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John Junkin (1930–2006)

An influential figure in the world of British television comedy during the 1960s and 70s, actor and comedian John Junkin wrote scripts for such shows as The Army Game, The World of Beachcomber, Queenie's Castle, plus scripts for many comedians, including Ted Ray, Jim Davidson, Bob Monkhouse and Mike Yarwood... See full bio »

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2004 The Football Factory
Albert Moss
 
2002 Doctors (TV series)
George Briggs
You Make Me Feel So Young (2002) … George Briggs
 
2002 The Queen's Nose (TV series)
Bert
Episode #6.1 (2002) … Bert
 
2002 Holby City (TV series)
Mike Newton
All My Sins (2002) … Mike Newton
 
2001-2002 EastEnders (TV series)
Ernie
Episode dated 25 January 2002 (2002) … Ernie
Episode dated 24 January 2002 (2002) … Ernie
Episode dated 15 January 2002 (2002) … Ernie
Episode dated 8 January 2002 (2002) … Ernie
Episode dated 7 January 2002 (2002) … Ernie
 
2001 McCready and Daughter (TV series)
The Dating Game (2001)
 
2001 Chica de Río
Mr. Bigelow
 
2000 The Sins (TV mini-series)
Archie Rogers
Greed (2000) … Archie Rogers
 
2000 The Thing About Vince (TV mini-series)
Frankie
Episode #1.3 (2000) … Frankie
 
1999 The Last Salute (TV series)
Norman
Eve of Destruction (1999) … Norman
 
1995-1999 The Bill (TV series)
Mr. Davies / Mr. Pritchard
Lone Ranger (1999) … Mr. Davies
Value for Money (1995) … Mr. Pritchard
 
1998 Picking up the Pieces (TV series)
Vinny
Episode #1.6 (1998) … Vinny
 
1994 Law and Disorder (TV series)
Steven
Safe as Houses (1994) … Steven
The Cannibal (1994) … Steven
A Slip of the Pen (1994) … Steven
A Night to Remember (1994) … Steven
One for the Album (1994) … Steven
 
1993 Harry (TV series)
Episode #1.12 (1993)
 
1992 Inspector Morse (TV series)
Chief Inspector Holroyd
Cherubim & Seraphim (1992) … Chief Inspector Holroyd
 
1990 Mr. Bean (TV series)
The Maitre D'
The Return of Mr. Bean (1990) … The Maitre D'
 
1990 Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
George Heath
 
1989 The Return of Shelley (TV series)
Don
Wages of Virtue (1989) … Don
 
1988 Jade (short)
Bookseller
 
1988 All Creatures Great and Small (TV series)
Luke Benson
The Playing Field (1988) … Luke Benson
 
1988 A Handful of Dust
Blenkinsop
 
1985 Sorry! (TV series)
Commentator
A Little Something Set Aside (1985) … Commentator
 
1985 Blott on the Landscape (TV mini-series)
Waiter
Episode #1.4 (1985) … Waiter
Episode #1.3 (1985) … Waiter
Episode #1.2 (1985) … Waiter
 
1984 Sharon and Elsie (TV series)
Tommy Wallace
 
1983 All for Love (TV series)
Businessman
Down at the Hydro (1983) … Businessman
 
1983 Jemima Shore Investigates (TV series)
Tupper
The Crime of the Dancing Duchess (1983) … Tupper
 
1983 The Professionals (TV series)
Hollis
The Untouchables (1983) … Hollis
 
1982 Juliet Bravo (TV series)
Les
Nothing to Report (1982) … Les
 
1981-1982 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Various
Episode #1.4 (1982) … Various
Episode #1.1 (1982) … Various
Episode #1.0 (1981) … Various
 
1981 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
Dancing Country (1981)
 
1981 Smuggler (TV series)
Dick Cross
Hogshead (1981) … Dick Cross
 
1981 Coronation Street (TV series)
Bill Fielding
Episode #1.2089 (1981) … Bill Fielding
 
1981 Act V (short) (voice)
 
1980 Terry and June (TV series)
Sgt. Tucker
To Catch a Thief (1980) … Sgt. Tucker
 
1980 Dick Turpin (TV series)
Dr. Mandragola
The Elixir of Life (1980) … Dr. Mandragola
 
1980 The Jim Davidson Show (TV series)
Episode #2.2 (1980)
 
1980 Rushton's Illustrated (TV series)
Episode #1.2 (1980)
Episode #1.1 (1980)
 
1979-1980 The Ravelled Thread (TV series)
Dobbs
Kidnapped (1980) … Dobbs
The Ledger (1980) … Dobbs
The Felon (1980) … Dobbs
Accused (1979) … Dobbs
 
