Name Ted Robbins Spouse(s) Judy Robbins | Years active 1984–present | |
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Occupation Children Jack Robbins, Molly Robbins Parents Michael Robbins, Elizabeth Robbins Movies and TV shows Similar Kate Robbins, Amy Robbins, Emily Atack Profiles | ||
Ted robbins at the rts north west awards
Edward Michael Robbins (born 11 August 1955) is an English actor, television presenter and radio broadcaster and presents a Sunday morning show on BBC Radio Lancashire Ted has performed as a warm-up artist for numerous pre-recorded comedy shows that have been filmed before live studio audiences including Granada Television's Wood and Walters and Birds of a Feather which he returned to for the new series in 2014 and will again for its second outing in 2015, played the voice over in Catchphrase from 1994 to 1996 and returned in Roy Walker's penultimate series in 1998 and 1999, and the BBC's Little Britain. He also starred in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (2001–02) for both series as Den Perry, the main "villain" and also the Governor in The Slammer. His most recent roles were in Benidorm in 2012 as Victor St. James. Also, Hank Zipzer in episode 8 playing Bob and Diddy Movies playing Vic Weinsteinberger.
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- Ted robbins at the rts north west awards
- Ted Robbins Joins Corrie This Morning
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
He guest starred as Barry Quid in Series 10 of Birds of a Feather and also in the comedy series The League of Gentlemen as Tony Cluedo, singer of Crème Brulee.
On 31 January 2015, Robbins suffered a heart attack and collapsed on stage, clutching his chest, during his solo sketch at the opening night of the Phoenix Nights Live tour at the Manchester Arena. His health has improved since then and he has lost two stone.
Ted currently hosts the Friday afternoon show on BBC Radio Manchester.
Ted Robbins Joins Corrie | This Morning
Personal life
He is an enthusiastic supporter of Rossendale RUFC, sometimes as a player but mainly to watch his son, Jack, who plays prop.
Ted Robbins is also the President of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield, Lancashire. He is the brother of actresses Kate and Amy Robbins and is a second cousin of Paul McCartney.
Ted has performed in panto at the Charter Theatre, Preston and in 2014 he performed Cinderella at the Stockport Plaza. He also performed in Cinderella at the Liverpool Empire in 2008.
Filmography
Actor
2022
Father Brown (TV Series) as
Jock McCudgeon
- The Island of Dreams (2022) - Jock McCudgeon
2021
Moving On (TV Series) as
Parky
- Get Fit or Try Lying (2021) - Parky (uncredited)
2020
Endeavour (TV Series) as
Stanley Nayle
- Raga (2020) - Stanley Nayle
2020
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (TV Series) as
Joseph JJ Jacques
- How the Rogue Roar'd (2020) - Joseph JJ Jacques
2018
Ackley Bridge (TV Series) as
Ray Carter
- Episode #2.8 (2018) - Ray Carter
2016
Diddy TV (TV Series) as
Larry Weinsteinberger / Various
- Big Chin Day (2018) - Various
- Don't Touch the Box (2018) - Various
- Eggyheads (2018) - Various
- Whiffwang (2018) - Various
- The World's Strongest Diddy (2018) - Various
- EuroDiddy (2018) - Various
- Zingy Diddy Sauce (2018) - Various
- Top Diddy TV Moments (2018) - Various
- Games Bunker (2018) - Various
- Hairy Diddies (2018) - Various
- Jam Bag (2018) - Various
- The Diddy Choir (2018) - Various
- Diddy Pooper (2018) - Various
- Divide and Conquer (2018) - Various
