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Michael Ciaran Parker (born 4 May 1952),
At his peak, Barrymore was voted the UK's favourite television star several times, and became one of the highest-paid stars on television from the mid-1980s to the late-1990s. After his peak of popularity in the mid-1990s, Barrymore appeared on
Barrymore's television career effectively ended after the death of Stuart Lubbock in 2001 following a party at Barrymore's house in Essex. Barrymore was the subject of police investigations and legal action around the case over several years.
Early life
Born Michael Ciaran Parker in
Career
Early career
Barrymore spent his early career working as a
Television career (1976–2002)
Barrymore rose to fame via appearances on Blankety Blank and Who Do You Do? and his television career began firstly by having his own sketch show entitled The Michael Barrymore Show in 1983, which starred a young Nicholas Lyndhurst, and he also appeared in Russ Abbott's Madhouse as various characters between 1981 and 1982. He walked out of his contract with LWT, who produced The Michael Barrymore Show, after only one series; he then landed the presenter's role on the BBC gameshow, Get Set Go!.[9] He appeared in a number of Royal Variety Performance shows, his first being in 1983. He became the host of ITV gameshow Strike It Lucky (which later became Strike It Rich) in 1986 and it grew in popularity over the years and this was watched by 18 million viewers at its peak.[10]
This was Barrymore's first successful presenting role (Get Set Go! had been cancelled after only one single series[9]), which led then to his own light entertainment show, Barrymore in 1991. However, before that he had his own show between 1988 and 1989, produced for the BBC entitled Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out;[11] it was set in Jersey and the theme tune, "Doin' the Crab" had been released as a single in 1987.
In 1991, Barrymore was given his own show entitled Barrymore where he interviewed guests, performed his comedy routines and joined in with other performers on the show. The show lasted throughout the 1990s right up to 2000, and was consistently nominated for awards over the years in the UK. Among the many famous guests that appeared on Barrymore were Cliff Richard, Uri Geller, and Spike Milligan.
Following his appearance on the 1993 Royal Variety Performance, where he performed a version of "
He then regained his former status and made another series of Barrymore and recorded a new series called My Kind of People. He came out as gay on 19 August 1995[citation needed] and split from his wife in 1996. He made a new series of Strike It Lucky, now called Strike It Rich and another Barrymore series. More editions of Strike It Rich and Barrymore were shown in 1997 and he also appeared in Spice World as Mr. Step.
A spin-off talent show,
He recorded two new series called My Kind of Music and Kids Say the Funniest Things in 1998 along with more Strike It Rich. Newer editions of all three series were shown and another series of Barrymore was recorded and shown in 2000. The year 2000 also saw Barrymore move into acting in Bob Martin where he played the character of Bob Martin; he recorded two series of the comedy (2000–01).[14] Barrymore also presented a second series of Kids Say the Funniest Things which aired in late 2000 and also a fourth series of My Kind of Music which was on the air at the time that Stuart Lubbock died in Barrymore's pool on 31 March 2001. Following Lubbock's death, both Bob Martin and My Kind of Music stayed on the air whilst the investigation was ongoing, but he did not record any further programmes for ITV. They constantly backed him when asked by the newspapers and simply waited for investigations to conclude. In October 2001, Barrymore was given a drugs caution[16] and began recording a new series of My Kind of Music.
