Bobby Ball

Bobby Ball

Oldham born comedian famous for his comic partnership with Tommy Cannon. The pair reached their peak in the 1980s with TV shows, sell out tours and even a film, Boys in Blue. In later years Ball has branched out into solo acting, appearing in TV shows such as Not Going Out and Mount Pleasant.

  • Title: Bobby Ball
  • Popularity: 3.608
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1944-01-28
  • Place of Birth: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: Robert Harper, Cannon & Ball, Cannon and Ball
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Bobby Ball Movies

  • 2009
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    The Fattest Man in Britain

    The Fattest Man in Britain

    5.9 2009 HD

    Georgie Godwin is the fattest man in Britain. A tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent, cabbie Morris. Devoted neighbour Janice is Georgie's...

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  • 1982
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    The Boys in Blue

    The Boys in Blue

    5.2 1982 HD

    Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of Little Botham. When the station is threatened with...

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  • 2005
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    Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

    Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

    3.5 2005 HD

    Now known as the Quail's First Christmas. Identical, except for the title change on the cover. Imagine the "greatest story ever told" as seen from...

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  • 1988
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    Mr. H Is Late

    Mr. H Is Late

    7 1988 HD

    A team of inept undertakers attempt to get a coffin to a funeral on time. An undertaker is in charge of moving a coffin from a home to the church....

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  • 2005
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    Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy

    Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy

    1 2005 HD

    Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball filmed live at the Blackpool Grand. Blending new and contemporary sketches with their traditional magic, this is...

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  • 2013
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    The Security Men

    The Security Men

    1 2013 HD

    A group of night security guards working at the fictional Whittington shopping centre in Greater Manchester must create an elaborate scheme to hide a...

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  • 2020
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    Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

    Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

    1 2020 HD

    A tribute to one of Britain's most popular entertainers, Bobby Ball who died recently. Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the much-loved comedian...

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  • 1985
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    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    1 1985 HD

    Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with...

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  • 1986
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    A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

    A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

    1 1986 HD

    A retrospective of the comedy genius of Tommy Cooper, with tributes from the likes of Eamonn Andrews, Ronnie Barker, Max Bygraves, Cannon & Ball, Jim...

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  • 1985
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    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    1 1985 HD

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  • 1993
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    Shooting Stars

    Shooting Stars

    7.4 1993 HD

    Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on...

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  • 2006
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    Not Going Out

    Not Going Out

    7.388 2006 HD

    Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream...

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  • 2006
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    The One Show

    The One Show

    4.6 2006 HD

    A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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  • 1984
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    Surprise, Surprise

    Surprise, Surprise

    5.8 1984 HD

    Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for...

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  • 1992
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    Heartbeat

    Heartbeat

    7 1992 HD

    Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.

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  • 1992
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    Juniper Jungle

    Juniper Jungle

    7 1992 HD

    Juniper Jungle was a short lived cartoon series created by the British comedian Bobby Ball.

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  • 1979
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    Cannon And Ball

    Cannon And Ball

    5 1979 HD

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  • 2006
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    The Story of Light Entertainment

    The Story of Light Entertainment

    5 2006 HD

    The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The series comprises eight episodes and is narrated by...

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  • 1982
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    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    7 1982 HD

    Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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  • 1991
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    Plaza Patrol

    Plaza Patrol

    6 1991 HD

    Cannon and Ball star as security guards Trevor and Bernard at the Margaret Thatcher Plaza shopping centre Trevor Purvis and his senior, Bernard...

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  • 2008
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    All Star Mr & Mrs

    All Star Mr & Mrs

    1 2008 HD

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  • 2011
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    Mount Pleasant

    Mount Pleasant

    6.5 2011 HD

    The life of Mancunian Lisa and the day-to-day adventures she has with her husband, friends and family.

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  • 1956
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    Opportunity Knocks

    Opportunity Knocks

    1 1956 HD

    A radio, and later television, talent show originally hosted by Hughie Green, with a late-1980s revival hosted by Bob Monkhouse, and later by...

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  • 2011
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    Mount Pleasant

    Mount Pleasant

    6.5 2011 HD

    The life of Mancunian Lisa and the day-to-day adventures she has with her husband, friends and family.

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  • 2017
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    Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

    Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

    8 2017 HD

    Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is a panel show that sees Harry Hill presiding over two teams tasked with saving planet earth from alien invasion!...

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  • 1979
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    The Cannon & Ball Show

    The Cannon & Ball Show

    1 1979 HD

    A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.

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  • 2003
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    The Royal

    The Royal

    7.6 2003 HD

    Follows the staff and patients of a Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s, embroiled in tangled love lives and bitter power struggles.

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  • 1978
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    An Audience with...

    An Audience with...

    5.3 1978 HD

    An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

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  • 1998
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    Rex the Runt

    Rex the Runt

    7 1998 HD

    Rex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC Bristol in association with EVA Entertainment and...

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  • 2011
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    5 2011 HD

    Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

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  • 2002
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    I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

    I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

    5.9 2002 HD

    Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically...

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  • 2019
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    The Cockfields

    The Cockfields

    7.167 2019 HD

    Simon is taking girlfriend Donna back home to the Isle of Wight for the very first time. Can he survive a long birthday weekend with his biological...

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  • 2006
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    Legends

    Legends

    5 2006 HD

    The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.

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  • 1994
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    Ready Steady Cook

    Ready Steady Cook

    1 1994 HD

    Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes

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  • 2007
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    Benidorm

    Benidorm

    7.5 2007 HD

    Set in the Solana all-inclusive Resort, Benidorm follows the antics of regulars and first-time holiday makers on their journeys abroad.

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  • 1973
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    Last of the Summer Wine

    Last of the Summer Wine

    7.1 1973 HD

    Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire...

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  • 2004
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    Strictly Come Dancing

    Strictly Come Dancing

    5.8 2004 HD

    A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges...

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