- It's Christmas (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Diddy iPlayer (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Don't Be Silly (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Mr Stockholm (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Mr Choosy (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Starry Pies (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Don't Be Naughty (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Watch More TV (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Mr Bully (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Breaking Wind (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- That's What You Think (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Let It Go (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- He Ain't Heavy (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Popcorn (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Let's Face the Music (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Angel (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Peanuts (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
- Misty (2016) - Larry Weinsteinberger
2017
The A Word (TV Series) as
Bouncy Castle Man
- Falling (2017) - Bouncy Castle Man
2017
The Other One (TV Series) as
Taxi Driver
- Pilot (2017) - Taxi Driver
2011
Mount Pleasant (TV Series) as
Terry
- The Finale (2017) - Terry
2016
The Witness for the Prosecution (TV Mini Series) as
Bernie
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Bernie
- Episode #1.1 (2016) - Bernie
2016
Goodnight Sweetheart (TV Series) as
Bouncer
- Many Happy Returns (2016) - Bouncer
2000
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Brendan Finch / Officer McAlister / DJ
2015
All at Sea (TV Series) as
Santa Claus
- Santa (2015) - Santa Claus
2006
The Slammer (TV Series) as
The Governor
- Toilet Trouble (2015) - The Governor
- WestEnders (2015) - The Governor
- Coronation Sweet (2015) - The Governor
- Slammer News at Five (2015) - The Governor
- Solitary Confinement (2014) - The Governor
- Slammer Staff Spectacular (2014) - The Governor
- Master of Disguise (2014) - The Governor
- Naughty Nephew (2014) - The Governor
- X Marks the Spot Factor (2014) - The Governor
- Polly Meadows (2014) - The Governor
- Bad Burgess (2014) - The Governor
- Mumble & Son (2014) - The Governor
- Slammer Claus (2013) - The Governor
- At Home with the Governor (2013) - The Governor (as 92464-Robbins)
- Sylvester the Jester (2013) - The Governor
- A Monster Problem (2013) - The Governor
- Slammer on Sea (2013) - The Governor
- Come Lie with Me (2013) - The Governor
- Buzzkill the Human Fly (2013) - The Governor
- Slammer Symphony (2013) - The Governor
- The Balloonatic (2013) - The Governor
- Officer Meadows (2013) - The Governor
- The Broken Vent (2011) - The Governor
- Stuck on You (2011) - The Governor
- Angry Puppet (2011) - The Governor
- Home for Magic Rabbits (2011) - The Governor
- The Wrong Impression (2011) - The Governor
- Governor Gimbert (2011) - The Governor
- Dressed to Impress (2011) - The Governor
- The Dragon (2011) - The Governor
- Mimers Strike (2011) - The Governor
- Slammer Grannies (2011) - The Governor
- Trouble in Store (2011) - The Governor
- Sleepy Ted (2011) - The Governor
- A Slammer Christmas (2010) - The Governor
- Highlights Show (2010) - The Governor
- Tough Nut (2010) - The Governor
- Walkies (2010) - The Governor
- Good, Isn't It? (2010) - The Governor
- The Lost Laugh (2010) - The Governor
- Laughing on the Inside (2010) - The Governor
- Gov on the Run (2010) - The Governor
- Slammer Power (2010) - The Governor
- Who is the Governor? (2010) - The Governor
- Quizzee Rascal (2010) - The Governor
- Strike (2010) - The Governor
- Chicken Fever (2010) - The Governor
- Breaking In (2010) - The Governor
- It's a Puppet (2010) - The Governor
- Hallowe'en Special (2006) - The Governor
2002
Doctors (TV Series) as
Brendan Whitney / Derek Chaterton / Mo Hallam / ...
