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Tiswas (TV Series 1974–1982) Poster

(1974–1982)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Bob Cousins ... (15 episodes, 1980-1982)
John Pullen ... (5 episodes, 1979-1980)
Mike Holgate ... (3 episodes, 1979-1980)

Series Writing Credits  

Graham Deykin ... (additional material) (3 episodes, 1980)
Kim Fuller ... (additional material) (1 episode, 1981)
Neville Gurnhill ... (additional material) (14 episodes, 1980-1981)
Howard Imber ... (additional material) (4 episodes, 1981)
David McKellar ... (additional material) (8 episodes, 1980-1981)
Oliver Spencer ... (additional material) (5 episodes, 1978-1980)
Chris Tarrant ... (additional material) (1 episode, 1978)

Series Cast  

Chris Tarrant ...  Self - Presenter / ... 63 episodes, 1974-1981
Sally James Sally James ...  Self - Presenter / ... 52 episodes, 1977-1982
John Asher John Asher ...  Self - Presenter 27 episodes, 1974-1975
John Gorman John Gorman ...  Self - Presenter 25 episodes, 1978-1981
Bob Carolgees Bob Carolgees ...  Self - Presenter 25 episodes, 1978-1981
Johnny Patrick Johnny Patrick ...  Self / ... 22 episodes, 1978-1982
Trevor East Trevor East ...  Self - Presenter 22 episodes, 1974-1978
Peter Tomlinson Peter Tomlinson ...  Self - Presenter 21 episodes, 1974-1980
Lenny Henry ...  Self - Presenter 19 episodes, 1978-1981
Benjamin Mills Benjamin Mills ...  The Phantom Flan Flinger 6 episodes, 1979-1982
Den Hegarty Den Hegarty ...  Self - Presenter / ... 12 episodes, 1981-1982
Sylvester McCoy ...  Self - Presenter / ... 14 episodes, 1977-1982
Gordon Astley Gordon Astley ...  Self - Presenter 11 episodes, 1981-1982
Frank Carson ...  Self / ... 11 episodes, 1975-1982
Oliver Spencer Oliver Spencer ...  Self - Presenter 9 episodes, 1981-1982
Fogwell Flax Fogwell Flax ...  Self - Presenter / ... 7 episodes, 1978-1982
Matthew Butler Matthew Butler ...  Self 6 episodes, 1980-1981
David Rappaport ...  Self - Presenter 7 episodes, 1981-1982
Trevor James Trevor James ...  Self - Presenter 6 episodes, 1982
Norman Collier Norman Collier ...  Self / ... 5 episodes, 1979-1981
Terry Coates Terry Coates 5 episodes, 1982
Toyah Willcox ...  Self 5 episodes, 1981-1982
Bruce Thompson Bruce Thompson ...  Self 4 episodes, 1980
Paul Hardin Paul Hardin ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1978
Status Quo ...  Themselves 4 episodes, 1981-1982
Clive Webb Clive Webb 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Jim Davidson Jim Davidson ...  Self / ... 3 episodes, 1977-1978
Terry Hall Terry Hall ...  Self 3 episodes, 1977-1978
Phil Collins ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Trevor McDonald ...  Self 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Big Daddy Big Daddy ...  Self 3 episodes, 1981-1982
Ian Lees Ian Lees ...  Self - Presenter 2 episodes, 1979
Archie Cotterill Archie Cotterill 2 episodes, 1980
Collinson's Disco Kids Collinson's Disco Kids 2 episodes, 1980
Bob Blackman Bob Blackman ...  Self 2 episodes, 1978-1980
Paul Henry Paul Henry 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Russ Abbot ...  Various 1 episode, 1980-1982
The Barron Knights The Barron Knights ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1979-1981
Terry Thomas Terry Thomas ...  Self 1 episode, 1978-1981
Johnny Briggs ...  Self 1 episode, 1975-1978
Johnny Nash ...  Self 1 episode, 1975-1978
John Coburn John Coburn ...  Self / ... 1 episode, 1978-1981
Motörhead ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1979-1982
David Prowse ...  Self 1 episode, 1980-1982
Bob Geldof ...  Self 1 episode, 1981-1982
Giant Haystacks ...  Self 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Bucks Fizz Bucks Fizz ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1981-1982
Ernö Rubik Ernö Rubik ...  Self 1 episode, 1981-1982
The Polecats The Polecats ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1981-1982
The Jets The Jets ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981-1982
Robert Plant ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Rick Wakeman ...  Self 2 episodes, 1981
Saxon ...  Themselves 2 episodes, 1981
Iron Maiden ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Steve Davis ...  Self 2 episodes, 1982
Ted Moult Ted Moult ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Chapman Brown Chapman Brown ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Frenchie Frenchie ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Michael Henry Michael Henry ...  Self - Presenter 1 episode, 1979
Emil Wolk Emil Wolk ...  Self - Presenter 1 episode, 1981
Richard O'Sullivan 1 episode, 1980
Frankie Johns Frankie Johns 1 episode, 1980
Tehseen Panwar Tehseen Panwar 1 episode, 1980
Mike Harding Mike Harding ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
John Halsey John Halsey ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Geoff Capes Geoff Capes ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Chas Hodges 1 episode, 1980
Max Boyce Max Boyce 1 episode, 1980
Donna Johns Donna Johns 1 episode, 1980
Bonnie Spencer Bonnie Spencer 1 episode, 1980
Mark Shenton Mark Shenton 1 episode, 1980
The Smallest Theatre in the World The Smallest Theatre in the World 1 episode, 1981
The Look The Look 1 episode, 1981
Jackie Chan ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Dave Peacock 1 episode, 1980
Jeanette Clayborough Jeanette Clayborough 1 episode, 1980
Jacqueline Fisher Jacqueline Fisher 1 episode, 1980
The Nappy Wanderers The Nappy Wanderers 1 episode, 1980
Michelle Moore Michelle Moore 1 episode, 1980
Marcel Steiner Marcel Steiner 1 episode, 1981
Lee Brennan Lee Brennan 1 episode, 1981
Rip Van Wonkle Rip Van Wonkle ...  Rip Van Wonkle 1 episode, 1981
Mike Rutherford ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Karen Pritchard Karen Pritchard 1 episode, 1980
Karen Clayborough Karen Clayborough 1 episode, 1980
Fred Dinenage 1 episode, 1981
Nikki Nikki ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
The Grumbleweeds The Grumbleweeds 1 episode, 1981
Wayne Cadman Wayne Cadman 1 episode, 1980
Robin Colvill Robin Colvill 1 episode, 1981
Tony Bright Tony Bright 1 episode, 1981
The Bizzy Bees The Bizzy Bees 1 episode, 1980
Suzy Breeze Suzy Breeze 1 episode, 1981
The Happy Wanderers The Happy Wanderers 1 episode, 1981
St. Christopher's Steel Band St. Christopher's Steel Band 1 episode, 1981
Noddy Holder ...  Self 1 episode, 1975
The Rubettes The Rubettes ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1975
Richard Barnes Richard Barnes ...  Self - Presenter 1 episode, 1975
David Essex ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Jenny Hanley ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Clive Dunn ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Jasper Carrott ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Roger Taylor ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Mick Robertson Mick Robertson ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Tommy Boyd Tommy Boyd ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Dave Bartram Dave Bartram ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Rod Deas Rod Deas ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
John Goodhead John Goodhead ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Olivia Newton-John ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Micky Dolenz ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Davy Jones ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Billy Ocean ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Tina Charles Tina Charles ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Tessa Sanderson Tessa Sanderson ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Bev Bevan ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Terry Pearson ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Mel Harvey Mel Harvey ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Paul McCartney ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Cliff Richard ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
