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Nigel George Planer (born 22 February 1953) is an English actor, comedian, novelist and playwright who is best known for his role as Neil in the cult BBC comedy The Young Ones. He has appeared in many West End musicals, including original casts of Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has also appeared in Hairspray. He won a BRIT award in 1984 and has been nominated for Olivier, TMA, What's On Stage, and BAFTA awards.
Planer was born in Westminster, London. He was educated at King's House School and Westminster School and then studied at the University of Sussex and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
A founding member of the London Comedy Store and original member of The Comic Strip - pioneers of the alternative comedy movement in the UK. Planer appeared with Peter Richardson as part of the double act 'The Outer Limits'. Planer and Richardson also wrote the That's Life! parody on Not The Nine O'Clock News. Over the next 20 years he went on to star in film, theatre and television. With Christopher Douglas he created the spoof actor character Nicholas Craig, who appears in book, radio, TV and articles as well as live; most recently at the Festival Hall, London in Stewart Lee 's At Last the 1984 show. Planer is also the author of several books, plays, radio plays, and TV scripts as well as a small volume of poetry. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Edinburgh Napier University in June 2011.
Nigel Planer who played Neil in the Young Ones being interviewed on Australian nostalgia TV series 'Where Are They Now' in 2007.
Nigel triumphs with one of the highest scores ever for his chosen charity Families Need Fathers.
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Neil - Hole In My Shoe Top Of The Pops Nigel Planer, The Young Ones.
Young Ones and Comic Strip star Nigel Planer takes a trip through London's glittering theatre land on his way to rehearsals for the West End musical 'Hairspray.' Carpool Podcast on iTunes @ http://bit.ly/CarpooliTunes ABOUT CARPOOL: Carpool is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge, Fully Charged), who gives a wide variety of passengers a lift in a hybrid or electric car and they talk. It's as simple as that. Previous guests include Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Charlieissocoolike and Jim Jeffries.
Who is Nigel Planer Nigel George Planer (born 22 February 1953) is an English actor, comedian, novelist and playwright who is best known for his role as Neil in the cult BBC comedy The Young Ones. He has appeared in many West End musicals, including original casts of Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has also appeared in Hairspray. He won a BRIT award in 1984 and has been nominated for Olivier, TMA, What's On Stage, and BAFTA awards. Planer was born in Westminster, London. He was educated at King's House School and Westminster School and then studied at the University of Sussex and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). A founding member of the London Comedy Store and original member of The Comic Strip - pioneers of the alter...
Here's another episode of The Magic Roundabout. This time, Narrated by Nigel Planer. Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Roll Over Beethoven Episode 1, Series 1 - "Nigel Arrives" Roll Over Beethoven was a comedy series which aired on ITV in the United Kingdom. Belinda (Liza Goddard) is a piano teacher living with her father. When Nigel (Nigel Planer) a famous rock star moves into the village Belinda helps him with his new album.
Roll Over Beethoven Episode 2, Series 1 - "Belinda and Nigel" Roll Over Beethoven was a comedy series which aired on ITV in the United Kingdom. Belinda (Liza Goddard) is a piano teacher living with her father. When Nigel (Nigel Planer) a famous rock star moves into the village Belinda helps him with his new album.
Roll Over Beethoven Episode 6, Series 1 - "Friends" Roll Over Beethoven was a comedy series which aired on ITV in the United Kingdom. Belinda (Liza Goddard) is a piano teacher living with her father. When Nigel (Nigel Planer) a famous rock star moves into the village Belinda helps him with his new album.
