Bobby Ball
Also Known As: Robert Harper, Cannon & Ball, Cannon and Ball
Biography: Oldham born comedian famous for his comic partnership with Tommy Cannon. The pair reached their peak in the 1980s with TV shows, sell out tours and even a film, Boys in Blue. In later years Ball has branched out into solo acting, appearing in TV shows such as Not Going Out and Mount Pleasant.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Birthday: January 28, 1944
Deathday: October 28, 2020
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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The Fattest Man in Britain
Overview: Georgie Godwin is the fattest man in Britain. A tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent, cabbie Morris. Devoted neighbour Janice is Georgie's only other regular outside contact until he meets Amy, a pregnant teenager fleeing a violent boyfriend ,whom he takes in as a lodger. Amy tries to help Georgie change his lifestyle, but Morris is more than keen to stop her ruining his tourist attraction.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-20
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The Boys in Blue
Overview: Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of Little Botham. When the station is threatened with closure due to a lack of crime, they decide to invent some crimes to justify their existence. When they try to steal a painting from a local rich businessman (Roy Kinnear), they accidently stumble across a gang of real art thieves who have just stolen £1 million worth of paintings. It is up to the two bungling cops to stop them escaping with their haul.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-09-20
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Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
Overview: Now known as the Quail's First Christmas. Identical, except for the title change on the cover. Imagine the "greatest story ever told" as seen from the perspective of three small birds! The three quails befriended by Mary and are swept along on the journey of their lives. They are captured by King Herod, but discover a plot against Mary's baby, so they decide they must escape to warn the family that the king is looking for Jesus.The animated film was the idea of London-based Christian writer Steve Legg as a holiday evangelism tool. After realizing that so many children have no idea who Jesus Christ is, he wanted to communicate to them the real meaning of Christmas. It has become a favorite seasonal staple in the UK. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 2005-11-27
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Mr. H Is Late
Overview: A team of inept undertakers attempt to get a coffin to a funeral on time. An undertaker is in charge of moving a coffin from a home to the church. The home is on the 26th floor of a skyscraper; the stairs are narrow; the lift is small and prone to stop working. Chaos ensues.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-15
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Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
Overview: Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball filmed live at the Blackpool Grand. Blending new and contemporary sketches with their traditional magic, this is entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-07
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The Security Men
Overview: A group of night security guards working at the fictional Whittington shopping centre in Greater Manchester must create an elaborate scheme to hide a robbery that has taken place on their watch.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-12
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Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Overview: A tribute to one of Britain's most popular entertainers, Bobby Ball who died recently. Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the much-loved comedian and actor's life.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-15
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The Best of Cannon & Ball
Overview: Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many celebrity guests.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-04-07
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A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Overview: A retrospective of the comedy genius of Tommy Cooper, with tributes from the likes of Eamonn Andrews, Ronnie Barker, Max Bygraves, Cannon & Ball, Jim Davidson, Benny Hill, Eric Sykes and Mike Yarwood
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-16
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