B.A. Robertson B.A. Robertson ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Child Child ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1979
Bernard Manning Bernard Manning ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Dexys Midnight Runners ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1980
Suggs Suggs ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
The Jam ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1980
Francis Monkman Francis Monkman ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Herbie Flowers Herbie Flowers ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Dan Woodgate Dan Woodgate ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Tony Brutus Tony Brutus ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Tristan Fry Tristan Fry ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Sad Café Sad Café ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1980
Sting ...  Self - Guest 1 episode, 1981
Gary Glitter ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Electric Light Orchestra ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
Kiki Dee ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Ian Gillan ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Mick Karn ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Ultravox ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
The Beat The Beat ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
Showaddywaddy Showaddywaddy ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
Joanna Fisher Joanna Fisher ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Aneka Aneka ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Bad Manners Bad Manners ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
Secret Affair Secret Affair ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
Phil Bloomberg Phil Bloomberg ...  Phil Polecat 1 episode, 1981
Tenpole Tudor Tenpole Tudor ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1981
John McCoy John McCoy ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Ron Looney Ron Looney 1 episode, 1981
Jenny J. Bolton Jenny J. Bolton ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Roger Pearson Roger Pearson ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Tippi Hedren ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Adam Ant ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Lemmy ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Paul Shane ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Nerys Hughes ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Madness Madness ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Gary Numan ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Hazel O'Connor ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Linda Nolan ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Ian Botham ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Nick Heyward ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
David Van Day David Van Day ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Thereza Bazar Thereza Bazar ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Tight Fit Tight Fit ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Classix Nouveaux ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Fashion Fashion ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Amazing Bavarian Stompers Amazing Bavarian Stompers ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Garry Hunt Garry Hunt ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Gillan Gillan ...  Themselves 1 episode, 1982
Joan Palmer Joan Palmer ...  Self (1975-1976) unknown episodes
John Stone John Stone ...  Self (uncredited) 2 episodes, 1978-1981
Rick Parfitt ...  Self (uncredited) 2 episodes, 1980-1982
Cozy Powell ...  Self (uncredited) 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Yvonne Elliman ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1978
Eddie Kidd ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1978
No Dice No Dice ...  Themselves (uncredited) 1 episode, 1978
Raymond Graham Jones Raymond Graham Jones ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1978
Rita Jones Rita Jones ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1978
Sarah Brightman ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
Kate Bush ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
Mike Oldfield ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
The Tourists The Tourists ...  Themselves (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
John Dummer John Dummer ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
George Currie George Currie ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
Kenny Andrews Kenny Andrews ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1979
Elvis Costello ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Paul Jones Paul Jones ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Amii Stewart ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Daley Thompson ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Deborah Evans-Strickland Deborah Evans-Strickland ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
David Cunningham David Cunningham ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Gary Fletcher Gary Fletcher ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Mel Taylor Mel Taylor ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Julian Marshall Julian Marshall ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1980
Angus Deayton ...  Garry Cribb (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
John Taylor ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Michael Fenton Stevens Michael Fenton Stevens ...  Norris Cribb (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Simon Le Bon ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Philip Pope Philip Pope ...  Dobbin Cribb (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Hot Gossip Hot Gossip ...  Themselves (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Annabella Lwin Annabella Lwin ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Barbara Woodhouse Barbara Woodhouse ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Fred Poke Fred Poke ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Dick Callan Dick Callan ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Clare Grogan ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Spike Milligan ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Jeremy Beadle ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Dave Edmunds ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Musical Youth Musical Youth ...  Themselves (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Chas & Dave ...  Themselves (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Julian Pettifer Julian Pettifer ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
John Watson John Watson ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Krokus ...  Themselves (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Neville Staple Neville Staple ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
Metal Mickey Metal Mickey ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982
David James David James ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1982

