The Brightonomicon Audio Series

The Cast

Actor types who do all the acting!

HUGO RUNE – David Warner (also co-Executive Producer)

One of the UK’s best known actors, David was hailed as the greatest ever Hamlet back in the 1960’s. Following a glittering theatre career in the UK he moved to the US in the 1970’s and 80’s and made a new name for himself as a star of numerous major movies...many of them sci-fi in nature.  You will probably know him best for his roles in Star Trek:TNG and the Star Trek movies; Tron; Time Bandits; Wing Commander; Titanic; League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse; Hogfather; Planet of the Apes; Twin Peaks and The Omen.

 

RIZLA & OTHERS – Rupert Degas (also co-Executive Producer)
Talk about talented, Rupert has starred on stage and screen and makes great use of his multi-voice abilities in radio, audio, advertising and animation.  He starred in 500 performances of Stones In Their Pockets and 200 performances of The 39 Steps in London’s West End; appeared several times in episodes of The Hitch Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy radio series; and is a character voice is so many animated shows that we just don’t have the room to list them all here.

 

COUNT OTTO BLACK – Andy Serkis
Who doesn’t know Andy Serkis?  Where have you been hiding the past five years?  A supremely talented UK actor, Andy exploded on to the international scene with his role as Gollum in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.  He worked again with Jackson both in CG and human form on the remake of King Kong (Andy was Kong!).  Other movies you can see him strutting his chops in include Deathwatch; The Prestige and 24 Hour Party People.  He recently directed and starred in the computer game Heavenly Sword and is currently in production on four new movies.

NARRATOR – Michael Fenton-Stevens
If you grew up in the 1980’s and listened to radio or watched comedy on TV you will know Michael.  A writer and performer he starred in the highly successful radio series Radioactive, as well as popping up on The Hitch Hiker’s Guide.  On TV he wrote and starred in KYTV, Spitting Image, Mr Bean, The Brittas Empire, Alas Smith & Jones, Attachments, and more recently starred in My Dad the Prime Minister, Footballers Wives, Nighty Night and Doctors.

 

FANGIO – Mark Wing-Davey
Best known by many as the original (and best) Zaphod Beeblebrox in the radio and TV series of The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Mark is also a renowned theatre director.  During the 1980’s and 90’s he also starred in TV shows such as Juliet Bravo, Chelmsford 123, AbFab and The Comic Strip Presents...  As a director he was awarded the OBIE for directing ‘Mad Forest’ and he was the first Artistic Director of The Actor’s Centre in London.

 

TOBES DE VALOIS – Jason Isaacs
What movie and TV show HASN’T Jason Isaacs been in, eh?  Probably most loved as the evil catspaw of Voldemort, Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films.  Jason has had an incredible career to date and there are no signs of it slowing down.  You can see him in the likes of Grindhouse, The West Wing, Peter Pan, Resident Evil, Windtalkers, Elektra, The State Within, Brotherhood, Reign of Fire, Black Hawk Down, The Patriot, Armageddon, etc....  Blimey!

 

BARTHOLOMEW THE BOG-TROLL aka CAPT. MOULSECOOMB – Ben Miller
Writer and star of the highly-regarded comedy TV series “The Armstrong & Miller Show” (C4 & BBC1), Ben is also well known for his role as the less-than-friendly civil servant Sir James Lester in ITV1’s Primeval.  Ben’s star is rising fast, with starring roles in the movies Razzle Dazzle, Johnny English and The Actors...he is about to hit our TV screens again as the fictional producer of the new ITV1 soap Echo Beach...exciting times!

COLONEL MORTIMER & INSPECTRE SHERRINGFORD HOVIS – Martin Jarvis OBE
Not just one of the UK’s most well-known actors, but also pretty much the nicest man ever!  Martin has been heard on BBC Radio 4 in numerous and varied roles, but is best known for his Just William series.  On TV he is an old-hand with sci-fi, having appeared on Stargate Atlantis, Space: Above & Beyond, Babylon 5 and Dr Who.  Films you may have seen or heard him in include Eragon and Titanic.

LAZLO WOODBINE, CLANT, DOOMSAYER & US VOICE-OVER – Kerry Shale
Canadian actor and all round top bloke, Kerry is an old hand at the acting and voice-over game.  A favourite with the BBC and many a games developer, Kerry is another multi-voice talent with far too much talent.  His credits include Killzone, 24: The Game, Warhammer 40K, Constantine, The Jacket, 102 Dalmatians, Welcome to Sarajevo, Fierce Creatures, Little Shop of Horrors and Labyrinth.  He is highly regarded for his theatre work, as actor, writer and director.

