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The Cherry Orchard (1981) -- Clip: Poor man
Truly Madly Deeply (1990) -- US Home Video Trailer from Samuel Goldwyn Films
The Cherry Orchard (1981) -- Clip: Coffee
Gone Fishing (2008) -- Financed by 150 film makers, Gone Fishing is a touching 35mm short film directed by Guerilla Film Makers Handbook Author Chris Jones. Thirteen minutes of magic that will touch and move you.
The Rachel Papers (1989) -- US Home Video Trailer from United Artisits

Overview

Date of Birth:
3 June 1945, Glasgow, Scotland, UK more
Contact:
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Trivia:
His photograph appears in the background of the documentary Lost in La Mancha (2002)... more
STARmeter: ?
Up 4% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Bill Paterson for new BBC Four season
 (From digitalspy. 3 July 2009, 7:43 AM, PDT)
trailer break: ‘Law & Order: UK’
 (From FlickFilosopher. 18 February 2009, 8:32 AM, PST)
US TV Schedule:
Wed. July 156:00 AMMAX Amazing Grace  more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Self
Actor:
  1. The Bonny Boys (2010) (in production)

  2. Into the Storm (2009) (TV) .... Clement Attlee
  3. "Law & Order: UK" .... George Castle / ... (13 episodes, 2009)
    ... aka "Law & Order: London" (Ireland: English title) (UK: working title)
        - Alesha (2009) TV episode .... George Castle
        - Paradise (2009) TV episode .... George Castle
        - Buried (2009) TV episode .... George Castle
        - Unsafe (2009) TV episode .... George Castle
        - Vice (2009) TV episode .... George Castle
          (8 more)
  4. "Little Dorrit" .... Mr. Meagles (9 episodes, 2008)
        - Episode #1.14 (2008) TV episode .... Mr. Meagles
        - Episode #1.11 (2008) TV episode .... Mr. Meagles
        - Episode #1.10 (2008) TV episode .... Mr. Meagles
        - Episode #1.7 (2008) TV episode .... Mr. Meagles
        - Episode #1.6 (2008) TV episode .... Mr. Meagles
          (4 more)
  5. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) .... Richard Young
  6. Gone Fishing (2008/I) .... Old Bill
  7. "Criminal Justice" .... Harry Box (4 episodes, 2008)
        - Episode #1.4 (2008) TV episode .... Harry Box
        - Episode #1.3 (2008) TV episode .... Harry Box
        - Episode #1.2 (2008) TV episode .... Harry Box
        - Episode #1.1 (2008) TV episode .... Harry Box
  8. Intervention (2007/I) .... Dr. Martin
  9. "Sea of Souls" .... Dr. Douglas Monaghan (20 episodes, 2004-2007)
        - The Prayer Tree: Part 2 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Douglas Monaghan
        - The Prayer Tree: Part 1 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Douglas Monaghan
        - Rebound (2006) TV episode .... Dr. Douglas Monaghan
        - Succubus (2006) TV episode .... Dr. Douglas Monaghan
        - The Newsroom (2006) TV episode .... Dr. Douglas Monaghan
          (15 more)
  10. Baker Street Irregulars (2007) (TV) .... Dr. Watson
    ... aka Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars (UK)
  11. Miss Potter (2006) .... Rupert Potter
  12. Amazing Grace (2006) .... Lord Dundas
  13. "ShakespeaRe-Told" .... Theo (1 episode, 2005)
        - A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005) TV episode .... Theo
  14. Rag Tale (2005) .... Lucky Lloyd
  15. Kingdom of Heaven (2005) .... Bishop (director's cut)
    ... aka El reino de los cielos (Spain)
    ... aka Königreich der Himmel (Germany)
  16. Lie with Me (2004) (TV) .... DCI Collman
  17. "Foyle's War" .... Patrick Jamieson (1 episode, 2004)
        - Enemy Fire (2004) TV episode .... Patrick Jamieson
  18. "Shoebox Zoo" (2004) TV series .... Storyteller (unknown episodes)
  19. "Born and Bred" .... Harry Woolf (1 episode, 2004)
        - A Little Touch of Harry (2004) TV episode .... Harry Woolf
  20. One Last Chance (2004) (uncredited) .... Man Reading Newspaper
  21. "Canterbury Tales" .... Theo (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Knight's Tale (2003) TV episode .... Theo
  22. Bright Young Things (2003) .... Sir James Brown
  23. Danielle Cable: Eyewitness (2003) (TV) .... DI Nick Biddiss
    ... aka Eyewitness: The Danielle Cable Story (UK)
  24. "Trust" .... John Tilson (3 episodes, 2003)
        - Episode #1.4 (2003) TV episode .... John Tilson
        - Episode #1.6 (2003) TV episode .... John Tilson
        - Episode #1.5 (????) TV episode .... John Tilson
  25. "Timewatch" (1982) TV series .... Narrator (unknown episodes, 2002-2003)
    ... aka "BBC History: Timewatch" (UK)
  26. "Ed Stone Is Dead" .... Nigel (3 episodes, 2002)
        - City of Angela (2002) TV episode .... Nigel
        - Doctor Love (2002) TV episode .... Nigel
        - Dead on Arrival (2002) TV episode .... Nigel
  27. Doctor Zhivago (2002) (TV) .... Alexander Gromyko
    ... aka Doktor Schiwago (Germany: DVD title)
  28. Crossings (2002) (voice)
  29. Othello (2001) (TV) .... Sinclair Carver
  30. Swallow (2001) (TV) .... Angus Tighe
  31. Crush (2001/I) .... Rev. Gerald Marsden
    ... aka Drei Freundinnen und ein Liebhaber (Germany: video title)
    ... aka Heiraten für Fortgeschrittene (Germany)
  32. The Whistle-Blower (2001) (TV) .... D.I. Neil Sleightholme
  33. "Rebel Heart" (2001) TV mini-series .... James Connolly
  34. Home Road Movies (2001) .... Father
    ... aka Robert Bradbrook's Home Road Movies (USA: complete title)
  35. "The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne" .... Sir Nicol McLean (1 episode, 2000)
        - The Victorian Candidate (2000) TV episode .... Sir Nicol McLean
  36. Complicity (2000) .... Wallace Byatt
    ... aka Retribution (video title)

