Hal Cruttenden

Acting

Hal Cruttenden

Born 1969-09-09 · Ealing, London, England, UK

Hal Dominic Bart Cruttenden is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Referendum, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News for You, The 11 O'Clock Show and The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, and written for The Omid Djalili Show and The Rob Brydon Show. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2002 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Cruttenden grew up in Ealing, west London and he was educated at St Paul's School and the University of York. He and his wife have two children.

Acting credits

The Man with the Plan poster
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A student goes on a fantastical journey inspired by the words of social economist William Beveridge in his eponymous 1942 report. The film is currently screening in London: https://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/the-man-with-the-plan.html and will screen across the country from September 2026

The Man with the Plan

2026

Mrs. Dalloway poster
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Clarissa Dalloway looks back on her youth as she readies for a gathering at her house. The wife of a legislator and a doyenne of London's upper-crust party scene, Clarissa finds that the plight of ailing war veteran Septimus Warren Smith reminds her of a past romance with Peter Walsh. In flashbacks, young Clarissa explores her possibilities with Peter.

Mrs. Dalloway

1997

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace poster
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Frank Bough was one of the most famous men on British TV until a series of scandalous tabloid exposés ended his career We explore the motivation that led to his fall from grace, his attempt to rebuild a career and his his ultimate ignominious end.

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

2023

When News Goes Horribly Wrong poster
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Moira Stuart narrates a selection of clips of memorable moments when live news broadcasts went wrong. From graphics getting it wrong, guests storming off set to newsreaders making slip-ups and gaffes live on air.

When News Goes Horribly Wrong

2018

Britain's Favourite Ads Of The 70s And 80s poster
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A celebration of some of the most memorable, funny and sometimes shocking British TV ads.

Britain's Favourite Ads Of The 70s And 80s

2023

Kevin Bridges: Live at the Referendum poster
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Glasgow's very own Kevin Bridges brings together four of the UK's top comedians to give their views on the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence. Recorded in front of a packed audience at Glasgow's Theatre Royal, Kevin introduces Hal Cruttenden, Jack Dee, Kerry Godliman and Frankie Boyle.

Kevin Bridges: Live at the Referendum

2014

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: 50 Years Of Laughs poster
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A celebration of the sitcom that brought us Michael Crawford's accident-prone Frank Spencer.

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: 50 Years Of Laughs

2023

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Julian Clary revisits some of the most memorable festive adverts from cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, he recalls the good, the great and the unforgettable.

Greatest Ever Christmas Ads

2016

Hal Cruttenden: Chubster poster
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His daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show but don’t let it fool you - Hal’s no softie as he tackles subjects like suicide, obesity, and celebrity deaths. With top notch observational humour, cheeky gags and some of the most phenomenal dad dancing you’ll ever see, this set will satisfy your comedic hunger, and then some.

Hal Cruttenden: Chubster

2020

Hal Cruttenden Live: Tough Luvvie poster
5.7

Older, wiser, funnier and far closer to a full breakdown, Cruttenden certainly has an edge to him, perhaps it’s from existing on the edges of things; the edges of London, the edge of middle-age, the edge of middle-class and the edge of greater fame. He has all the likeability of an arena comic but with something of the night about him.

Hal Cruttenden Live: Tough Luvvie

2015

Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me poster
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After 21 years and 224 days Hal's back being single. But it's all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he's made a cracking show about it. He's lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he's far from alone; he's got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal's life upside down but he's sticking a finger right back at it.

Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me

2022

Behind the camera