- Oh What a Tangled Web- (2015) - Brendan Whitney
- Santa Ranter (2013) - Derek Chaterton
- Birth of the Blues (2010) - Mo Hallam
- Time's Arrow (2005) - Stan Tennant
- Stand-Up (2002) - Kenny Rock
2014
Citizen Khan (TV Series) as
Sergeant
- The In-Laws (2014) - Sergeant
2014
Hank Zipzer (TV Series) as
Bob Bing
- The Mortadella Disaster (2014) - Bob Bing
2012
Diddy Movies (TV Series) as
Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- The Golden Diddies & That's Diddytainment! (2014) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- A Rockumentary & Invasion (2014) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Zombie Grannies & Krakowski and Da Pooch (2014) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Chewrassic Park & My Husband Stinks (2014) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- High Broom & a Christmas, Christmas Movie (2013) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- That's Diddytainment! (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger (uncredited)
- Humanman (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Murder on the Norwich Express (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- BumblyPoo Farm (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Draculaaaaa (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Fight! (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Hollywood High (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Space (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Beast of Black Island (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
- Disaster Strikes (2012) - Diddy Larry Weinsteinberger
2014
Birds of a Feather (TV Series) as
Barry Quid
- Back to Zero (2014) - Barry Quid
2013
Psychobitches (TV Mini Series) as
Emmeline Pankhurst
- Episode #1.4 (2013) - Emmeline Pankhurst
2013
Ye Olde Dragon's Den (TV Movie) as
Duncan Bannatyne
2013
I Am Gordon Burns (Short) as
Phillip Du 'Blaund
2012
Bad Education (TV Series) as
Paul
- School Trip (2012) - Paul
2012
Benidorm (TV Series) as
Victor St James
- Episode #5.4 (2012) - Victor St James
2011
Come Fly with Me (TV Series) as
Drunk Pilot
- Episode #1.2 (2011) - Drunk Pilot
2011
Eric & Ernie (TV Movie) as
Jack Hylton
2009
The Legend of Dick and Dom (TV Series) as
Winston / Whitebeard
- Haunted (2010) - Winston
- Back to School (2009) - Whitebeard
2009
Comedy Showcase (TV Series) as
Lee Parsons
- Guantanamo Phil (2009) - Lee Parsons
2007
The Street (TV Series) as
Ken
- Loss of Control (2009) - Ken
- Old Flame (2007) - Ken
2008
Massive (TV Series) as
Big Stu
- Recording the Single (2008) - Big Stu
2008
Trexx and Flipside (TV Series) as
Reverend Ward
- Resplendent (2008) - Reverend Ward
2008
Fairy Tales (TV Mini Series) as
Barry
- Billy Goat (2008) - Barry
2008
ChuckleVision (TV Series) as
Beetle Fan
- Super Heroes Super Zeroes (2008) - Beetle Fan
2007
Chute! (TV Series) as
Malcolm Lee
- Episode #1.11 (2007) - Malcolm Lee
2007
The Royal (TV Series) as
Ted Skinner
- Starting Over (2007) - Ted Skinner
2007
The Chase (TV Series) as
Mr Watson
- Episode #2.12 (2007) - Mr Watson
2006
Lead Balloon (TV Series) as
Bob Fairchild
- Allergic (2006) - Bob Fairchild
2005
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (TV Series) as
Tommy
- Speedycruise! (2006) - Tommy
- Near, Far (2005) - Tommy
2005
Emmerdale Farm (TV Series) as
John Swords
- Episode dated 24 November 2005 (2005) - John Swords
- Episode #1.4212 (2005) - John Swords
2003
Little Britain (TV Series) as
Restaurant Customer / Reporter
- Episode #2.6 (2004)
- Most Cigarettes in a Mouth (2003) - Restaurant Customer
- Hard-Boiled Egg Eating (2003) - Reporter
2004
Grease Monkeys (TV Series) as
Rocco David
- Middleman (2004) - Rocco David
2004
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Don Dibley
- Mountains and Molehills (2004) - Don Dibley
2003
Eyes Down (TV Series) as
Bonnie
- First Aid (2003) - Bonnie
2003
Calendar Girls as
Bike Man
2001
Phoenix Nights (TV Series) as
Den Perry
- Stars In Their Eyes (2002) - Den Perry
- Ladies' Night (2002) - Den Perry
- Quiz (2002) - Den Perry
- Crimetime (2002) - Den Perry
- Family Fun Day (2002) - Den Perry
- Brian Gets Everyone Back Together (2002) - Den Perry
- Talent Trek Finals (2001) - Den Perry
- Disco Inferno (2001) - Den Perry
2002
Holby City (TV Series) as
Nick Critchley
- Judas Kiss: Part 2 (2002) - Nick Critchley
2002
Merseybeat (TV Series) as
Tommy Mead
- The Morning After (2002) - Tommy Mead
2001
Rock Profile (TV Series) as
Pete Waterman / Spud
- Rock the Blind (2001) - Pete Waterman / Spud
2001
Dalziel and Pascoe (TV Series) as
Barman
- Home Truths (2001) - Barman
2000
Aladdin (TV Movie) as
Village (uncredited)
2000
Barbara (TV Series) as
Zeppy
- Kids (2000) - Zeppy
2000
City Central (TV Series) as
Tony Cisco
- Nutcase (2000) - Tony Cisco
2000
Life's a Pitch (TV Movie)
2000
