Al Murray
Also Known As: Alastair James Hay Murray
Biography: Alastair James Hay Murray (born 10 May 1968) is an English comedian. After graduating from the University of Oxford, Murray's comedy career began by working with Harry Hill for BBC Radio 4. He regularly performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, before launching his "Pub Landlord" persona. This led to the Sky One sitcom Time Gentlemen Please and the chat show Al Murray's Happy Hour for ITV. In 2003, Murray was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy, and in 2007 he was voted the 16th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. He continues to perform as a stand-up and is a regular on British TV and radio. Murray's principal character in performance is an English publican with conservative values and an animosity towards Germans and the French; he challenges audience members to name any country before producing some plausible instance of Britain bettering it. The character has a great love of the British 1970s rock band Queen, often getting musician(s) on his show to perform one of Queen's tunes in their own style. He has described his persona as a "know-all know-nothing blowhard who knows the answer to every question even though he hasn't been asked any of them". Description above from the Wikipedia article Al Murray, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
Overview: The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-31
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord - My Gaff, My Rules
Overview: Recorded live in London's Playhouse Theatre, My Gaff, My Rules sees Al Murray's Perrier Award-winning comic creation in top, boisterous ale-swilling form. The Pub Landlord has been compared to the likes of Alf Garnett and Harry Enfield's Loadsamoney character, but that doesn't prepare the viewer for Murray's highly developed and sophisticated lampoon of True Brit values. Since Murray has built up
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-23
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord - Beautiful British Tour
Overview: The multi-award winning Al Murray – The Pub Landlord brings a brand new live show to DVD, direct from his sell-out 2009 national tour performed in front of more than 250,000 people.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-16
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord - Giving It Both Barrels
Overview: Al Murray returns as the hilarious, irreverent and hugely entertaining Pub Landlord. One of the most popular live stand-up comedians of recent years, Al Murray has starred in his own major TV series and his Pub Landlord show consistently packs out major west end venues. Guaranteed laughs, but definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-29
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: "...And A Glass of White Wine for the Lady!"
Overview: Comedian Al Murray is back with a second instalment of the 'Pub Landlord' live show, in which outrageous bar room banter and pub philosophy are the order of the day.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-22
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: Barrel of Fun Live
Overview: Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for 2010. Britains best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK this autumn. In 2009, the Peoples Publican left over 230,000 of his regulars over-flowing with laughter, on his one-man mission to fix Broken Britain. This year you can tap into a whole new Barrel of Fun, and no half measures.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-22
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord - Live At The Palladium
Overview: On the Al Murray: The Pub Landlord - Live At The Palladium DVD, the award winning comedian raises the roof at the majestic London Palladium, where he gave a crowning performance of his hit tour show "And Another Thing" in 2007. In this show, Britain’s favourite Pub Landlord holds court with his distinctive common sense, reasoning on subjects such as "The War on Terror", "Hell", "Life Itself", and his personal crusade to "Bring Back Shame". Expect "unstoppable comedy from the joke-telling machine gun" (The Sunday Times), who showcases his trademark rapid-fire interaction with the regulars. Having already become famed by the success of his prime-time entertainment show "Happy Hour", and an unprecedented second "An Audience with Al Murray: The Pub Landlord", the Guv’nor shines in top form on this DVD.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-19
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Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties
Overview: Sketch-show sensation Catherine Tate tells the story of the decade in which she became a household name. She meets with comedy glitterati Alan Carr, David Walliams, Noel Fielding, Rob Brydon and her Doctor Who co-star, David Tennant, all of whom reflect on the greatest comedy moments in recent history. As well as showcasing all the most entertaining, memorable comedy of the time, the documentary also features newsreel and pop culture archive that contextualises the gags. It reveals not just what was funny, but why it was funny. Catherine's journey provides new insight and revelations and features anecdotes from some of the biggest names in comedy.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-17
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: The Only Way Is Epic
Overview: Broken Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but don't lose hope Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with a brand new stand-up show of epic proportions. Britain's most irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery on this latest live DVD, recorded as part of his 2012 THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOUR.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-26
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An Audience with Al Murray
Overview: In his guise as the pub landlord Al Murray follows the standard format of answering questions from a celebrity studio audience.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-19
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: One Man, One Guvnor
Overview: Britain's loved Pub Landlord is back and celebrating his two decades at the lager top, by serving up his unique, special brew of bar-room banter. Following the nationwide success of the Guvs previous sold out tours, no half measures are served as the multi-award winning comedian commemorates his 20th anniversary with a monumental brand new stand-up show.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-24
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Another Audience with Al Murray
Overview: The Pub Landlord, aka comedian Al Murray, performs for a second time in front of an audience of celebrity fans.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-27
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Overview: From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-23
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Al Murray's Great British War Movies
Overview: Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by historian Dan Snow, writer Natalie Haynes and broadcaster and film expert Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at a subject very close to his heart - the great British war movie. This roundtable discussion looks at both the films themselves, from A Bridge too Far to Zulu, and uses them as a lens on British history, cultural attitudes and our changing views on conflict over the decades.
Genres: Comedy Documentary War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-25
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Al Murray's Great British Spy Movies
Overview: Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by former director of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington, political comedian Matt Forde and film expert Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at the great British spy movie. This round-table discussion looks at the films themselves - not to mention the spies that star in them - and uses them as a lens on the British people, our fear of the world and our changing views of espionage over the decades.
Genres: Adventure Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-29
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A Night with the Stars
Overview: For one night only, Professor Brian Cox goes unplugged in a specially recorded programme from the lecture theatre of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. In his own inimitable style, Brian takes an audience of famous faces, scientists and members of the public on a journey through some of the most challenging concepts in physics. With the help of Jonathan Ross, Simon Pegg, Sarah Millican and James May, Brian shows how diamonds - the hardest material in nature - are made up of nothingness; how things can be in an infinite number of places at once; why everything we see or touch in the universe exists; and how a diamond in the heart of London is in communication with the largest diamond in the cosmos.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-18
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Stephen Fry's 100 Greatest Gadgets
Overview: Gadget aficionado Stephen Fry chooses and presents his 100 all-time favourite contraptions, from the tin opener, trouser press and answering machine to the apple peeler, iron and iPod
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-28
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The London Studios: Home of the Stars
Overview: The end of an era as the studios where ITV filmed its many shows for 45 years closes its doors for the last time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-28
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Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: "...And A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady!"
Overview: Comedian Al Murray is back with a second instalment of the 'Pub Landlord' live show, in which outrageous bar room banter and pub philosophy are the order of the day.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-22
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Whatever Happened to Harry Hill?
Overview: As Channel 4 celebrates its 30th birthday the Harry Hill gang look back at the series, work out where it all went wrong and see if they can put their differences behind them to reunite for one last Reunion Special.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-23
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