Simon Day
Also Known As: Simon Daye, Paul Chowdhry & Simon Day, Tommy Cockles
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Blackheath, London, England, UK
Birthday: June 07, 1962
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Run Fatboy Run
Overview: Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-06
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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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The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Overview: Harry Hill stars in this comedy based on Norman Hunter's books. The Professor has a fight on his hands when a councillor tries to run him out of town for being a nuisance.
Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-24
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Ted & Ralph
Overview: One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-26
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Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
Overview: Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and television the duo achieved great success and a cult status, but the act broke up one of the greatest comedy partnerships of recent years. Featuring excerpts from the actual records and video footage of Cook and Moore.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-25
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Professor Branestawm Returns
Overview: When Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a legacy to fund local inventing, Professor Branestawm thinks his money troubles are over. But scheming councillor Haggerstone insists an inventing contest be held to decide who gets the cash.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-24
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Ethel & Ernest
Overview: This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.
Genres: Animation Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-15
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Shakespeare in Love
Overview: Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Genres: Romance History Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-11
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Geri
Overview: TV documentary which shows the roller-coaster career of the former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, including very candid behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with her.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-02
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Dave Allen at Peace
Overview: Filmed in homage to his original TV series, this fictionalised account follows Dave Allen from childhood to becoming one of the UK and Ireland's comedy greats, with just a whiskey, a cigarette and nine-and-a-half fingers. Dave Allen is played by Aidan Gillen
Genres: TV Movie Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-02
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The Fast Show Live
Overview: Recorded live at London's Hammersmith Apollo in 1998, The Fast Show Live features all of the original cast of the highly successful sketch series (Caroline Aherne excepted) including Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Charlie Higson and Arabella Weir and practically all of their myriad characters and catchphrases.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-28
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Taming of the Shrew
Overview: Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew introduces one of theatre’s great screwball double-acts, a couple hell-bent on confusing and outwitting each other right up to the play’s equivocal and controversial conclusion.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-02
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Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
Overview: A look at how the Fast Show developed into one of TV's most successful series, with contributions from the creators, writers, cast and some famous fans.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-11
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The Weekenders
Overview: Two friends search for a quality sausage at an open air meat festival.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-17
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Huge
Overview: A feuding double act try to make it in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-18
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Respect: A Felix Dexter Special
Overview: A special programme celebrating the life in comedy of the much-loved and respected actor, Felix Dexter. Charting his influence as a pioneer of black comedy, from his early days in stand-up, then the landmark Real McCoy, The Fast Show, Down the Line, Absolutely Fabulous, Bellamy's People and Citizen Khan. Friends and colleagues gather to remember Felix, including Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Adil Ray.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-17
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The Kemps: All True
Overview: Spandau Ballet global superstars Gary and Martin Kemp, their lives, and their careers.
Genres: Drama Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-05
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The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
Overview: Bono estente! It's been over 25 years since quickfire sketch show classic The Fast Show first hit our screens, and what better way to celebrate its enduring success than with a two-hour extravaganza of archive clips, cast interviews and rarely seen footage?
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-29
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The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour
Overview: The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour (2003)
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-24
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Overview: A travelling theatre company has more to it than meets the eye.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-01
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Sid the Sexist
Overview: Viz magazine's 'Sid the Sexist' comes to life in this animated version of the exploits of 'Tyneside's silver tongued cavalier.'
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-26
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Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Overview: Gemma is delighted to be recruited by the Serious Crimes Agency, but sadly they don't want Terry because of his criminal past.
Genres: Mystery Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-26
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The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Overview: It’s St Nick’s turn for an adventure down the rabbit hole. There he meets the Mad Hatter, recast as a high-fashion, reindeer-loving tea party host; the White Rabbit, an endearingly scatty and forgetful character; the Queen of Hearts, a Scrooge-esque tinsel-hater, her antagonistic sidekick, the Cheshire Cat and Alice herself, whose kindness helps St. Nick save Christmas.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-15
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