Ted Robbins
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.jpg) Robbins in April 2008, at the unveiling of Fred Dibnah's statue. |
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| Born | 21 January 1956 (age 56)[1] Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Liverpool University |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, broadcaster, radio DJ, radio personality, voice-over artist, television personality |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Judy Robbins |
Ted Robbins (born 21 January 1956) is an English comedian, actor, broadcaster, radio DJ, radio personality, voice-over artist and television personality
Robbins currently (2011) presents a morning show on BBC Radio Lancashire from 9am - 11am on weekdays.
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[edit] Career
Robbins achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English and Drama from Liverpool University.
A career in theatre and television has seen him play many parts as well as starring with his sister Kate in shows on ITV, and presenting game shows such as Quiz Night, Bratpack, and Chain Letters.
Ted also did voice-over announcing on Catchphrase from 1994–95 and 1998.[citation needed]
He also appeared in Matt Lucas and David Walliams' Rock the Blind, a spin off from the series Rock Profile, as Pete Waterman and Gary Barlow's room mate "Spud". Robbins later appeared in Little Britain playing a semi-autobiographical character as Paul McCartney's former school friend. He has also been in two episodes of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. He also appeared in Come Fly With Me.
Generally recognised as one of the top TV warm-up studio hosts in the country,[by whom?] Ted has recently been returning to dramatic ways with appearances in Holby City, Merseybeat, Doctors, Brookside, The Street, Lead Balloon, and is universally hated as the man who burned down the Phoenix club - Den Perry - in Phoenix Nights. Robbins also appeared in the 'Beetleman' episode of Chucklevision. and can now be seen as the Governor in CBBC's comedy show The Slammer, in a role somewhat similar to (and no doubt partly inspired by) his Den Perry character from Phoenix Nights. He guest starred on another CBBC show, Prank Patrol, as a judge in a talent show prank, and appears as the crazy brother of Ross in the CBBC show Chute!.
He also guest starred in The Legend of Dick and Dom Episode 9. Haunted as Winston a tour guide who takes Dick and Dom around a haunted house. Ted's sister Kate Robbins also guest stars in the episode.
In the 1990s, Ted contributed to The Railway Stories by narrating audiobook adaptations of the books written by Christopher Awdry, featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and the other engines on the Island of Sodor.
Ted appeared on the game show Identity on BBC2 on 11 September 2007 with the identity "TV Comedy Star".
Ted is often referred to in the popular comic Viz with regard to his Paul McCartney connection.
Robbins currently (2011) presents a morning show on BBC Radio Lancashire from 9am - 11am on weekdays.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Robbins was born in Liverpool, England on 21 January 1956. He is the brother of Kate, Emma, Amy and Jane Robbins, and also second cousin of Paul McCartney. He attended Wirral Grammar School for Boys.
Robbins is married to Judy; they have two children, Jack and Molly. He is an enthusiastic supporter of Rossendale Rugby Club, sometimes as a player.[3] The family live in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, Lancashire.[citation needed]
Ted Robbins is also the President of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Ted Robbins broke the record for the most number of jokes in 1 minute.
[edit] References
- ^ Researcha (subscription required)
- ^ "BBC Lancashire programme schedule". (for 15 April 2011). BBC Radio Lancashire. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5xxjYGCH0. Retrieved 15 April 2011. – the formatting of the archived page is slightly awry, but it provides schedule snapshot as a clear reference.
- ^ "Presenter profile: Ted Robbins". BBC Radio Lancashire. 30 June 2009. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5xxj4AQ4B. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
[edit] External links
- Ted Robbins at the Internet Movie Database
- Radio Lancashire profile
- BBC Radio Lancashire – Presenter Profile
| Preceded by Allan Stewart |
Host of Chain Letters 1991–95 |
Succeeded by Vince Henderson |
- 1956 births
- Audio book narrators
- English comedians
- English game show hosts
- English radio DJs
- English radio personalities
- English soap opera actors
- Living people
- People associated with the University of Liverpool
- The Railway Series
- Comedians from Liverpool
- Actors from Liverpool
- People educated at Wirral Grammar School for Boys
