Griff Rhys Jones

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Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh actor and writer. He was born in 1953 in Cardiff gut the family later moved to Essex, England. Educated at Brentwood School in Essex, he won an exhibition to Emmanuel College, Cambridge to read History, transferring later to English. He joined the Footlights Club, becoming its vice president in 1976.

Most Popular Griff Rhys Jones Trailers

Total trailers found: 46

Ex Trailer (1991)

29 September 1991

Griff Rhys Jones stars as a writer on a popular television soap opera who falls in love with the show's leading lady but finds himself unable to break his ties with his ex-wife and their children.

Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things Trailer (2013)

24 December 2013

A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches.

Gangsta Granny Strikes Again Trailer (2022)

16 December 2022

We join Ben a year on as he is getting used to life without his beloved Gran. With the memory of their daring Crown Jewel heist still fresh in his mind, he is stunned to learn another spate of thefts are beginning to occur - with all the clues pointing to The Black Cat, better known to Ben as Granny!

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime Trailer (1998)

25 December 1998

A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.

Staggered Trailer (1994)

08 July 1994

Very much in love, Neil's wedding plans are sabotaged, beginning when he is abandoned, naked, on a Scottish island.

Riot at the Rite Trailer (2005)

18 October 2005

In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées.

Tales of Television Centre Trailer (2012)

17 May 2012

Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.

Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas Trailer (2007)

23 December 2007

Griff Rhys Jones reveals how Dickens created the idea of a traditional family Christmas through one of his best-known books, A Christmas Carol.

Three Men in a Boat Trailer (2006)

03 January 2006

Griff Rhys Jones, Rory McGrath, Dara O'Briain and Loli the dog set out from Kingston to Oxford across the Thames in a wooden skiff, attempting to re-trace the journey of Jerome K.

The Adventures of Pinocchio Trailer (1996)

26 July 1996

One of puppet-maker Geppetto's creations comes magically to life. This puppet, Pinocchio, has one major desire and that is to become a real boy someday.

Live Aid Trailer (1985)

13 July 1985

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F.

Morons from Outer Space Trailer (1985)

29 March 1985

The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refueling station. On board are a group of four aliens, Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian.

Wilt Trailer (1989)

12 May 1989

Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva.

Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video Trailer (1987)

23 December 1987

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jone star in festive special about a family with a video camera. Christmas usually means a little over-indulgence, but to the Aldershot family it is an orgy of hitherto uncharted proportions.

Wogan on Wodehouse Trailer (2011)

02 September 2011

Terry Wogan looks at the life and work of the writer P.G. Wodehouse, including interviews from rarely seen archive footage.

Sardines Trailer (1995)

24 July 1995

Davy Kotowski is a petty officer aboard submarine HMS Wolverine. Following a rigged arm-wrestling contest, half the crew are in slings.

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball Trailer (1982)

01 March 1982

Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event.

Under Milk Wood Trailer (2014)

05 May 2014

An all star cast unite to perform a distinctive BBC Wales Television adaptation of Dylan Thomas's radio play, presented in collaboration with National Theatre Wales, to mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth.

Future TX Trailer (2022)

21 October 2022

Dylan and Molly get their first mobile phones and immediately they both ring at the same time. When they answer, a Mystery Man (known as Future TX) says he's calling from the future and needs their help.

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie Trailer (2013)

30 June 2013

Documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of the legendary John Otway.

A View of Harry Clark Trailer (1989)

21 March 1989

Harry Clark is a social worker on the verge of cracking up. His job is to help other people: who is there to help him?

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime Trailer (2000)

25 December 2000

A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.

Murder on the Blackpool Express Trailer (2017)

11 November 2017

A Blackpool coach driver and a tour guide get caught up in a deadly comedic conspiracy when bus passengers begin mysteriously dying one by one.

The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One Trailer (2003)

18 August 2003

Attention, comedy fans: NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is the real thing. This is scathing, no-holds-barred Brit humor at its best.

Finland For Adults Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

A short film staring British comedians Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that seeks to update the Santa Claus myth.

Three Men in More Than One Boat Trailer (2009)

01 January 2009

In their third trip, the trio attempt to get from Plymouth to the Isles of Scilly using several boats.

Love Somehow Trailer (2016)

11 November 2016

'Genius is a terrible thing'. The life of Caitlin Thomas, the wife of the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

Three Men In Another Boat Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

Griff Rhys Jones, Dara O'Briain and Rory McGrath reunite for a follow-up journey, this time on board Griff's classic yacht.

As You Like It Trailer (1992)

09 October 1992

Hiding out in an industrial wasteland from the murderous wrath of a regional ruler, a woman, disguised as a boy, gives wooing lessons to the edgy lad who proclaims he loves her.

Comedians Do It On Stage Trailer (1986)

01 February 1986

A Group of Britain's top comedy and music performers gather at a London Theater, to give their support to the Oncology Club Fund.

A Poet in New York Trailer (2014)

30 April 2014

In 1953 Dylan Thomas went to New York for the last time, his marriage a wreck, his drinking out of control.

Amnesty International's Big 30 Trailer (1991)

28 December 1991

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.

Taliesin Jones Trailer (2002)

01 February 2002

Not quite a religious film, not quite a coming-of-age story, not quite a kiddie flick, and not quite a supernatural horror movie, Taliesin Jones's identity crisis nonetheless reveals a sweet examination of one child and his thoughts on God.

Cambridge University 1974 Footlights Revue Trailer (1974)

26 August 1974

from the Comedy Theatre, London featuring Sue Aldred Clive Anderson , Jon Canter Jane Ellison , GeN

Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News Trailer (2009)

28 December 2009

A look behind the scenes of satirical sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News.

Up 'n' Under Trailer (1998)

23 January 1998

The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared Amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years.

Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future Trailer (2025)

20 March 2025

Author of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, polymath Douglas Adams was a pioneer of science fiction, comedy, technology and environmental activism.

Jake's Journey Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.

The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome Trailer (2005)

17 September 2005

To generations Arthur Ransome's books, including Swallows and Amazons, were an integral part of growing up.

The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume Two Trailer (2004)

30 August 2004

Attention, comedy fans: NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is the real thing. This is scathing, no-holds-barred Brit humor at its best.

Character Building Trailer (1995)

01 January 1995

A promotional compilation of clips from beloved well known children's BBC shows.

Puckoon Trailer (2002)

01 January 2002

Spike Milligan's book about the divided Irish village of Puckoon comes to the big screen.

The Funny Side of Christmas Trailer (1982)

27 December 1982

Skits from: "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin"; "The Les Dawson Show"; "Yes Minister"; "Only Fools and Horses"; "Three of a Kind"; "Last of the Summer Wine"; "Sorry!"; "Butterflies"; "Smith and Jones"; and "Open All Hours".

Burma, My Father and the Forgotten Army Trailer (2013)

07 July 2013

Apart from a few fragmentary stories, Griff Rhys Jones's father never talked about his war. Yet as a medical officer to a West African division he travelled 15,000 miles from Wales to Ghana and the jungles of Burma.

Smith & Jones - One Night Stand Trailer (1994)

03 October 1994

Smith and Jones debate on an awe inspiring range of themes from Devon to death, self assembly furniture to the summer of love and aids to anal retention.

Going to Work Naked Trailer (2005)

07 February 2005

Documentary looking at naturists who work naked.