
Acting
Denis Norden
Born — Died
1922-02-06 — 2018-09-19
Place of birth
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
32 titles
Denis Mostyn Norden was an English comedy writer and television presenter.
Known for
4.3A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
The One Show
2006
5.3An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
An Audience with...
1978
5.0The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
Legends
2006
6.0The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
Countdown
1982
7.0A monthly series of highly personal documentary films in which individuals are given a platform to discuss issues close to their heart.
One Pair of Eyes
1967
Made at a time when David Frost was hosting a chat show in the US and then jetting back to the UK to do three shows over the weekend, called (naturally enough) Frost on Friday, Frost on Saturday and Frost on Sunday. The latter concerned itself with the lighter end of the entertainment spectrum.
Frost on Sunday
1968
Film credits
2000s · 4 titles
7.0Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent.
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
2002
7.8A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when they couldn't contain his talents. This portrait is spiked with many comments from people who knew Feldman privately or had dealt with him professionally. His early death sadly rendered him all but forgotten by the public. The compilation consists of interviews, some film clips and photos as well as various audio clips from him.
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008
7.7Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008
After nearly half a century working on ITV, Denis Norden presents a farewell compilation of his favorite funny bits.
All the Best from Denis Norden
2007
1990s · 4 titles
A short documentary about Alma Cogan's life.
Alma Cogan: The Girl With The Giggle In Her Voice
1991
7.3The late, great comedian Bob Monkhouse entertains a celebrity audience that includes Stephen Fry, Mandy Smith and Eamonn Holmes in this 1994 special. Watch him answer questions, tell funny tales and crack jokes.
An Audience with Bob Monkhouse
1994
9.0Spike recalls his exploits in the army, setting up a jazz band and other sources of his comic inspiration. He patiently answers impertinent questions from Harry Secombe, Peter O'Toole, Lynsey de Paul, Roy Hudd and Denis Norden with often amusing answers.
An Evening with Spike Milligan
1996
2.0Two kids accidentally steal Santas sleigh. It's up to Elvis the Rockin' Reindeer to save the day.
Follow That Sleigh
1990
1980s · 4 titles
5.3British comedy legend Victoria Wood entertains a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Judi Dench and Dawn French in this 1988 special. Watch her crack jokes, play the piano and answer light-hearted questions.
An Audience With Victoria Wood
1988
7.0Mel Brooks delivers an enjoyable hour of comic diversion with his lovely actress-wife Anne Bancroft, writer comedian Ronny Graham and British Shakespearean actor Jonathan Pryce. Brooks Spontaneous humor, social commentaries and zany sketches leave the audience rolling in the aisles and will leave you wanting more of Mel!
An Audience with Mel Brooks
1984
6.7A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.
James Bond: The First 21 Years
1983
NRIn the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. From the stage of the Victoria Palace Theatre stars from the world of entertainment bring you comedy and music.
Royal Variety Performance 1984
1984
1960s · 2 titles
NRMarty Feldman, for many years a successful comedy writer before turning to performing, explores humour through the people who create it, comparing their traditions, motivations and anxieties with his own. Among the people Marty talks to are Peter Sellers, Eric Morecambe, Peter Brough and Archie Andrews, Dudley Moore and Barry Took.
One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously
1969
A BAFTA award nominated documentary with Denis Norden taking and amusing trip around the Churchmans factory to examine their new mini-cigars.
Revolutions for All
1967
Series credits
4.3A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
The One Show
2006
5.3An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
An Audience with...
1978
5.0The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
Legends
2006
6.0The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
Countdown
1982
7.0A monthly series of highly personal documentary films in which individuals are given a platform to discuss issues close to their heart.
One Pair of Eyes
1967
Made at a time when David Frost was hosting a chat show in the US and then jetting back to the UK to do three shows over the weekend, called (naturally enough) Frost on Friday, Frost on Saturday and Frost on Sunday. The latter concerned itself with the lighter end of the entertainment spectrum.
Frost on Sunday
1968
7.2It’ll Be Alright On The Night is a British television bloopers show screened on ITV and produced by London Weekend Television. It was one of the first shows created with the specific purpose of showing behind the scenes bloopers from film and TV and has been running since 18 September 1977. Denis Norden was the host until 2006, followed by Griff Rhys Jones from 2008 to 2016, with David Walliams taking over in 2018.
It’ll be Alright on the Night
1977
6.3Beadle's About was a British television programme hosted by Jeremy Beadle, where members of the public became victims of practical jokes behind hidden cameras. It was produced by LWT for ITV and ran on Saturday nights from 22 November 1986 to 14 September 1996.
Beadle's About
1986
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Denis Norden's Laughter File
1991
Behind the camera
6.8Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968
6.0After the end of WWII, an Italian woman receives child support payments from three former US soldiers who all believe themselves to be the father of her daughter, Gia.
Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell
1968
4.0In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
The Best House in London
1969
4.9Teddy works for a large advertising company. Given the seemingly impossible task of selling frozen porridge, he decides to produce commercials that make the product seem sexy. This leads him to confrontation with the "Keep Television Clean" movement, of which his wife is a senior member.
Every Home Should Have One
1970
5.3Mario, a young philanderer, receives 13 antique chairs in a bad state by inheritance and decides to sell off them to get some money. Afterwards he gets to know that one of them contains documents worth a lot of money. So he begins an adventurous trip to regain possession of the chair. On the way he meets many strange people who would like to help or to swindle him.
Twelve Plus One
1969
4.8Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
The Statue
1971
3.4Lobster fisherman David decides to seek his fortune in London where he finds lodging in a boarding house for girls.
Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman
1973
7.0"A comic promotional mock documentary about a boy and his uncle who visit the Silverstone Racetrack during filming of the James Bond movie Thunderball (1965)."
A Child's Guide to Blowing Up a Motor Car
1965

