Bill Oddie
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Biography: William Edgar Oddie OBE (born 7 July 1941) is an English actor, artist, birder, comedian, conservationist, musician, songwriter, television presenter and writer. He was a member of comedy trio The Goodies. A birder since his childhood in Quinton, Birmingham, Oddie has established a reputation as a naturalist, conservationist, and television presenter on wildlife issues. Some of his books are illustrated with his own paintings and drawings. His wildlife programmes for the BBC include Springwatch and Autumnwatch, How to Watch Wildlife, Wild in Your Garden, Birding with Bill Oddie, Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie and Bill Oddie Goes Wild. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Rochdale, County of Greater Manchester, England, UK
Birthday: July 07, 1941
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Gender: Male
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The Willows in Winter
Overview: Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-12-26
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Return of the Goodies
Overview: The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-30
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When Comedy Changed Forever
Overview: The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as Bernard Manning and modern phenomena like Little Britain.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-07
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Greatest Ever Christmas Ads
Overview: Julian Clary revisits some of the most memorable festive adverts from cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, he recalls the good, the great and the unforgettable.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-19
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George and the Dragon
Overview: In 12th century England, the handsome and noble knight, George, has left the Crusades behind to follow his dream of a peaceful life on his own piece of land. However, in order to obtain his land from the ruling King Edgaar, he must help find the King's missing daughter, Princess Lunna, a quest which sees George drawn into an unexpected battle with the kingdom's last surviving dragon.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-28
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50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Overview: Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-24
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The Goodies Almost Live
Overview: The Goodies bookend the sixth season of their successful television show with a specially taped concert special, featuring live studio performances of songs from The New Goodies LP and I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-11-02
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An Audience with The Goodies
Overview: The Goodies reunite on stage for a very special one-night-only event. Recorded 8th June 2018 at the Leicester Square Theatre. Talking to writer & comedian Stewart Lee and writer & archive television expert Dick Fiddy, the three Goodies discuss their career and the enduring popularity of the series, as well as taking questions from the audience.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-08
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Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Overview: The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows that it inspired, although it pre-dated the first show in the series by three years. The event was organized by a team of three: Monty Python member John Cleese, Amnesty's Assistant Director Peter Luff and Transatlantic Records executive Martin Lewis. It featured the cream of Britain's comedic talent of the era, setting a precedent that would inspire many subsequent Amnesty galas...
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-29
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Under the Bed
Overview: A young girl kicks all of her rubbish under her bed creating a monster which she and her brother must fight.
Genres: Comedy Family Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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The Plank
Overview: A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-05-18
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Overview: This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the episodes directly, so it necessarily must be held separate from the TV Miniseries.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-01
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