Only Safari is supported for playback of this content. Peter is the owner of Hoyti Toyti, an antique shop specialising in toys. 1969 Shearsmith is born on 27 August, in Hull. He is deeply in love with Debbie, the dumb actress who plays Snow White. "That's all we've ever really cared about: that the cliffhanger endings are the things that enthral. "We always meet up and say we should do something together." Chelsea Crabtree (Alison Lintott). Were experiencing technical difficulties, please try again later. Posing as Mr Jolly, Mr Jelly discovers that Strachen was using his surgical skills to deal in the black market organ trade, and that Kenchington had an account with a cryogenic storage facility where her late father Ehrlichmann's head was kept frozen. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/reece-shearsmith-49647.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century British Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century British Film & Theater Personalities. Emily is clearly quite simple, naive and easily exploited. 2009. Afterwards, Jelly is given a box of Jolly's props, which also turns out to contain Strachen's mobile phone and his ID card at Andrews Nanotech. The actors were listed in `The Observer, as among the funniest acts in British comedy. She was a cruel and sadistic boss of the psychiatric hospital and devised humiliating and painful trials and tests for the patients. In Series 2, Tealeaf has become genuine friends with Lomax and realises that the locket everyone is searching for is worth perusing too Debbie is a beautiful but not very smart actress. At least David's letter also contains the message "I'm waiting". Copyright: BBC, Psychoville. Over time, Dr. Strachen developed an interest in Jelly's work and becomes a children's entertainer himself, becoming even better than Jelly. 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In exchange for Snappy, he gave them his eyes, hence his blindness. Jolly blackmailed Jelly whom he blamed most, as he was operating on Jelly's hand (which was later amputated after the operation went wrong) while Kenchington was dying. Lomax arrives at Ravenhill where he meets Joy and also finds Tealeaf who gives him Snappy. Silent Singer (Reece Shearsmith). She isn't happy with the level of technology available to her. 9: the nerdy details in Death Be Not Proud, Heat, Empire Records, and the Best Movies Free on Plex in January, The Best Jeff Beck Side Project Tracks and Deep Cuts, Every Marvel Movie and TV Show Coming in 2023, Psychoville: revisiting a brilliant, bizarre comedy. Nurse Kenchington was in charge of Ravenhill Hospital in the early 2000s. The black gloved man sends a second message to his victims stating, "You killed her". The car that Kerry is driving runs out of petrol so they walk, finding a cottage. 2006. And that was kind of the inspiration to write Psychoville; the idea of 'Could we do a comedy thriller in that way? He is good at one thing though - murdering people. 9). 2006 Lands his first musical role in The Producers.. I sense that I made the right decision to persevere through the first couple of discs because suddenly the atmosphere melts, leaving me wondering if the grumpiness is just a faade. This presumably explains the "sombre side" our photographer later grumbles Shearsmith showed during the photo shoot, because he's been the very model of charm with me, proving my initial fears were ill-founded. Wed always enjoyed returning to the stage. And yet a Twitter contretemps the day before we meet at the Novello Theatre, where he is starring in Betty Blue Eyes, has left us both pretty sure what to expect from each other. Contents 1 Early life However, we discover later that George has a secret that he has hiding been hiding from his wife. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Mae Martin: We have to give ourselves a break for being turned on by weird stuff, Derek Jacobi: They always want you to say something political. Years ago, when we met previously, Shearsmith told me how peed off he was when critics questioned whether any of them could act. Grace Andrews (Imelda Staunton). You now have unlimited access to the best British TV. 403. 2005 Goes on tour with the League before the quartet pull the plug on the successful series. She is now in more danger than she could ever realise Grace - a woman with a sharp-suit and an even sharper haircut - is after the locket. As he does, he is locked in the room containing Snappy by Joy, so he calls Lomax to get him out. Biggins (Christopher Biggins). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. One problem is that Kelvin is a little inept. Shearsmith has other credits in British sitcom Spaced, Simon Pegg's movie The World's End. Copyright: BBC, Psychoville. Please, try again. And I feel like it doesnt get my full attention if Im trying to step out of it with the directors hat on. "I think you can watch it and take some things from it. