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Denis Norden
Denis Norden

Denis Norden

  • English
  • Writer and presenter
Denis Norden

Denis Norden was an English writer and presenter.

Year Production Role
2017 Barbara Windsor Celebrates...
  1. E1 - Sir Norman Wisdom
  2. E2 - Danny La Rue
  3. E4 - Bob Monkhouse
 Self
2013 Richard Briers: A Tribute Self
2013 Radio 2's History Of British Comedy
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Self
2012 The Late Great Eric Sykes Self
2011 The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse Self
2010 All Round Bob Monkhouse Self
2010 Being Here - The Peter Sellers Story Self
2009 The Many Faces Of... - The Many Faces Of June Whitfield (as Denis Norden CBE)
  1. The Many Faces Of June Whitfield
 Self
2009 Very Nearly An Armful - The Galton & Simpson Story Self
2008 Marty Feldman - Six Degrees Of Separation Self
2008 The Frost Report Is Back! Self
2007 The Original Godfather Self
2007 Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Laugh
  1. E1 - The Family, Love 'Em And Hate 'Em
 Self
2007 All The Best From Denis Norden Writer
2007 All The Best From Denis Norden Host / Presenter
2006 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2006 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2006 Comedy Connections - Series 4
  1. E7 - That Was The Week That Was
 Self
2005 The Unseen... - The Unseen Spike Milligan (as Dennis Norden)
  1. The Unseen Spike Milligan
 Self
2005 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2005 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2004 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2004 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2004 Stone Me, What A Life! Host / Presenter
2003 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2003 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2003 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2003 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2003 Associated London Scripts
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
 Self
2002 Vivat Milligna! Host / Presenter
2002 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2002 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2002 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2002 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2002 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 6
  1. E3 - Spike Milligan
 Self
2001 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2001 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
2001 Just Before Goonrise Host / Presenter
2000 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
2000 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
1999 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
1999 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
1999 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 4
  1. E3 - The Living Legends: Eric Sykes
 Self
1999 Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom
  1. E1 - The Early Days
 Self
1999 H-H-H-Happy Birthday Hancock Self
1998 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
1998 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
1998 30 Years Of Laughter Writer
1998 A Loose Canon (as Dennis Norden) Self
1998 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 3
  1. E4 - Tony Hancock
 Self
1998 30 Years Of Laughter Host / Presenter
1997 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
1997 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
1997 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 2
  1. E4 - The Goons
 Self
1996 Spike Milligan Self
1996 An Evening With...
  1. E1 - Spike Milligan
 Self
1995 40 Years Of ITV Laughter Writer
1995 40 Years Of ITV Laughter Host / Presenter
1993 Arena: Radio Night: TV Theft, Radio Rip-Off Self
1993 My Music - Series 28 Regular Panellist
1993 Laughter By Royal Command Writer
1993 Laughter By Royal Command Host / Presenter
1992 My Music - Series 27 Regular Panellist
1991 My Music - Series 26 Regular Panellist
1991 Denis Norden's Laughter File Writer
1991 Denis Norden's Laughter File Host / Presenter
1990 My Music - Series 25 Regular Panellist
1989 My Music - Series 24 Regular Panellist
1989 21 Years Of Laughter Writer
1989 21 Years Of Laughter Host / Presenter
1988 My Music - Series 23 Regular Panellist
1988 My Word! - Series 38 Regular Panellist
1987 My Music - Series 22 Regular Panellist
1987 My Word! - Series 37 Regular Panellist
1986 My Music - Series 21 Regular Panellist
1985 My Word! - Series 36 Regular Panellist
1985 My Music - Series 20 Regular Panellist
1984 My Word! - Series 35 Regular Panellist
1984 Briers On Hancock Self
1984 My Music - Series 19 Regular Panellist
1983 My Word! - Series 34 Regular Panellist
1983 My Music - Series 18 Regular Panellist
1983 My Music - 1983 Special Regular Panellist
1982 My Word! - Series 33 Regular Panellist
1982 My Music - Series 17 Regular Panellist
1981 My Word! - Series 32 Regular Panellist
1981 My Music - Series 16 Regular Panellist
1980 An Audience With...
  1. E9 - Victoria Wood
 Self
1980 My Word! - Series 31 Regular Panellist
1979 My Music - Series 15 Regular Panellist
1979 The Glums
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
 Writer
1979 My Word! - Series 30 Regular Panellist
1978 My Music - Series 14 Regular Panellist
1978 My Word! - Series 29 Regular Panellist
1978 My Music - Series 13 Regular Panellist
1977 My Word! - Series 28 Regular Panellist
1977 My Music - Series 12 Regular Panellist
1976 My Word! - Series 27 Regular Panellist
1976 My Music - Series 11 Regular Panellist
1975 My Word! - Series 26 Regular Panellist
1974 My Music - Series 10 Regular Panellist
1974 My Word! - Series 25 Regular Panellist
1974 My Music - Series 9 Regular Panellist
1973 My Word! - Series 24 Regular Panellist
1972 My Music - Series 8 Regular Panellist
1972 My Word! - Series 23 Regular Panellist
1972 My Music - Series 7 Regular Panellist
1971 Whack-O! - Series 8
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - The New Uniform
