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Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theatre. She gained recognition for performances in films like 'The Age of Innocence' and 'Harry Potter.' Her distinct voice and remarkable comedic timing have made her a beloved figure in... Read More
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| 2026 |
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'StardFrom early sketches to standout performances, Mayall's fearless comedy bursts with energy and intent, capturing a pivotal moment in British... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John ClarkeFor over 40 years, the iconic John Clarke tickled the funny bones of Australian and New Zealand audiences. Now, in... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
The Chris McCausland ShowStart your Saturday with a laugh in the company of brilliant comedian Chris McCausland! Join Chris on his very brand-new... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Ben Elton: The Great Railway DisasterThe railways are in crisis, from mass cancellations to soaring prices. Comedian Ben Elton embarks on a northern rail misadventure.... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Blackadder: A Cunning StoryA look back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate its 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's... |
Self - Contributor | |
| 2023 |
Blackadder: The Lost PilotSir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Ben Elton: LiveEra-defining comedian Ben Elton returns to stand up comedy. The ‘Godfather’ of modern British stand up is back behind the... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Sunday with Laura KuenssbergThe big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics. |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
The BRITs at 40In 2020 the BRIT Awards celebrated a massive 40th ever show. In this documentary Jack Whitehall delves into the archives... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Have You Been Paying Attention?New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports,... |
Panellist | |
| 2018 |
The London Studios: Home of the StarsThe end of an era as the studios where ITV filmed its many shows for 45 years closes its doors... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
How The Young Ones Changed ComedyThis documentary explores the legacy of one of the most notorious British sitcoms of all time. Launching alternative comedy onto... |
(Archive Footage) | |
| 2014 |
Rik Mayall: Lord of MisruleComedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
The Many Faces of Ronnie BarkerProgramme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Angela and FriendsDaily chat show, hosted by Angela Griffin, that combines topical debate with five lifestyle clubs: Diet and Health, Beauty, Books and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
Live from Studio FiveLive from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Blackadder Rides AgainThis documentary marks the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of The Black Adder in 1983 and reunites the iconic... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
We Are Most AmusedWe Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Blackadder's Most Cunning MomentsA countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders. |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten SagaTo mark the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of Blackadder in 1983, the iconic cast of the much-loved sitcom... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Q&AHosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 2007 |
Ben Elton: The Get A Grip Tour LiveBen Elton, the multi award winning writer, performer and comic is back on stage after ten years with his new... |
Himself | |
| 2007 |
Get a GripGet a Grip was a television series shown on ITV in the United Kingdom. It aired on Wednesday nights in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?A documentary looking at the life of Benny Hill and with the use of an audience reaction test finding out... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
The One ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. |
Self | |
| 2006 |
When Comedy Changed ForeverThe history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a... |
Self (archive material) | |
| 2004 |
Bottom Mindless ViolenceThe only word to describe the amazing duo of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edminson is genius. For the past 25... |
Baz (archive footage) | |
| 2003 |
Enough Rope With Andrew DentonEnough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia. The title of the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
There's Only One Paul McCartneyAn affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
V Graham NortonV Graham Norton was an entertainment programme shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom starring Graham Norton, broadcast every... |
Self | |
| 1998 |
All Saints: The VideoAll Saints tread the path of jazzy, funky videos, spliced with interviews with the girls themselves and live footage of... |
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 1998 |
The Heaven and Earth ShowThe Heaven and Earth Show was a BBC television programme that aired on Sunday mornings from 10am to 11am on... |
Unknown character | |
| 1998 |
The Ben Elton ShowThe Ben Elton Show is a British comedy series, which aired on BBC in 1998. |
Unknown character | |
| 1998 |
