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John Henderson

Known For
Directing
Born
January 1, 1949 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, UK
Active Years
1968–2015 (48 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 1, 1949 Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, UK 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1968–2015
48 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: John Henderson (Director).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided sources. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. No invented details.
Word count target: 90-130 words.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Name: John Henderson.
Profession: Director (Known For Directing).
Birthday: January 1, 1949.
Place of Birth: Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, UK.
Known Credits: 34.
Gender: Male.
Bio text provided in prompt (which is part of the TMDB bio context):
Nationality/Origin: British.
Born: England, 1949.
First directing job: Spitting Image on ITV (won him a BAFTA).
TV credits: The Borrowers, The Curse of Fatal Death (1999 Comic Relief Doctor Who skit; no credit on broadcast, but credited/interviewed on VHS release later that year), How Do You Want Me? (starring Dylan Moran), Hyperdrive (two series on BBC).
Feature films: Loch Ness, Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis, Two Men Went to War, Mee-Shee: The Water Giant.
Source [2]: Mentions a John Henderson (actor) regarding literature/Shakespeare. Not relevant to the director.
Source [3]: General link to ČSFD.cz. No specific facts.
Source [4]: Mentions John and Charlotte Henderson from Texas in 1939. Not relevant to the director.
John Henderson is a British film and television director born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, on January 1, 1949. His first directing role was for the ITV series Spitting Image, for which he won a BAFTA. His television credits include the series The Borrowers, the comedy How Do You Want Me? starring Dylan Moran, and two series

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of John Henderson (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Synopsis:
John Henderson: British film and television director.
Born: England, 1949.
First directing job: Spitting Image on ITV (won a BAFTA).
TV credits: The Borrowers, The Curse of Fatal Death (1999 Comic Relief Doctor Who skit; no credit on broadcast, but credited/interviewed on VHS release), How Do You Want Me? (starring Dylan Moran), Hyperdrive (two series on BBC).
Feature films: Loch Ness, Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis, Two Men Went to War, Mee-Shee: The Water Giant.
Source [1]:
Known For: Directing.
Known Credits: 34.
Birthday: January 1, 1949.
Place of Birth: Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, UK.
Source [2]: (About an actor named John Henderson - likely irrelevant to the director, but I'll check if it mentions directing. It doesn't.)
Source [3]: (General link to ČSFD.cz - no specific facts.)
Source [4]: (About John and Charlotte Henderson from Texas in 1939 - irrelevant to the director.)
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Television.
John Henderson is a British film and television director born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, on January 1, 1949. His professional directing career began with the ITV production Spitting Image, a role for which he received a BAFTA. His television credits include the series The Borrowers and the comedy How Do You Want Me? starring Dylan Moran. Henderson also directed two series of the BBC science fiction comedy Hyperdrive. Additionally, he directed the 1999 Comic Relief Doctor Who skit titled The Curse of Fatal Death. While he received no credit during the original broadcast, he was credited and interviewed upon the story's release on VHS later that year.
Paragraph 2: Feature Films and Credits.
In addition to his television work, Henderson has directed several feature films. His filmography includes Loch Ness, Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis, Two Men Went to War, and Mee-Shee: The Water Giant. According to The Movie Database, he has 34 known credits.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~115 words.
Para 2: ~40 words.
Total: ~155 words.
Target: 180-260 words. I need to expand slightly using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I can elaborate on the details of the Doctor Who skit or the specific nature of his credits as listed.
Let's re-examine the text.
"His first directing job was for Spitting Image on ITV, which won him a BAFTA."
"The Borrowers" is described as a "multi award winning series".
"Hyperdrive" is a "BBC's Sci-fi comedy".
Draft 2:
John Henderson is a British film and television director born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, on January 1, 1949. His first directing

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Career timeline

Friday Download: The Movie · DirectorBrilliantman! · Director
Edge of Heaven · Director
Spy · WriterSpy · Director
Ladies of Letters · DirectorMay Contain Nuts · Director
Tales of the Riverbank · DirectorTales of the Riverbank · Writer
Benidorm · Director
Saxondale · DirectorHyperdrive · Director
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby · DirectorThe Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby · WriterMee-Shee: The Water Giant · Director
Shameless · Director
In Search of an Impotent Man · ScreenplayIn Search of an Impotent Man · Director
Two Men Went To War · Director
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns · DirectorDoctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death · DirectorLos Dos Bros · Director
Alice Through the Looking Glass · DirectorJack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime · Director
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis · DirectorHospital! · Director
Loch Ness · Director
The Last Englishman · Director
The Return of the Borrowers · DirectorBonjour la Classe · DirectorJulian Clary: Brace Yourself Sydney · DirectorJulian Clary: Brace Yourself Sydney · Writer
The Borrowers · DirectorTerry and Julian · WriterSpitting Image: Election Special '92 · Director
About Face · DirectorSpitting Image: The Sound of Maggie · Director
Dad's Army
The Expert

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Friday Download: The Movie (2015) Director
  • Brilliantman! (2015) Director
  • Edge of Heaven (2014) Director
  • Spy (2011) Writer
  • Spy (2011) Director
  • Ladies of Letters (2009) Director
  • May Contain Nuts (2009) Director
  • Tales of the Riverbank (2008) Director
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  • Tales of the Riverbank (2008) Writer
  • Benidorm (2007) Director
  • Saxondale (2006) Director
  • Hyperdrive (2006) Director
  • The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005) Director
  • The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005) Writer
  • Mee-Shee: The Water Giant (2005) Director
  • Shameless (2004) Director
  • In Search of an Impotent Man (2003) Screenplay
  • In Search of an Impotent Man (2003) Director
  • Two Men Went To War (2002) Director
  • The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999) Director
  • Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death (1999) Director
  • Los Dos Bros (1999) Director
  • Alice Through the Looking Glass (1998) Director
  • Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime (1998) Director
  • Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997) Director
  • Hospital! (1997) Director
  • Loch Ness (1996) Director
  • The Last Englishman (1995) Director
  • The Return of the Borrowers (1993) Director
  • Bonjour la Classe (1993) Director
  • Julian Clary: Brace Yourself Sydney (1993) Director
  • Julian Clary: Brace Yourself Sydney (1993) Writer
  • The Borrowers (1992) Director
  • Terry and Julian (1992) Writer
  • Spitting Image: Election Special '92 (1992) Director
  • About Face (1989) Director
  • Spitting Image: The Sound of Maggie (1989) Director
  • Dad's Army (1971) as Elliott
  • The Expert (1968) as Foreman of the Jury

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Henderson best known for?

John Henderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Everything You Want (2005), Benidorm (2007), The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005), The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005).

When and where was John Henderson born?

John Henderson was born on January 1, 1949 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England, UK.

How many credits does John Henderson have?

John Henderson has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2015.

What is John Henderson's background in cinema and television?

Subject: John Henderson (Director). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. No invented details. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1] (TMDB): Name: John Henderson. Profession...

John Henderson by the numbers

39credits
22films
17TV series
1968–2015active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Expert (1968) as Foreman of the Jury — aged about 19

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