Show 
Actor (116 credits)
Actor (116 credits)
1999-2001
Animal Stories
(TV Series short)
Narrated by
Narrated by
- Big Bold Lion
(2001)
... Narrated by (voice)
- Smelly Dog
(2001)
... Narrated by (voice)
- Eric the Elephant
(1999)
... Narrated by (voice)
- Ralph the Rabbit
... Narrated by (voice)
- Sammy the Hippo
... Narrated by (voice)
- Camilla the Camel
... Narrated by (voice)
- Peter the Peacock
... Narrated by (voice)
- Dodo the Pigeon
... Narrated by (voice)
- Melvin the Moose
... Narrated by (voice)
- Carla the Koala
... Narrated by (voice)
- Ross the Rhinoceros
... Narrated by (voice)
- Des the Donkey
... Narrated by (voice)
- Dinosaur Tim
... Narrated by (voice)
- Charlie the Cheetah
... Narrated by (voice)
- Clara the Cow
... Narrated by (voice)
- Drew the Whale
... Narrated by (voice)
- Felicia the Humming Bird
... Narrated by (voice)
- Philip the Fly
... Narrated by (voice)
- Austin the Oyster
... Narrated by (voice)
- Ernest the Hyena
... Narrated by (voice)
- Eddie the Catfish
... Narrated by (voice)
- Maurice the Magpie
... Narrated by (voice)
- Keith the Caterpillar
... Narrated by (voice)
- Bob the Bee
... Narrated by (voice)
- Jimmy the Mouse
... Narrated by (voice)
- Cyril the Centipede
... Narrated by (voice)
- Horatio the Rat
... Narrated by (voice)
- Lewis the Cat
... Narrated by (voice)
- Pointy the Hedgehog
... Narrated by (voice)
- Brian the Leopard
... Narrated by (voice)
- Jake the Snake
... Narrated by (voice)
- Bruce the Goose
... Narrated by (voice)
- Fred the Dragon
... Narrated by (voice)
- Clive the Hamster
... Narrated by (voice)
- Dinky the Dolphin
... Narrated by (voice)
- Oliver the Owl
... Narrated by (voice)
- Susie the Kangaroo
... Narrated by (voice)
- Tony the Tortoise
... Narrated by (voice)
- Tommy the Bat
... Narrated by (voice)
- Ant 2954
... Narrated by (voice)
- Bobby the Ape
... Narrated by (voice)
- Crocodile Lou
... Narrated by (voice)
- Ron the Crab
... Narrated by (voice)
- Billy the Giraffe
... Narrated by (voice)
- Polar Bear
... Narrated by (voice)
- Win-Stanley the Sloth
... Narrated by (voice)
- Simpson the Slug
... Narrated by (voice)
- Edwina the Aardvark
... Narrated by (voice)
- Hugh the Worm
... Narrated by (voice)
- Helen the Penguin
... Narrated by (voice)
- Trevor the Frog
... Narrated by (voice)
- Big Pink Pig
... Narrated by (voice)
1996
The Fragile Heart
(TV Series)
Edgar Pascoe
Edgar Pascoe
- Episode #1.3
(1996)
... Edgar Pascoe
- Episode #1.2
(1996)
... Edgar Pascoe
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... Edgar Pascoe
1989
Screenplay
(TV Series)
Rev. Jonathan Guerdon (segment "From Sleep and Shadow")
Rev. Jonathan Guerdon (segment "From Sleep and Shadow")
- The Spirit of Man
(1989)
... Rev. Jonathan Guerdon (segment "From Sleep and Shadow")
1986-1988
Yes, Prime Minister
(TV Series)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Tangled Web
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The National Education Service
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Patron of the Arts
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Power to the People
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- A Conflict of Interest
(1987)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- A Diplomatic Incident
(1987)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Official Secrets
(1987)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Man Overboard
(1987)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- One of Us
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Bishops Gambit
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- A Victory for Democracy
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- A Real Partnership
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Key
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Smoke Screen
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Ministerial Broadcast
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Grand Design
(1986)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
1985-1986
Mapp & Lucia
(TV Series)
Georgie Pillson
Georgie Pillson
- Au Reservoir
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Worship
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Lady Bountiful
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Change and Change About
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Winner Takes All
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- The Owl and the Pussycat
(1985)
... Georgie Pillson
- Lobster Pots
(1985)
... Georgie Pillson
- The Italian Connection
(1985)
... Georgie Pillson
- Battle Stations
(1985)
... Georgie Pillson
- The Village Fete
(1985)
... Georgie Pillson
1985
Jenny's War
(TV Mini Series)
Colonel
Colonel
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Colonel
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Colonel
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Colonel
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Colonel
1980-1984
Yes Minister
(TV Series)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Party Games
(1984)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Middle-Class Rip-Off
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Whisky Priest
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Bed of Nails
