Alexander Armstrong
Acting
Biography
Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong is a British comedian, actor and television presenter.
Born: March 2, 1970
Place of Birth: Rothbury, Northumberland, England, UK
Known For
There's No Business...
There's No Business... is a 1994 British partially improvised comedy film directed by Kevin Molony and produced by Claudia Lloyd for Prospect Pictures. It stars Raw Sex (Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron) as Ken Bishop and his stepson Duane, and Lee Cornes as their musical agent Dickie Valentino, in their attempt to remake a track by Ken's old band, 'The Nice Twelve' for a TV advert for 'Pinkies', a brand of kitchen gloves made by Mort Clayton (Mac McDonald). Alexander Armstrong (Tim) and Sam Graham (Fergus) work for the fictional advertising agency Sprote and Sprote. The film takes its name from the 1954 film There's No Business Like Show Business which itself borrowed the 1946 song of the same name by Irving Berlin, written for the musical Annie Get Your Gun.
A Very Royal Wedding
Marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, this documentary celebrates the lavish wedding with archival footage and interviews. Sharing their memories are Joan Collins, Sheila Hancock, and Prince Michael of Kent who was page boy in the ceremony. And meet the ordinary people who made "the people's wedding" such a special occasion, including one of the seamstresses responsible for the spectacular wedding dress.
Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots
Peppa Pig loves jumping up and down in puddles wearing her golden boots. Unfortunately, Mrs Duck takes a liking to Peppa's boots and runs away with them! With the help of her friends, Peppa must travel across land, sea, and even into space to track down the golden boots before the big Puddle Jump competition.
Alexander Armstrong in Sri Lanka
The comedian and presenter explores the culture and natural beauty of Sri Lanka.
Saluting Dad's Army
Presented by Alexander Armstrong, this four-part brand new and exclusive series celebrates the genius and impact of the enduring classic comedy, Dad's Army, and pays tribute to the people who created it. From the very first conversation and the true stories that inspired the series, through to its long-standing legacy, we march through the entire history of the seminal sitcom. Using archive footage and newly captured interviews, the series will offer a true insight into how Dad's Army became not just a hit, but an institution.
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Join Peppa in this exciting new preschool cinema experience, with plenty of snorts, giggles and jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Leading with "Peppa Visits London," the first of the never-before-seen episodes, Peppa and her friends hop on board a double-decker red bus as the Queen takes them on an unforgettable tour of iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. The other new ‘oink-tastic episodes include "The Police," "Canal Boat,""‘The Zoo," "Move to the Music" and a four-part story in which viewers will join Peppa on an Australian holiday to visit her old friend, Kylie Kangaroo.
Bruce's Hall of Fame with Alexander Armstrong
Sir Bruce Forsyth hands over his Hall of Fame to Alexander Armstrong to host. Saturday night entertainment comes to life as some of our best-loved entertainers take to the stage to celebrate the artists who inspired their careers. Featuring Catherine Tate, Beverley Knight, Shona McGarty, Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia, Jamie Raven and Katherine Ryan.
Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes
Only shown at live events, Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes is made from unseen sketches and outtakes from seminal British TV series Brass Eye.
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
A spectacular night of comedy and magic from The London Palladium to celebrate the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales and to raise funds for The Prince's Trust. Reuniting comedians Armstrong & Miller as hosts, the show also features the very best comedians and magicians from Britain and beyond. From the world of comedy, Bill Bailey, Rowan Atkinson, Sandi Toksvig, Omid Djalili, Mischief Theatre and Alistair McGowan and, from the world of magic, Penn & Teller, Dynamo and The Ehrlich Brothers. There are also some special appearances from Kylie Minogue, Cheryl, Jim Carter and Wallace & Gromit.
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
If Arthur Conan Doyle based Sherlock Holmes on a real person to any degree, it was on his former professor, forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Bell. This series recounts the fictional murder investigations that Bell might have undertaken with the assistance of young student Doyle.
Filmography
as Narrator (voice)
as Self
as Captain Dog (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Presenter
as Self - Guest
as Self - Presenter
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator (Voice)
as Self - Presenter
as Self - Expert
as Self
as Self - Contestant
as Catus Decianus
as Alexander Armstrong
as Narrator (Voice)
as Narrator
as Presenter
as Self - Presenter
as Captain Dog (voice)
as Self - Presenter
as Self - Participant
as Self - Presenter
as Max Detweiler
as Danger Mouse (voice)
as Tannoy
as Himself - Presenter
as Captain Dog (voice)
as Sir Arthur Harris
as Narrator (voice)
as King Glendragon (voice)
as Professor M
as Dominic
as David Bullingdon
as Reg Arwell
as Himself - Presenter
as Self - Host
as Mr. Smith
as Red Leader (voice)
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
as Clive Sinclair
as Self - Presenter
as Mr. Hunt
as Mr Smith (voice)
as Patrick Turner
as Miles
as Various Characters
as Murdo
as Mr Smith (voice)
as Self
as David Cameron
as Dr Howard Banks
as Alexander Armstrong
as Self - Presenter
as Self
as Cop
as Jerome Wilson
as Narrator
as David Wivvelsfield
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Mr. Townsend
as Mr Smith (voice)
as D.I. Dermot Craddock
as Self
as Phil Mee
as Self
as Dr. Noble
as Self - Guest Announcer
as Michael Masters
as Robert Mosley
as Charles Dodgson
as Dean
as Nick
as Prince Charming
as Winterburn
as BBC Announcer
as Various Characters
as American Vox Pop
as Rossendale
as Arrested Man
as Alastair Simpson
as Capt. Henry Sandy
as Self
as Tim
as Rossendale
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self - Presenter