  37. "Wives and Daughters" .... Mr. Gibson (4 episodes, 1999)
        - Episode #1.4 (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Gibson
        - Episode #1.3 (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Gibson
        - Episode #1.2 (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Gibson
        - Episode #1.1 (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Gibson
  38. Sunshine (1999) .... Minister of Justice
    ... aka A napfény íze (Hungary)
    ... aka Sunshine - Ein Hauch von Sonnenschein (Germany)
  39. The Match (1999) .... Tommy
    ... aka The Beautiful Game (UK)
  40. Heart (1999) .... Mr. Kreitman
  41. Chrono-Perambulator (1999) .... Professor Teddy Knox
  42. "Out of Sight" .... Marcus Mildew (1 episode, 1998)
        - Appearances Can Be Deceptive (1998) TV episode .... Marcus Mildew
  43. Hilary and Jackie (1998) .... Cello Teacher
  44. Mr. White Goes to Westminster (1997) (TV) .... Ben White
  45. Spice World (1997) .... Brian
  46. "Melissa" (1997) TV mini-series .... DCI Cameron
  47. "The Crow Road" .... Kenneth McHoan (4 episodes, 1996)
        - Rory (1996) TV episode .... Kenneth McHoan
        - Fergus (1996) TV episode .... Kenneth McHoan
        - Kenneth (1996) TV episode .... Kenneth McHoan
        - Prentice (1996) TV episode .... Kenneth McHoan
  48. The Writing on the Wall (1996) (TV) .... Bull
    ... aka Operation Schmetterling (Germany)
  49. "Ghostbusters of East Finchley" (1995) TV series .... Joe Small (unknown episodes)
  50. Richard III (1995) .... Ratcliffe
  51. The Turnaround (1995) .... James Webb
  52. "Jackanory" .... Reader / ... (2 episodes, 1995)
        - Gozzie (1995) TV episode .... Storyteller
        - The Dreamfighter and Other Creation Tales (1995) TV episode .... Reader
  53. "Oliver's Travels" (1995) TV mini-series .... Baxter (unknown episodes)
  54. Victory (1995) .... Capt. Davidson
    ... aka Victory (France)
  55. Hard Times (1994) (TV) .... Stephen
  56. "Screen One" .... PC Howard Mullen (1 episode, 1993)
        - Wall of Silence (1993) TV episode .... PC Howard Mullen
  57. In Dreams (1992) (TV) .... Dr. Gold
  58. Chaplin (1992) .... Stage Manager
    ... aka Charlot (Italy)
  59. "Tell Tale Hearts" (1992) TV mini-series .... Anthony Steadman
  60. "Murder Most Horrid" .... Chief Inspector (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Case of the Missing (1991) TV episode .... Chief Inspector
  61. The Object of Beauty (1991) .... Victor Swayle
  62. "Shrinks" .... Matt Hennessey (7 episodes, 1991)
        - Episode #1.7 (1991) TV episode .... Matt Hennessey
        - Episode #1.6 (1991) TV episode .... Matt Hennessey
        - Episode #1.5 (1991) TV episode .... Matt Hennessey
        - Episode #1.4 (1991) TV episode .... Matt Hennessey
        - Episode #1.3 (1991) TV episode .... Matt Hennessey
          (2 more)
  63. Truly Madly Deeply (1990) .... Sandy
  64. Yellowbacks (1990) (TV) .... Alex McPherson
  65. The Witches (1990) .... Mr. Jenkins
  66. God on the Rocks (1990) (TV) .... Mr. Marsh

