Nicholas Parsons
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Known For:Acting
Birthday:1923-10-10
Place of Birth:Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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The Long Arm (1956)
Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The...

Murder Ahoy (1964)
During an annual board of trustees meeting, one of the trustees dies. Miss Marple thinks he’s been poisoned after finding a chemical on him....

Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959)
Great Britain has had an international agreement for the last 50 years with a small pacific island. It has been ignored until the death of their king...

Frost on Sketch Shows (2013)
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.

13 Hours That Saved Britain (2011)
In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation.

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)
George Lester is a man who is chasing rainbows, looking for the pot of gold at the end. When his wife, Pamela grows tired of being dragged all over...

Spy Story (1976)
A nuclear war specialist returns from a mission gathering data on Soviet communications and electronic warfare techniques in the Arctic Ocean to find...

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988)
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and...

Lady Godiva (2008)
Quirky young art teacher Jemima takes up a £100,00 bet to ride through the town naked on horseback like Lady Godiva to keep her beloved Art...

Happy Is the Bride (1958)
In a quiet summer corner of Wiltshire that is forever England, David and Janet decide to tie the knot. Unfortunately this is the cue for everyone...

S.S. France (1973)
An onboard documentary following the passengers and crew of S.S. France on a trip from Southampton to New York and back. The film includes a look...

Hospital! (1997)
Comedy about a brilliant young brain surgeon set in an unorthodox hospital. A "Naked Gun" type comedy from Britain, this one-off special was made...

Another Audience With Ken Dodd (2002)
Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation...

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric (1989)
The Doctor and Ace arrive at a secret military base during World War II, where an ancient evil from the Doctor's past prepares to make his final...

The Ghost Goes Gear (1966)
Unbeknownst to the Spencer Davis Group, their manager is upper class, grew up in a haunted manor, and is called Algernon. When they visit his home,...

Carry On Regardless (1961)
After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying...

Doctor in Love (1960)
Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness...

The Best Of Benny Hill (1974)
A theatrical film compilation of the popular Benny Hill show.

Danger Point (1971)
Three irresponsible teenagers borrow a yacht belonging to the local Sea Scouts and run out of fuel. They hoist the sail in an endeavour to stop the...

The Wrong Box (1966)
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006)
Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome...

To Dorothy, a Son (1954)
Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he...

Eyewitness (1956)
After a fight with her husband, Lucy runs out of the house, and into a night of terror. She heads for the local cinema, and in doing so, becomes the...

Every Day's a Holiday (1965)
A group of teenagers take jobs at a holiday camp for the summer and enter a TV talent show

Brothers in Law (1957)
Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end,...

The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (2011)
Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also...

Simon and Laura (1955)
A couple of bickering, married performers agree to star in a "Mr. and Mrs." TV show.

The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons (2016)
Nicholas Parsons explores his life-long enthusiasm for clocks when he goes in search of the most valuable and famous watch in the world - the...

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001)
Profile of actress Wendy Richard's remarkable television career, featuring classic clips and contributions from colleagues.

An Alligator Named Daisy (1955)
Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and...

Upstairs and Downstairs (1959)
On marrying the boss's daughter, Richard takes his father-in-law's advice to hire a live-in domestic. He soon finds good help is hard to come by....

The Master of Bankdam (1947)
Generational family struggles for control of a family business in 19th century Yorkshire, and to be the Master of Bankdam.

Too Many Crooks (1959)
Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland...

There Is No Plane to Zagreb (2012)
A retrospective of events in director Louis van Gasteren’s life from 1964 to 1969, filmed by him in that period and reflected on from his...

Filmed in Supermarionation (2014)
The definitive documentary about the iconic television series developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and their production companies (AP Films and...

Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) (2016)
We all love a good quiz. So here's a question - when did ordinary contestants turn into the pro-quizzers of today? Giving the answers are Victoria...

Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006)
A documentary looking at the life of Benny Hill and with the use of an audience reaction test finding out if he is still funny to contemporary...

Four Feather Falls (1960)
Four Feather Falls was the third puppet TV show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television. It was based on an idea by Barry Gray, who also...

Doctor Who (1963)
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling...

Surprise, Surprise (1984)
Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for...

Bodger and Badger (1989)
Bodger and Badger is a BBC children's comedy programme which was first broadcast in 1989. It starred Andy Cunningham as Simon Bodger, who had a badly...

Countdown (1982)
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

The Benny Hill Show (1969)
The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May...

Good Omens (2019)
Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, join forces in order to prevent Armageddon. They attempt to raise the Antichrist in a balanced and human...

Call My Bluff (1965)
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955)
The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the...

Comedy World Cup (2012)
David Tennant hosts the competition to determine which of Britain's comedians have the biggest fountain of funny knowledge

Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind,...

What the Dickens? (2008)
What the Dickens is a television panel game hosted by Sandi Toksvig. Team captains were Dave Gorman and Tim Brooke-Taylor for the first series and...

Sale of the Century (1971)
Sale of the Century was a UK game show based on a US game show of the same name. It was first shown on ITV from 1971 to 1983, hosted by Nicholas...

Just a Minute (2012)
Just a Minute is a BBC Radio 4 radio comedy and television panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. Its first transmission on Radio 4 was on 22...

The Ugliest Girl in Town (1968)
The Ugliest Girl in Town is a short-lived American sitcom produced by Screen Gems for ABC. It ran from September 26, 1968 to January 30,...

An Audience with... (1978)
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

Wogan (1982)
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

Tales of the Tardis (2023)
Classic Doctor Who duos are reunited as they board a very special TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage through space and time.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and...

The New Statesman (1987)
The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.

How TV Changed Britain (2008)
A look at the impact of television on British culture.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (1992)
Frank Sidebottom's very own TV show, broadcast from the converted shed that functioned as his showbiz HQ. Also featuring diminutive sidekick Little...

Agatha Christie's Marple (2004)
The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and...

Spatz (1990)
Spatz is a children's comedy series that ran on CITV during the 1990s, produced by Thames Television and created by Andrew Bethell. The show...

The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip...

Just A Minute (1999) (1999)
Just A Minute (1999 Edition)

Just A Minute (1994) (1994)
The Radio Show comes to TV

Cluedo (1990)
Cluedo was a UK television game show based on the board game of the same name. Each week, a reenactment of the murder at the stately home Arlington...

A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)
A British comedy television series with turns of phrase and elaborate wordplay, written by and starring former Cambridge Footlights members Stephen...

The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip...

Celebrity Going Home (2004)
Documentary series following well known British personalities back to important places from their past.

Have I Got News for You (1990)
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...

Presented in Supercolorisation (2022)
Prior to Stingray, Gerry Anderson produced three series in black and white - their only colour representation being a small number of on-set stills...

Presented in Supercolorisation (1970)
Just A Minute (1999 Edition)

Presented in Supercolorisation (1970)
The Radio Show comes to TV