ParkinsonMichael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Ben Elton: LiveAlthough an incredibly successful writer, it is as a stand-up comedian that Ben Elton is most famous. In 1997 over... |
Himself | |
| 1997 |
The Story of BeanPending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr... |
Self | |
| 1996 | Self | ||
| 1995 |
The Thin Blue LineThe Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two... |
Homeless Man | |
| 1994 |
Harry Enfield and ChumsHarry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse and others take on an array of oddball characters and old-time favorites in this... |
Benny Elton | |
| 1994 |
Filth!In the late Eighties, there had been a series of comedy concerts (modelled on the Amnesty International “Secret Policeman’s Ball... |
Himself | |
| 1993 |
StarkThe greenhouse effect has plunged the near-future world into recession and the Stark Corporation is making billions from the crisis;... |
CD | |
| 1993 |
Ben Elton: Very LiveNot just a tour but a Tour de Force, for this was the tour that grew. Originally planned to play... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Much Ado About NothingIn this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before... |
Verges | |
| 1990 |
Ben Elton: The Man from AuntieComedy series written and performed by Ben Elton, primarily based around his stand-up comedy routines, with sketches and parodies. |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
The Last LaughAnthology series showcasing British alternative comedy |
Self | |
| 1989 | Unknown character | ||
| 1989 |
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest BallAfter the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival... |
Self | |
| 1988 |
This MorningThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
Going Live!Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
French & SaundersFrench and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer... |
Guest | |
| 1987 |
Filthy Rich & CatflapRichie causes trouble in his pursuit of TV fame with Eddie, his alcoholic minder, and Filthy, his sponging agent. |
Art Exhibition Guest | |
| 1987 |
The Secret Policeman’s Third BallWhen the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an... |
Self | |
| 1986 |
Omnibus Presents Comic ReliefThe comedy event of the year took place in April 1986 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. All those taking... |
Unknown character | |
| 1986 |
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video LiveIn April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret... |
Self | |
| 1986 |
Saturday LiveSaturday Live was a British television comedy and music show broadcast by Channel 4 from 1985 to 1987, and in... |
Host | |
| 1986 |
Saturday LiveSaturday Live was a British television comedy and music show broadcast by Channel 4 from 1985 to 1987, and in... |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 |
Happy FamiliesHappy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told... |
Roland | |
| 1983 |
BlackadderBlackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the... |
Anarchist | |
| 1983 |
AlfrescoA sketch comedy show featuring some of Britain's great comedic talents of the 1980s and 1990s in one of their... |
Various | |
| 1982 |
The Young OnesThe misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted... |
Man in Hawk Advert | |
| 1982 |
The Young OnesThe misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted... |
Grange Hill Student | |
| 1982 |
The Young OnesThe misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted... |
Baz | |
| 1982 |
The Young OnesThe misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted... |
Radio DJ | |
| 1982 |
There's Nothing to Worry About!Short-lived sketch show which is notable today for early appearances by Ben Elton, Dame Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and Hugh... |
Various | |
| 1982 |
O.T.T.O.T.T. was a late-night adult version of the anarchic ATV children's show Tiswas, but made by its ITV franchise successor... |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 |
Question TimeThis topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 1976 |
The Secret Policeman's BallA series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Laughs and LarrikinsMidday with Ray Martin from 1985 - 1993. |
Unknown character |
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Miriam Margolyes is known for her roles in 'The Age of Innocence,' 'Harry Potter,' and 'The Black Adder.' Her performances often highlight her comedic talent and ability to portray diverse characters.
Yes, Miriam Margolyes won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1993 film 'The Age of Innocence.' She has received several other nominations throughout her career.
Miriam Margolyes made her film debut in the 1971 movie 'The Killing of Sister George.' This marked the beginning of her successful career in film and television.
Miriam Margolyes' estimated net worth is around $2 million. This reflects her long-standing career in acting and various television appearances.
Miriam Margolyes has one child, a daughter named Beth. She has often spoken about her experiences as a mother.
Miriam Margolyes is known for her distinctive voice and expressive performances. Her ability to convey humor and depth in her characters sets her apart in the industry.
Miriam Margolyes has appeared in various popular TV shows, including 'The Real Marigold Hotel' and 'Call the Midwife.' Her engaging personality makes her a favorite among viewers.
Miriam Margolyes became an Australian citizen in 2013. She has often expressed her love for Australia and its culture, contributing to her popularity in the country.