
Acting
Fish
Born
1958-04-25 (68)
Place of birth
Dalkeith, Scotland, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
36 titles
Derek William Dick, better known as "Fish", is a Scottish singer and actor. He was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Dalkeith, to the east of the city. He rose to fame as the lead singer in the rock group Marillion in 1981.
Known for
5.6Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
Wogan
1982
7.1Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
7.0Fast-moving music show mixing classic performances from the Top of the Pops archives with exclusive live performances.
TOTP2
1994
7.4The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who do parodies of films, literature and sometimes major events.
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
6.9A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.
The Jacket
2005
6.9Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.
Rebus
2000
Film credits
2020s · 5 titles
7.8Over four nights at Tilburg's 013 venue (scene of the Ayreon Universe series of live shows in 2017) Lucassen, his band and one of modern progressive music's most emphatic of casts celebrated the 20th anniversary of the third Ayreon album in front of thousands of adoring fans who had flown in from around the world. The entire album was performed live, featuring original album singers and musicians, such as Thijs Van Leer, Fish, Damian Wilson, Edward Reekers, Anneke van Giersbergen, and several special guests including Simone Simons (Epica) and Star Trek's John De Lancie as narrator. The 'Other Tales' are deep cuts from Arjen Lucassen's other projects, such as The Gentle Storm, Ambeon, Stream of Passion, Guilt Machine, Star One, his solo-album Arjen Anthony Lucassen and a very special Marillion cover.
Ayreon: Electric Castle Live And Other Tales
2020
NRThis is the CD / Bluray version of a brand new (2021) Stereo & 5.1 Remix of Marillion's second album Fugazi. Disc One features a brand new stereo remix of the album by Andy Bradfield & Avril Mackintosh. Discs Two and Three feature the concert from Le Spectrum, Montreal, Canada on 20th June 1984. Parts of this show were used for the live album Real To Reel, however this is the first time the show has been released in full. The blu-ray contains 96k/24-bit audio of the album and the Montreal show. It also includes a 5.1 surround mix of the album by Andy Bradfield & Avril Mackintosh. Video content consists of "The Performance Has Just Begun" - a new in depth 70 minute documentary covering the making of the album. Also included is a "The Story Of The Songs" track by track analysis of the album by the band, the "Here We Go" live appearance from Swiss TV in 1984 (7 tracks + backstage interview) and the Assassing promotional video.
Marillion Fugazi
2021
NRIn 2021, Marillion reflects on the making of their second album with their original singer Fish.
The Performance Has Just Begun: The Story of Fugazi
2021
NRA documentary which covers the formation of the band through to the release of Script For A Jester’s Tear in 1983 – including interviews with Fish, Mark Kelly, Diz Minnit, Mick Pointer, Steve Rothery, Pete Trewavas and Mark Wilkinson.
Sackcloth and Greasepaint: The Story of Script for a Jester's Tear
2020
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Fish - Vigil's End
2022
2010s · 7 titles
NRThe members of Marillion and producer Chris Kimsey look back at the making of the band's 1985 concept album "Misplaced Childhood", which went to number one in the UK and spawned their two biggest singles.
Childhood Memories
2017
7.0Jazz and Wolf need money to save their comic shop. When the rare and valuable first issue of Electric Man shows up, they think all their problems are solved. But things are never that simple. They are not the only ones who want to get their hands on it.
Electric Man
2012
NRLive at University of Derby Faculty of the Arts December 13th 2010
Fish: Fishheads Club Live at University of Derby Faculty of the Arts
2013
NRThe final farewell performances of the seminal Marillion album 'Misplaced Childhood' by Fish on the 30th anniversary of it's release. Taken from shows on the hugely successful and acclaimed tour.
Fish Farewell to Childhood
2016
NRThe entire Sunday Electric set from the Leamington Convention October 2012, a night that went down as one of the most amazing nights ever in Fish gig history. It brought to a close a fantastic weekend and this has been chosen as the first of the releases from the event.
Fish - Gone Fishing Leamington Spa 2012
2013
NRIn 2018, Marillion reflects on the making of their fourth and final album with their original singer Fish.
The Final Straw
2018
NRThe Spittalrig Studio sessions 10th/11th March 2012 (recorded live in front of an invited audience)
Fish: Fishheads Club Live - The Spittalrig Studio sessions
2013
2000s · 8 titles
6.9A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.
The Jacket
2005
5.9The story of two lads from Belfast as they stumble their way through the London gay underworld in search of 'gainful employment'. This being the offering of sexual favours to older gay men in order to subsidise their respective giros. 9 Dead Gay Guys is a high-camp send-up of gay stereotypes.
9 Dead Gay Guys
2002
7.5This compilation is the first official DVD release from EMI of Marillion material. This updated video compilation features all recorded promo videos from the EMI years: 1982-1995 Special features include a photo gallery, complete lyrics for all tracks, and a Marillion discography - plus a special bonus hidden track.
Marillion: The EMI Singles Collection
2002
NRLive in Europe 2004 Release date April 2005 Live recordings from Bradford England April 6th 2004, and Malta July 31st 2004. DVD, catalogue number CFVPDVD9 01. The Rookie (Dick/Watson) 02. Moving Targets (Dick/Watson/Duguid) 03. Jungle Ride (Dick/Boult) 04. The Perception Of Johnny Punter (Dick/Wilson) 05. Numbers (Dick/Watson/Usher) 06. Zoo Class (Dick/Watson/Duguid) 07. Tiki 4 (Dick/Wesley/Young) 08. Cliché (Dick/Simmonds/Lindes) 09. Innocent Party (Dick/Watson/Duguid) 10. Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors (Dick/Simmonds) 11. Raingods Dancing/Wake Up Call (Make It Happen) (Dick/Turrell/Daghorn) 12. Medley: (i) So Fellini (Dick/Wesley) (ii) Lucky (Dick/Simmonds/Boult) (iii) Internal Exile (Dick/Simmonds/Boult) (iv) Market Square Heroes (Dick/Rothery/Trewavas/Kelly/Pointer/Minnitt) (v) The Company (Dick/Simmonds) Extras: Interview footage shot backstage in Malta. Plus: Numbers, The Rookie, Tiki 4 and medley.
