Rod Liddle
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 1, 1960 in Sidcup, Kent, England, UK
- Age
- 66
- Active Years
- 1965–1965 (1 Years)
- Total Credits
- 5 credits in database
Biography
Roderick Edwin Liddle was an English journalist and broadcaster born on April 1, 1960. He served as an editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme and was an associate editor of The Spectator. His career included beginning at the South Wales Echo, working for the Labour Party, and later joining the BBC. Liddle wrote several published works, including the novels Too Beautiful for You and Love Will Destroy Everything, the co-authored The Best of Liddle Britain, and the semi-autobiographical Selfish Whining Monkeys. He also presented television programmes such as The New Fundamentalists, The Trouble with Atheism, and Immigration Is. His credits in television and film included work as a writer on projects such as Some of My Best Friends Are Anglican, Have I Got News for You, and The Sunday Programme. He passed away on August 2, 2026.
Career overview
Roderick Edwin Liddle was an English journalist and broadcaster born on April 1, 1960. He served as an editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme and worked as an associate editor of The Spectator. Before his time at the BBC, Liddle began his career at the South Wales Echo and also worked for the Labour Party.
As a writer and television presenter, his credits included television programmes such as The New Fundamentalists, The Trouble with Atheism, and Immigration. His work in television and media also connected him to programs such as Some of My Best Friends Are Anglican, Have I Got News for You, and The Sunday Programme.
In addition to his journalism and broadcasting career, Liddle published several written works. His published novels and books include Too Beautiful for You in 2003, Love Will Destroy Everything in 2007, and The Best of Liddle Britain, which he co-authored in 2007. He also wrote the 2014 semi-autobiographical work Selfish Whining Monkeys. Liddle passed away on August 2, 2026.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
5 titles- Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby (2022) as Self
- The Trouble with Atheism (2006) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Call My Bluff (1965)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rod Liddle best known for?
Rod Liddle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Persona (1966), Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007), Emil and the Detectives (1964).
When and where was Rod Liddle born?
Rod Liddle was born on April 1, 1960 in Sidcup, Kent, England, UK.
How many credits does Rod Liddle have?
Rod Liddle has 5 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated in 1965.
What is Rod Liddle's background in cinema and television?
Roderick Edwin Liddle was an English journalist and broadcaster born on April 1, 1960. He served as an editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme and was an associate editor of The Spectator. His career included beginning at the South Wales Echo, working for the Labour Party, and later joining the BBC. Liddle wrote severa...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Call My Bluff (1965) — aged about 5
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self — aged about 30
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist — aged about 19
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