1979 Only When I Laugh (TV series)
Landlord
Is There a Doctor in the House? (1979) … Landlord
 
1979 Sykes (TV series)
Eye Consultant
Six Million Dollar Sykes (1979) … Eye Consultant
 
1979 Penmarric (TV series)
John Henry Roslyn
Episode #1.3 (1979) … John Henry Roslyn
 
1979 The Man from S.E.X.
Helicopter Mechanic
 
1979 That Summer!
Mr. Swales
 
1978 Brass Target
Carberry
 
1978 The Sweeney (TV series)
Taxi Yard Proprietor
Feet of Clay (1978) … Taxi Yard Proprietor
 
1978 The Morecambe & Wise Show (TV series)
Eric Morecambe Lookalike
The First Thames Special (1978) … Eric Morecambe Lookalike (uncredited)
 
1978 Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Mr. Dixon
 
1978 Play for Today (TV series)
Jack
Scully's New Year's Eve (1978) … Jack
 
1962-1977 Z Cars (TV series)
Spence / Clarrie Enwright / Jim Hill / …
Scavengers (1977) … Clarrie Enwright
Quiet as the Grave (1974) … Sharkey
A Place of Safety: Part 2 (1969) … Spence
A Place of Safety: Part 1 (1969) … Spence
Caught by the Ears (1963) … Jim Hill
 
1977 Wombling Free
County Surveyor
 
1976 The Howerd Confessions (TV series)
The Sergeant
Episode #1.4 (1976) … The Sergeant
 
1976 Hello Cheeky (TV series)
Various Roles
Quarter Final: Second Leg (1976) … Various Roles
Episode 124 (1976) … Various Roles
Round 6 of Hello Cheeky (1976) … Various Roles
 
1975 Softly Softly: Task Force (TV series)
Norden
Protection (1975) … Norden
 
1975 Raffles (TV series)
Crawshay
The Amateur Cracksman (1975) … Crawshay
 
1975 The Rough with the Smooth (TV series)
Harold King
Episode #1.6 (1975) … Harold King
Episode #1.5 (1975) … Harold King
Episode #1.4 (1975) … Harold King
Episode #1.3 (1975) … Harold King
Episode #1.2 (1975) … Harold King
 
1975 Five Red Herrings (TV mini-series)
Mr. Alcock
Episode #1.3 (1975) … Mr. Alcock
Episode #1.2 (1975) … Mr. Alcock
Episode #1.1 (1975) … Mr. Alcock
 
1975 Looking for Clancy (TV series)
Jim Clancy
 
1975 A Legacy (TV series)
Capt. von Koppen
 
1974 The Adventures of Black Beauty (TV series)
Teapot
Game of Chance (1974) … Teapot
 
1973 The Moon Shines Bright on Charlie Chaplin (TV movie)
Sergeant
 
1973 The View from Daniel Pike (TV series)
Apricot
A Slight Case of Absalom (1973) … Apricot
 
1972 Scoop (TV series)
Baldwin
The Stitch Service (1972) … Baldwin
 
1972 The Fenn Street Gang (TV series)
Don
That Sort of Girl (1972) … Don
 
1972 Queenie's Castle (TV series)
Det. Insp. Hardacre
New Broom (1972) … Det. Insp. Hardacre
 
1972 Jason King (TV series)
Capitano Jascheroni
That Isn't Me, It's Somebody Else (1972) … Capitano Jascheroni
 
1972 Both Ends Meet (TV series)
Pip Pepper
Party Piece (1972) … Pip Pepper
 
1972 The Liver Birds (TV series)
Mr. Belshaw
Birds on Strike (1972) … Mr. Belshaw
 
1972 The Shadow of the Tower (TV mini-series)
Master John
A Fly in the Ointment (1972) … Master John
 
1971-1972 The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine (TV series)
Various Characters
The Best of the Comedy Machine (1972) … Various Characters
Episode #1.1 (1971) … Various Characters
 