  67. "Boon" .... Peter Mortan (1 episode, 1989)
        - Arms and the Dog (1989) TV episode .... Peter Mortan
  68. "Traffik" .... Jack Lithgow (5 episodes, 1989)
        - Episode #1.5 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Lithgow
        - Episode #1.4 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Lithgow
        - Episode #1.3 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Lithgow
        - Episode #1.2 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Lithgow
        - Episode #1.1 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Lithgow
  69. The Rachel Papers (1989) .... Gordon Highway
  70. The Return of the Musketeers (1989) .... Charles I
    ... aka El regreso de los mosqueteros (Spain)
    ... aka Le retour des mousquetaires (France)
  71. Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale (1989) .... Jordan
    ... aka Bearskin
    ... aka Na Pele do Urso (Portugal)
  72. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) .... Henry Salt
    ... aka Die Abenteuer des Baron Münchhausen (West Germany)
  73. Hidden City (1988) .... Anthony
  74. "The Modern World: Ten Great Writers" .... Titorelli (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka "Ten Great Writers of the Modern World" (USA)
        - Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' (1988) TV episode .... Titorelli
  75. Just Ask for Diamond (1988) .... Chief Inspector Snape
    ... aka Diamond's Edge
  76. Friendship's Death (1987) .... Sullivan
  77. "Screenplay" (1 episode, 1987)
        - Lily My Love (1987) TV episode
  78. "The Singing Detective" .... Dr. Gibbon (4 episodes, 1986)
        - Who Done It (1986) TV episode .... Dr. Gibbon
        - Pitter Patter (1986) TV episode .... Dr. Gibbon
        - Lovely Days (1986) TV episode .... Dr. Gibbon
        - Heat (1986) TV episode .... Dr. Gibbon
  79. God's Chosen Car Park (1986) (TV) .... Victor Rosen
  80. "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" .... Ally Fraser (12 episodes, 1986)
        - Quo Vadis, Pet (1986) TV episode .... Ally Fraser
        - For Better or Worse (1986) TV episode .... Ally Fraser
        - Law and Disorder (1986) TV episode .... Ally Fraser
        - Scoop (1986) TV episode .... Ally Fraser
        - Hasta La Vista (1986) TV episode .... Ally Fraser
          (7 more)
  81. Coming Up Roses (1986) .... Mr. Valentine
    ... aka Rhosyn a Rhith
  82. Defence of the Realm (1985) .... Jack Macleod
    ... aka Defense of the Realm (USA)
  83. Dutch Girls (1985) (TV) .... Mole
  84. A Private Function (1984) .... Morris Wormold the Meat Inspector
  85. The Killing Fields (1984) .... Dr. MacEntire
  86. Comfort and Joy (1984) .... Alan
  87. "Play for Today" .... 7:48 Company / ... (6 episodes, 1974-1983)
        - Stan's Last Game (1983) TV episode .... Ron Brackett
        - United Kingdom (1981) TV episode .... Tony
        - The Vanishing Army (1980) TV episode
        - Licking Hitler (1978) TV episode .... Archie MacLean
        - The Thin End of the Wedge (1977) TV episode .... Luke
          (1 more)
  88. The Ploughman's Lunch (1983) .... Lecturer
  89. "Smiley's People" .... Lauder Strickland (4 episodes, 1982)
        - Episode #1.6 (1982) TV episode .... Lauder Strickland
        - Episode #1.5 (1982) TV episode .... Lauder Strickland
        - Episode #1.4 (1982) TV episode .... Lauder Strickland
        - Episode #1.1 (1982) TV episode .... Lauder Strickland
  90. The Cherry Orchard (1981) (TV) .... Lopakhin
  91. "Crown Court" .... Dr. Rutherford (2 episodes, 1979-1981)
        - Cold Turkey (1981) TV episode
        - Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother (1979) TV episode .... Dr. Rutherford
  92. "The Lost Tribe" .... Moshe Kaydan (5 episodes, 1980)
        - Whaur's the Milk and Honey (1980) TV episode .... Moshe Kaydan
        - Judgement of Solomon (1980) TV episode .... Moshe Kaydan
        - Even a Holiday (1980) TV episode .... Moshe Kaydan
        - Pack Up Your Tsitsis (1980) TV episode .... Moshe Kaydan
        - There Are No Scotch Jews (1980) TV episode .... Moshe Kaydan

