Sam Kelly
Acting
Biography
Roger Michael Kelly, known by the stage name Sam Kelly, was an English actor who appeared in film, television, radio and theatre. He is best known for his roles as Captain Hans Geering in 'Allo 'Allo!, Warren in Porridge, Sam in On The Up, and Ted Liversidge in Barbara.
Born: December 19, 1943
Place of Birth: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Known For
Cilla
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
Porridge
Porridge is a British situation comedy broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977, running for three series, two Christmas specials and a feature film also titled Porridge. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, it stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale as two inmates at the fictional HMP Slade in Cumberland. "Doing porridge" is British slang for serving a prison sentence, porridge once being the traditional breakfast in UK prisons. The series was followed by a 1978 sequel, Going Straight, which established that Fletcher would not be going back to prison again. Porridge was voted number seven in a 2004 BBC poll of the 100 greatest British sitcoms.
Black Books
Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.
Holding On
The interaction between a diverse range of characters—including a bulimic restaurant critic and a highly strung tax inspector—in modern-day London.
Martin Chuzzlewit
When old Martin Chuzzlewit disinherits his grandson, he falls prey to a host of rapacious relatives.
What's a Carry On?
Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mixed with interviews with the cast.
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.
'Allo 'Allo!
The misadventures of hapless cafe owner René Artois and his escapades with the Resistance in occupied France.
Filmography
as (archive footage)
as Theatre Actor
as Derrick
as Grandad
as Ron
as Mr. Docherty
as Dennis
as Cyril Rickett
as Edgar
as Stan Porter
as Mediator
as Guy Carse
as 'Bunny' Warren
as Sid
as Moo-Pa
as Uncle Sid Gallin
as Richard Barker
as Giles
as Dr. Heinzer
as Ted Liversidge
as Projectionist (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Bernard
as Raymond
as Jack Fothergill
as Ron Griffiths
as Mr. Mould
as John
as Adolf Hitler
as Frank Watkins
as George
as Harry Hawkswell
as Stan Bickle
as John Merdell
as Henry Campbell
as Director
as Beachcomber
as Walter Majors
as John Clayton
as Percy Miles
as One-Legged Man
as Lomax
as Ted Higgs
as Snagsby
as Snagbsy
as Sales Representative
as Captain Hans Geering
as Brady
as Pub Manager
as Self
as Alf
as Sergeant Major Globe
as Mr Butcher
as Warren
as Mr Desmond Shakespeare
as Grayson
as Warren
as Warren
as Projectionist (uncredited)
as Warren
as Ralph Butcher
as Sgt. Maj. Globe
as Sir Roger's Coachman
as Nancy
as Policeman
as Eddie White
as Self