Show 
Actor (167 credits)
Actor (167 credits)
2024
Testament: The Story of Moses
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Part Three: THE PROMISED LAND
(2024)
... Narrator
- Part Two: THE PLAGUES
(2024)
... Narrator
- Part One: THE PROPHET
(2024)
... Narrator
2023
Rabbit Hole
(TV Series)
Dr. Ben Wilson
Dr. Ben Wilson
- Ace in the Hole
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- Gilgamesh
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- The Playbook
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- Tom
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- The Person in Your Ear
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- The Algorithms of Control
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- At Any Given Moment
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson
- Pilot
(2023)
... Dr. Ben Wilson (credit only)
2020-2022
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- House of War
(2022)
... Narrator
- Ashes to Ashes
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
- Ancient Prophecies
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
- Loose Lips Sink Ships
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
- Into The Golden Horn
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
- Through The Walls
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
- The New Sultan
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
2022
Spark Hunter
(Podcast Series)
Shadow
Shadow
- About Her Transcendence Into a New Ethics
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About Evolutionary Programming and Her Epiphany
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About Her Psychological Despair
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About Her Lost Love
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About a Discovery That Goes Bad
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About the Sensitivity of a Thing
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About the First Move of a Thinking Machine
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
- About a Mortal Test
(2022)
... Shadow (voice)
2022
The Serpent Queen
(TV Series)
Pope Clement
Pope Clement
- To War Rather Than to Bed
(2022)
... Pope Clement
- Medici Bitch
(2022)
... Pope Clement
2021
Moley
(TV Series)
Mr. James Moley
Mr. James Moley
- Three Gentlemen of Moletown
(2021)
... Mr. James Moley (voice)
- The Hat Trick
(2021)
2020-2021
Hindsight
(Podcast Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Omar Sharif: The Egyptian Prince of Hollywood
(2021)
... Narrator (voice)
- Lawrence of Arabia: A liberator, spy or traitor?
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
2019-2020
The Crown
(TV Series)
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten
- Gold Stick
(2020)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Imbroglio
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Dangling Man
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Tywysog Cymru
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
- Coup
(2019)
... Lord Mountbatten
2019
The Widow
(TV Series)
Martin Benson
Martin Benson
- Nigel
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Will
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- The Spider and the Web
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Poteza
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Violet
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- The Survivors
(2019)
... Martin Benson
- Mr. Tequila
(2019)
... Martin Benson
2018
The Little Drummer Girl
(TV Mini Series)
Commander Picton
Commander Picton
- Episode #1.6
(2018)
... Commander Picton
- Episode #1.5
(2018)
... Commander Picton
2018
Hang Ups
(TV Series)
Jeremy Pitt
Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.6
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.4
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.3
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
- Episode #1.1
(2018)
... Jeremy Pitt
2018
The Woman in White
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Fairlie
Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.5
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.4
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.2
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
- Episode #1.1
(2018)
... Mr. Fairlie
2015
And Then There Were None
(TV Mini Series)
Judge Lawrence Wargrave
Judge Lawrence Wargrave
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Judge Lawrence Wargrave
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Judge Lawrence Wargrave
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Judge Lawrence Wargrave
2015
Childhood's End
(TV Mini Series)
Karellen
Karellen
- The Children
(2015)
... Karellen
- The Deceivers
(2015)
... Karellen
- The Overlords
(2015)
... Karellen
2015
Deadline Gallipoli
(TV Mini Series)
Sir Ian Hamilton
Sir Ian Hamilton
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Sir Ian Hamilton
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Sir Ian Hamilton
2011-2015
Game of Thrones
(TV Series)
Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister
- The Wars to Come
(2015)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Children
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Mountain and the Viper
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Laws of Gods and Men
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- First of His Name
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- Breaker of Chains
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Lion and the Rose
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- Two Swords
(2014)
... Tywin Lannister
- Mhysa
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- Second Sons
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Bear and the Maiden Fair
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Climb
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- Kissed by Fire
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- And Now His Watch Is Ended
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- Walk of Punishment
