James Holmes

Born: None

James Holmes (born 1965) is a West Midlands-born comedy actor[1] of stage and television. He is best known for playing Clive in the 2009 BBC sitcom Miranda. Holmes trained at The Poor School in London,[4] then did a Youth Training Scheme working in the props department of the Belgrade. Holmes has appeared in over 40 television and theatre productions since 1984. He has been featured in various off-West End and regional shows, including a run as Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest for the New Players Theatre, and various parts in Catherine Tate's theatre comedy show.[5] His other roles include a helpful Citizen's Advice volunteer in two episodes of the TV series Psychoville, and a performance as food critic Floyd Ackerman in Dani's House. Holmes also played as Roy Silver alongside Penelope Keith in the BBC Radio 4 adaptation of M C Beaton's Agatha Raisin series,[6] and played in The Bill in 2006. In 2019 he played Thomas Snell in the ghost story Martin's Close for the BBC.


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Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration

as Self
Released: 2020-01-01

Miranda Hart and the cast of her sitcom come together to celebrate the show's tenth anniversary...

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Martin's Close

as Thomas Snell
Released: 2019-12-24

A young squire accused of murdering a young girl that did not return his feelings of love...

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Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers

as Twitcher 1
Released: 2021-12-28

Scatterbrook Farm is besieged by birdwatchers when the children spot a group of rare choughs.

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Spooks

as Christopher John Jennings
First aired: 2002-05-13

Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they...

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Sherlock

as Plane Passenger
First aired: 2010-07-25

A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

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Peep Show

as Vegetarian Homeless Man
First aired: 2003-09-19

Peep Show follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties, Mark Corrigan, who has...

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Big Brother's Bit on the Side

as uncredited
First aired: 2011-09-09

The place to catch up on all things Big Brother UK! Join Emma Willis for the best mix of...

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Miranda

as Clive
First aired: 2009-11-09

Socially inept Miranda always gets into awkward situations; working in her joke shop with best...

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My Hero

as Rovi
First aired: 2000-02-04

My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first...

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How TV Ruined Your Life

as uncredited
First aired: 2011-01-25

How TV Ruined Your Life is a six-episode BBC Two television series written and presented by...

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