Series Produced by 

Chris Tarrant ... producer / producer (14 episodes, 1979-1981)
Glyn Edwards ... producer (7 episodes, 1978-1982)
Peter Harris ... producer (unknown episodes)
Sid Kilbey ... producer (unknown episodes)
Mike Smith ... executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Editing by 

Peter Matthews ... (unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by 

John Lageu ... (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jill Oxley ... (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Alan Hunter-Craig ... (3 episodes, 1980)
Martin Davey ... (2 episodes, 1980)
John White ... (1 episode, 1981)
Giovanni Guarino ... (1 episode, 1982)

Series Makeup Department 

Louise Fisher ... hair stylist / makeup artist (5 episodes, 1982)

Series Art Department 

Chris Wroe ... graphics / graphic designer (13 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jim Bridgen ... graphic designer (1 episode, 1981)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Brian Grant ... assistant camera (8 episodes, 1974)

Series Editorial Department 

Peter Matthews ... programme compiler (12 episodes, 1980-1981)
Roland Brason ... film editor (6 episodes, 1980-1981)
Mike Akester ... film editor (2 episodes, 1980)
Martin Crane ... film editor (2 episodes, 1981)
Graham Thompson ... videotape editor (1 episode, 1981)

Series Music Department 

Sally James ... music editor (2 episodes, 1981)

Series Script and Continuity Department 

David McKellar ... script associate (2 episodes, 1981)

Series Transportation Department 

Chris Meredith ... production driver (uncredited) (1 episode, 1981)

Series Additional Crew 

Helen Piddock ... researcher (12 episodes, 1980-1981)
Lesley Jones ... production assistant (8 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jenny Wright ... production assistant (4 episodes, 1980)
Peter Matthews ... compiled by / film researcher / programme associate (3 episodes, 1974-1981)
John Fleming ... researcher (2 episodes, 1981)

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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