Ted Robbins
Edward Michael Robbins (born 11 August 1955) is an English actor, television presenter and radio broadcaster and presents a Sunday morning show on BBC Radio Lancashire. He has performed as a warm-up artist for numerous pre-recorded comedy shows that have been filmed before live studio audiences including Granada Television's Wood and Walters and Birds of a Feather, provided the voiceover in Catchphrase from 1994 to 1996 and returned in Roy Walker's penultimate series in 1998 and 1999, and the BBC's Little Britain. He also starred in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (2001–02) for both series as Den Perry, the main "villain", and also the Governor in The Slammer. His most recent roles were in Benidorm in 2012 as Victor St. James. Also, Hank Zipzer in episode 8 playing Bob and Diddy TV playing Larry Bingbongberger.
He guest starred as Barry Quid in Series 10 of Birds of a Feather and also in the comedy series The League of Gentlemen as Tony Cluedo, singer of Crème Brulee.
On 31 January 2015, Robbins suffered a heart attack and collapsed on stage, clutching his chest, during his solo sketch at the opening night of the Phoenix Nights Live tour at the Manchester Arena.[3] His health has improved since then and he has lost two stone.[4]
Robbins currently hosts the Friday afternoon show on BBC Radio Manchester.
In 2020 Robbins appeared on the rebooted version of Crackerjack! as one of the "Crackerjack Players.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.2293 |
| Birthday | 1955-08-11 |
| Place of Birth | Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK |
| Also Known As | Edward Michael Robbins, |
2000
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
7/1
This is a dramatisation of the real-life investigation into the notorious Yorkshire Ripper murders of the late 1970s, showing the effect that it had o...
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This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
2015
Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
7/1
Documentary looking at the career to date of Peter Kay, from Bolton schoolboy to award-winning, record-breaking comic, actor, writer and director.
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Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
6.5/6
The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
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Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
2003
Calendar Girls
6.5/399
Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar.
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Calendar Girls
1994
Pussy in Boots
10/1
Based on the tale of "Puss in Boots", Pussy in Boots follows 'Pussy' as she searches for her pantomime Prince. The role of Pussy is played by the adul...
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Pussy in Boots
2011
Eric & Ernie
6.7/9
Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures. 'Big head, short legs' is E...
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Eric & Ernie
1981
Chariots of Fire
6.77/1027
In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a d...
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Chariots of Fire
2017
The Paul O'Grady Story
8.3/3
A razor-witted entertainer who found fame as two people - first his drag queen alter ego, Lily Savage, and then as himself. This documentary film char...
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The Paul O'Grady Story
2013
Ye Olde Dragons' Den
0/0
With fascinating facts and big laughs, this spoof edition of Dragons' Den travels through time as great (and not so great) inventors from history pitc...
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