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Moral Dimension
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Skeleton in the Cupboard
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Challenge
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Equal Opportunities
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- A Question of Loyalty
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Quality of Life
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Devil You Know
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Greasy Pole
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Death List
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Doing the Honours
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Compassionate Society
(1981)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Jobs for the Boys
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Right to Know
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Writing on the Wall
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Big Brother
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Economy Drive
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Official Visit
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Open Government
(1980)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
1982-1983
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Philinte / Mr. Sneer
Philinte / Mr. Sneer
- The Misanthrope
(1983)
... Philinte
- The Critic
(1982)
... Mr. Sneer
1982
The Barchester Chronicles
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Grantly
Dr. Grantly
- Part Seven
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Six
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Five
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Four
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Three
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Two
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part One
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
1971-1981
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Stanek / Vanek / Fulton / ...
Stanek / Vanek / Fulton / ...
- Protest
(1981)
... Stanek / Vanek
- A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
(1981)
... Fulton
- Jessie
(1980)
... Mr. Edmonds
- Destiny
(1978)
... Major Lewis Rolfe
- Buffet
(1976)
... Jack
- The Floater
(1975)
... Morris Shelman
- Child of Hope
(1975)
... Police Captain
- The Emergency Channel
(1973)
... Graham
- Alma Mater
(1971)
... Major
1981
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Charles Drummond
Charles Drummond
- The Last Bottle in the World
(1981)
... Charles Drummond
1980
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Vera Quekett / Trevor
Vera Quekett / Trevor
- The Schoolmistress
(1980)
... Vera Quekett
- A Rod of Iron
(1980)
... Trevor
1980
The Good Companions
(TV Mini Series)
Rev. Chillingford
Rev. Chillingford
- Miss Trant Pays the Bill
(1980)
... Rev. Chillingford
1980
Jukes of Piccadilly
(TV Series)
Brinsley Jukes
Brinsley Jukes
- Dulverton Green: Part 2
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- Dulverton Green: Part 1
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Case of the Arabian Kidnap: Part 2
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Corcelli Medallion: Part 2
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Case of the Arabian Kidnap: Part 1
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Corcelli Medallion: Part 1
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
1976-1980
BBC2 Playhouse
(TV Series)
Fenton / Tenby
Fenton / Tenby
- The Enigma
(1980)
... Fenton
- Play Things
(1976)
... Tenby
1978
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
(TV Mini Series)
Walter Monkton
Walter Monkton
- The Abdication
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- Proposals
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- The Decision
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- The Divorce
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- The New King
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
1978
Warrior Queen
(TV Series)
Catus Decianus
Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.4
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.3
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.2
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.1
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
1977
Marie Curie
(TV Mini Series)
Pierre Curie
Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.4
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.2
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.1
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
1977
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Dr. William Ranford
Dr. William Ranford
- Beauty and the Beast: Part 3
(1977)
... Dr. William Ranford
- Beauty and the Beast: Part 2
(1977)
... Dr. William Ranford
- Beauty and the Beast: Part 1
(1977)
... Dr. William Ranford
1976
Couples
(TV Series)
Mr. Laker
Mr. Laker
- Episode #1.48
(1976)
... Mr. Laker
- Episode #1.47
(1976)
... Mr. Laker
- Episode #1.46
(1976)
... Mr. Laker
1973
Hadleigh
(TV Series)
Oliver Mason
Oliver Mason
- Second Thoughts
(1973)
... Oliver Mason
- First Impressions
(1973)
... Oliver Mason
1973
The Bellcrest Story
(TV Series)
Edward Needham
Edward Needham
- Agreement