1972 The Goodies (TV series)
Police Sergeant
The Baddies (1972) … Police Sergeant
 
1965-1971 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
Ernie Babcock / Harold King / Odius / …
Don't Ring Us... We'll Ring You (1970) … Ernie Babcock
Up Pompeii! (1969) … Odius
Sam the Samaritan (1965) … Peter Russet
 
1971 Marty Abroad (TV short)
Various Characters
 
1970 W. Somerset Maugham (TV series)
Don Agosto
The Closed Shop (1970) … Don Agosto
 
1970 Catweazle (TV series)
Sergeant Bottle
The Flying Broomsticks (1970) … Sergeant Bottle
 
1970 The Morecambe & Wise Show (TV series)
Award Presenter in Nose Blowing Sketch / Man in Whispering Joke sketch
Episode #3.6 (1970) … Award Presenter in Nose Blowing Sketch (uncredited)
Episode #3.5 (1970) … Man in Whispering Joke sketch (uncredited)
 
1970 Marty Amok (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1970 Simon Simon (short)
2nd Workman - Driver
 
1969 Up Pompeii! (TV series)
Odius
Up Pompeii! (1969) … Odius
 
1969 According to Dora (TV series)
Various
Episode #2.6 (1969) … Various
Episode #2.5 (1969) … Various
Episode #2.1 (1969) … Various
 
1968-1969 Marty (TV series)
Various Characters
Episode dated 17 March 1969 (1969) … Various Characters
Episode #2.6 (1969) … Various Characters
Episode #2.5 (1969) … Various Characters
Episode #2.4 (1968) … Various Characters
Episode #2.3 (1968) … Various Characters
 
1968 Journey to the Unknown (TV series)
Robert
Matakitas Is Coming (1968) … Robert
 
1968 The Company of Five (TV series)
Dave
 
1968 Broaden Your Mind (TV series)
Various Characters
Episode #1.1 (1968) … Various Characters
 
1968 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
It's on You, John (1968)
 
1968 Thingumybob (TV series)
Bert Ryding
 
1967 How I Won the War
Large Child
 
1963-1967 Love Story (TV series)
Jim / The provost sargeant
The Swordfighter (1967) … Jim
The Wedding of Smith Seven-Nine (1963) … The provost sargeant
 
1967 Spotlight (TV series)
 
1967 Sam and Janet (TV series)
Sam Marshall
 
1967 George and the Dragon (TV series)
Leonard
TV Conflict (1967) … Leonard
 
1963-1967 The Avengers (TV series)
Sergeant / Sheriff, Kenneth Johnson
Never, Never Say Die (1967) … Sergeant
Dressed to Kill (1963) … Sheriff, Kenneth Johnson
 
1967 Hooray for Laughter (TV movie)
 
1967 Blandings Castle (TV series)
Harry Barber
The Great Pumpkin Crisis (1967) … Harry Barber
 
1967 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV series)
Bill Bowman
A Cry for Help (1967) … Bill Bowman
 
1967 Drama 61-67 (TV series)
 
1966-1967 Till Death Us Do Part (TV series)
Wally the Milkman
Sex Before Marriage (1967)
 
1966 The Dark Number (TV mini-series)
Bill Ferguson
Episode #1.1 (1966) … Bill Ferguson
 
1966 Blackmail (TV series)
Malcolm
Lone Rider (1966) … Malcolm
 
1966 Mogul (TV series)
Macann
Out of Your Evil Dream (1966) … Macann
 
1966 Cooperama (TV series)
Episode #1.6 (1966)
Episode #1.5 (1966)
Episode #1.4 (1966)
Episode #1.3 (1966)
Episode #1.2 (1966)
 
1966 Public Eye (TV series)
Marty Rose
You're Not Cinderella, Are You? (1966) … Marty Rose
 
1966 The Sandwich Man
Chauffeur
 
1966 Kaleidoscope
Dominion Porter
 
1963-1966 Sergeant Cork (TV series)
Jacko / Perryman
The Case of the Painted Boat (1966) … Jacko
The Case of the Slithy Tove (1963) … Perryman
 
1966 Watch the Birdies (TV mini-series)
Kendall
 
1962-1966 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Harry Matters / Jack Kedge / Jim Donovan / …
It Isn't Just the Money... (1966) … Jim Donovan
An Eye on the Kings (1963) … Harry Matters
Hot Ice (1963) … Jack Kedge
Contents Noted (1962) … Joe Bradley
 