Death of Stuart Lubbock
Party
Following a party at Barrymore's house in Essex in the early hours of 31 March 2001, a 31-year-old man, Stuart Lubbock, was discovered unconscious in Barrymore's swimming pool. Three witnesses – including Barrymore – claimed to have found him motionless in the pool. Witnesses disagreed on whether Lubbock was found floating on top of the pool or at the bottom. Barrymore had said he was on top of the pool.[17] Lubbock, described as a "bubbly partygoer", had traces of drugs and alcohol in his system. In the postmortem, pathologists discovered severe anal injuries, which several experts, including senior Home Office pathologist Nathaniel Cary, later agreed were consistent with a sexual assault.[18][19]
Many
Arrest and inquest
Barrymore received a
In November 2002, Barrymore's lawyers successfully demanded that
Private prosecution
On Barrymore's high-profile return to the UK in January 2006 to take part in
Reopened investigation
In an interview with Piers Morgan in the December 2006 edition of GQ, Barrymore stated there were other witnesses to the events who were hiding information. On 2 December 2006, police announced they would reopen the investigation into Lubbock's death after receiving a lengthy dossier submitted by Bennett, now Terry Lubbock's solicitor. The dossier described a series of alleged failures by Essex Police in the original investigation, and claimed an elaborate coverup of the true circumstances of Lubbock's death has taken place.[25][26]
Complaints processes
On 22 December 2006, following a successful complaint to the Press Complaints Commission by Bennett, The Sun published a letter from Terry Lubbock replying to the newspaper's five-page feature on Barrymore earlier in the year which featured Terry's meeting with Barrymore.[27]
On 1 March 2007, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), following a complaint lodged the previous December by Terry Lubbock, announced an investigation into aspects of the police inquiry into Lubbock's death after receiving complaints from the Lubbock family. It was reported that complaints surrounded information Essex Police gave to a coroner and pathologist after Lubbock's death. In May the IPCC agreed with Terry Lubbock a schedule of 36 separate complaints relating to the original investigation into Lubbock's death.[28][29]
Further arrests
On 14 June 2007, Essex Police arrested Barrymore and two other men on suspicion of murder and sexual assault in the Lubbock case. The two other men arrested were Jonathan Kenney, Barrymore's partner at the time of the death, and Justin Merritt, an unemployed former dustman at the time, all present at the party when Lubbock died. The three men were held for questioning at South Woodham Ferrers police station.[30][31]
This followed reports in The Harlow Herald that police had seized tapes from the home of Barrymore's literary agent, Tony Cowell, allegedly containing conversations between Cowell and Barrymore.[32]
On 15 June 2007, police were given permission to question Barrymore and one other man for a further 12 hours. Barrymore's solicitor Henri Brandman confirmed his client was one of the men arrested.
Investigation dropped
On 31 July 2007, it was announced that Barrymore had been re-bailed to appear at an Essex Police station on 10 September.[36] He answered bail on 10 September at a police station in Harlow, Essex. Police were then granted a further 12 hours to question him.[37] On that date, Barrymore and the other two men were told that they would not face charges for the events that occurred. The case was left open.[38] In July 2008 Lubbock's father published the book Not Awight: Getting Away With Murder, co-authored with Bennett, explaining their theory that Stuart had died as a result of a violent attack on him, which Barrymore and his associates that night covered up.[39][40]
Civil action
In July 2015, Barrymore sued Essex Police for wrongful arrest,[41] valuing his claim for damages at more than £2.4 million.[42] Essex Police subsequently acknowledged that Barrymore had been wrongfully arrested, although this was due to administrative errors and not to a lack of evidence.[43][44]
In August 2017, the High Court in London ruled that Barrymore would be entitled to "more than nominal" damages against Essex Police. This decision was overturned in 2019 by the Court of Appeal which ruled that he would be entitled only to "nominal" damages. Essex Police subsequently announced that Barrymore had dropped his compensation claim and that no payments had been made to him.[45]
Renewed appeal
On 4 February 2020 Essex Police offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. The cash reward, funded by Essex Police and the charity Crimestoppers, was in response to a new Channel 4 documentary on the incident, Barrymore: The Body in the Pool, that aired on 6 February 2020.[46]
On 17 March 2021, Essex Police confirmed that they had arrested a 50-year-old man from Cheshire in connection with the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock, as a result of the appeal. He was later released without charge.[47]
Career revivals
Following the revelation of Lubbock's death, ITV terminated Barrymore's contract and his television career collapsed. A new series of Kids Say the Funniest Things recorded prior to the scandal was pulled from the ITV schedule and never broadcast. The Guardian reported that the BBC cancelled publication of Barrymore's life story.[48] In September 2003, Barrymore staged a one-man show at London's Wyndham's Theatre, which closed after a few days.[49] He subsequently emigrated to New Zealand to live with his partner, Shaun Davis. He has since had live stage shows in New Zealand and Australia. In 2005, he appeared in Chicago in Napier, New Zealand.
