Tommy Cannon

Born: 1938-06-27

Oldham born comedian, Tommy Cannon (real name Thomas Derbyshire), is perhaps best known for his comic partnership with Bobby Ball. As the straight man to Ball, the pair enjoyed great success in the 1980s and continue to perform sporadically together to this day. Like Ball, Cannon has ventured into solo acting with several stage performances and a semi regular role in TV's Doctors. In 2017 it was announced that Cannon was declared bankrupt.


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The Boys in Blue

as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
Released: 1982-09-20

Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of...

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Mr. H Is Late

as uncredited
Released: 1988-02-15

A team of inept undertakers attempt to get a coffin to a funeral on time. An undertaker is in...

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Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

as uncredited
Released: 2005-11-27

Now known as the Quail's First Christmas. Identical, except for the title change on the cover....

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Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

as Presenter/Narrator
Released: 2020-11-15

A tribute to one of Britain's most popular entertainers, Bobby Ball who died recently. Friends,...

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The Best of Cannon & Ball

as Self
Released: 1985-04-07

Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The...

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Ready Steady Cook

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 1994-10-24

Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes

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Surprise, Surprise

as Self
First aired: 1984-05-06

Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and...

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Shooting Stars

as Self
First aired: 1993-12-27

Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in...

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant
First aired: 2011-10-24

Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and...

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Last of the Summer Wine

as Canal Enthusiast
First aired: 1973-01-04

Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never...

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Last of the Summer Wine

as Man in Boat
First aired: 1973-01-04

Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never...

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Last of the Summer Wine

as Cliff
First aired: 1973-01-04

Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never...

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An Audience with...

as Self
First aired: 1978-01-08

An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...

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Opportunity Knocks

as uncredited
First aired: 1956-06-13

A radio, and later television, talent show originally hosted by Hughie Green, with a late-1980s...

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

as Self
First aired: 1982-02-25

Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

as Self
First aired: 2002-08-25

Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must...

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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

as Self
First aired: 2017-03-02

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is a panel show that sees Harry Hill presiding over two teams...

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Rex the Runt

as Tiddles (voice)
First aired: 1998-12-21

Rex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC...

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Plaza Patrol

as Bernard Cooney
First aired: 1991-07-15

Cannon and Ball star as security guards Trevor and Bernard at the Margaret Thatcher Plaza...

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The Story of Light Entertainment

as Self
First aired: 2006-07-22

The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The...

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Cannon And Ball

as uncredited
First aired: 1979-07-28

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The Cannon & Ball Show

as Self
First aired: 1979-07-28

A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.

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