1966 The Wrong Box
First Engine Driver
 
1966 Redcap (TV series)
Sgt. Burns
Peterson's Private Army (1966) … Sgt. Burns
 
1966 Carnaby, M.D.
Prison Warder (uncredited)
 
1966 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Dan Stuart
Nothing to Say (1966) … Dan Stuart
 
1965 Sykes and A... (TV series)
Sykes and a Uniform (1965)
 
1965 A Slight Case of... (TV series)
Identity (1965)
 
1965 R3 (TV series)
Fred
A Source of Contamination (1965) … Fred
 
1965 Six of the Best (TV series)
Sid
Charlie's Place (1965) … Sid
 
1964 The Human Jungle (TV series)
McCutcheon
Heartbeats in a Tin Box (1964) … McCutcheon
 
1964 The Hidden Truth (TV series)
Denis Stonier
The Boiler Suite Shape (1964) … Denis Stonier
 
1964 A Hard Day's Night
Shake
 
1964 The Pumpkin Eater
Undertaker
 
1964 Agent 8 3/4
Clerk in Opening Scene
 
1962-1964 Dr. Finlay's Casebook (TV series)
Dougal Todd / John Grieve
The White Hunter (1964) … John Grieve
Cough Mixture (1962) … Dougal Todd
 
1963 The Plane Makers (TV series)
Dusty Miller
The Cat's Away (1963) … Dusty Miller
Who Goes First? (1963) … Dusty Miller
 
1963 First Night (TV series)
Ned
The Strain (1963) … Ned
 
1963 Suspense (TV series)
A.B. Jason / Smiler Harris
The Survivors (1963) … A.B. Jason
Killer Lie Waiting (1963) … Smiler Harris
 
1963 Heavens Above!
Reporter at Space Launch Site (uncredited)
 
1963 The Wrong Arm of the Law
Maurice (uncredited)
 
1963 Sparrows Can't Sing
Bridge Operator (uncredited)
 
1963 Hancock (TV series)
Jerry Spring
The Writer (1963) … Jerry Spring
 
1963 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Johnson
Escape Route (1963) … Johnson
 
1963 The Break
Harry (uncredited)
 
1962 The Primitives
Arthur
 
1962 The Brain
Frederick (uncredited)
 
1962 Hugh and I (TV series)
Episode #1.2 (1962)
 
1961 The Benny Hill Show (TV series)
Various Roles
 
1960 Doctor in Love
Policeman (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (26 titles)
1992 Bob's Your Uncle (TV series)
Episode #2.13 (1992) (script)
 
1986 Langley Bottom (TV series)
Play for Today (1986) (writer)
Safari Supper (1986) (writer)
American as Apple Pie (1986) (writer)
Marriage Misguidance (1986) (writer)
We've Started So We'll Finish (1986) (writer)
 
1983 The Val Doonican Music Show (TV series)
Episode #7.8 (1983) (special material)
Episode #7.7 (1983) (special material)
Episode #7.6 (1983) (special material)
Episode #7.5 (1983) (special material)
Episode #7.4 (1983) (special material)
 
1980 The Allan Stewart Show (TV movie)
 
1980 The Jim Davidson Show (TV series)
Episode #2.6 (1980) (script)
Episode #2.5 (1980) (script)
Episode #2.4 (1980) (script)
Episode #2.3 (1980) (script)
Episode #2.2 (1980) (script)
 
1978 The Morecambe & Wise Show (TV series)
Eric & Ernie's Xmas Show 1978 (1978) (written by)
The First Thames Special (1978) (written by)
 
1977 Paradise Island (TV series)
Who Do You Do...? (1977) (writer)
 
1976 Hello Cheeky (TV series)
Quarter Final: Second Leg (1976) (writer)
Episode 124 (1976) (writer)
Round 6 of Hello Cheeky (1976) (writer)
 
1975 The Rough with the Smooth (TV series)
Episode #1.6 (1975) (writer)
Episode #1.5 (1975) (writer)
Episode #1.4 (1975) (writer)
Episode #1.3 (1975) (writer)
Episode #1.2 (1975) (writer)
 
1973 Man at the Top (additional material)
 
1972 The Morecambe & Wise Show (TV series)
1972 Christmas Show (1972) (written by)
 
1972 Queenie's Castle (TV series)
New Broom (1972) (writer)
 
1971 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
The Rough with the Smooth (1971) (script)
 
1969 Hark at Barker (TV series)
Rustless and Murder (1969) (writer)
Rustless in Pigtails (1969) (writer)
Rustless and Women (1969) (writer)
 