Celebrity Big Brother
In December 2005, it was announced that Barrymore was being paid
After Celebrity Big Brother
Remaining in the UK, Barrymore was booked to be the guest host on
It was announced that for Christmas 2006, Barrymore would play the title role in
In May 2010, Barrymore startled his co-contestants on a reality TV show by revealing that he had fallen in love with a woman. Barrymore was filming an episode of Channel 4 show
Barrymore's personal publicity, particularly in the tabloid press, continued to be negative. In December 2011, he was convicted of cocaine possession and fined £780.
In 2013, Barrymore appeared on the RTÉ programme The Saturday Night Show, where he discussed his harsh treatment by the press, his addiction and also the possibility of a new show called My Kind of Twits. He subsequently claimed on Twitter that a pilot for My Kind of Twits would be filmed in May, but this did not happen.[55] Barrymore also appeared on The Nolan Show in June 2013.[56]
In March 2019 Barrymore appeared on
Personal life
Barrymore met Cheryl Cocklin in 1974 while she was a dancer in a West End theatre show.[60] They married in 1976.[61]
Cocklin became his manager and was the mastermind behind Barrymore's rise to fame. She later said that Barrymore had problems with alcohol and depression, and as a result of his attack on her at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, she was placed by British police on the "at risk" register.[62]
At the height of his popularity, Barrymore suffered increasing alcohol problems. He claims that he wanted to seek help, but that Cocklin continually told him "No, you're not (alcoholic). Don't be stupid."[63]
Sexuality
In mid-1995, at the height of his fame, Barrymore went to The White Swan
In August 1995, Barrymore attended the National Television Awards. At an after-show party on a live late night radio show, he publicly declared he was gay and "no longer wanted to live a lie", following which he broke up with Cocklin. She later claimed Barrymore took the step and did not tell her because of his talks with Diana, Princess of Wales.[64]
Divorce
After several aborted reunions, Barrymore and Cocklin divorced in 1997. In 2002, she published her autobiography, Catch a Falling Star, which described their acrimonious split. They subsequently had no contact. In his 2006 autobiography Awight Now: Setting the Record Straight, Barrymore claimed that Cocklin was a "control freak" who determined his every move, including the clothes he wore, and that she created "the character that was Michael Barrymore", consequently driving him to alcohol, drugs and gay affairs.[65] In a 2002 interview, he said he was an alcoholic and was in recovery.[66]
On 1 April 2005, Cocklin died of lung cancer, aged 55, at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in St John's Wood.[67]
Filmography
Transmitted | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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1976 | Who Do You Do? | Himself | BBC | Barrymore appeared and did impressions, as was the norm for this show. |
1977 | Seaside Special | Performer | ITV | |
1981–1982 | Russ Abbot's Madhouse | Various Characters | ||
1982 | Give Us A Clue | Performer | BBC | |
1983 | Punchlines | |||
The Michael Barrymore Show | Various Characters | ITV | Cancelled after Barrymore walked out of his contract with Thames | |
1984 | Get Set Go! | Presenter | BBC | Quiz show. Cancelled following one series. |
Starting From Now | Unaired | Pilot episode of a game show | ||
Surprise, Surprise | Guest | ITV | ||
Tarby and Friends | Guest Performer | |||
Jackanory | Storyteller | BBC | Barrymore read out a story | |
1985 | The Laughter Show | Performer | ||
Something to Treasure | ||||
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol | BBC | Kenny Everett's Christmas special | ||
1986 | Sebastian the Incredible Drawing Dog | Mick | Full series made for children's TV where Barrymore plays Mick who has a dog called Sebastian who is his friend. | |
Saturday Live | Host | Channel 4 | Barrymore hosted one episode in 1986 | |
All Star Secrets | Guest Performer | |||
Live From Her Majesty's
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Performer | ITV | ||
1986–1994 | Strike It Lucky | Presenter | Attracted up to 20 million viewers at its peak and shot Barrymore to stardom. | |
1987 | The Michael Barrymore Special | Himself | ||
The Royal Variety Performance 1987 | Performer | |||
1988–1989 | Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out | Himself | BBC | |
1989 | The TV Times TOP TEN Awards | Presenter | ITV | Barrymore hosted the show. |