The League of Gentlemen (TV Series) as
Tony Cluedo
- Anarchy in Royston Vasey (2000) - Tony Cluedo
2000
That Peter Kay Thing (TV Mini Series) as
Harry Haroon
- Leonard (2000) - Harry Haroon
2000
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper (TV Mini Series) as
Chauffeur
- Episode #1.2 (2000) - Chauffeur
- Episode #1.1 (2000) - Chauffeur
1998
Deadly Currency (Video) as
TV sportscaster
1994
Pussy in Boots (TV Movie) as
The Innkeeper
1988
The Kate Robbins Show (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Episode #1.6 (1988) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.5 (1988) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.4 (1988) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.3 (1988) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.2 (1988) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.1 (1988) - Various Characters
1987
Kate and Ted's Show (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Christmas Robbins (1987) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.6 (1987) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.5 (1987) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.4 (1987) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.3 (1987) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.2 (1987) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.1 (1987) - Various Characters
1981
Chariots of Fire as
Shot-Putter (uncredited)
Writer
1997
Animal Madness (TV Movie)
Script Department
1990
Stars in Their Eyes (TV Series) (script associate - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - (script associate)
Soundtrack
2022
Father Brown (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Island of Dreams (2022) - (performer: "We're All Chums at Chummys")
Thanks
2009
Victoria Wood: What Larks! Or... What I Did on My Holidays (TV Movie documentary) (With thanks to - as Ted)
2007
The Return of 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Movie documentary) (thanks)
Self
2023
Sally Lindsay in Her Own Words (TV Special) as
Self
2013
Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Comedy (2022) - Self - Contestant
- Episode #5.10 (2013) - Self - Contestant
2021
Kay Burley @Breakfast (TV Series) as
Self - Actor & Comedian / Self - Comedian
- Episode dated 22 July 2021 (2021) - Self - Actor & Comedian
- Episode dated 14 June 2021 (2021) - Self - Comedian
2020
Victoria Wood in Her Own Words (TV Movie documentary) as
Self / Jack Hylton
2019
The One Show (TV Series) as
Self - Reporter
- Episode dated 22 October 2019 (2019) - Self - Reporter
2019
Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up (TV Series) as
Self
- Max George (2019) - Self
2018
Top of the Box (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Warm Up Man, Blind Date
- 1989 (2018) - Self - Warm Up Man, Blind Date
2017
Funny Women: Victoria Wood (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Comedian & Friend
2017
Our Friend Victoria (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- At Christmas (2017) - Self
- Fame (2017) - Self
- People (2017) - Self (uncredited)
- Age (2017) - Self
2017
The Paul O'Grady Story (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2017
Granada Reports (TV Series) as
Self - Actor
- 1 June 2017: Lunchtime Bulletin (2017) - Self - Actor
2017
When Chat Shows Go Horribly Wrong (TV Special) as
Self
2016
Les Dawson Forever (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Comedian & Friend
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Self - Comedian & Friend
- Episode #1.1 (2016) - Self - Comedian & Friend
2016
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2016
BBC North West Tonight (TV Series) as
Self / Jack Hylton
- 20 April 2016: Evening Bulletin (2016) - Self / Jack Hylton
2014
A Question of Sport: Super Saturday (TV Series) as
Self - Panellist
- Episode #1.3 (2014) - Self - Panellist
2014
Birds of a Feather: Flock Again (Video documentary short) as
Self / Barry Quid
2013
CBeebies Bedtime Story (TV Series short) as
Self - Storyteller
- Marvin's Funny Dance (2014) - Self - Storyteller
- Underpants Wonderpants (2014) - Self - Storyteller
- Burglar Bill: Part 2 (2014) - Self - Storyteller
- Burglar Bill: Part 1 (2014) - Self - Storyteller
- The Gigantic Turnip (2013) - Self - Storyteller
2013
The Matt Lucas Awards (TV Series) as
Self
- Christmas Special (2013) - Self
2013
Goodbye Granadaland (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2013
Les Dawson: An Audience with That Never Was (TV Special documentary) as
Self - Comic and Friend
2012
12 Again (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- End of Summer Special (2012) - Self
- Episode #1.5 (2012) - Self
2012
Daybreak (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 16 March 2012 (2012) - Self
2009
Victoria Wood: What Larks! Or... What I Did on My Holidays (TV Movie documentary) as
