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  • Tiswas (1974–1982)
  • TV Series | 110 min | Animation, Family, Game-Show
Tiswas (1974–1982)
TV Series | 110 min | Animation, Family, Game-Show

Originally a Midlands-only "links" programme presented by Chris Tarrant and John Asher, Tiswas is chiefly remembered for evolving into a nationally broadcast comedy show with Chris joined by Sally James, Bob Carolgees and Lenny Henry.
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Seasons
8   |   7   |   6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1   See all
Writers
Graham Deykin (additional material) | Kim Fuller (additional material) | Neville Gurnhill (additional material) | Howard Imber (additional material) & 3 more
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 5, 1974

Release date (First episode)
Jan 5, 1974 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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216 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Chris Tarrant
Self - Presenter / Self Self - Presenter / Self   See fewer
63
Sally James
Self - Presenter / Self Self - Presenter / Self   See fewer
54
John Asher
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
27
John Gorman
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
25
Bob Carolgees
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
25
Johnny Patrick
Self / Porky The Pianist Self / Porky The Pianist   See fewer
22
Trevor East
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
22
Peter Tomlinson
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
21
Lenny Henry
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
19
Benjamin Mills
The Phantom Flan Flinger The Phantom Flan Flinger   See fewer
16
Den Hegarty
Self - Presenter / Self Self - Presenter / Self   See fewer
14
Sylvester McCoy
Self - Presenter / Various / Self Self - Presenter / Various / Self   See fewer
14
Gordon Astley
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
13
Frank Carson
Self / Self - Presenter Self / Self - Presenter   See fewer
13
Oliver Spencer
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
10
Fogwell Flax
Self - Presenter / Chess Player Self - Presenter / Chess Player   See fewer
10
10
David Rappaport
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
8
Trevor James
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
7
Norman Collier
Self / Various Self / Various   See fewer
5
5
5
4
Paul Hardin
Self / Various / Self - Presenter Self / Various / Self - Presenter   See fewer
4
Status Quo
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
4
Clive Webb
Actor Actor   See fewer
3
Jim Davidson
Self / Various Self / Various   See fewer
3
3
Phil Collins
Self / Self - Guest Self / Self - Guest   See fewer
3
3
3
Ian Lees
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
2
2
2
2
Paul Henry
Actor Actor   See fewer
2
Russ Abbot
Various Various   See fewer
2
The Barron Knights
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
2
2
2
John Coburn
Self / Self - Animal Expert Self / Self - Animal Expert   See fewer
2
Motörhead
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
2
2
2
2
Bucks Fizz
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
The Jets
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
The Polecats
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
2
2
Saxon
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
Iron Maiden
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
2
2
2
1
Michael Henry
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
1
1
Emil Wolk
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Max Boyce
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
Bonnie Spencer
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
1
The Look
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Michelle Moore
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Rip Van Wonkle
Rip Van Wonkle Rip Van Wonkle   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Karen Pritchard
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Nikki
Self Self   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
Suzy Breeze
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
1
1
The Rubettes
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Richard Barnes
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Child
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Suggs
Self Self   See fewer
1
1
Dexys Midnight Runners
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
The Jam
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Sad Café
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
1
Sting
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
1
1
Electric Light Orchestra
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
1
1
The Beat
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
1
Aneka
Self Self   See fewer
1
Ultravox
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Tenpole Tudor
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Showaddywaddy
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Phil Bloomberg
Phil Polecat Phil Polecat   See fewer
1
1
Bad Manners
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Secret Affair
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Ron Looney
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Lemmy
Self Self   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Madness
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Classix Nouveaux
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
1
Fashion
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Gillan
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Tight Fit
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Amazing Bavarian Stompers
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
1
Joan Palmer
Self (1975-1976) Self (1975-1976)   See fewer
John Stone
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Rick Parfitt
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Cozy Powell
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
2
Yvonne Elliman
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Eddie Kidd
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Rita Jones
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Raymond Graham Jones
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
No Dice
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Sarah Brightman
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Kate Bush
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Mike Oldfield
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
The Tourists
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
1
George Currie
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Kenny Andrews
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
John Dummer
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Elvis Costello
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Paul Jones
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Amii Stewart
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Daley Thompson
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Deborah Evans-Strickland
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Gary Fletcher
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
David Cunningham
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Julian Marshall
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Mel Taylor
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Angus Deayton
Garry Cribb (uncredited) Garry Cribb (uncredited)   See fewer
1
John Taylor
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Michael Fenton Stevens
Norris Cribb (uncredited) Norris Cribb (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Simon Le Bon
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Philip Pope
Dobbin Cribb (uncredited) Dobbin Cribb (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Annabella Lwin
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Barbara Woodhouse
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Hot Gossip
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Dick Callan
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Fred Poke
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Spike Milligan
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Clare Grogan
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jeremy Beadle
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Dave Edmunds
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Musical Youth
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Chas & Dave
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Julian Pettifer
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Krokus
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Metal Mickey
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
David James
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Neville Staple
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
John Watson
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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