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Mick Ford (born 1 August 1952) is a British actor, screenwriter and playwright, best known for his portrayal of intellectual convict Archer in the cinema version of Scum. He also played Chico Barnes in the TV series based on the Dick Francis racing thrillers. Ford was educated at John Ruskin Grammar School, Croydon, and was a member of the National Youth Theatre, along with appearing in the premiere of The Secret Rapture.
Ford was born in Croydon, Surrey. He has written and starred in numerous British drama serials, theatrical productions, and has been used for many voiceovers and advertising campaigns. He had regular roles in the BBC drama series Silent Witness and Fish, and in the comedy Big Bad World.
He has also written the critically acclaimed television dramas The Passion and William and Mary. He is the writer of Single Father, starring David Tennant and The Last Weekend a three part adaptation of the Blake Morrison novel.
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Scum and other film roles
Ford's most famous role came in the 1979 film Scum. Set in a borstal, Ford plays the character Archer, an intelligent vegetarian trouble-maker who just wants to serve his time "In (his) own little way.". This role gained Ford media attention and thrust him into the spotlight somewhat. Ford also had a role that year in the television film The Knowledge (for which he also performed the title song) in which he stars as an unemployed man who is encouraged by his girlfriend (played by actress Kim Taylforth) to apply to the Metropolitan Police Public Carriage Office to become a black cab driver. He also starred opposite Trevor Howard in the film Light Years Away (1981), and appeared in the much-lauded play, The Promise. His later film career included roles in The Fourth Protocol (1987) and How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989).
Personal life
Ford was married to the director of St Pancras Community Centre, Ruth Roberts, who died in 2010. He later married the actress Rudi Davies, making him the son in law of the novelist Beryl Bainbridge.
Filmography
Actor
2018
Next Week (Short) as
Grandad
2017
The Boy with the Topknot (TV Movie) as
Laura's Father
2009
Collision (TV Mini Series) as
James Taylor (Real)
- Episode #1.5 (2009) - James Taylor (Real)
- Episode #1.4 (2009) - James Taylor (Real)
2005
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Bill Ford
- Near Death Experience (2005) - Bill Ford
2001
Big Bad World (TV Series) as
Stuart
- Episode #3.6 (2001) - Stuart
- Episode #3.5 (2001) - Stuart
- Episode #3.4 (2001) - Stuart
- Episode #3.3 (2001) - Stuart
- Episode #3.2 (2001) - Stuart
- Episode #3.1 (2001) - Stuart
- She's Having a Baby (2001) - Stuart
- Carping On (2001) - Stuart
- Carp (2001) - Stuart
2001
Midsomer Murders (TV Series) as
Frank Lightbourne
- Who Killed Cock Robin? (2001) - Frank Lightbourne
2000
Fish (TV Series) as
Trevor Morris
- Another Shade of White (2000) - Trevor Morris
- Love's Labour's Lost (2000) - Trevor Morris
- Dancing with the Devil (2000) - Trevor Morris
- Ever Diminishing Circles (2000) - Trevor Morris
- Uncharted Waters (2000) - Trevor Morris
- The Sins of the Father (2000) - Trevor Morris
1997
Silent Witness (TV Series) as
D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Friends Like These: Part 2 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Friends Like These: Part 1 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Only the Lonely: Part 2 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Only the Lonely: Part 1 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Cease Upon the Midnight: Part 2 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Cease Upon the Midnight: Part 1 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 2 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
- Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 1 (1997) - D. Supt. Peter Ross
1995
Strike Force (TV Movie) as
Doc Holliday
1995
Degrees of Error (TV Series) as
Malcolm
- Episode #1.4 (1995) - Malcolm
- Episode #1.3 (1995) - Malcolm
- Episode #1.2 (1995) - Malcolm
- Episode #1.1 (1995) - Malcolm
1993
Harry (TV Series) as
Archer
- Episode #1.12 (1993) - Archer
- Episode #1.11 (1993) - Archer
1992
Goodbye Cruel World (TV Mini Series) as
Spector
- Episode #1.2 (1992) - Spector
- Episode #1.1 (1992) - Spector
1989
Saracen (TV Series) as
Graham Bishop
- Proof of Death (1989) - Graham Bishop
1989
How to Get Ahead in Advertising as
Richard
1987
The Best Ever Nuclear Fall Out Shelter (Short) as
Bob
1987
The Fourth Protocol as
Sergeant Bilbow
1987
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Jack McHenry
- Naming the Names (1987) - Jack McHenry
1986
Love Match (TV Movie) as
Bob
1986
The Great White Mountain (TV Movie) as
Michel Gabriel-Paccard
1985
The Daughter-in-Law (TV Movie) as
Joe
1985
Jenny's War (TV Mini Series) as
