Liza Tarbuck
Liza Tarbuck | |
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Born | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art | 21 November 1964
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Years active | 1986–present |
Parent(s) | Jimmy and Pauline Tarbuck |
Liza Tarbuck (/ˈliːzə/ LEE-zə; born 21 November 1964) is an English actress, comedian, and television and radio presenter.
Early life
Liza Tarbuck was born in Liverpool and grew up near
Acting
Tarbuck's first big break came in 1987 when she landed a starring role in the
In 1989, Tarbuck played Dana in the first of the six Victoria Wood penned anthology comedy plays Mens Sana in Thingummy Doodah, presented on BBC1 in the series Victoria Wood.
In 2001, she took the title role in Linda Green, which ran for two series, ending in 2002.[3]
She guest starred on the
In 2004, she appeared in Series 6 of the
In 2005, she appeared as Mrs Jellyby in the BBC One serial Bleak House,[3] and in 2006 she appeared in episode six of the sitcom Saxondale, as a full-figured rock chick.
In 2007, she provided a voiceover for the animated
In 2009 she starred as Tina in her first role in a feature film, in
In 2019, she starred in How Europe Stole My Mum. This
Presenting
She presented the fashion programme She's Gotta Have It in 1998
She hosted a late-night edition of
She presented a one-off quiz for
She signed a deal with
She narrated the Channel 4 dieting show Supersize vs Superskinny since 2008.
In 2015, Tarbuck narrated the Animal Planet series Meet The Orangutans.
Radio
BBC Radio 4
Tarbuck played Helen Golightly in the BBC Radio 4 programme Clare in the Community from series 5 to series 9, taking over from Gemma Craven.[6][7] She has also appeared in other shows for BBC Radio 4, such as Just a Minute and a story about Jayne Mansfield. In December 2016 she presented Remembering Ronnie Corbett, a tribute to the late comedy star. In October 2017 she appeared on Front Row with Harry Hill. In December 2017 she was a guest on Radio 4's Saturday Live. In January 2018 she was a guest on Great Lives, talking about the Serbian American scientist Nikola Tesla.
BBC Radio 2
During September 2007 Tarbuck co-presented the weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 with Mark Radcliffe, whilst Steve Wright was on leave. In December 2007 (and again in January and March 2008), she once more hosted the show, this time as a solo presenter. In July 2008 she once again co-presented with Radcliffe.
In December 2008 and January 2009, she presented the Saturday morning slot on BBC Radio 2 with Martin Freeman whilst Jonathan Ross was away from the station, and again in August 2009 alongside Huey Morgan of Fun Lovin' Criminals. The pair presented the show again in November 2009.
For a week in March 2009, she stood in for Sarah Kennedy's popular Dawn Patrol show.
Tarbuck stood in for Simon Mayo on his BBC Radio 2 Drivetime Show for three weeks in July/August 2010 also covering the show on 18–22 April in 2011, 1–19 August in 2011, 4–8 June 2012, 14–18 February 2013, 15 July 2013, 26–30 May 2014, 6–10 April 2015 and 14 June 2016. On 9 October 2018, she presented the Drivetime show (5pm–8pm) with Simon Mayo while Jo Whiley was away from the station.
On 25 December 2009, she presented a four-hour show on BBC Radio 2 called Liza Tarbuck's Christmas, from midnight until 4am.
In 2013, she presented a BBC Radio 2 special celebrating the career of the British comedian Ken Dodd called How Tickled I've Been.
In 2015, she visited Mary Berry at her home for a BBC Radio 2 Christmas Eve special.
