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Adrian Bower (born 20 August 1970) is an English actor, best known for his role as physical education and geography teacher Brian Steadman in the first three series of the British comedy series Teachers. He played Leofric in The Last Kingdom, a British television drama adapted from Bernard Cornwell’s historical novels series The Saxon Stories.
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Born in Chester, Cheshire, England, he studied drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London.
He was the winner of the third series of Celebrity Poker Club, using the nickname "The Tower" in relation to his 6'4" height.
Other television work includes the first series of Gimme Gimme Gimme, the ITV drama series Talk to Me and the 2005 remake of The Quatermass Experiment, which was transmitted live on BBC Four. He also guest-starred in Dirty Filthy Love, Monroe and Rev. and played John Lennon's best friend Pete Shotton in the BBC4 drama Lennon Naked.
Bower's theatre credits include Andy in Brassed Off (Royal National Theatre), Heracles in Simon Armitage's adaptation of Euripides classic Mr Heracles (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Steve in Celebration (Chichester) and Dan in Hotel in Amsterdam (Donmar Warehouse). He played opposite John Simm in Elling at the Trafalgar Studios, Lovbourg in Hedda Gate Theatre.
Bower is currently playing Greg in the Sky Living comedy-drama Mount Pleasant and DC Harihan in Charlie Brooker's hit comedy spoof A Touch of Cloth.
Filmography
Actor
2020
Gangs of London (TV Series) as
Mark
- Episode 1 (2020) - Mark
- Episode 2 (2020) - Mark
- Episode 5 (2020) - Mark
- Episode 4 (2020) - Mark
- Episode 3 (2020) - Mark
2020
Death in Paradise (TV Series) as
Brian Hunter
- Tour De Murder (2020) - Brian Hunter
2015
The Last Kingdom (TV Series) as
Leofric
- Episode #3.10 (2018) - Leofric (uncredited)
- Episode #3.2 (2018) - Leofric
- Episode #3.3 (2018) - Leofric
- Episode #1.8 (2015) - Leofric
- Episode #1.7 (2015) - Leofric
- Episode #1.6 (2015) - Leofric
- Episode #1.5 (2015) - Leofric
- Episode #1.4 (2015) - Leofric
- Episode #1.3 (2015) - Leofric
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Leofric
2018
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: The Winter's Tale as
Camillo
2018
Early Days (Short) as
Steve
2017
Love, Lies and Records (TV Series) as
Rob
- Episode #1.6 (2017) - Rob
- Episode #1.5 (2017) - Rob
- Episode #1.4 (2017) - Rob
- Episode #1.3 (2017) - Rob
- Episode #1.2 (2017) - Rob
- Episode #1.1 (2017) - Rob
2017
Secret History (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
- Britain's Forgotten Army (2017) - Narrator (voice)
2011
Mount Pleasant (TV Series) as
Greg
- The Finale (2017) - Greg
2017
Grantchester (TV Series) as
Pal
- Episode #3.5 (2017) - Pal
2017
Eat Locals as
Private Bower
2015
Inspector George Gently (TV Series) as
Michael Woodruff
- Gently Among Friends (2015) - Michael Woodruff
2012
A Touch of Cloth (TV Series) as
DC Des Hairihan
- Too Cloth for Comfort: Part Two (2014) - DC Des Hairihan
- Too Cloth for Comfort: Part One (2014) - DC Des Hairihan
- Undercover Cloth: Part Two (2013) - DC Des Hairihan
- Undercover Cloth: Part One (2013) - DC Des Hairihan
- The First Case: Part Two (2012) - DC Des Hairihan
- The First Case: Part One (2012) - DC Des Hairihan
2013
Fink (Short) as
Brody
2013
A Performance (Short) as
Doctor
2012
Hard Boiled Sweets as
Gerry
2011
Rev. (TV Series) as
Matthew Feld
- Episode #2.4 (2011) - Matthew Feld
2011
Monroe (TV Series) as
Mr. Chadwick
- Episode #1.2 (2011) - Mr. Chadwick
2011
Outcasts (TV Series) as
James Shapiro
- Episode #1.7 (2011) - James Shapiro
2010
Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul (TV Series) as
Liam
- Episode #3.6 (2010) - Liam
2010
Fable III (Video Game)(voice)
2010
Lennon Naked (TV Movie) as
Pete Shotton
2009
Slingers (Video short) as
DM
2009
Risen (Video Game) as
Cid / Balturo / Derry / ... (English version, voice)
2009
Runaway (TV Mini Series) as
Gary
- Episode #1.3 (2009) - Gary
- Episode #1.2 (2009) - Gary
- Episode #1.1 (2009) - Gary
2009
Killzone 2 (Video Game) as
Additional Helghast Voices (voice)
2008
Apparitions (TV Mini Series) as
Simon
- Episode #1.4 (2008) - Simon
2007
The Waiting Room as
Toby
2007
Talk to Me (TV Series) as
Scott / Kelly's husband
- Episode #1.4 (2007) - Scott
- Episode #1.3 (2007) - Scott / Kelly's husband
- Episode #1.2 (2007) - Scott / Kelly's husband
- The Wedding (2007) - Scott / Kelly's husband
2005
The Quatermass Experiment (TV Movie) as
James Fullalove
2005
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV Series) as
DC Tremayne
- In the Guise of Death (2005) - DC Tremayne
2005
Faith (TV Movie) as
Paul
2004
Dirty Filthy Love (TV Movie) as
Nathan
2004
The Hotel in Amsterdam (TV Movie) as
Dan
2001
Teachers (TV Series) as
Brian Steadman / Brian
2001
Last Legs (Short)
1999
Badger (TV Series) as
Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Finders Keepers (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- The Last Flight (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Predators (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Cock o' the Walk (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Blood Ties (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- The Price of a Daughter (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Troubled Waters (2000) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Low Fidelity (1999) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Rhino and Chips (1999) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Setts, Lies and Videotape (1999) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- The World According to Carp (1999) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- Under My Skin (1999) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
- It's a Jungle Out There (1999) - Det. Const. Jim Cassidy
1999
Gimme Gimme Gimme (TV Series) as
Joe
- Legs and Co. (1999) - Joe
1997
Dangerfield (TV Series) as
Dr. Ross Freeman
- And Lips That We Might Tell (1997) - Dr. Ross Freeman
- Lasting Relief (1997) - Dr. Ross Freeman
- Contact (1997) - Dr. Ross Freeman
1997
The Heart Surgeon (TV Movie) as
ICU Nurse
1997
Supply & Demand (TV Movie) as
Constable
1996
Casualty (TV Series) as
Mark Conrad
- Mother's Little Helper (1996) - Mark Conrad
1996
The Bill (TV Series) as
Mick Hastings
- Chatterbox (1996) - Mick Hastings
1996
In Your Dreams (TV Movie) as
Charlie
1996
Jude as
Blacksmith
Producer
2018
Early Days (Short) (associate producer)
Soundtrack
2007
The Waiting Room (performer: "Whack the Doo")
Self
2022
The Queen's Guards: A Year in Service (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Episode #1.5 (2022) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Queen's Guards: On Her Majesty's Service (2022) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2016
Mega Shippers (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Episode #3.7 (2021) - Self - Narrator
- Episode #3.6 (2021) - Self - Narrator
- Grand Ship Auto (2016) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Migration of the Monsters (2016) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Freight of Fire (2016) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Hardcore Haul (2016) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Mission: Super Yacht (2016) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Ultimate Container Ship (2016) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Billion Dollar Super Build - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Heavy Weights and Perishables - Self - Narrator (voice)
2021
Here Come the Gypsies! (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Episode #1.6 (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.5 (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.4 (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.3 (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.2 (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.1 (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2020
Inside the Tower of London (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- The Tower of London: Unlocked - Torture and Execution (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Tower of London: Unlocked - The Royal Prison (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Tower of London: Unlocked - Secrets of the Beefeaters (2021) - Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Tower of London: Unlocked - The Tower at War (2020) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2019
Race to the Death: Rome's Charioteers (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Narrator (voice)
2018
Hannibal's Elephant Army: The New Evidence (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator (voice)
2017
Kitchen 999: Emergency Chefs (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Pilot (2017) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2017
The Brit Who Tried to Kill Trump (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Narrator (voice)
2016
TT Blues (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
2015
Britain's Wildest Weather (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Britain's Wildest Weather 2015 (2015) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2008
Cutting Edge (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Shannon Matthews: The Family's Story (2008) - Self - Narrator (voice)
2006
Help Me Help My Child (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator (voice)
2006
Mindshock (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
- Sex on the Brain (2006) - Narrator (voice)
2005
Celebrity Poker Club (TV Series) as
Self
- Final (2005) - Self
- Heat Four (2005) - Self
2003
'Teachers' Series 3: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short) as
Self
References
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