Simon Napier-Bell

Acting

Simon Napier-Bell

Born

1939-04-22 (87)

Place of birth

Ealing, London, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

22 titles

Known for

HARDtalk poster
8.7

In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.

HARDtalk

1997

WHAM! poster
7.3

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

WHAM!

2023

Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped poster
6.6

The story of how George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon. As well as new interviews with Wham! fans and friends, figures such as Mary J Blige, Sir Bob Geldof, Neil Tennant and Sam Smith give their views on the song's themes of unrequited love and loss.

Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped

2024

Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop poster
NR

Four-part documentary series that tells the story of British pop music and our changing attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality.

Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop

2005

Wham! 10 Days in China poster
7.2

In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch WHAM! to global superstardom.

Wham! 10 Days in China

2026

27: Gone Too Soon poster
5.8

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in public perception, reignited with the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011. Through interviews with people who knew them, such as music stars, critics, medical experts and unseen footage, the lives, music, and artistry of those who died at 27 are investigated with a bid to find answers.

27: Gone Too Soon

2018

Film credits

2020s · 3 titles

2010s · 3 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera

27: Gone Too Soon poster
5.8

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in public perception, reignited with the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011. Through interviews with people who knew them, such as music stars, critics, medical experts and unseen footage, the lives, music, and artistry of those who died at 27 are investigated with a bid to find answers.

27: Gone Too Soon

2018

27: Gone Too Soon poster
5.8

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in public perception, reignited with the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011. Through interviews with people who knew them, such as music stars, critics, medical experts and unseen footage, the lives, music, and artistry of those who died at 27 are investigated with a bid to find answers.

27: Gone Too Soon

2018

To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100 poster
6.9

The life of Frank Sinatra, as an actor and singer and the steps along the way that led him to become such an icon.

To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100

2015

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist poster
6.7

This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candidly by fellow musicians and other friends who loved and respected him

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

2023

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist poster
6.7

This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candidly by fellow musicians and other friends who loved and respected him

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

2023

50 Years Legal poster
6.0

Leading activists and commentators explore the changes that have taken place since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 and the influence of gay culture on society.

50 Years Legal

2017

50 Years Legal poster
6.0

Leading activists and commentators explore the changes that have taken place since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 and the influence of gay culture on society.

50 Years Legal

2017