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Jimmy Tarbuck
Born: 6th Feb 1940 Liverpool, UK
Dept: Acting
James Joseph Tarbuck OBE is an English comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host. He was a host of Sunday Night at the London Palladium in the mid-1960s, and hosted numerous game shows and quiz shows on ITV during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 38
Film: 19 (50%)
Television: 19 (50%)
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Filmography
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TV personality Jimmy Tarbuck, a golfing fanatic, takes the viewer on a tour of the 18 worst holes in golf. With footage of the pros having nightmares ... view
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2026
An elderly Irish woman finds herself literally attached to her deceased husband. Their bond leads to increasingly grotesque events. ... view
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Priest
2024
This celebratory special showcases appearances by the revered comedian, featuring material previously unseen by British audiences, including tour-de-f ... view
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Himself
2024
Comedian Jim Davidson offers an in-depth exploration of his life and unique career. Sign in to watchTrue, he's no longer the BBC's Mr Saturday Night. ... view
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Self
Dec 2022 (first aired)
The TV star gives a personal and honest account of his own life, joined by his nearest and dearest celebrity friends to tell the incredible story of h ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
2021
Through previously unseen footage and clips, we reveal a very different side to the late comedian Les Dawson's public persona and discover the real Le ... view
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Self
2020
ITV pay tribute to Des O'Connor in this special celebrating his life and work, telling how Des went from Butlins Redcoat to become the ultimate entert ... view
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Self
Feb 2020 (first aired)
Unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the world famous museum of art, design and performance, the V&A. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2018
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business ... view
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Self
2018
An affectionate look back at Tommy Cooper's life and career. Sir Michael Parkinson, Jimmy Tarbuck and Chris Tarrant and others reflect on what made To ... view
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2010
A celebration of the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers. ... view
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Self
Nov 2010 (first aired)
It is now fifty years since the start of the 1960s – ten years of change, innovation, excitement and creativity that revolutionised our lives. To ce ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Nov 2006 (first aired)
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy. ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Oct 2001 (first aired)
Linda's a Manchester girl, born and bred. She's in her early 30s and the friends she has now are the same friends she's had since primary school. By d ... view
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Uncle Vic (1 ep.)
2001
In Glasgow, Toni Cocozza, age 28, aspires to be a lounge singer; his repertoire is strictly Sinatra, backed by Bill, an aging piano player and his onl ... view
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Himself
Jan 1998 (first aired)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
1997
Bruce Forsyth entertains a VIP audience as he stars in a spectacular one-man show. ... view
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1996
After meeting her old school friend Sandra Delaney, who now works as a stripper, pub owner Maureen Hardcastle decides to spice up her flagging busines ... view
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Mr Belafonte
1995
Showbiz legend Dame Shirley Bassey delights a celebrity audience by singing songs and answering light-hearted questions. Enjoy renditions including Bo ... view
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Self
1994
Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Harry ... view
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Self
Jul 1994 (first aired)
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or wo ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jan 1993 (first aired)
The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when th ... view
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McKenna (1 ep.)
Sep 1990 (first aired)
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, perso ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
May 1987 (first aired)
Tarby's Frame Game was a game show produced by Yorkshire Television in association with Bernstein/Hovis Productions, Columbia Pictures Television & Ac ... view
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Unknown/various (36 ep.)
1985
Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many ... view
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Self
1984
The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience. ... view
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1983
A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series. ... view
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Self
Jan 1983 (first aired)
Live from Her Majesty's was a Sunday night live variety show which was produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network and ran from 1982 to ... view
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Self - Host (44 ep.)
Jul 1981 (first aired)
Sally James and guest presenters invite established stars and newcomers to contribute to a lively half-hour of music and conversation. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jul 1979 (first aired)
A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jan 1978 (first aired)
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, p ... view
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Self (6 ep.)
Dec 1969 (first aired)
An annual Christmas special produced by ITV, containing new mini-episodes of popular British sitcoms and light entertainment programmes, with some mus ... view
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Unknown/various (5 ep.)
Jan 1968 (first aired)
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
1967
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of ... view
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Barman