1968-1969 Marty (TV series)
Episode dated 17 March 1969 (1969) (additional material)
Episode #2.6 (1969) (additional material)
Episode #2.5 (1969) (additional material)
Episode #2.4 (1968) (additional material)
Episode #2.3 (1968) (additional material)
 
1968 According to Dora (TV series)
Commerce and the Consumer (1968) (writer)
 
1968 Hugh and I Spy (TV series)
 
1968 The World of Beachcomber (TV series)
 
1967 Mr. Aitch (TV series)
A Star Is Born (1967) (writer)
 
1967 Hooray for Laughter (TV movie)
 
1962 Hugh and I (TV series)
Putting on the Ritz (1962) (additional material)
It's a Dog's Life (1962) (additional material)
A Fete Worse Than Death (1962) (additional material)
Episode #1.4 (1962) (additional material)
Episode #1.3 (1962) (additional material)
 
1960 The Army Game (TV series)
The Do-Gooders (1960) (writer)
 
1960 And the Same to You (additional dialogue)
 
1957 Friday the 13th (TV movie)
 
1956 Son of Fred (TV series)
Episode #1.1 (1956) (additional material)
 
1956 The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d (TV series)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (3 titles)
1996-1997 Chain Letters (TV series) (script associate - 2 episodes)
Episode dated 3 March 1997 (1997) (script associate)
Episode dated 15 January 1996 (1996) (script associate)
 
1994 Wipeout (TV series) (program associate - 1 episode)
Episode #1.1 (1994) (program associate)
 
1980 The Great British Striptease (documentary) (story consultant)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1976 Hello Cheeky (TV series) (associate producer - 3 episodes)
Quarter Final: Second Leg (1976) (associate producer)
Episode 124 (1976) (associate producer)
Round 6 of Hello Cheeky (1976) (associate producer)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
1970 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2005 The Unseen Eric Morecambe (TV documentary) (acknowledgment)
 
Show ShowSelf (18 titles)
2002 When Steptoe Met Son (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998-2000 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself
Ronnie Barker (2000) … Himself
Tony Hancock (1998) … Himself
 
1997 Noel's Telly Years (TV series)
Himself
1964 (1997) … Himself
 
1984-1987 Countdown (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Audience Member
Episode #11.26 (1987) … Himself
Episode #11.25 (1987) … Himself
Episode #11.24 (1987) … Himself
Episode #11.23 (1987) … Himself
Episode #11.22 (1987) … Himself
 
1984 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.4 (1984) … Himself
 
1982 Odd One Out (TV series)
Himself - Voiceover (voice)
 
1979 It's a Knockout (TV series)
Himself
It's a Celebrity Knockout 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1978 Those Wonderful TV Times (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 11 August 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1972-1977 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 25 October 1977 (1977) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.8 (1972) … Himself - Guest
 
1977 Saturday Night at the Mill (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.12 (1977) … Himself
 
1975 2nd House (TV series)
Himself
The Sound of Laughter (1975) … Himself
 
1973 Junkin (TV series)
Himself-Host
Episode dated 9 March 1973 (1973) … Himself-Host
 
1971 It's Lulu (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.1 (1971) … Himself
 
1969 Jokers Wild (TV series)
Himself - Panellist
Episode #1.7 (1969) … Himself - Panellist
 
1967 The Golden Shot (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 29 July 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1966 The Blackpool Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.8 (1966) … Himself
Episode #1.7 (1966) … Himself
Episode #1.6 (1966) … Himself
Episode #1.5 (1966) … Himself
Episode #1.4 (1966) … Himself
 
1966 The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.20 (1966) … Himself
 
1964 Comedy Bandbox (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.9 (1964) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
1993 Monkey Business (video documentary short)
PG Tips Chimp (voice) (archive sound)
 
1992 Hamlet: The Video (video short)
Heaven's Gate
 

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Commercial: Voice of "Mr Shifter" in P.G. Tips Tea advertisement.

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May I confess to not being quite as upset as many people at the loss of first-class cricket by BBC Television, principally because it will give viewers a chance to see the three new series I have devised. These consist of 26 programmes on gardening, 26 on travel and 26 on cooking, with a Christmas special... See more »

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Has an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the voice of "Mr Shifter", one of the monkeys in the P.G. Tips tea advertisement, the longest running commercial on television. See more »

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