James Holmes
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.
Martin's Close
as Thomas SnellA young squire accused of murdering a young girl that did not return his feelings of love...
Movie pageMiranda: My Such Fun Celebration
as SelfMiranda Hart and the cast of her sitcom come together to celebrate the show's tenth anniversary...
Movie pageWorzel Gummidge: Twitchers
as Twitcher 1Scatterbrook Farm is besieged by birdwatchers when the children spot a group of rare choughs.
Movie pageSpooks
as Christopher John JenningsTense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they...
TV Show pageSherlock
as Plane PassengerA modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
TV Show pageBig Brother's Bit on the Side
as SelfThe place to catch up on all things Big Brother UK! Join Emma Willis for the best mix of...
TV Show pageMiranda
as CliveSocially inept Miranda always gets into awkward situations; working in her joke shop with best...
TV Show pagePeep Show
as Vegetarian Homeless ManPeep Show follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties, Mark Corrigan, who has...
TV Show pageMy Hero
as RoviMy Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first...
TV Show pageHow TV Ruined Your Life
as uncreditedHow TV Ruined Your Life is a six-episode BBC Two television series written and presented by...
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