William Rushton

Born: 1937-08-18

William George Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.


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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

as Tremayne Gascoyne
Released: 1965-06-16

In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers...

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Adventures of a Private Eye

as Wilfred Crimble
Released: 1977-03-04

While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it...

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Consuming Passions

as uncredited
Released: 1988-04-06

Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic...

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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

as Dylan's Assistant
Released: 1968-09-11

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his...

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as Self
Released: 1989-01-01

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial...

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Twelve Plus One

as Bennet
Released: 1969-10-07

Mario, a young philanderer, receives 13 antique chairs in a bad state by inheritance and decides...

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Keep It Up Downstairs

as Snotty Shuttleworth
Released: 1976-07-28

The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the...

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Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

as Dodger
Released: 1978-07-01

Randy plumber Sid South enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy...

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Flight of the Doves

as Tobias Cromwell
Released: 1971-04-02

While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a...

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The Cobblers of Umbridge

as Walter Tumbril
Released: 1973-01-01

A parody of the long running radio show "The Archers", an everyday story of country-folk based...

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The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

as uncredited
Released: 1972-10-12

Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural...

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The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box

as Self
Released: 1981-01-01

Old school comics join Kenny Everett for some old school comedy. Stand up routines are...

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Is This a Record?

as uncredited
Released: 1973-06-01

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.

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The Best House in London

as Sylvester Wall
Released: 1969-01-01

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution...

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Nothing But the Best

as Gerry
Released: 1964-03-10

Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his...

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The Flying Alberts

as Self
Released: 1963-01-01

The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are...

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Two Old Farts in the Night

as Himself
Released: 1996-07-15

Live show of Willie Rushton and Barry Cryer, recorded at the Hackney Empire

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Santa's Pocket Watch

as Narrator
Released: 1980-12-20

Sam dreams of meeting Father Christmas, so when Santa arrives at his house Sam hides in the big...

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Hamlet: The Video

as Host
Released: 1992-01-01

The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and...

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Scene Nun, Take One

as uncredited
Released: 1964-07-14

An actress dressed as a nun flounces off a film set and has a series of encounters on the...

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Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol

as the Ghost of Christmas Present
Released: 1985-12-24

Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C....

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Elementary, My Dear Watson

as Dr. Watson
Released: 1973-01-18

John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.

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Wogan

as Self
First aired: 1982-05-04

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable...

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Top Gear

as Self - Host
First aired: 1978-07-13

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

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The Persuaders!

as Lance
First aired: 1971-09-17

An English aristocrat and an American millionaire come together to tackle crime.

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

as The Ghost of Christmas Present
First aired: 1982-02-25

Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

as Guest
First aired: 1982-02-25

Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

as The Ghost of Chrismtas Present
First aired: 1982-02-25

Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

as Toby Belch (voice)
First aired: 1992-11-09

An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by...

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Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

as Astronomer (voice)
First aired: 1996-04-02

Dennis and Gnasher is an animated British TV series based on characters from The Beano comic, It...

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The Trap Door

as Berk / Boni / The Thing Upstairs / Rogg (voice)
First aired: 1986-10-06

The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United...

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Muzzy in Gondoland

as The King (voice)
First aired: 1986-09-21

Muzzy in Gondoland is an animated children's learning language course created originally as a...

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The Mind of David Berglas

as uncredited
First aired: 1985-12-25

David Berglas is psychological illusionist and mentalist. In the UK he caused a sensation with...

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