Julian Barratt
Also Known As: Julian Barratt Pettifer, Julian Pettifer, The Mighty Boosh
Biography: Julian Barratt Pettifer (born 4 May 1968) is an English comedian, actor and musician. As a comedian and comic actor, he is known for his use of surreal humour and black comedy. During the 2000s he was part of The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside comedy partner Noel Fielding. Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Barratt attended the University of Reading and first performed stand up comedy whilst at the University of Reading. In 1997 he first met Mighty Boosh collaborator Noel Fielding when they both appeared on the same comedy bill at a pub in north London. Sometime in around 1998 they then performed their first comedy show together in London which was a mix of both stand up and sketch comedy and then in 1998 they took the show, The Mighty Boosh, to the Edinburgh fringe festival and returned again in 1999 with Arctic Boosh and in 2000 with Autoboosh. In 2001 The Mighty Boosh became a six-part radio show on BBC London Live, called The Boosh later transferring to BBC radio 4. This was followed by the television show The Mighty Boosh, which ran for three series on BBC Three from 2004 to 2007. The show generated a cult following and won a variety of awards. From February to April 2006 they went on tour around the UK with the stage show The Mighty Boosh Live and then toured the UK for a second time from September 2008 to January 2009 with The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour. Alongside Fielding, he has starred in Unnatural Acts, Nathan Barley and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Barratt also co-wrote and starred in the 2017 film Mindhorn. He starred in the Channel 4 black comedy-drama sitcom Flowers.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Leeds, England, UK
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The Tube: An Underground History
Overview: This programme looks at the origins, development and running of the London Underground "Tube" system. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Tube, London Underground are organising for an old Metropolitan steam loco to haul trains along the first section of line to open, the Metropolitan Railway from Paddington to Farringdon, and at Farringdon they are preparing for a royal visit by Prince Charles and Camilla.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-23
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The Clearing
Overview: Battling against the wilderness and his own ego, Bill struggles to impress Deb with below-par outdoor skills and shocking behaviour, until their last-ditch camping trip takes a sinister turn.
Genres: Animation Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-30
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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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AD/BC: A Rock Opera
Overview: An all-singing, all-dancing, star-spangled musical leap around the biblical story of the Nativity, set in 1972. With a comic twist, this familiar story is brought to life through the eyes of the innkeeper. Despairing after a bad year, he contemplates suicide but his attempt is stalled by a voice from above who points out that King Herod is coming to town.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-21
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Bunny and the Bull
Overview: A young shut-in takes an imaginary road trip inside his apartment, based on mementos and memories of a European trek from years before.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-27
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The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour
Overview: In this live boosh presentation you will see Howard wrestle with the problems of the universe in tiny shorts while Vince gets his hair extra big and flounces about, Bob fossil's dance moves will turn you on then anger you over and over until you puke. You shall then weep with salty joy as Bollo and Naboo move about and say stuff in their own special way. The Boosh are mighty and sailing at you, strap your eyes onto your brain double tight cos its gonna get choppy like electric sushi.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-16
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Blue Song
Overview: An optimistic getaway driver waits for a trio of bank robbers in the parking lot.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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The Mighty Boosh Live
Overview: The Boosh returned to the stage in 2006, touring the UK for the first time. Though drawing heavily from their earlier material, the main story combined these elements into a new narrative.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-13
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The Mighty Boosh: Journey of the Childmen
Overview: Shot during the mammoth Future Sailors tour, this intimate film observes the comic genius of the Mighty Boosh as they navigate a nation hooked on its cult.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-15
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Sweet
Overview: The story of Pete Sweet and his torrid relationship with Poppy, the imaginary sister of his friend Dave.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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A Field in England
Overview: During the Civil War in 17th-Century England, a small group of deserters flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by an alchemist, who forces the group to aid him in his search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. Crossing a vast mushroom circle, which provides their first meal, the group quickly descend into a chaos of arguments, fighting and paranoia, and, as it becomes clear that the treasure might be something other than gold, they slowly become victim to the terrifying energies trapped inside the field.
Genres: Horror Thriller Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-05
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The Harry Hill Movie
Overview: Harry Hill embarks on a road trip to Blackpool with his Nan when he discovers that his hamster only has one week to live.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-20
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Curtains
Overview: After 50 years working the wooden dolls, things begin to fall apart for Barry Shepherd, drinking and cursing his way unrepentantly onwards, he continues with the show that threatens to take his soul.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-27
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ABCs of Death 2
Overview: Taking all that was great from the first instalment, the movie aims to be a wilder, leaner, faster-paced and even more entertaining anthology this time around, with a new crop of award-winning, visionary filmmakers from around the globe.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-02
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The Principles of Lust
Overview: Crippled by his writer's block, Paul enters into a new, exciting relationship with risk-taking Billy and super-sexy Juliette. As it becomes increasingly tangled, however, he must choose one of them over the other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-29
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The Curse of Tutankhamun
Overview: In 1923, four months after the opening of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, Lord Carnavon, who had financed the excavation, died suddenly. Other people connected with the important discovery also died mysteriously. Were they all victims of an ancient Egyptian curse?
