A guide to chelmsford 123, the 1988 1990 channel 4 tv sitcom set amidst the roman occupation. Aulus repulsive righthand man, grasientus, winner of the ugliest. Britain was still cold and wet, and the town had few redeeming features, except for thursdays latenight shopping. Sitcom set in the town of chelmsford, but in the year ad 123. Chelmsford 123 the complete series one and two dvd by jimmy mulville.
Patrick rory mcgrath born 17 march 1956, known as rory mcgrath, is a british comedian and writer. Rory mcgrath and jimmy mullvilles romans vs britons sitcom chelmsford 123 is on this tape, with the following episodes recorded from its first showing. And another hitchhikers guide alumnus bill wallis, as the emperor. Chelmsford 123 online full episodes of season 2 to 1 yidio. He came to prominence in the comedy show who dares wins and was for many years a regular panelist on the game show they think its all over.
The show mainly revolves around the power struggle between the newly appointed roman governor of britain, aulus paulinus, and the scheming local british chieftain badvoc. A british situation comedy from the late 80s produced by channel 4 and written by jimmy mulville and rory mcgrath in 123 ad the emperor of rome bill wallis appoints aulus paulinus jimmy mulville governor of britain after aulus made the mistake of insulting his love, portia. Chelmsford 123 is a british television situation comedy produced for channel 4 by hat trick. In 123 ad, a young roman general, aulus paulinus jimmy mulville is found guilty of a most terrible crime. Patrick rory mcgrath born 17 march 1956, known as rory mcgrath, is a british comedian, television personality, and writer.
Chelmsford 123, the lenny henry show and the first episode of red dwarf. In 123ad 123 ad the emperor of rome bill wallis appoints aulus paulinus jimmy mulville governor of britain after aulus made the mistake of insulting his love, bestialityisdepraved portia. The anythinggoes antics and scattergun gags dont always have much to do. Mulville, 48, appeared in the longforgotten channel 4 sketch show who dares wins and the romans in britain comedy chelmsford 123 before focusing on making programmes for his company. In 1990, mcgrath hosted the game show trivial pursuit on bbc1. Rory is best known as the only original team member to appear in all eighteen seasons of the comedy sports quiz they think its all over. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is best known for roles in who dares wins, chelmsford.
Picking the biggest idiot in the village to become king for a day seems like an easy choice, but is it a wise choice. The great british bake off s00e45 the great celebrity bake off for stand up to cancer 4 duration. Paulinus jimmy mulville and the british chieftain, badvoc rory mcgrath. Rory mcgrath biowiki, net worth, married 2018 patrick rory mcgrath born 17 march 1956, known as rory mcgrath, is a british comedian and writer. Having said that, its not perfect hence the meagre 4 stars. This comedy is about the tug of war between the british chieftain and the roman governor of the province at that time. He acted in the sitcom chelmsford 123 and appeared in the itv reality show sugar free farm. Comedy set in the british town of chelmsford in the year ad 123. Rory mcgrath net worth 2018, biowiki celebrity net worth. With rory mcgrath, jimmy mulville, philip pope, howard lew lewis.
Available on all 4 a comedic take on the undignified power struggles that took place between a roman general and a british tribal leader in the ancient city of chelmsford. After this, an episode of chelmsford 123, the roman era sitcom from rory mcgrath and jimmy mulville. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family patrick rory mcgrath born 17 march 1956, known as rory mcgrath, is a british comedian and writer. Presenter for radio and television, and nonfiction writer. Rory mcgrath comedian life, age, zodiac birthday celebs.
He is best known for roles in who dares wins, chelmsford 123, three men in a boat and its successors. Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when the lone ranger rode the western plains and tv was. Starring neil pearson, howard lew lewis, rory mcgrath. English comedian who wrote and starred in the shortlived series chelmsford. Chelmsford 123 the complete collection is available to buy on dvd. Ive waited for nearly 20 years for chelmsford 123 to become available for me to watch at home.
Chelmsford 123 episode 1 arrivederci roma rory mcgrath. And, watching it for the first time in two decades, i wasnt disappointed. A british situation comedy from the late 80s produced by channel creatorchannel 4 and written by jimmy mulville and rory mcgrath. Rory mcgrath was born in england, united kingdom on saturday, march 17, 1956 baby boomers generation. Stars rory mcgrath, jimmy mulville, philip pope, howard lew lewis and others. Shop chelmsford 123 the complete series one and two dvd by jimmy mulville. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. Buy chelmsford 123 the complete series 1 and 2 from zavvi, the home of pop culture.
