Acting
Michael Barrymore
Born May 4, 1952 · Bermondsey, London, England, UK (age 74)
Michael Ciaran Parker, known by his stage name Michael Barrymore, is an English comedian, influencer and television presenter of game shows and light entertainment programs on British television in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. These included Strike It Lucky, My Kind of People, My Kind of Music, Kids Say the Funniest Things, and his own variety show, Barrymore.
Known For
Spice World · 1997Spice World
★ 4.91997
MovieAdventureFantasy
World famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus having various adventures and performing for their fans.
An Audience with Joan Rivers · 1984An Audience with Joan Rivers
★ 7.01984
MovieComedy
The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol · 1985Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
★ 6.01985
MovieComedy
Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C. Dickens, Esquire"
Come Dine with Me · 2005Come Dine with Me
★ 5.32005
SeriesReality
Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.
The Kenny Everett Television Show · 1982The Kenny Everett Television Show
★ 7.31982
SeriesComedy
Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.
Strike It Lucky · 1986Strike It Lucky
★ 8.51986
SeriesFamily
Strike it Lucky was a popular British television game show from 29 October 1986 to 23 August 1999, originally produced by Thames Television for ITV, and presented by the British comedian Michael Barrymore. It was based on the American show of the same name that aired in 1986.
In its formative years, it became well known for the outlandish and often highly eccentric contestants it featured - Barrymore would often spend over 5 minutes talking to them. The introductory footage of the prizes on offer were also noteworthy, often filmed in black-and-white with a slapstick style. In 1987, it was the fifth most watched programme on UK television. The Thames Television version of the show was recorded at Teddington Studios, and later Pinewood Studios.
From 1996, the new version aired under the title Strike it Rich!; this being the title of the short-lived American game show Strike it Rich! on which it was based, and it moved to The London Studios. The reason for the name change was that the show was now being co-produced by LWT with Fremantle, so despite now being owned by the same company as Fremantle, Thames were unwilling to allow LWT use of the original title. There is also the factor that when the show was first exported to the UK, the Independent Broadcasting Authority's prize limits were still in place, and "Rich" was probably dropped from the title because of the relatively low value of prizes on offer; by the time it returned as Strike it Rich! the limits had been lifted and it was giving away a substantially higher value of prizes.
The Marti Caine Show · 1979The Marti Caine Show
1979
SeriesComedy
Marti Caine presents a star studded variety show in which she performs comedy material, sings and dances alongside special guests.
Russ Abbot's Madhouse · 1980Russ Abbot's Madhouse
1980
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