Self (uncredited)
2008
SMart! (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Presenter
- Episode #15.10 (2008) - Self - Guest Presenter
2008
50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
The BAFTA TV Awards 2007 (TV Special) as
Self
2007
The Return of 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
2007
The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2006
Richard & Judy (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 7 March 2007 (2007) - Self
- Episode dated 5 February 2007 (2007) - Self
- Episode dated 23 August 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 10 August 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 24 July 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 7 July 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 30 June 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 23 June 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 2 March 2006 (2006) - Self
- Episode dated 31 January 2006 (2006) - Self
2007
Soapstar Superstar (TV Series) as
Self - Audience Member
- Episode #2.4 (2007) - Self - Audience Member
2006
Mastermind (TV Series) as
Self
- 2006 Grand Final (2006) - Self
2006
TV's 50 Greatest Stars (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
Loose @ 5.30 (TV Series) as
Presenter
- Episode #1.10 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.9 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.8 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.7 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.6 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.5 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.4 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.2 (2006) - Presenter
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - Presenter
2006
Now That's Embarrassing: The 80s (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2005
This Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 November 2005 (2005) - Self
2005
Little Documentary (Video documentary short) as
Self
2005
The 50 Greatest Kisses (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2005
Victoria Wood: A BAFTA Tribute (TV Special) as
Self
2005
The Unseen Eric Morecambe (TV Movie documentary) as
Reader of Story Extracts (voice)
2004
The Weakest Link (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Comedy Special (2004) - Self - Contestant
2004
Ted Robbins: Live and Large in Blackpool (Video) as
Self
2004
Victoria Wood's Big Fat Documentary (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Part One (2004) - Self (uncredited)
2001
An Audience with Des O'Connor (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
2000
Victoria Wood: With All the Trimmings (TV Special) as
Self
1993
Catchphrase (TV Series) as
Self - Voice Over
- Ian and Dee (1999) - Self - Voice Over (voice)
- Mable vs Len (1994) - Self - Voice Over (voice)
- Episode #9.1 (1993) - Self - Voice Over (voice)
1999
Starting Out (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.3 (1999) - Self
1998
Boot Sale Challenge (TV Series) as
Presenter
1995
Surprise! Surprise! (TV Series) as
Self
- Surprise, Surprise! in Australia (1997) - Self
- Episode #12.10 (1995) - Self
- Episode #12.9 (1995) - Self
1996
The Alphabet Game (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.1 (1996) - Self
1995
Chain Letters (TV Series) as
Self - Presenter
- Episode #5.85 (1995) - Self - Presenter
- Episode #5.1 (1995) - Self - Presenter
- Episode dated 3 January 1995 (1995) - Self - Presenter
1995
Celebrity Squares (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #7.6 (1995) - Self
1994
Just a Minute (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.4 (1994) - Self
1993
Family Catchphrase (TV Series) as
Announcer (voice)
1993
You Bet! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #7.4 (1993) - Self
1992
The Comedians (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #11.5 (1992) - Self
1987
Blankety Blank (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #13.7 (1989) - Self
- Episode #11.13 (1987) - Self
1988
Quiz Night (TV Series) as
Self - Presenter
1986
Robbins (TV Special) as
Various Characters
1983
First Post (TV Series) as
Self - Presenter
Archive Footage
2020
Coronation Street: Compilations (TV Series documentary) as
Brendan Finch
- Famous Faces (2020) - Brendan Finch
2017
Granada Reports (TV Series) as
Self - Actor and Comedian
- 1 June 2017: Late Bulletin (2017) - Self - Actor and Comedian
2013
The Many Faces of... (TV Series documentary) as
Bike Man
- Dame Helen Mirren (2013) - Bike Man (uncredited)
2009
Victoria Wood: Seen on TV (TV Movie documentary) as
Self (uncredited)
2004
'Calendar Girls': The Naked Truth (Video documentary short) as
Bike Man (uncredited)
References
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