Jimmy Tarbuck

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.

The Plank (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 a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Sykes
CAST:  Tommy Cooper  •  Eric Sykes  •  Jimmy Edwards  •  Roy Castle

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 a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Sykes
CAST:  Tommy Cooper  •  Eric Sykes  •  Jimmy Edwards  •  Roy Castle

Brazen Hussies (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 business by turning it into a male stripper club, with the help of untrustworthy businessman Billy Bowman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Elijah Moshinsky
CAST:  Julie Walters  •  Robert Lindsay  •  Crissy Rock  •  Alun Armstrong

After meeting her old school friend Sandra Delaney, who now works as a stripper, pub owner Maureen Hardcastle decides to spice up her flagging business by turning it into a male stripper club, with the help of untrustworthy businessman Billy Bowman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Elijah Moshinsky
CAST:  Julie Walters  •  Robert Lindsay  •  Crissy Rock  •  Alun Armstrong

Strictly Sinatra (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 only friend. Toni dreams big and enters a local television talent show. About that time, a local Mob boss decides Toni ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Capaldi
CAST:  Ian Hart  •  Kelly Macdonald  •  Brian Cox  •  Alun Armstrong

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 only friend. Toni dreams big and enters a local television talent show. About that time, a local Mob boss decides Toni ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Capaldi
CAST:  Ian Hart  •  Kelly Macdonald  •  Brian Cox  •  Alun Armstrong

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were (2018)

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930’s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainment. Poignant and uplifting, the programme features interviews ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ian Denyer
CAST:  Ken Dodd  •  Anne Dodd  •  Craig Charles  •  Russ Abbot

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930’s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainment. Poignant and uplifting, the programme features interviews ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ian Denyer
CAST:  Ken Dodd  •  Anne Dodd  •  Craig Charles  •  Russ Abbot

James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983)

A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Longley
CAST:  Richard Attenborough  •  Ernest Borgnine  •  Kirk Douglas  •  Gene Kelly

A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Longley
CAST:  Richard Attenborough  •  Ernest Borgnine  •  Kirk Douglas  •  Gene Kelly

An Audience with Joan Rivers (1984)

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alasdair Macmillan
CAST:  Joan Rivers  •  Bruce Forsyth  •  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Tommy Cooper

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alasdair Macmillan
CAST:  Joan Rivers  •  Bruce Forsyth  •  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Tommy Cooper

The Unforgettable Harry Secombe (2010)

A celebration of the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Harry Secombe  •  Martin Glyn Murray  •  Myra Atherton  •  Lionel Blair

A celebration of the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.  (more)

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CAST:  Harry Secombe  •  Martin Glyn Murray  •  Myra Atherton  •  Lionel Blair

The Best of Cannon & Ball (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 celebrity guests.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Jackson  •  Terry Kinane
CAST:  Tommy Cannon  •  Bobby Ball  •  Rik Mayall  •  Fred Evans

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 celebrity guests.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Jackson  •  Terry Kinane
CAST:  Tommy Cannon  •  Bobby Ball  •  Rik Mayall  •  Fred Evans

Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer (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 entertainer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ali Lynch
CAST:  Des O'Connor  •  Les Dennis  •  Jonathan Ross  •  Jimmy Tarbuck

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 entertainer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ali Lynch
CAST:  Des O'Connor  •  Les Dennis  •  Jonathan Ross  •  Jimmy Tarbuck

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994)

Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Harry Secombe and Henry Cooper.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ian Hamilton
CAST:  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Justin Hayward  •  Cilla Black  •  John Lodge

Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Harry Secombe and Henry Cooper.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ian Hamilton
CAST:  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Justin Hayward  •  Cilla Black  •  John Lodge

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words (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 Tommy Cooper one of the greatest ever comedians. Colleagues talk about working with him, and his daughter Vicky ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Tommy Cooper  •  Michael Parkinson  •  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Chris Tarrant

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 Tommy Cooper one of the greatest ever comedians. Colleagues talk about working with him, and his daughter Vicky ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Tommy Cooper  •  Michael Parkinson  •  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Chris Tarrant

An Audience with Shirley Bassey (1995)

Showbiz legend Dame Shirley Bassey delights a celebrity audience by singing songs and answering light-hearted questions. Enjoy renditions including Born to Sing and George Harrison's Something from the sequin-gowned Welsh songstress.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nigel Lythgoe
CAST:  Shirley Bassey  •  Barbara Knox  •  Max Bygraves  •  Jimmy Tarbuck

Showbiz legend Dame Shirley Bassey delights a celebrity audience by singing songs and answering light-hearted questions. Enjoy renditions including Born to Sing and George Harrison's Something from the sequin-gowned Welsh songstress.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nigel Lythgoe
CAST:  Shirley Bassey  •  Barbara Knox  •  Max Bygraves  •  Jimmy Tarbuck

An Audience with Bruce Forsyth (1997)

Bruce Forsyth entertains a VIP audience as he stars in a spectacular one-man show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Glazier
CAST:  Bruce Forsyth  •  Linda Lusardi  •  Ian Wright  •  Jimmy Tarbuck

Bruce Forsyth entertains a VIP audience as he stars in a spectacular one-man show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Glazier
CAST:  Bruce Forsyth  •  Linda Lusardi  •  Ian Wright  •  Jimmy Tarbuck