  93. "Telford's Change" .... Kelvin (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode #1.10 (1979) TV episode .... Kelvin
  94. One Fine Day (1979) (TV) .... Second man in lift
    ... aka Six Plays by Alan Bennett: One Fine Day (UK: series title)
  95. The Odd Job (1978) .... Sergeant Mull
  96. "Life of Shakespeare" .... King James I (1 episode, 1978)
    ... aka "Will Shakespeare" (UK) (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka "William Shakespeare, His Life & Times" (video title)
        - The Living Record (1978) TV episode .... King James I
  97. "ITV Playhouse" .... Gary (1 episode, 1978)
        - Cold Harbour (1978) TV episode .... Gary
  98. "Backs to the Land" .... Forbes (1 episode, 1977)
        - We Shall Fight Them in the Breeches (1977) TV episode .... Forbes
  99. "The Flight of the Heron" .... Sergeant (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #1.3 (1976) TV episode .... Sergeant
Self:
  1. "The Alan Titchmarsh Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 27 January 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "The Story of the Costume Drama" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2008)
        - Picture Perfect (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Affairs of the Heart (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Stars (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  3. The Madness and Misadventures of Munchhausen (2008) (V) .... Himself
  4. The Man Who Lives with Bears (2008) (TV) (voice) .... Himself - Narrator
  5. Thomas Telford: The Man Who Built Britain (2007) (TV) (voice)
  6. The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka The 50 Greatest TV Dramas (UK: informal short title)
  7. "Horizon" .... Himself - Narrator (3 episodes, 1999-2006)
        - A War on Science (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Himself - Narrator
        - Averting Armageddon (2003) TV episode (voice) .... Himself - Narrator
        - Anatomy of an Avalanche (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Himself - Narrator
  8. "Drama Connections" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - The Singing Detective (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  9. The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  10. "Britain's Finest" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2005)
        - Actresses (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Castles (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  11. 1st Annual Directors Guild of Great Britain DGGB Awards (2004) (V) .... Himself - Presenter
  12. Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
  13. Lost in La Mancha (2002) (uncredited) .... Himself
  14. The Entity (2002) (TV) .... Himself - Narrator
  15. "Battle of the Atlantic" (2002) TV mini-series .... Presenter
  16. Reputations: Billie Holiday (2001) (TV) (voice) .... Narrator
  17. "A History of Britain" .... Various (1 episode, 2001)
        - Britannia Incorporated (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Various
  18. Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000) (TV) .... Mr. Cottisloe

  19. Chaplin's Goliath (1996) .... Narrator
  20. "The Late Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
        - Episode dated 11 May 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  21. Yo Picasso (1994) (TV) .... The Director

  22. "Arena" .... F.S. McDade (1 episode, 1988)
        - Byrne About Byrne (1988) TV episode .... F.S. McDade
  23. Scotch Myths (1983) .... Various

Additional Details

Other Works:
Voice of "Assistant Arcturan Pilot" in episode 7 of the BBC radio program "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", 1978 more
Publicity Listings:
1 Interview more
Genres:
Drama | Mystery | Comedy | Thriller more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Independent Film | Based On Novel | TV Mini-Series more

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