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- Valar Dohaeris
(2013)
... Tywin Lannister
- Valar Morghulis
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- Blackwater
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Prince of Winterfell
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- A Man Without Honor
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Old Gods and the New
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Ghost of Harrenhal
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- Garden of Bones
(2012)
... Tywin Lannister
- Fire and Blood
(2011)
... Tywin Lannister
- Baelor
(2011)
... Tywin Lannister
- The Pointy End
(2011)
... Tywin Lannister
- You Win or You Die
(2011)
... Tywin Lannister
2014
The Great Fire
(TV Mini Series)
Lord Denton
Lord Denton
- Episode #1.4
(2014)
... Lord Denton
- Episode #1.3
(2014)
... Lord Denton
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... Lord Denton
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... Lord Denton
2012
Secret State
(TV Mini Series)
John Hodder
John Hodder
- Episode #1.4
(2012)
... John Hodder
- Episode #1.3
(2012)
... John Hodder
- Episode #1.2
(2012)
... John Hodder
- Episode #1.1
(2012)
... John Hodder
2012
Strike Back
(TV Series)
Conrad Knox
Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 10
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 9
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 8
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 7
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 5
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance: Part 6
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance, Part 4
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance, Part 3
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance, Part 2
(2012)
... Conrad Knox
- Vengeance, Part 1
(2012)
... Conrad Knox (credit only)
2010-2011
This September
(TV Series)
Edmund Aird
Edmund Aird
- The Scandal
(2011)
... Edmund Aird
- The Reunion
(2011)
... Edmund Aird
- Family Secret
(2010)
... Edmund Aird
- A Healing Heart
(2010)
... Edmund Aird
2010
Going Postal
(TV Mini Series)
Lord Vetinari
Lord Vetinari
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Lord Vetinari
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... Lord Vetinari
2009
Trinity
(TV Series)
Dr. Edmund Maltravers
Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.8
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.7
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.6
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.5
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.3
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... Dr. Edmund Maltravers
2007
Fallen Angel
(TV Mini Series)
David
David
- The Office of the Dead
(2007)
... David
- The Judgement of Strangers
(2007)
... David
- The Four Last Things
(2007)
... David
2005
Bleak House
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Tulkinghorn
Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.12
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.11
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.10
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.9
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.8
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.7
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.6
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.5
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.4
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Mr. Tulkinghorn
2005
To the Ends of the Earth
(TV Mini Series)
Sir Henry Somerset
Sir Henry Somerset
- Close Quarters
(2005)
... Sir Henry Somerset
2005
Fingersmith
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Christopher Lilly
Mr. Christopher Lilly
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Mr. Christopher Lilly
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Mr. Christopher Lilly
2005
Last Rights
(TV Mini Series)
Wheeler
Wheeler
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Wheeler
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Wheeler
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Wheeler
2003
Trial & Retribution
(TV Series)
Greg Harwood
Greg Harwood
- Suspicion: Part 2
(2003)
... Greg Harwood
- Suspicion: Part 1
(2003)
... Greg Harwood
2002
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
(TV Series)
Colonel Simon Lasker
Colonel Simon Lasker
- The Outpost: Part 2
(2002)
... Colonel Simon Lasker (voice)
- The Outpost: Part 1
(2002)
... Colonel Simon Lasker (voice)
2000
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
(TV Mini Series)
Sir Henry Carlyle
Sir Henry Carlyle
- The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes: Part 1
(2000)
... Sir Henry Carlyle
1997
Rebecca
(TV Mini Series)
Maxim de Winter
Maxim de Winter
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Maxim de Winter
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Maxim de Winter
1986-1996
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Professor Mandry / Paul Hatcher
Professor Mandry / Paul Hatcher
- Century
(1996)
... Professor Mandry
- The McGuffin
(1986)
... Paul Hatcher
1990
The Phantom of the Opera
(TV Mini Series)
The Phantom (Erik)
The Phantom (Erik)
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... The Phantom (Erik)
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... The Phantom (Erik)
1988
First Born
(TV Mini Series)
Edward Forester
Edward Forester
- Episode #1.3
(1988)
... Edward Forester
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Edward Forester
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Edward Forester
1987
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Robert Smythe
Robert Smythe
- Skeleton in the Cupboard
(1987)
... Robert Smythe
1987
Out on a Limb
(TV Mini Series)
Gerry Stamford
Gerry Stamford
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Gerry Stamford
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Gerry Stamford
1985
Time for Murder
(TV Series)
James Latimer
James Latimer
