Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby

Birthday: 1973-04-02

Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography: Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian, children's entertainer, writer and singer. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective, where he has written and starred in productions including the sketch show Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts, as well as writing for film.  Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film, and was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment. In 2023, he co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a film which serves as a prequel to the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, exploring Willy Wonka's origins. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon Farnaby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Wonka
Wonka

Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time –...

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The Phantom of the Open
The Phantom of the Open

Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Gol...

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Bunny and the Bull
Bunny and the Bull

A young shut-in takes an imaginary road trip inside his apartment, based on mementos and memories of...

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Your Highness
Your Highness

A fantasy movie about an arrogant, lazy prince and his more heroic brother who must complete a quest...

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Blake's Junction 7
Blake's Junction 7

Intergalactic revolutionaries "Blake's 7" make an eventful late night stop at Newport Pagnell Servi...

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All Stars
All Stars

Two kids look to throw an ambitious dance show in order to save their struggling youth center....

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Fat Slags
Fat Slags

Leaving their hometown of Fulchester in the North of England, Sandra and Tracey head for the bright ...

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Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party
Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party

Horrible Histories Prom was a free family concert showcasing the original songs from the British tel...

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Paddington
Paddington

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddi...

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Bill
Bill

What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves...

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Richard III: The King in the Car Park
Richard III: The King in the Car Park

This documentary looks at the search for the remains of King Richard III of England (1452-1485). Aft...

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Richard III: The Unseen Story
Richard III: The Unseen Story

In this special follow-up programme, the only television team with access to the dig and the scienti...

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Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square

Short film set among the various workers and tradespeople in the famous London thoroughfare that spo...

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Mindhorn
Mindhorn

A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" ...

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The Golf War
The Golf War

TV Pilot starring Simon Farnaby, Matt Berry, Rich Fulcher and Nina Conti....

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a ne...

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The Yellow House
The Yellow House

John Simm stars as Vincent Van Gogh in The Yellow House, a feature-length drama that tells the movin...

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Paddington 2
Paddington 2

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect pr...

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Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin

Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and l...

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The Last Summer on Earth
The Last Summer on Earth

Feel the tension. Feel the heat. Listen to the beat! Join the Ginger Goofball in 50s America as he s...

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Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare

Two 19th-century opportunists become serial killers so that they can maintain their profitable busin...

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An A to Z of Paddington
An A to Z of Paddington

Dive deep into the lore and influence of Paddington in this feel-good documentary composed of beauti...

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Paddington in Peru
Paddington in Peru

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired B...

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Paddington Meets The Queen
Paddington Meets The Queen

Paddington learns that The Queen also loves marmalade sandwiches. He shows Her Majesty where he hide...

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