Other TV Appearances

2020

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In For A Penny

Tommy featured as a contestant on this game show

2019

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Pointless Celebrities

Appearance on a celebrity edition of the TV quiz show

2019

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The Cockfields

Bobby starred in a series of this comedy drama

2019

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Emmerdale

Tommy appeared in a short storyline as Derek

2018

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Last Laugh in Vegas

Show following celebrities as they perform a one-off concert in Las Vegas. See also the final show page.

2018

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Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule

Guests on the show, May 2018

2018

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Benidorm

Cameo appearance by Bobby, May 2018

2016

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Hank Zipzer

Tommy appeared as the mayor in an episode, July 2016

2016

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Celebrity Masterchef

Tommy appeared on the show, June – July 2016

2015

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

The duo appeared in one episode

2014

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Doctors

Cameo appearance by Tommy in daytime TV drama ‘Doctors’, September 2014

2013

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The Security Men

Bobby played a security guard in this one-off

2012

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Celebrity Coach Trip

Appeared throughout this 2012 Channel 4 series

2012

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Strictly Come Dancing

Appearance by Bobby on the Christmas special 2012

2012

Casualty screen picture Casualty

Guest appearance by Bobby, December 2012

2011 onwards

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Mount Pleasant

Sky sitcom starring Bobby Ball

2010

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Act Your Age

Radio 4 comedy show

2010

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All Star Mr and Mrs

Appearance by Bobby and wife Yvonne, February 2010

2009 onwards

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Not Going Out

Bobby has made a number of appearances as Lee’s dad.

2009


The Fattest Man in Britain

One-off comedy drama shown in December 2009. Starred Bobby as Morris, the manager to the fattest man in Britain.

2005

I'm a Celebrity
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

In the jungle in this reality TV series

2005-08

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Last of the Summer Wine

Guest appearances in three episodes of the long-running comedy, 2005-2008.

2005-08

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Heartbeat

Appearances in three episodes, 2005-2008

2004

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The Royal

Bobby appeared in one episode

2004

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Revolver

3 sketches in the first episode of this 2004 BBC series

2003

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That’s Entertainment

Hosts for this one-off TV entertainment show

2001

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Rex the Runt

Bobby made a guest appearance voicing one of the animated characters

1999

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The Big Stage

Performed a sketch on this variety show

1996

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Shooting Stars

Guests on the show

1995

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Royal Variety Performance

Took part in a sketch with Des O’Connor

1992-93

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Juniper Jungle

A childrens cartoon series based on a set of three books by Bobby. Thirteen shows were made.

1990

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A Night of One Hundred Stars

Sketch on variety show, filmed shown on TV

1988

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Summertime Special

Stand-up and sketch on this variety show

1988

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Telethon ’88

Appearance on the ITV fundraising marathon

1987

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Royal Variety Performance

TV broadcast of the stage performance

1987

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Mr H is late

One-off silent comedy written by Eric Sykes

1985

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The Saturday Starship

Guest appearance on this Saturday children’s TV show

1982

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

Sketch with Kenny Everett on his TV show

1982

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The Variety Club Awards for 1982

Awarded Showbusiness Personalities of the Year

1981

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This Is Your Life

In 1981 Tommy and Bobby were the first double act to appear on the show

1979

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Star Treatment

Featured in an episode of this variety show

1970s

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The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club

Appeared in the series 1, 5 and 6 of this club-themed variety show in the 1970s.

1978

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Bruce Forsyth’s Big Night

Cannon and Balls TV break – no appearances in this 1978 variety show.

1976

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Seaside Special

Appearance on this BBC light entertainment show.

Bruce Forsyth’s Generation Game, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.
What a Performance
, 2000 – TV show focussing on comedy acts.
Funny Business
, 1992 – Featured in episode 3, which looked at double acts.
Other TV appearances include Talking Telephone Numbers and Fully Booked