
Writing
John O'Farrell
Born 1962-03-27 · Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK
John O'Farrell is a British author and comedy scriptwriter. Previously a lead writer for such shows as Spitting Image and Have I Got News for You, he is now best known as a comic author for such books such as The Man Who Forgot His Wife and An Utterly Impartial History of Britain.
Acting credits
6.5Four customers purchase, or take, items from Temptations Limited, an antiques shop whose motto is “Offers You Cannot Resist.” A nasty fate awaits all of them; particularly those who cheat the shop's Proprietor.
From Beyond the Grave
1974
NRA documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Best Ever Spitting Image
2006
7.5Jane Horrocks showcases her wide-ranging talents as a mimic and comedy performer.
Never Mind the Horrocks
1996
10.0For the first time on DVD, the Alpha Archives Collection proudly presents a two part feature length documentary celebrating the history of the Amicus Productions film company. Founded in the early 1960s by Americans Milton Subotsky and Max J. Rosenberg, Amicus produced some classic (now cult) horror movies, including Dr. Terror's House Of Horrors, The House That Dripped Blood, Tales From The Crypt, Asylum and From Beyond The Grave. Featuring interviews with key individuals who worked for Amicus (actors, directors, etc.), and with many rare photographs and production designs throughout, this documentary is a must-see for fans of British horror cinema.
Amicus: House of Horrors
2012
NRUncover what happens when the worlds of football and music collide. Bob Mortimer runs down the best and very worst the beautiful game has had to offer down the years with contributions from the likes of Keith Allen, David Baddiel, Gary Lineker, Chris Waddle and Adrian Chiles
Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
2018
Behind the camera
6.9A band of fearless chickens flock together to save poultry-kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that's cooking up something suspicious.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
2023
NRThe classic election special from 1992. Will the grey man or the windbag be the one to ruin Britain?
Spitting Image: Election Special '92
1992
NRThe Sound of Maggie! was a special episode of Spitting Image featuring numerous parodies of songs from both musicals and films, sung by the puppet cast of the show.
Spitting Image: The Sound of Maggie
1989
7.5Jane Horrocks showcases her wide-ranging talents as a mimic and comedy performer.
Never Mind the Horrocks
1996