Fish - Scattering Crows live in Europe
2007
7.1This DVD features the 20th anniversary concert recording of the Marillion classic, MISPLACED CHILHOOD filmed in Amsterdam in November 2005. Also included in the line up are Fish favorites such as, "Big Wedge," "Credo," as well as Marillion classics, "Market Square Heroes" and "Incommunicado."Setlist:Big WedgeMoving TargetBrother 52Raingods DancingWake Up Call (Make It Happen)Innocent PartyLong Cold DayCredoIntermezzo: La Gazza Ladra (Rossini)Misplaced Childhood:i) Pseudo Silk Kimonoii) Kayleighiii) Lavenderiv) Bitter Suitev) Heart of Lothianvi) Waterhole (Espresso Bongo)vii) Lords of the Backstageix) Childhood's Endx) White featherEncore I:IncommunicadoMarket Square HeroesEncore II:Fugazi
Fish: Return to Childhood
2006
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Fish: Fool's Company - Live In Holland 2002 Part 2, Night Of The Company
2002
NRPromoting "Sunsets on Empire," his fourth solo album of original material, former Marillion lead singer Fish takes the stage in Poland and performs an energetic set of live music, including the songs "Lucky," "Internal Exile" and "The Company." Other tracks include "The Perception of Johnny Punter," "Goldfish and Clowns," "Brother 52," "Jungle Ride," "White Feather," "Family Business" and "A Gentleman's Excuse Me."
Fish: Sunsets on Empire: Live in Poland 1997
2003
7.8Recorded live at Muziekcentrum, Enschede, Holland on June 28th/29th 2002. DVD 1 01. Script For A Jesters Tear [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Pointer] 02. Misplaced Childhood [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley]: Pseudo Silk Kimono Kayleigh Lavender Bitter Suite Heart Of Lothian Waterhole (Expresso Bongo) Lords Of The Backstage Blind Curve Childhood's End? White Feather 03. Torch Song/Slainte Mhath [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley] 04. Forgotten Sons [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley] 05. Fugazi [Dick/Rothery/Kelly/Trewavas/Mosley] Approx running time 93 minutes Extras: interview part 1, 30 minutes DVD 2 01. Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors [Dick/Simmonds] 02. Just Good Friends [Dick/Usher/Simmonds] 03. 3D [Dick/Wesley/Young] 04. Rites of Passage [Dick/Simmonds] 05. State Of Mind (featuring Jan Ackerman) [Dick/Simmonds/Lindes] 06. Shadowplay [Dick/Simmonds] 07. Raw Meat [Dick/Paterson] Approx running time 61 minutes
Fish: Fool's Company - Live In Holland 2002 Part 1, Night Of The Jester
2002
1990s · 2 titles
5.7The Jacobite Rebellion of Scotland, and thirty years after the first battle, Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army make a stand at Culloden.
Chasing the Deer
1994
NRFish live concert on July 15th at Rock Summer 1994 (July 14-17) Tallinn, Estonia, where he performed most of his last album, some of his first album and also some hits from the album Misplaced Childhood from his Marillion days...
Fish - Concert at Rock Summer festival 1994 Tallinn, Estonia
1994
1980s · 6 titles
6.9Recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, 17th and 18th of April 1983. Originally, the video was released along with a video EP of the 'missing tracks'. The remastered DVD puts the entire show back together again. DVD extras were recorded at the Marquee club in London, in December 1982.
Marillion: Recital of the Script
1983
6.5Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Marillion Script for a Jester's Tear
1983
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Marillion Misplaced Childhood
1985
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Marillion Clutching at Straws
1987
6.9Recorded in St. Goarshausen, Freilichtbuhne, Loreley, Germany 18 July, 1987. The recording, made during the first leg of the 1987 Clutching at Straws tour, documents the band at the peak of their commercial success in the mid/late 1980s. The show was attended by an audience of 20,000; support acts were Magnum, The Cult (cancelled), and It Bites. Featuring Fish on vocals, it comprises songs from the four studio albums they released up to that point, i.e. Script for a Jester's Tear (1983), Fugazi (1984), Misplaced Childhood (1985), and Clutching at Straws (1987).
Marillion: Live From Loreley
1987
Series credits
5.6Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
Wogan
1982
7.1Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
7.0Fast-moving music show mixing classic performances from the Top of the Pops archives with exclusive live performances.
TOTP2
1994
7.4The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who do parodies of films, literature and sometimes major events.
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
6.9Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.
Rebus
2000
7.3Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
5.8The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is a British comedy series, which aired on Channel 4 in 1998. It was a six-part satirical take on the music industry, written by Skins creator Bryan Elsley. The plot centered around a young Glaswegian band - Jocks Wa Hey - as they struggle to find success. The series won the 'Best Drama Serial' award at the 1999 RTS Television Awards and, that same year, writer Bryan Esley was nominated in the RTS 'Best Writer' category for the series. It was remade as My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, a short-lived American/Canadian series that starred Oliver Hudson and was made for the now defunct The WB Television Network.
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998

