Chris Addison
Chris Addison is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He is known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of which he later adapted for BBC Radio 4. In addition to stand-up, in television he plays Ollie in the BBC 2 television satire The Thick of It and Toby in its spin-off film In the Loop, and he co-created and starred in the BBC 2 sitcom Lab Rats. In radio he hosts the weekly comedy news satire show 7 Day Sunday on BBC Radio 5 Live.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 6.104 |
| Birthday | 1971-11-05 |
| Place of Birth | Didsbury, Manchester, England, UK |
| Also Known As |
2007
100 Greatest Stand-Ups
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Several people walk into a bar... The funniest comedians of our time stand up to be counted down in our exhaustive look at who really has funny bones....
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100 Greatest Stand-Ups
2009
In the Loop
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The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers...
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In the Loop
2011
Chris Addison: Live
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Following a sell-out UK spring tour Chris Addison makes his critically acclaimed stand-up available in shiny, round format (DVD) for the first time. R...
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Chris Addison: Live
2010
The 100 Greatest Stand Ups 2010
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Counting down the 100 greatest stand up comedians.
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The 100 Greatest Stand Ups 2010
2013
The Look of Love
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Paul Raymond builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest man in Britain, but drugs doom his beloved daughter, De...
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The Look of Love
2007
The Rise of the Nutters
8.1/4
With Hugh in Australia and Glenn in Wales, Ollie is left in charge, feeding policies to junior minister Ben Swain. He is one of the 'Nutters', the gro...
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The Rise of the Nutters
2019
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans
5.13/73
Roman teenager, Atti is forced to join the Roman army when one of his clever schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero. He is sent to "miserable, cold, wet B...
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Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans
2010
Robin Ince: Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
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'Welcome to my folly', declared Robin Ince as he opens Nine Lessons..., his massive sell-out Rationalist Celebration of comedy and science for Christm...
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Robin Ince: Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
2014
Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
8/62
In this epic two-part finale, the Doctor comes face to face with the mysterious Missy, and an impossible choice is looming. With Cybermen on the stree...
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Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven
2007
Spinners and Losers
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Peter Mannion's speech on immigration, leaking the PM's policy, did not have the effect Tucker desired and now the PM is resigning, leaving the way cl...
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Spinners and Losers
2014
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
4/1
As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the g...
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The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
2011
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties
10/2
Sketch-show sensation Catherine Tate tells the story of the decade in which she became a household name. She meets with comedy glitterati Alan Carr, D...
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Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties
2022
Public Service Broadcasting - BBC Proms - This New Noise - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
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Public Service Broadcasting – a band who bring wit, invention and multimedia spectacle to the stage – return to the Proms after their previous, stagge...
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