Paddy
- Episode #1.4 (1985) - Paddy
- Episode #1.3 (1985) - Paddy
- Episode #1.2 (1985) - Paddy
- Episode #1.1 (1985) - Paddy
1985
A Woman of Substance (TV Mini Series) as
Frank Harte
- Episode #1.3 (1985) - Frank Harte
- Episode #1.2 (1985) - Frank Harte
- Episode #1.1 (1985) - Frank Harte
1984
The Gourmet (TV Movie) as
David
1984
Fox Mystery Theater (TV Series) as
Tony Graham
- The Late Nancy Irving (1984) - Tony Graham
1984
Kim (TV Movie) as
Cpl. Bruce
1984
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Dennis Boyle
- Big Deal: Part 1 (1984) - Dennis Boyle
1980
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Frank / Jake
- Desert of Lies (1984) - Jake
- The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice (1980) - Frank
- The Adventures of Frank: Everybody's Fiddling Something (1980) - Frank
1983
L'amour fugitif (TV Movie) as
Chapin
1982
The Tractor Factor (Short)
1981
Light Years Away as
Jonas
1980
Caleb Williams (TV Mini Series) as
Caleb Williams
- Episode #1.4 (1980) - Caleb Williams
- Episode #1.3 (1980) - Caleb Williams
- Episode #1.2 (1980) - Caleb Williams
- Episode #1.1 (1980) - Caleb Williams
1980
Cribb (TV Series) as
Peter Brand
- A Case of Spirits (1980) - Peter Brand
1980
Armchair Thriller (TV Series) as
Drunken Duncan / 'Drunken' Duncan
- Dead Man's Kit: Part 2 (1980) - Drunken Duncan (uncredited)
- Dead Man's Kit: Part 1 (1980) - 'Drunken' Duncan
1979
The Knowledge (TV Movie) as
Chris Matthews
1979
The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game (TV Series) as
Chico Barnes
- Horsenap (1979) - Chico Barnes
- Horses for Courses (1979) - Chico Barnes
- Gambling Lady (1979) - Chico Barnes
- Trackdown (1979) - Chico Barnes
- Odds Against (1979) - Chico Barnes
1979
Scum as
Archer
1978
The Sailor's Return as
Tom Madgwick
1978
Jackanory Playhouse (TV Series) as
Ahmed
- The Princess and the Potion (1978) - Ahmed
1977
The Promise (TV Movie) as
Marat
1976
Plays for Britain (TV Series) as
Ralph
- Hitting Town (1976) - Ralph
1976
The Onedin Line (TV Series) as
Tammy McGregor
- Loss of the Helen May (1976) - Tammy McGregor
Writer
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After the Flood (TV Series) (creator) (pre-production)
2021
Stay Close (TV Mini Series) (written by - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.3 (2021) - (written by)
- Episode #1.2 (2021) - (written by)
2020
The Stranger (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes)
- Episode #1.6 (2020)
- Episode #1.2 (2020)
2018
Safe (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes)
- Episode #1.4 (2018)
- Episode #1.3 (2018)
2017
Living the Dream (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- True Love Waits (2017)
- Gators for Cougars (2017)
- Adults Only (2017)
2017
The Boy with the Topknot (TV Movie)
2016
The Five (TV Mini Series) (written by - 3 episodes)
- Episode #1.8 (2016) - (written by)
- Episode #1.7 (2016) - (written by)
- Episode #1.4 (2016) - (written by)
2012
The Last Weekend (TV Mini Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Sunday/Monday (2012) - (writer)
- Saturday (2012) - (writer)
- Friday (2012) - (writer)
2010
Single Father (TV Mini Series) (written by - 4 episodes)
- Episode #1.4 (2010) - (written by)
- Episode #1.3 (2010) - (written by)
- Episode #1.2 (2010) - (written by)
- Episode #1.1 (2010) - (written by)
2008
Inspector George Gently (TV Series) (written by - 2 episodes)
- Gently Through the Mill (2009) - (written by)
- Bomber's Moon (2008) - (written by)
2009
Hunter (TV Mini Series) (written by - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.2 (2009) - (written by)
- Episode #1.1 (2009) - (written by)
2008
Ashes to Ashes (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.6 (2008) - (written by)
2003
William and Mary (TV Series) (written by - 11 episodes)
1999
The Passion (TV Series) (writer)
1996
Sharman (TV Series) (script - 1 episode)
- Pretend We're Dead (1996) - (script)
1993
The Only Way Out (TV Movie) (screenplay)
1993
Harry (TV Series) (writer - 8 episodes)
- Episode #1.12 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.11 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.6 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.5 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.4 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.3 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.2 (1993) - (writer)
- Episode #1.1 (1993) - (writer)
1989
Screen One (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- One Way Out (1989) - (writer)
1983
L'amour fugitif (TV Movie)
Producer
-
After the Flood (TV Series) (executive producer) (pre-production)
2004
William and Mary (TV Series) (associate producer - 3 episodes)
- Episode #2.3 (2004) - (associate producer)
- Episode #2.2 (2004) - (associate producer)
- Episode #2.1 (2004) - (associate producer)
Soundtrack
1979
The Knowledge (TV Movie) (performer: "The Knowledge")