Chelmsford ran for two series, of six and seven episodes, in 1988 and 1990. Chelmsford 123 the complete series one and two dvd. I spotted zaphod beeblebrox himself, mark wing davey. A forgotten gem of british comedy, chelmsford 123 was the first ever production from hat trick outnumbered, have i got news for you. Chelmsford 123 is a sitcom based in england in the year 123 a. Footlights alongside hugh laurie, rory mcgrath and emma thompson. Rory mcgrath arrested on suspicion of assault after. Hat trick was initially established to produce chelmsford 123, a radio programme mulville had written with rory mcgrath, a friend from. In chelmsford 123, a british television situation comedy produced for channel 4. Chelmsford 123 the complete collection 2disc import. The battle for power continues between aulus paulinus jimmy mulville, who has been despatched from rome to be the new governor of britain his punishment for accidentally insulting the holy roman emperors girlfriend, and badvoc rory mcgrath, a scheming, illnatured and revolting celt who rules over the. Rory mcgrath, the bearded panellist from they think its all over, has been reprimanded by the bbc for a joke about posh and becks. He was also a regular panellist on they think its all over. The channel 4 series was set in ad 123, in chelmsford hence the title.
Rory mcgrath comedian and after dinner speaker book. Jimmy mulville, rory mcgrath, philip pope, neil pearson, howard lew lewis, john stroud, vic finch. Rory mcgrath is a popular comedian from england, united kingdom. English comedian who wrote and starred in the shortlived series chelmsford 123. Jimmy mulville, rory mcgrath, philip pope, howard lew lewis, neil pearson, robert. Chelmsford 123 peeled grapes and pedicures tv episode. It ran from 9 march 1988 to 20 february 1990 for two seasons and thirteen episodes. Rory mcgrath was born on march 17, 1956 in cornwall, england as patrick rory mcgrath. An early production was chelmsford 123 1988 and 1990, which mcgrath and mulville wrote and performed.
Chelmsford 123 is a british sitcom created by rory mcgrath and jimmy mulville for channel 4. With jimmy mulville, rory mcgrath, philip pope, howard lew lewis. The series was set in the british town of chelmsford in the year ad 123 and concerned the power struggle between roman governor aulus paulinus jimmy mulville and the british chieftain, badvoc rory mcgrath. Rory s trademark scruffy hair and beard made him the obvious choice for the part of badvoc, a sourtempered, rabblerousing celt. Learn about rory s life, zodiac sign, birthday, real bio, and interesting facts here. Bob chaundy, of the bbc s news profiles unit, looks beneath the bushy exterior. Rory mcgrath is a comedian from england, united kingdom. Based in chelmsford, aulus knows little and understands less of the.
In 1992 mcgrath was dismissed from hat trick, for allegedly not pulling his weight. Rory mcgrath is a versatile writer, comedian and performer with appearances on a number of tv shows. Rory mcgrath biography, pictures, credits,quotes and more. The confrontation came days after mcgrath had left his wife and two young children. Chelmsford 123 the complete collection dvd british. My favourite episodes are the very first and the very last, both of which feature the emperor hadrian as youve never seen him before, and subtitled latin.
Rory s bestknown for his longrunning stint as a regular panellist on they think its all over. Fed up of the boredom of living in chelmsford, aulus decides to liven things up with a festival like saturnalia. Id remembered it as an absolutely hilarious programme, with rory mcgrath and jimmy mulville on top form. With jimmy mulville, rory mcgrath, philip pope, robert austin. Comedian rory mcgrath arrested on suspicion of assault after drunken row on visit to his home town. He studied at redruth grammar school and emmanuel college, cambridge w. Chelmsford 123 the complete series 1 and 2 dvd zavvi. Its not in any way historically educational or accurate just ott fun. To add insult to injury the emperor then appoints auluss brotherinlaw grasientus philip pope as the aidedecamp.
Chelmsford 123 the complete series one and two dvd by. All episodes from series 1 and 2 of the comedy series set in chelmsford in ad 123. After insulting the emperors girlfriend, governor aulus paulinus is sent to britannia, where he meets britains surly. He was also a regular panelist on the bbc1 sportthemes show they think its all over. Based in chelmsford, aulus knows little and understands less of the peoples he has been sent to control, and so regularly finds himself at odds with. The battle for power continues between aulus paulinus jimmy mulville, who has been despatched from rome to be the new governor of britain his punishment for accidentally insulting the holy roman emperors girlfriend, and badvoc rory mcgrath, a scheming, illnatured and revolting celt who rules. Patrick rory mcgrath, known as rory mcgrath, is a british comedian and writer. Patrick rory mcgrath, known as rory mcgrath, is a british comedian, television personality, and writer.
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