Nigel Planer as Comedy character, Nicolas Craig, puts acting students through their paces. In this programme he explores how to make a TV Travel programme
1988 BBC drama from the pen of Michal Palin Staring Nigel Planer (Neil from the Young Ones) and Joyce Carey (Myrtie Bagot in Brief Encounters) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095762/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The Marriage of Figaro (1995) (BBC) Sir Cecil Portico - Andrew C. Wadsworth Figaro - Harry Burton Susanna - Mary Lincoln Rosina - Jan Hartley Cherubino - Jacinta Mulcahy Bartolo - Denis Quilley Basilio - Simon Butteriss Marcellina - Tricia George Antonio - Nigel Planer Translation by Tony Britten & Nicholas Broadhurst Based on the original stage production by Music Theatre London Arranged and conducted by Tony Britten Directed by Nicholas Broadhurst & Geoff Posner
Episodes 4, 5 and 6 of the show first seen in 1995 which includes the original members of the cast (Elizabeth Spriggs, Maggie Steed, Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke, Nigel Planer, Lee Whitlock) with Nicky Henson re-creating the role of ‘Harvey Moon' in place of Kenneth Cranham, and new member, Colin Salmon. This has never found its way onto DVD and will, I hope, please those who enjoyed all the seasons of the original show... I do not own the copyright to these programmes...
The last three episodes of this enjoyable sit-com from 1995 with Elizabeth Spriggs, Maggie Steed, Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke, Nigel Planer, Lee Whitlock, Colin Salmon - and Nicky Henson taking over the role of Harvey Moon from Kenneth Cranham. I do not own the copyright to these programmes...
Return of the Magic Roundabout - Nigel Planer investigates the mysteries of the Magic Roundabout
DEEP TALK: comedian Paul Chowdhry interviews the original Young One - Nigel Planer, like you've not seen before!
Excerpt from Nigel Planer's first interview following the sad death of his friend and comedy partner, Rik Mayall. The interview was recorded on Wednesday 11th June 2014, two days after Rik Mayall's sad passing. To hear the full interview go to: http://www.freeseedfilms.com/freeseedonsoho.html and select Episode 9. Free Seed On Soho - an eclectic mix of tunes and chat, hosted by Anabel Barnston and Ben Ramble. Live every Wednesday morning, 10am to 12 Midday at http://www.sohoradiolondon.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/freeseedonsoho Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/freeseedonsoho Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/freeseedfilms For more information on Free Seed Films, go to: http://www.freeseedfilms.com
Billy Connolly presents Nigel Planer (Neil, Young Ones) with the Best Comedy Record Award for "Hole In My Shoe" Acceptance speech from Nigel Planer (Neil, Young Ones) Load more videos and photos available on http://BRITs.co.uk
The Fan Carpet's Rachel Mullins had the pleasure of interviewing Douglas Hodge who plays Willy Wonka and Nigel Planer who plays Grandpa Joe in Sam Mendes' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical. Critics' Choice The Sunday Times | London Evening Standard | Metro | The Guardian 'SAM MENDES MASTERMINDS A LAVISH FEAST OF A MUSICAL' Michael Billington, THE GUARDIAN 'WILLY WONKA'S KINGDOM IS REALISED IN SPECTACULAR STYLE IN A TREMENDOUSLY INVENTIVE SHOW' London Evening Standard 'DAZZLING, NON-STOP SPECTACLE!' The Sunday Times THIS SUMMER'S HOTTEST TICKET IS GOLDEN! ROALD DAHL's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award® winner SamMendes. When Charlie wins ...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical - Douglas Hodge (Willy Wonka) and Nigel Planer (Grandpa Joe) interview | The Upcoming Interviewer: Eleanor MacFarlane Video editor: Filippo L'Astorina
Former Young Ones star Nigel Planer will play Vorgenson, in Doctor Who Live, an intergalactic showman who is the Time Lord's biggest fan. Just prior to the interview they played the "Living Doll" video. (C) GMTV 2010
The 6th Asian Awards took place on 08/04/2016 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. See Nigel Planer speak to the official Asian Awards red carpet camera.
Nigel Planer in Nicholas Craig's Acting Masterclass - episode 4 "How to be a TV weather anchor"
Qui no recorda el Neil, aquell hippy de la sèrie “Els joves” que deia: “Ei, tios! Quin mal karma!”.
Nigel Planer as thespian Nicholas Craig gives an acting Masterclass on how to do a cooking tv programme