Michael Aspel

Acting

Michael Aspel

Born 1933-01-12 · Battersea, London, England, U.K.

Michael Terence Aspel, OBE (born 12 January 1933) is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But True and Antiques Roadshow. Aspel is married to but separated from the actress Elizabeth Power, best known for her role in EastEnders. His current partner is Irene Clarke. In April 2008 he was made a Freeman of the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey.

Acting credits

An Audience with Billy Connolly poster
8.4

Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.

An Audience with Billy Connolly

1985

The Magic Christian poster
5.8

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

The Magic Christian

1969

The War Game poster
7.7

A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.

The War Game

1966

Nothing Like a Dame poster
6.8

BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.

Nothing Like a Dame

2018

Amnesty International's Big 30 poster
4.0

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991

Sex, Lies & Michael Aspel poster
10.0

The film uncovers Michael Aspel's past, and exposes his 'forgotten' children. As the story unfolded it reveals how he had slept with dozens of women and fathered many children - incredibly all in the media-limelight and scattered throughout the entertainment world today. —rob farquhar

Sex, Lies & Michael Aspel

2003

The London Studios: Home of the Stars poster
NR

The end of an era as the studios where ITV filmed its many shows for 45 years closes its doors for the last time.

The London Studios: Home of the Stars

2018

The Evacuees poster
NR

In a programme first broadcast in 1969, some of the four million people evacuated as children from British cities during the Second World War look back on their experiences. Amongst the contributors are Michael Aspel and Jonathan Miller.

The Evacuees

1969

Hellraisers poster
NR

Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.

Hellraisers

2000

Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits poster
NR

A compilation of sketches taken from the television series. Characters include Sid Snot, Angry Of Mayfair, Marcel Wave and Brother Lee Love. Guests include: Terry Wogan, Michael Aspel, Cliff Richard, David Essex and Bernard Manning.

Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits

2004

The Real Oliver Reed poster
NR

A documentary portrait about the life and times of the infamous hellraiser, who died in May 1999, having starred in more than 100 films.

The Real Oliver Reed

2000

No artwork available
NR

Christmas pantomime presentation of Aladdin, starring the cast of Crackerjack

Aladdin

1974

The Trouble With Agatha Christie poster
10.0

An investigation into the mysterious world of the crime novelist Agatha Christie, with comments from poison experts, policeman and pathologists and members of her family.

The Trouble With Agatha Christie

1991

Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage poster
9.0

Dame Edna shares her views and answers questions in front of a celebrity audience.

Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage

1984

A Day with SELNEC poster
NR

SELNEC is the largest public transport system in Britain, outside London, covering South East Lancashire and North East Cheshire. The film shows some of the things which go on during a typical SELNEC DAY, from daily bus operation to parcel delivery and bus/coach hire.

A Day with SELNEC

1972

My Job poster
NR

An insightful short of life in the BBC Newsroom. From delivery of footage to playout. Shows brief footage of The Beatles arriving at London Airport in March 1965.

My Job

1965

All Go Margate poster
NR

Michael Aspel introduces this publicity film entitled 'All Go Margate', promoting Margate as a 'favourite family resort'.

All Go Margate

1971

Sea Road to Britain poster
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Intended for European audiences to encourage them to drive to Britain for their holidays. Shows the travel facilities offered by Sealink, and suggests some of Britain's tourist attractions.

Sea Road to Britain

1974