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Appears as the "mad beggar" minstrel character that plagues Edmund Blackadder in the closing credits of each episode of Black-Adder II.

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in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, UK
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2013 The Arbiter
Aubrey
 
2011 Coronation Street (TV series)
Ben Dean
– Episode #1.7720 (2011) … Ben Dean
– Episode #1.7583 (2011) … Ben Dean
– Episode #1.7528 (2011) … Ben Dean
– Episode #1.7527 (2011) … Ben Dean
 
2010 Scoop (TV series)
Colonel Winters / Jack / Judge
– Court in the Act (2010) … Judge
– Fangs for the Memory (2010) … Jack
– Army Manoeuvres (2010) … Colonel Winters
 
2007 ChuckleVision (TV series)
Caesar
– Et Tu Chuckle (2007) … Caesar
 
2006 Holby City (TV series)
Colin Merriman
– Bad Blood (2006) … Colin Merriman
 
2004 Casualty (TV series)
Fred
– And the Bride Wore Red (2004) … Fred
 
2003 My Hero (TV series)
Mr Lawrence
– Space Virus (2003) … Mr Lawrence
 
2000-2002 Doctors (TV series)
Dave Moon
– Heart Beats (2002) … Dave Moon
– Beating the Odds (2000) … Dave Moon
 
2002 Anazapta
Brother Ignatius
 
2001 Down to Earth (TV series)
Jim Jefferson
– The Lie of the Land (2001) … Jim Jefferson
 
1996-1999 The Queen's Nose (TV series)
Smithers
– Harmony's Return (1999) … Smithers
– Episode #2.1 (1996) … Smithers
 
1999 Barbara (TV series)
Todd
– Coffee (1999) … Todd
 
1997 Sharpe's Justice (TV movie)
Horse Guards Clerk
 
1993 The Remains of the Day
Postmaster
 
1992 Keeping Up Appearances (TV series)
the TV Repairman
– What to Wear When Yachting (1992) … the TV Repairman
 
1991 Screen Two (TV series)
Cropper
– They Never Slept (1991) … Cropper
 
1989 Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV series)
Tommy Pinner
– Four and Twenty Blackbirds (1989) … Tommy Pinner
 
1988 Hot Metal (TV series)
Mr. Pooly
– The Twilight Zone (1988) … Mr. Pooly
 
1987 Vanity Fair (TV series)
Mr. Tomkins
– The Very Best of Company (1987) … Mr. Tomkins
 
1987 Hearts of Fire
Reporter
 
1984-1987 Chish 'n' Fips (TV series)
Mr. Wheeler
– Moving Day (1987) … Mr. Wheeler
– Episode #1.4 (1984) … Mr. Wheeler
– Episode #1.3 (1984) … Mr. Wheeler
– Episode #1.2 (1984) … Mr. Wheeler
– Episode #1.1 (1984) … Mr. Wheeler
 
1987 High and Dry (TV series)
Scout leader
– Episode #1.7 (1987) … Scout leader
 
1986 Jossy's Giants (TV series)
– Final Demand (1986)
 
1986 In Loving Memory (TV series)
Mr. Johnson
– The Second Time Around (1986) … Mr. Johnson
 
1986 Black-Adder II (TV series)
Minstrel / Mad Beggar
– Chains (1986) … Minstrel (uncredited)
– Beer (1986) … Minstrel (uncredited)
– Money (1986) … Mad Beggar
– Potato (1986) … Minstrel (uncredited)
– Head (1986) … Minstrel (uncredited)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1985 The Lenny Henry Show (TV series)
– Episode #2.1 (1985)
 
1983-1985 No 73 (TV series)
Fred the Postman / Various / Bellows / …
– Marie Celeste (1985) … Fred the Postman
– Country Matters (1985) … Bellows/Various
– Over Dram (1985) … Bellows/Various
– Dropping In (1985) … Fred the Postman / Various
– Up & Down (1985) … Fred the Postman / Various
See all 24 episodes »
 
1985 The Mistress (TV series)
Simon
– Episode #1.6 (1985) … Simon
– Episode #1.5 (1985) … Simon
– Episode #1.2 (1985) … Simon
– Episode #1.1 (1985) … Simon
 
1985 Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (TV series)
Bob Graham
– Episode #1.3 (1985) … Bob Graham
 
1982 Jackanory Playhouse (TV series)
Mungo
– The Princess and the Inventor (1982) … Mungo
 
1981 Goodbye Darling (TV series)
Waiter
– Daisy (1981) … Waiter
 
1981 Coming Home (TV series)
Ronny
– Episode #1.5 (1981) … Ronny
 
1981 Agony (TV series)
Maurice
– From Here to Maternity (1981) … Maurice
 
1979-1980 End of Part One (TV series)
Norman Straightman
– Episode #2.7 (1980) … Norman Straightman
– Episode #2.6 (1980) … Norman Straightman
– Episode #2.5 (1980) … Norman Straightman
– Episode #2.4 (1980) … Norman Straightman
– Episode #2.3 (1980) … Norman Straightman
See all 14 episodes »
 
1980 Kottan ermittelt (TV series)
Cerny, alias 'Osterhase'
– Räuber und Gendarm (1980) … Cerny, alias 'Osterhase'
 
1979 Quincy's Quest
Teddy / Father Christmas
 
1978 Miss Jones and Son (TV series)
Jack
– More Fish in the Sea (1978) … Jack
 
1977 London Belongs to Me (TV series)
Dr. Otto Hapfel
– Episode #1.7 (1977) … Dr. Otto Hapfel
– Episode #1.6 (1977) … Dr. Otto Hapfel
– Episode #1.4 (1977) … Dr. Otto Hapfel
– Episode #1.3 (1977) … Dr. Otto Hapfel
– Episode #1.2 (1977) … Dr. Otto Hapfel
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1977 Jabberwocky
Flagellant
 
1977 Hazlitt in Love (TV movie)
Cajah Walker
 
1976 The Dick Emery Show (TV series)
– Episode #14.5 (1976)
 
1976 Clayhanger (TV series)
Young Shushions
– Punishment (1976) … Young Shushions
 
1976 Open All Hours (TV series)
Norman
– A Nice Cosy Little Disease (1976) … Norman
 
1975 Porridge (TV series)
Chaplain
– No Peace for the Wicked (1975) … Chaplain
 
1975 The Sweeney (TV series)
Shipping Clerk
– Thin Ice (1975) … Shipping Clerk
 
1975 Robin Hood Junior
Jugge
 
1974 And Mother Makes Five (TV series)
Bill
– Bridging the Gap (1974) … Bill
 
1973 Z Cars (TV series)
Charlie
– Routine (1973) … Charlie
 
1973 Love Thy Neighbour (TV series)
Eddie's mate
– Episode #3.4 (1973) … Eddie's mate
– Episode #3.3 (1973) … Eddie's mate
 
1972 Upstairs, Downstairs (TV series)
Mulligan
– Married Love (1972) … Mulligan
 
1972 New Scotland Yard (TV series)
Jake
– Ask No Questions (1972) … Jake
 
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1983 No 73 (TV series)
– Back Soon (1983) (additional dialogue)
– Yes or No... (1983) (additional dialogue)
 
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2008 Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (TV documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2008 Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (TV documentary)
Minstrel (uncredited)
 
1997 The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket (TV movie)
The TV Repairman
 
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Alternate Names:

Fred the Postman
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Trivia:

Appears as the "mad beggar" minstrel character that plagues Edmund Blackadder in the closing credits of each episode of Black-Adder II. See more »

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