' The Old Guys'' with Clive Swift. He is also well known for the role of Barty Crouch Sr. in ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'' and for his appearances in ''Doctor Who'' as John Lumic in the episodes "Rise of the Cybermen" and "The Age of Steel". Early life Lloyd-Pack was born in 1944 in Islington, London, the son of actor Charles Lloyd-Pack (1902–1983) and Ulrike Elisabeth (''née'' Pulay, 1921–2000), an Austrians, Austrian Jewish refugee who worked as a travel agent. His uncle was George Pulay, one of the secret listeners to German POW in Trent Park during World War II. He attended Bedales School near Petersfield in Hampshire, where he achieved A Level passes in English, French and Latin. He subsequently trained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Raffield
Paul Raffield (born 19 June 1957, London) is a British academic, director and actor. He had a successful career in the theatre before embarking on an academic career at the University of Warwick in 2004. In addition to his many leading roles in the theatre, he played two different characters in ''Coronation Street'': in 1996 as Dr Stirling, and in 2005 as a vicar. Other TV credits include ''After You've Gone'', ''The Worst Week of My Life'', '' The Robinsons'', ''The Bill'', ''Karaoke'' and ''2point4 Children''. Films include ''Vera Drake'', '' Stoned'' and '' Buddy's Song''. He appeared in two series of Steven Moffat's sitcom '' Joking Apart'' as Robert Glazebrook, opposite Tracie Bennett as his wife, supporting Robert Bathurst and Fiona Gillies. Raffield took part in the audio commentary for the DVD release of the second series in 2008. Shortly after filming the pilot for ''Joking Apart'', he briefly appeared in '' Press Gang'', in the fourth-season episode "Bad News", al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annette Kerr
Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock (2 July 192023 September 2013), known professionally as Annette Kerr, was a Scottish born actress of film, television and stage. Life and career During her childhood, Kerr moved with her family from her birthplace in Scotland to Watford, Hertfordshire, where he father worked as a physiotherapist. She made her theatrical debut at the Watford Palace Theatre, and later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Frequent reference to Kerr is made in '' The Kenneth Williams Diaries'' (edited by Russell Davies). Kerr and Williams were close friends, and worked together in several stage productions. Davies, Russell (ed.) (1993): ''The Kenneth Williams Diaries''. following their first meeting in 1949. At one point, Williams proposed to her.Obituary: Annette Kerr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Lott
Barbara Dulcie Lott (15 May 1920 – 19 December 2002) was a British actress who played Phyllis Lumsden in the BBC television sitcom '' Sorry!''. She also appeared in ''Coronation Street'', '' Rings on Their Fingers'', ''Survivors'', ''Z-Cars'', and as Rona's auntie Pearl in the BBC television sitcom ''2point4 Children'', amongst others. Early life Lott was born on 15 May 1920 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey. Her father, William Lott, was an executive at Ealing Studios and Lott appeared in small roles in films as a child. She studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1937 and joining repertory theatre. In 1940, she married Stuart Latham, who was later a producer of ''Coronation Street''. Career Lott eventually made her London stage debut in ''Love for Love'' at the Haymarket Theatre in 1944. Her first television appearance was as Viola in ''Twelfth Night'' in 1950 and she went on to appear frequently on television in small roles. In 1978, she was cast in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Dickinson
Sandra Dickinson (née Searles; born October 20, 1948) is an American-British actress. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She has often played characters within the trope of a dumb blonde with a high-pitched voice. Early life Dickinson was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Maryland with her younger brother. Her father, Harold F. Searles, was a psychoanalyst. Her mother, Sylvia Manninen, of Finnish descent, was a nurse. Career She made her acting debut as a waitress in the 1973 British film '' The Final Programme''. She later played role of Trillian in the TV series of Douglas Adams's ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''. She has appeared in films including '' Superman III'', ''Supergirl'', '' StagKnight'', '' Ready Player One'' and '' The Batman''. She has provided the American voice of Jemima Puddle-Duck in the British animated children's television series '' The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends'', the Voice Trumpets in the US dub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Brake
Patricia Ann Kennedy (25 June 1942 – 28 May 2022), better known by her stage name Patricia Brake, was an English actress. She was best known for her role as Ingrid Fletcher, eldest daughter of Norman Stanley Fletcher, in the BBC sitcom ''Porridge'' and its sequel '' Going Straight.'' Early life Brake was born in Bath on 25 June 1942, the daughter of Victor Brake, a butcher, and Doreen Brake (née Wilkey). She was educated at the City of Bath Girls' School, and beginning at age 16, she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, before joining the Salisbury Playhouse for two years, from 1960 to 1961. She moved then to Harrogate for a year, where she was a member of the White Rose Players. Career She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company where (among other roles) she played Hermia in a production of ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', directed by Peter Hall, which also featured Judi Dench, Diana Rigg, Ian Richardson and Ian Holm. This was followed by a period in the West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
