
He was born in Oldham, Lancashire, the son of William and Pamela Biggins. He was brought up in Salisbury, Wiltshire, attended St Probus school where he took elocution lessons and participated in local drama groups. His first lead stage role was at the age of 17 in a Stage '65 production of Molière's Le Médecin malgré lui, leading to work with a local repertory theatre company.
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Twelve comedians will then be selected to attend “Laughter Class”, where they will be put through their paces and trained in all genres of comedy from stand-up to panto performance by a host of industry experts. Six of the comics will then be selected to take part in a live stand-up show, also to be staged at the Gaiety on a date to be confirmed. The acts will be judged on the night by the live audience and a celebrity panel, with the winner receiving a prize – including supporting Jim Davidson on one of his shows on his live tour. The entire series will be filmed exclusively for Ustreme.

Hosted by Jungle legend Joel Dommett, along with your current King of the Jungle Sam Thompson and Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers, the iconic trio debate the day’s Trials, triumphs, tears and stomach growls from the Campmates as they happen.

Fancy swapping the hustle and bustle of city life for an idyllic rural retreat? The team help a host of well-known faces find their dream homes in the glorious British countryside.

Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?

The Savoy hotel... Its very name synonymous with glamour and exclusivity. But what really goes on behind those famous revolving doors?

I’m A Celebrity…The Daily Drop brings you the latest gossip and exclusive content direct from Gwyrych Castle in North Wales. Joining presenter Vick Hope each episode are a stellar panel of ex-campmates and celebrity superfans who will delve, debate, and dissect all of the daily action from the camp.

Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?

A group of celebrities take a very different kind of road trip in Gone to Pot, as they explore the issues surrounding legal marijuana use in the US. With a 'magical mystery bus' as their form of transport, the group encounter an eclectic mix of people along the way who use the drug for both medicinal and recreational purposes, meeting those who have experienced the benefits and disadvantages of its legalisation.

Mix chat, clips, cookery, celebrities and comedy - add a little chaos and you have this anarchic, spoof, tea-time cookery show hosted by Harry Hill. Each week a celebrity guest helps create bizarre recipes from Harry's imagination.

What would happen if Keith Lemon had permission to snoop around celebrities' homes? Find out as Through The Keyhole returns, with everyone's favourite strawberry-blonde presenter at the helm!
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