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Holly Shearsmith (1) Imelda Staunton (1) James Holmes (1) Malcolm Rogers (1) Margaret Cabourn-Smith (1) Mark Bonnar (1) Mark Gatiss (1) Mick Walter (1) Natalie Barrett (1) Natalie Cassidy (1) Robert Portal (1) Sally Sanders (1) Sarah Solemani (1) Sheila Reid (1) Tom Godwin (1) Will Ashcroft (1) Psychoville (TV Series) Photo & Video Photo Gallery Hattie is asked by her gay best friend Chris to marry his Iranian other half for visa reasons. It is revealed that the method for restoring a frozen head to life, worked out by Edwina Kenchington, was microscopically engraved on the links of the locket chain, and using this information, Andrews' team is able to bring Erlichmann's head back to life. Reece Shearsmith, born 27 August 1969, is an English actor. David lives with his mum and the two share a close bond perhaps a little bit too close! Oscar Lomax (Steve Pemberton). Something has gone wrong. Your email address will not be published. Psychoville (TV Series 2009-2011) Holly Shearsmith as Lorna. It was an eerie experience after months of lockdown. You don't have permission to watch this content. Brian is one of Robert's co-stars. The special guest stars included Imelda Staunton, Alex Waldmann and Julian Bleach. Image shows left to right: Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Michael McIntyre's Big Show. 2009 - 2011. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, "Psychoville killed off: News 2011: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide", "Inside No. He is married to Jane Shearsmith. The scenes depicting their ruthless executions are fairly dark but always filled with comedy gold. he squeals. Like The League Of Gentlemen, Psychoville revolves around a number of disparate characters, though its ultimately driven by an arc which grows more and more wildly unpredictable. The second series was first broadcast on 5 May 2011[2] and ended on 6 June. 2011 Stars in Betty Blue Eyes as Gilbert. Perhaps for something non-comedic? It aired for 22 episodes between 1999 and 2002. 500. I prefer to keep my mouth shut, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith: Nothing should be outside limits in comedy or even drama, Reece Shearsmith: Theres snobbery about actors from sketch shows, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, 5 off first orders using this QVC discount code, Up to 20% off and extra perks with Booking.com Genius membership, $5 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 10% off selected orders over 100 - eBay voucher code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK January 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this January, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. I think weve always been very careful, he replies. Something has gone wrong. He makes some silly mistakes which don't help the mission whatever the mission might be. He is looked after by Michael - aka Tealeaf - a young care worker who has been sent by the council to help with household chores and assist with tasks like reading the post. Shearsmith plays Zach, a hermit-like figure who has been living on his own in the woods as the world enters meltdown. And there is a moving on of culture and of sensibility., Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton during the League of Gentlemen live tour in 2005, Is there anything from his back catalogue that he regrets? It truly is a unique British comedy, and needs to be in your life if it isnt already. September 3, 2018 - Present. The group started a fire to cover their tracks, but Kenchington woke up and attempted to escape. They have children Danny, nine, and Holly, 11, and Jane . [citation needed]. Pemberton and Shearsmith both shine in their roles as the odd (and seemingly incestuous) Sowerbutts, creating a son and mother who clearly cant function without each other. Copyright: BBC, Psychoville. The show features a significant streak of horror too, though theres nothing here that will leave you too scared to sleep with the lights off. The actor-writer, famed for his work on the highly original BBC comedies The League of Gentleman and Inside No 9, had been called up two months earlier, in the height of lockdown, by Ben Wheatley.. There's too many demands on other people, like Mark [Gatiss, who is busy with Sherlock and Doctor Who], to write things. She gets to experience the Sowerbutts' unique entertainment skills first hand when she joins Robin at David and Maureen's flat for dinner. Still, comedy has always been the arena where he has flourished. We hope to resolve the issue very soon. Copyright: BBC, Psychoville. He scoots about the stage in a busy way, cheerily shouting instructions to the actors and stage crew. 2021 You may recognise him from The League of Gentlemen, which he co-wrote and starred in, along with Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. Meanwhile, Detective Finney starts to question the survivors in an attempt to find out more about Kenchington's return from the dead and her hunt for her missing locket. He is also the writer of BBC Two dark comedy Psychoville alongside Steve Pemberton. Meanwhile, we find out what happened to Robert and Kerry as we return to the mysterious cottage in the woods. 2005 Goes on tour with the League before the quartet pull the plug on the successful series. "A lot of characters begin life as something that could easily be in a sketch show as a one-off situation: a clown who is nasty to children; a midwife who's not very sympathetic to pregnant women," Shearsmith says, sipping coffee from a Now Panic and Freak Out mug. Navigation Villains Categories Categories: Outdated Articles Mature Wrathful Contradictory TV Show Villains Live Action Villains Sitcom Villains Detective Finney tracks down the former Ravenhill patients, questioning, then killing, Joy, Robert, and Oscar, and attempting to kill Mrs Wren. Copyright: BBC, Psychoville. It revolved around various unusual characters from different locations of England. Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests. At first it seems that Jeremy isn't connected to the other characters - however, we discover later that he is actually closely linked to the past. Thats something wed like to do. Shearsmith has also appeared in various stage productions and won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Roleforhis role in A Very Expensive PoisonatThe Old Vic. Mild mannered Robert is often teased by the other cast members. You know, you're the only person that's seen it in the world, apart from us." Jelly only has one hand, and this is something he has incorporated into his act by using 'novelty' clip-on hooks. They later have two children, Holly and Danny. He has played plenty of d Meanwhile, Mr. Jolly tells Mr. Jelly to meet him at Jelly's house as he has important information, but when he arrives he finds Jolly is dead, with his head in a blue plastic bag. 2001 Marries Jane. Kelvin (Daniel Ings). However, despite being rich, the twins were desperately after one particular small little green item - the same item that Oscar Lomax wanted so badly too. The chamber once opened reveals the revived head of the Nazi Doctor Ehrlichmann (Kenchington's father). 2008. Something has gone wrong. As Griffin leaves, he tells David about what Maureen said about her committing his father's murder. My names Holly. It turns out later this is quite a key link in the Pyschoville story. We hadn't even said hello and already Shearsmith was living up to the grouchy reputation he's earned since first making his mark with the League back in the mid-1990s. Mild-mannered Kerry plays Sniffly in the panto. Following a trip to the doctors, it seems Maureen may not have long left Mr Jelly is an embittered children's entertainer. Please, try again. His other calling was make-up: he worked with The Elephant Man artist Christopher Tucker. We were the 25 people that crept out of hiding and went outside into the woods and made this thing and it was liberating, says Shearsmith. Holly Shearsmith. Please, try again. First of all, Psychoville's one million fans will want to know which characters survived the bomb blast that ended things last time round. 2007. Contributors:Jon Plowman (Executive Producer) | Steve Pemberton (Executive Producer) | Reece Shearsmith (Executiv. Something has gone wrong. Its also testament to the writers skills that Pyschoville feels entirely original, without a hint of cliche. And a lot of what Ben was talking about in this film [is about] the stories we tell ourselves a narrative that the human animal needs to give itself to explain what on earth is this world about, especially in something as extreme as this notion [that a] pandemic has ravaged the world., Today, Shearsmith, 51, is looking far removed from his character. Instead of working with bits of paper and pins, she wants to be like Judy Dench in the Bond movies - playing with flatscreen technology, viewing life satellite imagery and the like. With danger mounting, and few witnesses left, Tealeaf, with the help of Peter Bishop, tries to solve the mystery of the locket. Pemberton and Shearsmith each play numerous characters, with Dawn French, Jason Tompkins, Daniel Kaluuya and Eileen Atkins in additional starring roles. You may recognise him from cult British sitcom The League of Gentlemen. Please, try again. Elsewhere, once again Jelly becomes Jolly with unexpected results. Something has gone wrong. It also came to the stage back in 2018 for a series of shows, a year after the gang reunited for three new episodes on BBC2 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first appearance on Radio 4. Psychoville series 1 and 2 are currently available on Netflix UK. He had a teenage love of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe and compares himself to the child in Kings vampire tale Salems Lot, with Dracula posters on the wall not going out in the sun and reading EC Comics. Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith. As Robert confronts Kerry, she prevents him from escaping and uses some pick axes to attack Debbie. Please, try again. Not that the considerable success he has had acting fulfils any sort of childhood dream: as a skilled cartoonist, he initially set his sights on becoming an artist but gave up his place on a post-school graphic art course after a last-minute epiphany that "I must try acting". Tealeaf tricks the Crabtree sisters into giving him their money and makes his way to Ravenhill to collect Snappy. When he returns home, Maureen thinks he really did commit murder. The blackmailer is Dr. Stuart Strachen, a surgeon, who is also known as Mr. Jolly. Shearsmith and Pemberton collaborated with Rob and Neil Gibbons to produce fictional web content to accompany the show including an interactive treasure hunt. I think I probably enjoy the stage more than any of the [other] mediums [Ive worked in].. George Aston (Steve Pemberton). One of the things we enjoyed when watching 24 or Lost is that you just can't wait to watch the next one. 500. 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