Genres: Documentary History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-23
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Aaaaaaaah!
Overview: Alpha Male Smith and his Beta, Keith, move to take over a local community. They hook up with restless Female, Denise, igniting a deadly feud in which emotions run high and deep-seated grudges resurface amongst the tribe. Are we not men? Or are we simply beasts?
Genres: Comedy Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-08-28
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The Savage Canvas
Overview: A comedy short.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-14
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HIV - The Musical
Overview: James wrote a play. Myles made it gay.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-22
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Mindhorn
Overview: A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-09
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Brakes
Overview: Brakes is a dark, improv-based ensemble comedy set in London. Divided into two parts, it tells the story of each couple's relationship in reverse, starting with the break-ups.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-24
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Building the Channel Tunnel: 25 Years On
Overview: The building of the Channel Tunnel, one of the engineering wonders of modern times. Shows the planning, construction, completion and aftermath. In particular it shows the problems that had to be overcome and the ingenious ways these were surmounted. Also has interviews with people involved, from tunnelers to engineers and planners, giving an indication of the human side of the project.
Genres: Documentary History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-01
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Uncle Wormsley's Christmas
Overview: Uncle Wormsley is a grey, decaying old man with cobweb-like hair and rotten fingernails. A lone figure who keeps himself to himself, Wormsley's only friend is a monstrous crab called Crabsley, who lives in a dungeon under his house.
Genres: TV Movie Animation Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-25
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Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali
Overview: A comic drama about the weird and wonderful world of Salvador Dali and the Surrealists. This film charts Dali's meteoric rise from obscurity to the world's most publicised artist.
Genres: History TV Movie Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-02
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Lucky Break
Overview: Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-08-24
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In Fabric
Overview: A haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store, following the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.
Genres: Horror Fantasy Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-06
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Cluub Zarathustra
Overview: 'Using the stinking carcass of so-called comedy as a lens, we shall focus harsh philosophee, religion, poetrie and base animal passion onto your ear, causing it to smoulder'
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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The Reckoning
Overview: In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-26
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Hell Bent for Leather
Overview: A coming-of-age story of a boy's journey to adulthood surrounded by Glam Rock and an unsupportive father.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-23
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The External World
Overview: A boy learns to play the piano.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-07
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The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space
Overview: Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt tell the story behind The Mighty Boosh in their own words. They visit locations key to their past, including the comedy club where they first performed and the studio where the radio show was recorded, which is now an organic supermarket. Featuring interviews with Stewart Lee, Danny Wallace, Lee Mack, Steve Coogan, Russell Brand, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jo Whiley, Lenny Henry, Kasabian and The Horrors as well as never before seen photos and home movies from the boys themselves.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-22
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Overview: The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.
Genres: Drama History Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-21
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Dick & Stewart: I Spy with My Little Eye
Overview: Single-narrator animation that tells the story of a boy called Dick and his best friend Stewart, whose eye is all that's left of him following a mysterious accident.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-13
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Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas
Overview: The holidays take a hit as Kaz juggles the Secret Santa competition, his Aunt Angelique's visit and his nemesis Arcangelo's Christmas plotting.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-07
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Building the Channel Tunnel
Overview: The Channel Tunnel linking Britain with France is one of the seven wonders of the modern world but what did it take to build the longest undersea tunnel ever constructed? We hear from the men and women, who built this engineering marvel. Massive tunnel boring machines gnawed their way through rock and chalk, digging not one tunnel but three; two rail tunnels and a service tunnel. This was a project that would be privately financed; not a penny of public money would be spent on the tunnel. Business would have to put up all the money and take all the risks. This was also a project that was blighted by flood, fire, tragic loss of life and financial bust ups. Today, it stands as an engineering triumph and a testament to what can be achieved when two nations, Britain and France put aside their historic differences and work together.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-12
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Rogue Agent
Overview: Conman Robert Freegard poses as an undercover MI5 agent and kidnaps countless victims amidst a high-stakes manhunt, until the woman who fell for him brings him to justice.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-12
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The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse
Overview: Documentary of the creation of Series 1 of The Mighty Boosh.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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