Roger McGough
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 9, 1937 in Liverpool, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1967–2021 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
Roger Joseph McGough was born on November 9, 1937, in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. He is an English actor, writer, poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author, and playwright. He presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please and performs his own poetry. Recognized as one of the Liverpool poets alongside Adrian Henri and Brian Patten, he has published over one hundred poetry books for adults and children. His known work as an actor and writer includes But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock from 1972, Plays for Britain from 1976, and At Lunchtime: A Story of Love from 2011. Additional credits listed in his filmography include The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories, The World of Eric Carle, Life Before Birth, QI, Plod, NOVA, Pointless Celebrities, and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.
Career overview
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Name: Roger Joseph McGough CBE FRSL.
Born: November 9, 1937, in Liverpool, England, UK.
Professions: Actor, writer, poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author, playwright.
Acting/Known For (IMDb): But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (1972), Plays for Britain (1976), At Lunchtime: A Story of Love (2011).
Known Credits (TMDB): 15 credits.
Work/Appearances (TMDB): The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories, The World of Eric Carle, Life Before Birth, QI, Plod, NOVA, Pointless Celebrities, and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.
Broadcasting: Presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please.
Poetry: Published over 100 poetry books for adults and children. One of the Liverpool poets (alongside Adrian Henri and Brian Patten).
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Roger Joseph McGough CBE FRSL is an English actor, writer, poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author, and playwright. Born on November 9, 1937, in Liverpool, England, UK, he is recognized as one of the Liverpool poets, alongside Adrian Henri and Brian Patten. His work in poetry includes publishing over 100 books for both adults and children. He also presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please.
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In his acting career, McGough has 15 known credits. He is known for his work in But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (1972), Plays for Britain (1976), and At Lunchtime: A Story of Love (2011). His various credits include appearances or work related to The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories, The World of Eric Carle, Life Before Birth, QI, Plod, NOVA, Pointless Celebrities, and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.
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Roger Joseph McGough CBE FRSL is an English poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author, playwright, actor, and writer. Born on November 9, 1937, in Liverpool, England, UK, he was one of the Liverpool poets, alongside Adrian Henri and Brian Patten. McGough has published over 100 poetry books for adults and children and presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please.
As an actor, McGough has 15 known credits. He is recognized for his work in But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (1972), Plays for Britain (1976), and At Lunchtime: A Story of Love (2011). His work includes associations with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories, The World of Eric Carle, Life Before Birth, QI, Plod, NOVA, Pointless Celebrities, and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.
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"Roger Joseph McGough CBE FRSL is an English poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author, playwright, actor, and writer. Born on November 9, 1937, in Liverpool, England, UK, he was one of the Liverpool poets, alongside Adrian Henri and Brian Patten. McGough has published over 100 poetry books for adults and children and presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please.
As an actor, McGough has 15 known credits. He is recognized for his work in But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (1972), Plays for Britain (1
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Almost Liverpool 8 (2021) as Himself
- Sex, Chips & Poetry: 50 Years of the Mersey Sound (2017) as Himself
- Rock 'n' Roll Britannia (2013) as Narrator (voice)
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories (2010) as Narrator (voice)
- Life Before Birth (2005) as Himself / Poet
- QI (2003) as Self
- Twockers (1998) Poem
- The World of Eric Carle (1993) as Narrator (voice)
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Plays for Britain (1976) Writer
- The Lifeswappers (1976) Writer
- NOVA (1974) as Narrator
- Plod (1971) as Poet
- Plod (1971) Writer
- Sat'day While Sunday (1967) as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roger McGough best known for?
Roger McGough is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Down by Law (1986), NOVA (1974).
When and where was Roger McGough born?
Roger McGough was born on November 9, 1937 in Liverpool, England, UK.
How many credits does Roger McGough have?
Roger McGough has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2021.
What is Roger McGough's background in cinema and television?
Roger Joseph McGough was born on November 9, 1937, in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. He is an English actor, writer, poet, performance poet, broadcaster, children's author, and playwright. He presents the BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please and performs his own poetry. Recognized as one of the Liverpool poets alon...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 65
- NOVA (1974) as Narrator — aged about 36
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant — aged about 73
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