Sunday Sunday | Interviewee | Barrymore was interviewed on this show. | ||
Des O'Connor Tonight | ||||
Comedy Christmas Box | Performer | |||
1990 | Match Game | Guest | ABC | |
Mick and Mac | Mick | Children's BBC | Children's television show. | |
ITV Telethon 90 | Performer | ITV | ||
A Night Of One Hundred Stars | ||||
1991–1997, 2000 | Barrymore | Presenter | ITV | Barrymore was nominated for numerous TV awards. |
1992 | This Morning | Interviewee | Barrymore was talking about his career and role in pantomime as Buttons in Cinderella at the Manchester Opera House. | |
1993 | It'll Be Alright On The Night 7
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Performer | A 60-minute show that features outtakes and mistakes from TV, film and advertisements. | |
1995 | My Kind of People | Presenter | Spin off from Barrymore. Cancelled after one series and returned to 5 minute segment on Barrymore. | |
1996–1999 | Michael Barrymore's Strike it Rich | Rebranding of Strike it Lucky. Nominated for numerous TV awards between 1996 and 1999. | ||
1997 | Spice World | Mr. Step | Spice Girls film. | |
1998–2000 | Kids Say the Funniest Things
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Presenter | ITV | Barrymore spoke to children about their views on life. |
1998–2002 | Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music | |||
1999–2000 | Animals Do the Funniest Things | . | ||
2000 | Barrymore on Broadway | Followed Barrymore in America speaking to musical stars. Three part series. | ||
Michael Barrymore: My Favourite Christmas Hymns | Himself | Barrymore chooses his favourite Christmas Hymns. | ||
2000–2001 | Bob Martin | Bob Martin | Comedy series where Barrymore played the lead character; Bob Martin. Ran for two series. | |
2002 | GMTV | Himself – Interviewee | Interviewed by Fiona Phillips in Dubai. | |
2003 | The Salon | Himself | E4 | |
2006 | Celebrity Big Brother
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Himself – contestant | Channel 4 | |
Friday Night Project
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Guest Presenter | Guest Presenter of one episode in February 2006. | ||
2009 | Big Brother's Little Brother
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Roving Reporter | Roving Reporter during the 2009 edition of Celebrity Big Brother. | |
2010 | The House That Made Me | Himself – Guest | Guest appearance in one episode that dealt with Barrymore's childhood. | |
Celebrity Come Dine with Me | Himself | Appeared alongside Pat Sharp, Anthea Turner and Jenny Powell. | ||
2011 | Celebrity Coach Trip
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Contestant | Appeared with former producer Maurice Leonard | |
2013 | The Saturday Night Show | Guest | RTÉ One | Barrymore was interviewed for at least 10 minutes, he discussed his fall from grace and the possibility of a new show called My Kind of Twits. |
The Nolan Show | BBC NI | Barrymore was interviewed for 30 minutes, he discussed his life story'. | ||
This Morning | Himself – Guest | ITV | Barrymore was interviewed on 'Money Matters' explaining his rise to stardom and his fall and how it affected both his money and his life. | |
2014 | The Jeremy Kyle Show: The Celebrity Specials | Barrymore discussed the highs and lows of his life – with Jeremy Kyle. | ||
2018 | Larry Grayson: Shut That Door! | Himself | ITV3 | |
2019 | Piers Morgan's Life Stories
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Himself – Guest | ITV | |
2023 | This Morning | Barrymore was interviewed about his career and co-directing West End play 'Laurel & Chaplin: The Feud'. |
Stand-up videos
Title | Released | Notes |
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The Unpredictable... Live | 19 September 1994 | Live at Blackpool Opera House
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Live And Uplifting – Back in Business! – Live at the Hammersmith Apollo | 9 November 1998 | Live at HMV Hammersmith Apollo
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Further reading
- The New Zealand Herald Barrymore not to blame for son's death, said father Barrymore not to blame for son's death, says father – Life & Style – NZ Herald News
- Simpson, Mark (2 March 2003). "Tears of a Clown (interview, uncut version)". Independent on Sunday.
- "Barrymore Quits Comeback Show". BBC News. 19 September 2003.
- Tendler, Stewart (16 January 2006). "Barrymore death pathologist to stop working for police". The Times. London.
- "Solicitors bid to delay Barrymore prosecution". ITN. 23 January 2006.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Michael Barrymore at IMDb
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