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Ian Kirkby | |
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| Born | Ian Kirkby 28 November 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
Ian Kirkby (born 28 November 1968) is a British actor and writer from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.[1] He is best known for his role as DC Harry Batt on children's programme, Dick and Dom in da Bungalow.
Career
[edit]In his early years, Kirkby became a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop. From there he was selected as an extra in 1987 in ITV sitcom, Hardwicke House.[2] In 1992, Kirkby graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was employed in a number of minor roles in theatre and television productions. He also spent a year with the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in the West End.[3] In 2003, Kirkby was hired by the BBC to play Newcastle detective, Harry Batt on CBBC's Dick and Dom in da Bungalow. Kirkby said he based the character of Harry Batt on a "Seventies Sweeney stereotype, but with a Geordie accent.” The character was only intended to be a one time appearance however the character became popular so Kirkby reprised the role as a recurring character and a regular actor until the end of the programme in 2006.[4] Kirkby also played Harry Batt in Da Dick and Dom Dairies and The Legend of Dick and Dom.[5] During this time, he also co-wrote a programme for CBBC based around Harry Batt, which was broadcast in 2007.[6]
Also in 2006, in a role that Kirkby was permitted to write for himself,[4] played the role of Mr. Burgess in talent programme, The Slammer.[7] In 2010, Kirkby was hired by Channel 4 to play commentator Terry McIlroy in comedy, Pete versus Life.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Kirkby is a fan of association football however he had expressed a dislike of motor racing as "just a waste of petrol".[9]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1989 | Dramarama | Various characters | Appeared in four episodes |
| 1985–1988 | Your Mother Wouldn't Like It | Loaf | Main cast member |
| 1987 | Hardwicke House | Un-named pupil | |
| 1990 | Palace Hill | Chelsea Bun
Appeared in all seven episodes |
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| 1994 | Pie in the Sky | Second Police Constable | Episode 1.7: "Passion Fruit Fool" |
| 1995 | Peak Practice | Edward Turrell | Episode 3.12: "Giving Up" |
| 1998 | Picking up the Pieces | Peter | Episode 1.8 |
| 2000 | Doctors | Graham Tremain | Episode 2.52 |
| 2003 | Dangerville | Jack Jackson
Appeared in thirteen episodes |
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| 2004–2006 | Dick and Dom in da Bungalow | Various characters | Appeared in the majority of series 3 and all the episodes of series 4 and 5 |
| 2004 | 55 Degrees North | Jack Timson | Episode 1.3 |
| 2005 | Wire in the Blood | Steve Bentley | Episode 3.4: "Synchronicity" |
| Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder - The Case of Rose Harsent | Albert Goodchild | ||
| 2006–2011 | The Slammer | Mr. Burgess | Appeared in all 54 episodes |
| 2006 | Mayo | Joe Wishart | Episode 1.6 |
| Coronation Street | Simon Stevens | Appeared in four episodes | |
| 2007 | Harry Batt | Harry Batt | Also writer |
| Casualty | Pete Frampton | Episode 22.18: "Take a Cup of Kindness Yet" and 22.19: "For Auld Lang Syne" | |
| 2008 | Uncle Max | Biker dad | Episode 2.9: "Uncle Max at the Supermarket" |
| 2009–2010 | The Legend of Dick and Dom | Appeared in all three series playing over 40 characters | |
| Nuzzle and Scratch | Mr Sandy Bottom | Episode 4: "Beach Attendant" | |
| 2010 | Pete versus Life | Terry McIlroy | All 5 episodes |
Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jilting Joe | Traffic Cop | |
| 1999 | Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? | Policeman | |
| 2008 | My Last Five Girlfriends | Tour guide |
References
[edit]- ^ http://www.evi.com/q/ian_kirkby_biography
- ^ http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/?page_id=330
- ^ http://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/companymember/ian-kirkby
- ^ a b "Archive news from the Gazette".
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0256233/filmotype
- ^ Written by Ian Kirkby (12 January 2007). "Harry Batt". Series 1. Episode 1. BBC. BBC1.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help) - ^ "The Slammer - UKGameshows".
- ^ "Pete Versus Life characters". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "The Commentators interview - Pete Versus Life". British Comedy Guide. 30 July 2010.
External links
[edit]- Ian Kirkby at IMDb
Category:1972 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Nottingham
Category:British television actors
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