On Sunday 8 October 2017, she stood in for
On Wednesday 25 December 2019, she presented a Christmas day special called 'Family Rhythms', 6 pm – 8 pm. Guests included film director
Since May 2012 she has presented her own radio show on
UK Radio Aid
Writing
I An Distracted By Everything [sic], written by Tarbuck, was published in November 2017.[10]-Tarbuck described the one-off publication as "an annual for grown-ups".[10]
Film and television appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987–1993 | Watching | Pamela Wilson/Lynch | 53 episodes |
1988 | Tumbledown | Angie | TV drama film |
1989 | Victoria Wood | Dana | 1 episode - "Mens Sana in Thingummydoodah" |
1991 | Chimera | Girl on coach | TV mini-series |
1998 | Blankety Blank | Herself | 1 episode |
1999–2000 | The Big Breakfast | Presenter | |
2000 | The League of Gentlemen | Donna | 1 episode - Christmas special |
2000–2001 | Blockbusters | Presenter | |
Time Team | Herself | 2 episodes | |
2000–2006 | Have I Got News for You | Herself | 3 episodes |
2001 | Room 101 | Herself | 1 episode |
Parkinson | Herself | 1 episode | |
2001–2002 | Linda Green | Linda Green | 20 episodes |
2002 | V Graham Norton | Herself | 1 episode |
Tractor Tom | Farmer Fi (voice) | 26 episodes | |
The Hound of the Baskervilles | Mrs Barrymore | ||
2003–2004 | Without Prejudice? | Presenter | 5 episodes |
2004 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | Herself | 1 episode |
Win, Lose or Draw Late | Presenter | 20 episodes | |
French and Saunders | Herself | 5 episodes | |
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year | Herself | 1 episode | |
2005 | Airport | Narrator | 5 episodes |
2005, 2007, 2011 | 8 Out of 10 Cats | Herself | 3 episodes |
2006 | The Inspector Lynley Mysteries | DI Fiona Knight | 1 episode - "Natural Causes" |
Saxondale | Janet | 1 episode | |
Britain's Top Dog with Liza Tarbuck | Host | 7 episodes | |
2006–2007 | Extras | Rita | 4 episodes |
2006, 2009-10, 2012, 2014, 2018 & 2020 |
QI | Herself | 6 episodes (Series D, G, J, K, O & R) |
2007 | Bonkers
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Helen Barker | 6 episodes |
The Paul O'Grady Show | Herself | 1 episode | |
2009 | Queens of British Pop | Narrator | 2 episodes |
The Be All and End All | Tina | ||
2010 | Liza & Huey's Pet Nation | Co-presenter | |
2011 | The Boat That Guy Built | Narrator | |
Mount Pleasant | Kate | 8 episodes | |
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Head Nurse Karen | Comedy-drama film | |
2012 | Skins | Anita Hardbeck | 1 episode |
World's Most Dangerous Roads: Ho Chi Minh Trail | Herself | 1 episode with Sue Perkins (Series 2, Episode 2) | |
Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Guest presenter | 1 episode (Series 26, Episode 11–10 December 2012) | |
2014 | Psychobitches | Miss Muffet & Witch
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2015 | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Herself | 1 episode |
Miranda | Registrar | 1 episode (New Year's Special) | |
Mel and Sue
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Herself | ||
Let's Play Darts | Contestant | 1 episode | |
2015–present | Eat Well For Less? | Narrator | |
2016 | Silent Witness | DI Pamela Rankin | |
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled | Herself | 1 episode (Series 4 Episode 4) | |
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars | Contestant | 1 episode | |
2016–2018 | Upstart Crow | Anne Shakespeare
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20 episodes |
2017 | The One Show | Herself | 1 episode (October 2017) |
2018, 2022 | Taskmaster | Contestant | Series 6 - May 2018, Champion of Champions II |
2018–2019 | Celebrity Game Night | Presenter | 6 episodes |
2019 | How Europe Stole My Mum | Mum | 1 episode (31 October 2019) |
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back | Herself | 1 episode - "Liza Tarbuck, Housing & Letting Agents" | |
Hypothetical | Herself | ||
2020 | Comedy Game Night | Herself | Presenter |
2023 | Wonders of the World I Can't See | Herself | Episode 4[11] |
The Change | Siobhain | TV series[12] |
References
- ^ Hogan, Michael (12 August 2023). "Why Liza Tarbuck is the funniest person on radio". The Telegraph. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Bell, Photographs Jason (13 October 2001). "Interview: Liza Tarbuck". the Guardian. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Drama Faces – Liza Tarbuck". BBC. 21 November 1964. Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
- ^ "Doctor Who – News – The Infinite Quest". BBC. 5 November 2007. Archived from the original on 27 February 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
- ^ "Bonkers | Primetime | What's on TV – Top TV listings guide, plus soaps, news, prizes and previews". Whatsontv.co.uk. 17 January 2008. Archived from the original on 18 February 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
- ^ "Clare in the Community". BBC Studios. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Clare In The Community characters". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Liza Tarbuck gets Radio 2 Saturday nights". Radio Today. 8 March 2012. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ Millar, Paul (8 March 2012). "Liza Tarbuck to replace Alan Carr on BBC Radio 2 'Going Out' show – Media News". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ a b Tarbuck, Liza. I An Distracted by Everything. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Wonders of the World I Can't See". channel4.com/programmes. 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Bridget Christie comedy reveals cast". Comedy.co.uk. 5 July 2022.
External links
- Liza Tarbuck (BBC Radio 2)
- Liza Tarbuck at IMDb