Julia Sawalha
Also Known As: 茱莉亚·莎华拉
Biography: Julia Sawalha (born September 9, 1968) is an English actress, who is best known for her role as Saffron "Saffy" Monsoon in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. She is also known for portraying Lynda Day, editor of the Junior Gazette, in Press Gang, Lydia Bennet in the 1995 television miniseries of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and voicing Ginger in Chicken Run. Additionally, she played Dorcas Lane in the BBC's costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford, Carla Borrego in Jonathan Creek, and Jan Ward in the 2014 BBC One mystery Remember Me. Description above from the Wikipedia article Julia Sawalha, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Wandsworth, London, England
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Chicken Run
Overview: The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-23
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In the Bleak Midwinter
Overview: Out of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta. As the cast he assembles are still available even at Christmas and are prepared to do it on a 'profit sharing' basis (that is, they may not get paid anything) he cannot expect - and does not get - the cream of the cream. But although they all bring their own problems and foibles along, something bigger starts to emerge in the perhaps aptly named village of Hope.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-29
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The Final Curtain
Overview: The Final Curtain is a British film from 2002 directed by Patrick Harkins and starring Peter O'Toole. It tells the story of J. J. Curtis, ageing gameshow host played by O'Toole, who hires novelist Jonathan Stitch (Adrian Lester) to pen his biography, in the hope of sealing his immortality in the hearts and minds of the British public. This is made more difficult by his rivalry with fellow gameshow host Dave Turner (Aidan Gillen), and events from his past.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-12
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The Wind in the Willows
Overview: Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-16
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Hornblower: Loyalty
Overview: Hornblower must deliver a French nobleman to a secret rendezvous near Brest, all while coping with enemy agents in his own ranks.
Genres: War Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-05
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Buddy's Song
Overview: Buddy is an aspiring teenager who is a very good musician and has pressure to go further than his Dad's teddy boy rocker days...
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-01
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Kipper: Puppy Love
Overview: "Meet Kipper™, a lovable dog with a big imagination!" Nothing Ever Happens: Kipper is excited to discover a magician’s top hat. But when he overlooks a magic wand, he misses out on the magic it can bring to a boring day. Tiger’s Torch: What better place to shine Tiger’s new torch than on a camp-out! Can Kipper us the torch to find what appears to be a monster lurking in the dark? Pig’s Shop: Kipper and Tiger visit Pig’s sweet shop but have not money. Pig offers to trade his candies for their conkers, but it Tiger’s champion conker real? Cousins: Who’s eating Kipper out of house and home? It’s Mouse’s cousins who have overstayed their welcome! Will they ever leave? Approx. Run Time: 80 minutes (including bonus features)
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Venus and Mars
Overview: After years of absence 26-year old Kay returns to her home town. Her soccer coach died and the girls from the team all gather for the funeral. The stories of Celeste, Lisa and Marie seem to prove what Kay has long suspected: love makes you unhappy. But Kay's mother predicts that when Venus lines up with Mars, Kay will meet the man of her dreams. Then suddenly a mysterious American appears and an unpredictable adventure begins that changes Kay's idea of a happy life.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-15
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The Flint Street Nativity
Overview: With angels crying in the toilets all because of a jealous Angel Gabriel, it could only be the eagerly awaited performance of the Primary school nativity play - this time with a twist! The UK's finest comedy actors take the leading roles as the eight year old performers. Through the inevitable mishaps, misunderstandings, young egos, fears of failure and fallings out, the children's characters evolve into mirror images of thier parents, the nativity play's audience. You'll be drawn into the amusing and enchanting worlds and minds of young children and reminisce about your own childhood performances!
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-22
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Kipper: Fun In The Sun
Overview: There's hot fun in the summertime when Kipper and his pals enjoy the great outdoors. From boating at the beach to splashing in the pool, the water is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine. The fun continues when Kipper, Tiger and Arnold compete in a game of crazy golf. But when the friends decide to race one another, Tiger lands in the pond. To Pig's amazement, Arnold learns to ride a bike - with a little help from Kipper. Finally, they're off to spend the day at the farm with new friends! There's always something new under the sun with Kipper and company!
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-18
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Overview: Eddy and Patsy prepare to go on a skiing holiday to hopefully indulge in the jet-setting lifestyle of the international celebrity elite when Saffy is proposed to by her stuffy, upper-class boyfriend, Paolo. Eddy hits the slopes and has a near death experience where God appears to her and tells her it's not yet her time. When Eddy comes to, she waits for a sign that she should get involved in Saffy's wedding. As she returns to the house, it appears all hell has broken loose- relatives piling up, practically squatting, and Saffy about to lose her mind. Eddy calms her by throwing money at her as they bond together, planning Saffy's dream wedding. What could go wrong?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-06
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Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death
Overview: Before the Doctor can settle down to married life, he must face one last confrontation with his deadly enemy of certain death - the Master.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-26
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Absolutely Fabulous: A Life
Overview: During the filming of her very own documentary, 'A Day in My Life', Edina drops in on her mother who's working in a Help the Aged charity shop. There, she reminisces about the people and events which have made her what she is today.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-28
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How to Be Absolutely Fabulous
Overview: Jennifer Saunders hosts a party of AbFab outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-06
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Overview: Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they're accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing around London's trendiest hotspots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-01
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Hornblower: Duty
Overview: Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.
Genres: War Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-06
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Overview: Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-12
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Mirrorball
Overview: Vivienne Keill and Jackie Riviera are a couple of aging stage actresses who live in vertically adjacent flats. The two are of questionable talent, and their careers seem to be at a standstill. During the course of the pilot, Vivienne has the opportunity to be cast in a new show but delivers a horrifying rendition of the standard "Send in the Clowns", thanks in part to Jackie's off-kilter advice.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-22
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Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Overview: A star-studded retrospective reunites the lead cast for the first time since 2016 to rampage down memory lane revealing how the show was made, pay tribute to much-missed castmember June Whitfield, and celebrate its ground-breaking influence on female comedy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-17
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We Love Sitcom
Overview: Panel quiz show hosted by Ben Miller, featuring a selection of sitcom stars who, split into teams, battle it out by testing their knowledge on British sitcoms past and present.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-09
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Wallace & Gromit x Google Hangout | A Video Call with Aardman Friends!
Overview: Wallace and Gromit hangout on Google with, Ginger from Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep and his flock, the Cat and Dog from Creature Comforts, Fluffles and Piella and more Aardman stars!
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-18
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