- This Lightning Always Strikes Twice
(1985)
... James Latimer
1985
Theatre Night
(TV Series)
Charleston / Introduction
Charleston / Introduction
- Thunder Rock
(1985)
... Charleston / Introduction
1984
The Secret Servant
(TV Series)
Harry Maxim
Harry Maxim
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Harry Maxim
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Harry Maxim
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Harry Maxim
1980-1984
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Captain John Truman / Colin
Captain John Truman / Colin
- Rainy Day Women
(1984)
... Captain John Truman
- Dreams of Leaving
(1980)
... Colin
1984
The Jewel in the Crown
(TV Mini Series)
Guy Perron
Guy Perron
- The Division of the Spoils
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- Pandora's Box
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- The Moghul Room
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- Travelling Companions
(1984)
... Guy Perron
- An Evening at the Maharanee's
(1984)
... Guy Perron
1982
Frost in May
(TV Mini Series)
Reynaud Callaghan
Reynaud Callaghan
- The Lost Traveller
(1982)
... Reynaud Callaghan
1982
Nancy Astor
(TV Mini Series)
Edward Hartford-Jones
Edward Hartford-Jones
- Guests for the Weekend
(1982)
... Edward Hartford-Jones
1975
Edward the King
(TV Mini Series)
Prince Eddy
Prince Eddy
- Scandal
(1975)
... Prince Eddy
- The Royal Quadrille
(1975)
... Prince Eddy
1974
Father Brown
(TV Series)
Commandant Neil O'Brien
Commandant Neil O'Brien
- The Secret Garden
(1974)
... Commandant Neil O'Brien
Show
Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
2022
Spark Hunter
(Podcast Series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
- About Her Transcendence Into a New Ethics
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About Evolutionary Programming and Her Epiphany
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About Her Psychological Despair
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About Her Lost Love
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About a Discovery That Goes Bad
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About the Sensitivity of a Thing
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About the First Move of a Thinking Machine
(2022)
... (executive producer)
- About a Mortal Test
(2022)
... (executive producer)
Show
Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
Show
Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
Show
Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
2019
Dubsmash Bros
(TV Series) (grateful acknowledgment - 1 episode)
- You Are Sentenced to Death
(2019)
... (grateful acknowledgment)
Show
Self (115 credits)
Self (115 credits)
2023
Monday Morning Critic Podcast
(Podcast Series)
Self
Self
- Episode 374: Charles Dance
(2023)
... Self
2016-2020
Savage Kingdom
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Death of a Dream
(2020)
... Narrator (voice)
- Ascendency
(2019)
... Narrator (voice)
- Fall of the Queen
(2019)
... Narrator (voice)
- War Games
(2019)
... Narrator (voice)
- Rise of Exiles
(2019)
... Narrator (voice)
- Reign of Terror
(2019)
... Narrator (voice)
- Dawn of Darkness
(2019)
... Narrator (voice)
- First Blood
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Enemy Within
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- King Slayers
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- Reign of Traitors
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- Big Game of Thrones
(2016)
... Narrator (voice)
- Army of Darkness
(2016)
... Narrator (voice)
- Queen of the North
(2016)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Pale Pack
(2016)
... Narrator (voice)
- Leopard's Rock
(2016)
... Narrator (voice)
- Mother of Lions
(2016)
... Narrator (voice)
2019
Good Morning Britain
(TV Series)
Self - Actor
Self - Actor
- Episode dated 24 May 2019
(2019)
... Self - Actor
2004-2019
This Morning
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode #31.70
(2019)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 8 November 2004
(2004)
... Self - Guest
2016
And Then There Was Something: The Making of 'And Then There Were None'
(Video documentary short)
Self
Self
2014
Good Morning America
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 25 November 2014
(2014)
... Self - Guest
2011-2013
Living the Life
(TV Series)
Self - Introduction / Self
Self - Introduction / Self
- Elaine Paige & Twiggy
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Andrew Lloyd Webber & A. R. Rahman
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Lord Jeffrey Archer & Sir Donald Sinden
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Ian La Frenais & Marianne Faithfull
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Hans Zimmer & Derren Brown
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Gareth Edwards & Matthew Rhys
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Susan George & Robert Lindsay
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Dave Stewart & Elliott Gould
(2013)
... Self (voice)
- Paul McGann and Charles Dance
(2012)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Sir Peter Blake and Ken Russell
(2012)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Lord Sebastian Coe and Gary Newbon
(2012)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Sir Tim Rice and Sir Ian Botham
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Brigitte Nielsen and Britt Ekland
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Caitlin Moran and Fay Weldon
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Dylan Jones and George Lamb
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Leslie Phillips and Robin Gibb
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Joanna Lumley and Lord Melvyn Bragg
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
- Stephen Fry and Bill Wyman
(2011)
... Self - Introduction (voice)
2013
Cinema 3
(TV Series)
Self - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
- Episode dated 17 October 2013
(2013)
... Self - Interviewee
2013
Would I Lie to You?
