Tim Brooke-Taylor
Acting

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Born 1940-07-17
Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor OBE (17 July 1940 – 12 April 2020) was an English actor and comedian best known as a member of The Goodies. He became active in performing in comedy sketches while at the University of Cambridge and became president of the Footlights, touring internationally with its revue in 1964. Becoming more widely known to the public for his work on BBC Radio with I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, he moved into television with At Last the 1948 Show, working together with old Cambridge friends John Cleese and Graham Chapman. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, he starred in The Goodies (1970–1982), picking up international recognition in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. He appeared as an actor in various sitcoms and was a panellist on BBC Radio's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue for almost 50 years. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

Prominent works featuring Tim Brooke-Taylor

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971
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The One Show
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The One Show

2006
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Agatha Christie's Marple
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Agatha Christie's Marple

2004
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Heartbeat
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Heartbeat

1992
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Omnibus
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Omnibus

1967
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The Wednesday Play
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The Wednesday Play

1964
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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011
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Great British Menu
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Great British Menu

2006
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Shooting Stars
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Shooting Stars

1993
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (64 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Up PompeiiUp PompeiiCaptain TreacherousMovie2019
An Audience with The GoodiesAn Audience with The GoodiesSelf / AppearanceMovie2018
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy50 Years of BBC Two ComedySelfMovie2014
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden TreasureSelfMovie2014
Celebrity Antiques Road TripCelebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - ParticipantTV Series2011
I'm Sorry I Haven't A ClueI'm Sorry I Haven't A ClueHimselfMovie2008
What the Dickens?What the Dickens?Team CaptainTV Series2008
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of SeparationMarty Feldman: Six Degrees of SeparationSelfMovie2008
What the Pythons Did Next...What the Pythons Did Next...SelfMovie2007
LegendsLegendsSelfTV Series2006
The One ShowThe One ShowSelfTV Series2006
Great British MenuGreat British MenuSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2006
Return of the GoodiesReturn of the GoodiesSelfMovie2005
BBC Proms: H.M.S. PinaforeBBC Proms: H.M.S. PinaforeNarratorMovie2005
Agatha Christie's MarpleAgatha Christie's MarpleDr. Edward HumblebyTV Series2004
tlctlcHospital ChaplainTV Series2002
I Don't Believe It!: The One Foot in the Grave StorySelfMovie2000
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of EverythingThe Nearly Complete and Utter History of EverythingSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
One Man BandOne Man BandReporter / Young AristocratMovie1999
One Foot in the Grave: EndgameOne Foot in the Grave: EndgameDerekMovie1997
The Alphabet GameThe Alphabet GameSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Dennis the Menace and GnasherDennis the Menace and GnasherAstronomer (voice)TV Series1996
Orson Welles: The One-Man BandOrson Welles: The One-Man BandAlgy in 'Stately Homes' segment, Presenter in 'One-Man Band' segmentMovie1995
Shooting StarsShooting StarsSelfTV Series1993
HeartbeatHeartbeatRonnie SmethersTV Series1992
The Upper HandThe Upper HandTrevorTV Series1990
Behind the FootlightsSelfMovie1990
Under the BedUnder the BedBin ManMovie1988
You Must Be The HusbandYou Must Be The HusbandSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Assaulted NutsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
Me & My GirlMe & My GirlDerek YatesTV Series1984
BananamanBananamanNarratorTV Series1983
The Unvarnished TruthThe Unvarnished TruthTom BryceMovie1983
CountdownCountdownSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlMonty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlAdditional WritingMovie1982
The Secret Policeman's Other BallThe Secret Policeman's Other BallSelf - Various CharactersMovie1982
Pleasure at Her Majesty'sPleasure at Her Majesty'sSelfMovie1976
The Goodies Almost LiveThe Goodies Almost LiveSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
The Secret Policeman's BallThe Secret Policeman's BallSelfTV Series1976
Hello CheekyHello CheekySelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Shades of GreeneShades of GreeneHenryTV Series1975
The Rough With The SmoothRichard WoodvilleTV Series1975
AladdinSelf (w/The Goodies)Movie1974
The Goodies and the BeanstalkThe Goodies and the BeanstalkTim Brooke-TaylorMovie1973
The Goodies and the BeanstalkThe Goodies and the BeanstalkWriterMovie1973
The CaseThe CaseTimMovie1972
Engelbert With The Young GenerationEngelbert With The Young GenerationSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryComputer Scientist (uncredited)Movie1971
The StatueThe StatueHillcrestMovie1971
The GoodiesThe GoodiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
The GoodiesThe GoodiesWriterTV Series1970
The GoodiesThe GoodiesCreatorTV Series1970
Twelve Plus OneTwelve Plus OneJackieMovie1969
How to Irritate PeopleHow to Irritate PeopleVarious CharactersMovie1969
Broaden Your MindSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
Broaden Your MindCreatorTV Series1968
It's MartySelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
CillaCillaSelfTV Series1968
OmnibusOmnibusSelfTV Series1967
At Last the 1948 ShowAt Last the 1948 ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
At Last the 1948 ShowAt Last the 1948 ShowWriterTV Series1967
At Last the 1948 ShowAt Last the 1948 ShowCreatorTV Series1967
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday Play(uncredited)TV Series1964
Hello CheekySelf / AppearanceTV Series