Hughie Green
Acting
Biography
Hughie Green was born on February 2, 1920 in London, England as Hughes Green. He was an actor and producer, known for Opportunity Knocks (1956), Moon Movies (1977) and Tittertime (1975). He was married to Claire Wilson. He died on May 3, 1997 in London.
Born: February 2, 1920
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
Radio Pirates
Three unlikely people set up a pirate radio station in this musical comedy.
Tom Brown's School Days
When private tutor Thomas Arnold becomes headmaster at an English preparatory school for boys, he puts into place a policy of strict punishment against unruliness and bullying. Arnold finds an ally in Tom Brown, a new student who is secretly subjected to abuse by a group of older boys. He eventually plucks up the courage to lead his fellow classmates in an underground rebellion against their tormentors.
TFI Friday
TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions, written by Danny Baker and hosted by Chris Evans, for the first 5 series. The final series was hosted by a number of guest presenters. It was broadcast on Fridays at 6pm from 9 February 1996 to 22 December 2000, with a repeat later that night. The title officially stood for "Thank Four It's Friday", but was widely understood to mean "Thank Fuck It's Friday" and was a reference to the popular phrase "Thank God it's Friday". The show's theme tune was Ron Grainer's theme from Man in a Suitcase, in keeping with Evans's frequent use of 1960s television themes in his work.
If Winter Comes
The small English town of Penny Green is swarming with scandal when textbook author Mark, unhappily married to the shrewish Mabel, cultivates a friendship with Effie, a young pregnant girl. As the townsfolk theorize that Mark is the baby's father, Effie - already troubled because of her impending motherhood - commits suicide, and circulating rumors lead the authorities to think Mark killed her. The innocent writer must fight to clear his name.
Midshipman Easy
Set during the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic War, Mr Midshipman Easy has just joined the Royal Navy. He is very keen to do well but luckily he has an understanding captain to pull him out of the various adventures he seems to get involved in.
Crazy Days
Narrator Hughie Green tells "jokes" over clips of old silent films. Including greats such as Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, the Keystone Cops and more.
Wogan
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
Little Friend
A girl becomes an unwilling witness in her parents' scandalous divorce case.
What's Up Superdoc!
A doctor fathers 837 brilliant sons through an artificial insemination program, and every woman wants a donation.
Hughie Green - The Father of Light Entertainment
For decades Hughie Green was a living legend of British TV, and one of the most powerful men in the business – hosting the star-making mega-hit show ‘Opportunity Knocks’ and changing the lives of countless ordinary people overnight. But it was his final act – a jaw-dropping surprise from beyond the grave – that would change everything.
Filmography
as Self (Archival)
as Self
as Self
as Bob Scratchitt
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Freddie Perch
as Walker Brooke
as Midshipman Easy
as Boy