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- The Unseen Bits
(2013)
... Self (as Charles Dance OBE)
- Episode #7.2
(2013)
... Self (as Charles Dance OBE)
2013
Top Gear
(TV Series)
Self - Special Guest
Self - Special Guest
- AC45 Racing Yacht Vs Toyota Auris - Introduction Of The New Reasonably Priced Car: Vauxhall Astra
(2013)
... Self - Special Guest
2013
The Jonathan Ross Show
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Ian McKellen, Matt Smith, Ruth Jones, Kit Harington, Charles Dance, Rose Leslie and Stereophonics.
(2013)
... Self - Guest
2012
Great West End Theatres
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Actor
Self - Actor
- St Martin's Theatre
(2012)
... Self - Actor
- Wyndham's Theatre
(2012)
... Self - Actor
- Ambassadors Theatre
(2012)
... Self - Actor
2009
Merlin: Secrets & Magic
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- Hardwork and Heartbreak
(2009)
... Self
- Witch Hunt
(2009)
... Self
2009
The One Show
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 17 September 2009
(2009)
... Self - Guest
2009
Clatterford
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Ladies in Lavender
(2009)
... Self
- New Beginnings
(2009)
... Self (uncredited)
2008
Drama Trails
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- 'Jewel in the Crown' to 'Band of Gold'
(2008)
... Self
2005-2007
Breakfast
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 29 August 2007
(2007)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 26 October 2005
(2005)
... Self - Guest
1988-2004
Film '72
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode dated 8 November 2004
(2004)
... Self
- Episode #17.18
(1988)
... Self
2004
The Heaven and Earth Show
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 3 October 2004
(2004)
... Self - Guest
2004
Black and White: Interview Featurette with Cast and Crew
(Video documentary short)
Self - Actor
Self - Actor
1995-2001
This Is Your Life
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- Charles Dance
(2001)
... Self
- Nadim Sawalha
(1997)
... Self
- George Baker
(1995)
... Self
2001
The Real...
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Narrator
Self - Narrator
- Spartacus
(2001)
... Self - Narrator (voice)
1993
Entertainment UK
(TV Series)
Self - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
- Episode dated 16 December 1993
(1993)
... Self - Interviewee
- Episode dated 18 August 1993
(1993)
... Self - Interviewee
1993
Primer plano
(TV Series)
Self - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
- Episode dated 3 December 1993
(1993)
... Self - Interviewee
1984-1988
Wogan
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode #8.127
(1988)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #6.26
(1986)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #5.97
(1985)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #4.12
(1984)
... Self - Guest
1985
Billy Connolly: An Audience with Billy Connolly
(TV Special)
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Show
Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
2018-2019
Dubsmash Bros
(TV Series)
Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister
- You Are Sentenced to Death
(2019)
... Tywin Lannister (uncredited)
- You Are My Doughter
(2018)
... Tywin Lannister
2002
Plenty: Days of Plenty - A Conversation with Director Fred Schepisi
(Video short)
Raymond Brock
Raymond Brock
1982
Masterpiece Mystery
(TV Series)
Commandant Neil O'Brien
Commandant Neil O'Brien
- Father Brown, Series I: The Secret Garden
(1982)
... Commandant Neil O'Brien
