Tony Robinson (I)
- 78 years old
- English
- Actor and producer
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Sir Tony Robinson: 'Adopt rather than shop for dogs'
Actor Sir Tony Robinson, who has taken in a rescue dog during the pandemic, urges people to adopt dogs rather than shop for them. He told BBC Breakfast that he and his wife had been able to bring their dog Holly Berry "back to life" after getting her through the Derby RSCPA.
BBC, 30th January 2021Happy Birthday Mr Bean review
A cosy celebration of an absurd comic figure.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 10th January 2021Netflix in talks to reboot Maid Marian And Her Merry Men
Tony Robinson has revealed that he is in talks with Netflix to reboot 1990s kids TV classic Maid Marian And Her Merry Men.
British Comedy Guide, 1st October 2020Tony Robinson interview
He found fame as Baldrick in Blackadder but Tony Robinson is equally proud of his documentary work. With a new series celebrating global train travel, he reflects on lockdown, his socialist beliefs and why he doesn't miss acting.
Stephen Moss, The Guardian, 27th March 2020Ben Elton interview
Ben Elton is constantly being asked by the BBC to write a new series of Blackadder, knowing a return would spark a ratings boom. But speaking exclusively to The Sun, he says it will NEVER happen - despite what Tony Robinson, who plays hapless Baldrick, might think.
Stuart Pink, The Sun, 5th September 2019Stars on life haunted by their catchphrases
How do actors cope with having their defining line shouted at them in the streets - for decades? Richard Wilson, Maureen Lipman and Tony Robinson tell all.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 23rd July 2019Sir Tony Robinson casts doubt on Blackadder rumours
Sir Tony Robinson has poured doubt on the rumours of a Blackadder revival.
Albertina Lloyd, Yahoo, 1st July 2019Blackadder stars meet to discuss Series 5
The stars of Blackadder have reportedly agreed to reunite, after having met up in London to discuss the idea of bringing back the hit sitcom.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2019Guest cast revealed for Plebs Series 5
Filming is now underway on Series 5 of Plebs. Guest stars will include Amanda Holden, Emilia Fox, Tony Robinson, John Thomson, Tracy Ann Oberman and Kevin Bishop.
British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2019Tony Robinson quits Labour over Brexit and leadership
Comic actor Sir Tony Robinson, a former member of Labour's governing National Executive Committee, says he has quit the party over its current direction. He said he was leaving after nearly 45 years because of Labour's stance on Brexit, its handling of anti-Semitism allegations and its poor leadership.
BBC, 3rd May 2019