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Before the Board
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Agenda and Minutes
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Studying the Market
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- The Fire
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- A Trip Abroad
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Awkward Questions
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Diversification
(1973)
... Edward Needham
1971
The Last of the Baskets
(TV Series)
Mr. Snodgrass
Mr. Snodgrass
- For Richer, for Poorer
(1971)
... Mr. Snodgrass
1969
Dad's Army
(TV Series)
the Angry Man
the Angry Man
- The Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones
(1969)
... the Angry Man
1965
Jury Room
(TV Series)
David Hemming - Juror
David Hemming - Juror
- The Dilke Affair
(1965)
... David Hemming - Juror
1963
The Desperate People
(TV Series)
Cliff Fletcher
Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.6
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.5
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.4
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.3
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
1957
Villette
(TV Mini Series)
Second Footman
Second Footman
- Episode #1.2
(1957)
... Second Footman
- Episode #1.1
(1957)
1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Captain the Contino Sevastien Jacono de Piero
Captain the Contino Sevastien Jacono de Piero
- His Excellency
(1957)
... Captain the Contino Sevastien Jacono de Piero
Show
Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
Show
Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
Show
Self (44 credits)
Self (44 credits)
1988-2000
Omnibus
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Narrator / Self
Self - Narrator / Self
- Elizabeth Taylor: England's Other Elizabeth
(2000)
... Self - Narrator (voice, as Sir Nigel Hawthorne)
- Gwen: A Juliet Remembered
(1988)
... Self
1999
Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Self / 'Humphrey Appleby'
Self / 'Humphrey Appleby'
1998
Natural World
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Narrator
Self - Narrator
- Metropolis
(1998)
... Self - Narrator (voice)
1998
Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Self - Narrator
Self - Narrator
- Between Life and Death
(1998)
... Self - Narrator
1997
Everyman
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Presenter
Self - Presenter
- Canterbury Cathedral Tales
(1997)
... Self - Presenter
- Canterbury: The Road from Rome
(1997)
... Self - Presenter
1997
Heroes of Comedy
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- Alastair Sim
(1997)
... Self (as Nigel Hawthorne CBE)
1995
Primer plano
(TV Series)
Self - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
- Episode dated 9 September 1995
(1995)
... Self - Interviewee
1995
Cannes Film Festival
(TV Series)
Self - Accepting for Helen Mirren
Self - Accepting for Helen Mirren
- Cérémonie de clôture du 48ème festival de Cannes
(1995)
... Self - Accepting for Helen Mirren
1995
Good Morning... with Anne and Nick
(TV Series)
Self - at Madness of King George premiere
Self - at Madness of King George premiere
- Episode dated 24 March 1995
(1995)
... Self - at Madness of King George premiere
1995
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Donny Osmond/Nigel Hawthorne/Richard Preston
(1995)
... Self - Guest
1985-1990
Wogan
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode #10.36
(1990)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #5.81
(1985)
... Self - Guest (uncredited)
1987
Arena
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Readings
Self - Readings
- The Waugh Trilogy Part 3: An Englishman's Home
(1987)
... Self - Readings (voice)
- The Waugh Trilogy Part 2: Mayfair and the Jungle
(1987)
... Self - Readings (voice)
- The Waugh Trilogy Part 1: Bright Young Thing
(1987)
... Self - Readings (voice)
1985-1986
This Is Your Life
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- Denis Quilley
(1986)
... Self
- Maurice Denham
(1985)
... Self
1983
Call My Bluff
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode #18.16
(1983)
... Self
- Episode #18.15
(1983)
... Self
Show
Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
2015
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms
(TV Series documentary)
Comedy Role
Comedy Role
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Comedy Role (uncredited)
2007-2008
Comedy Connections
(TV Series documentary)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Yes Minister
(2008)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby (uncredited)
- The New Statesman
(2007)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby (uncredited)
2006
Tory! Tory! Tory!
(TV Mini Series documentary)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Outsiders
(2006)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby (uncredited)
2001
The Greatest
(TV Series documentary)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- 100 Greatest TV Characters
(2001)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby (uncredited)
1994
The Rock 'n' Roll Years
(TV Series documentary)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- 1986
(1994)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
