Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins (born 16 December 1948 in Oldham Lancashire) is a British actor well recognised on British television.

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16 December - 1948 - Oldham - Lancashire - British - Television

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A comedy actor, he was also a regular character in the popular situation comedy Porridge starring Ronnie Barker. Other comedy shows he appeared in include Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973), Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973 & 1978), and a regular role in the children's television programme Rentaghost (1978-1983) as Adam Painting.

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Porridge - Ronnie Barker - Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? - 1973 - Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - 1978 - Rentaghost - 1983

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He is more versatile than many people assume: he played Nero in the acclaimed BBC dramatisaiton of I, Claudius by Robert Graves, and also appeared in the BBC's famed adaptation of Poldark.

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Nero - BBC - I, Claudius - Poldark

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He also appeared in the Big Finish Productions audio drama The One Doctor based on the television series Doctor Who. His film roles include The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and he is also known in the theatre, for example he has recently appeared in the stage adaptation Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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Big Finish Productions - The One Doctor - Doctor Who - The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 1975 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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He was co-host on Surprise, Surprise and hosted children's quiz On Safari (TV) in the 1980s.

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Surprise, Surprise - On Safari (TV)

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