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Writer
1971 My Word! - Series 22 Regular Panellist
1971 My Music - Series 6 Regular Panellist
1970 My Word! - Series 21 Regular Panellist
1970 My Word! - Dickens Centenary Special Regular Panellist
1970 Brothers In Law - Series 1
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  1. E1 - First Brief
  2. E2 - The Expert Witness
  3. E6 - Special Damages
  4. E7 - Separation Order
  5. E12 - Special Examiner
  6. E13 - Counsel For The Prosecution
 Writer
1970 The Days Of Take It From Here Self
1969 My Music - Series 5 Regular Panellist
1969 My Word! - Series 20 Regular Panellist
1969 My Music - Series 4 Regular Panellist
1968 My Word! - Series 19 Regular Panellist
1968 My Music - Series 3 Regular Panellist
1968 My Word! - Series 18 Regular Panellist
1968 The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom Writer (Adapted By)
1967 My Music - Series 2 Regular Panellist
1967 The Frost Report - Series 2 Writer
1967 My Word! - Series 17 Regular Panellist
1967 My Music - Series 1 Regular Panellist
1966 My Word! - Series 16 Regular Panellist
1966 The Frost Report - Series 1
  1. E1 - Authority
 Writer (Additional Material)
1966 The Frost Report - Series 1 Writer
1965 My Word! - Series 15 Regular Panellist
1965 My Word! - Series 14 Regular Panellist
1964 My Word! - Series 13 Regular Panellist
1964 A Last Word On The Election Writer
1964 The Big Noise
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - The Ledge
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1964 A Child's Guide To Screenwriting Writer
1964 A Child's Guide To Screenwriting Ensemble Actor
1964 My Word! - Series 12 Regular Panellist
1964 How To Be An Alien Writer
1964 How To Be An Alien Various
1963 My Word! - Series 11 Regular Panellist
1963 Faces Of Jim - More Faces Of Jim Writer
1963 Whack-O! - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Madison Avenue
  2. E2 - The Quiz Game
  3. E3 - The Girl
  4. E4 - The Whacking Machine
  5. E5 - The New Matron
  6. E6 - Jim's Better Self
  7. E7 - Top Of The Form
  8. E8 - The New Uniform
  9. E9 - The Empty Cash Box
  10. E10 - The Fete
  11. E11 - The Upjohn Statue
  12. E12 - The T.V. Set
  13. E13 - Jim Ahoy
 Writer
1963 My Word! - Series 10 Regular Panellist
1963 Mr Justice Duncannon Writer
1962 Faces Of Jim - Six More Faces Of Jim Writer
1962 My Word! - Series 9 Regular Panellist
1962 Brothers In Law Writer
1962 Whack-O! - Series 2
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  1. E1 - The Russian Visitor
  2. E2 - Jim's Attempt To Earn Respect
  3. E3 - The Recording
  4. E4 - The Wager
  5. E5 - In for a Dime
  6. E6 - The Factory
  7. E7 - Pools Win
  8. E8 - Chiselbury Experiment
  9. E9 - Mildred's Little Bit
  10. E10 - The New Master
  11. E11 - The Old Lag
  12. E12 - The Cross-Country Cup
 Writer
1961 Faces Of Jim - The Seven Faces Of Jim Writer
1961 My Word! - Series 8 Regular Panellist
1961 My Word! - Series 7 Regular Panellist
1961 Whack-O! - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The School Strike
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - The Grange School For Boys
  4. E4 - The French Mistress
  5. E5 - The Marchioness
  6. E6 - The Student Prince
  7. E7 - Potter Takes Over
  8. E8 - The £25 Outing Money
  9. E9 - The Boxing Championship
  10. E10 - The Inspector's Visit
  11. E11 - The Popularity Ballot
  12. E12 - Exposure!
  13. E13 - Task Master
  14. E14 - The Dismissal
  15. E15 - The Book Prizes
  16. E16 - The New Post
  17. E17 - The Cricket Pavilion Fire
  18. E18 - The Burglary
  19. E19 - This Is Your Life
  20. E20 - The End-Of-Term Report
 Writer
1960 Whack-O! - Series 7
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  1. E1 - The Pools
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Jim's Better Self
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1960 My Word! - Series 6 Regular Panellist
1960 Whack-O! - Series 6
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - The Old Lag
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1960 Bottoms Up Writer (Additional Material)
1959 My Word! - Series 5 Regular Panellist
1959 Whack-O! - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - The Empty Cash Box
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1959 Whack-O! - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1959 My Word! - Series 4 Regular Panellist
1958 Take It From Here - Series 12 Writer
1958 Whack-O! - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
 Writer
1958 My Word! - Series 3 Regular Panellist
1958 Take It From Here - Series 11 Writer
1958 Early To Braden - Series 2 Writer
1957 Whack-O! - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
 Writer
1957 These Are The Shows Writer
1957 My Word! - Series 2 Regular Panellist
1957 Early To Braden - Series 1 Writer
1957 My Word! - Series 1 Regular Panellist
1957 Take It From Here - Series 10 Writer
1956 Three Men In A Boat Writer (Additional Material)
1956 Whack-O! - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1956 Finkel's Cafe Writer (Adapted By)
1956 My Word! - Pilot Regular Panellist
1955 Take It From Here - Series 9 Writer
1954 Take It From Here - Series 8 Writer
1954 And So To Bentley Writer
1953 Take It From Here - Series 7 Writer
1953 Barbara With Braden Writer
1953 Take It From Here - Series 6 Writer
1952 Song Of Paris Writer (Additional Material)
1951 Take It From Here - Series 5 Writer
1951 Here's Television Writer
1950 Take It From Here - Series 4 Writer
1949 Take It From Here - Series 3 Writer
1949 Third Division Writer
1948 Take It From Here - Series 2 Writer
1948 Take It From Here - Series 1 Writer

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Denis Norden on IMDb

Born
Monday 6th February 1922
Died
Wednesday 19th September 2018 (aged 96)
Title
Denis Norden CBE
Member of
Nationality
English
Home town
London
British Comedy Awards 1998
Best Writing (Winner)
Radio Academy Awards (Sony) 1983
Outstanding Contribution (Winner)
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