 

NURSE HEARSE, LADY IN THE STRAW HAT & OLD LADY – Sarah Douglas
Sarah is best remembered as the sexy evil Ursa in Superman and Superman II, and as Queen Taramis in Conan the Destroyer.  Her list of credits is spectacular, including the TV miniseries V, Magnum PI, Falcon Crest, Remington Steele, Beastmaster, Puppet Master, Return of the Living Dead III and Babylon 5.

 

 

PROFESSOR NESSOR – Patrick Barlow
As well as a legend of TV sitcoms, Patrick is one of the UK’s best writers of stage plays and radio productions.  He is the Artistic Director of the widely known National Theatre of Brent, whose productions have included The Messiah, Wagner’s Ring and The Charge of the Light Brigade (starring the likes of Jim Broadbent and Sir Ben Kingsley).  His TV roles have included Victoria Wood: As Seen On TV, Press Gang, Tales from the Crypt, Is It Legal?, French & Saunders and AbFab.  Patrick’s adaptation of The 39 Steps is still running in London’s West End and is about to move to Broadway.

NORRIS STYVER, THE DEVIL & PAUL THE STUDENT – Kevin Eldon
One of the UK’s most loved comedic actors, Kevin has been seen in the likes of Big Train, Hyperdrive, Saxondale, Hot Fuzz, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Nathan Barley, I Am Not An Animal, Nighty Night, Brass Eye, Spaced, Jam, Hippies, Lee & Herring, I’m Alan Partridge and The Sunday Show.  He is also a much sought-after writer.

 

INSPECTOR HECTOR & QUENTIN VAMBURY-GREYSTOKE – Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy, for those of you who grew up in the 1970’s and 80’s WAS George Roper of George & Mildred fame.  More recently he has been starring in BBC1’s Last of the Summer Wine, and in between has been seen in the likes of Casualty, Jonathan Creek, Brookside, One Foot In The Grave, The Bill and The Catherine Tate Show.

JEFFREY PRIMARK, ISAMBARD KINGDOM-COME & THE PRIEST – Jonathan Cecil
Jonathan is well-known for reading pretty much all of the PG Wodehouse Jeeves stories as audiobooks.  As an actor he has had a prolific career on stage, screen and radio.  His many credits include the original series of The Hitch Hiker’s Guide, Doctor In The House, The Goodies, Dad’s Army, Are You Being Served?, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, Rising Damp, Alice In Wonderland, One Foot In The Grave, Fakers and Van Wilder 2.

 

 

KELLY-ANNE SIRJAN – Katherine Parkinson
Katharine has become a star in recent years thanks to her role as techno-phobic Jen in Channel 4’s The I.T. Crowd.  She has also starred in Doc Martin, Fear Stress & Anger, Extras and Christmas at the Riviera.  She can also be heard on many a BBC radio comedy series on Radio 4!

 

 

CHIEF WHITEHAWK & LEON – Rich Fulcher
Everyone loves Rich, and not just for the Bob Fossil dance in The Mighty Boosh!  Rich has been in all three series of The Mighty Boosh on BBC3, as well as starring in his own series Snuff Box (out on DVD in Jan 2008!).  A freakishly funny guy, Rich can often be seen alongside writing and performing partner Matt Berry, and often with Richard Ayoade (The I.T. Crowd/Garth Merenghi’s Darkplace)

 

QUEEN MOTHER, PA ANNCR, MEDIC, SUSAN THE STUDENT – Kate O’Sullivan
Kate is another of those impressive multi-voice types who crop up on adverts, animations and TV series just about everywhere.  Her credits include 2DTV, Time Trumpet and Spitting Image.  Far too talented for her own good, really!

 

 

STAN POST, LEWES TOUR GUIDE & MEDIC – Iain Lee
Iain is a comedian and radio/TV presenter best known for hosting The Eleven O’Clock Show (which brought us Ali G and Ricky Gervais) and RiSE.  In recent years he has focused on radio, presenting until late 2007 the drivetime and then evening shows on LBC 97.3.  He can currently be heard on Virgin Radio.  Over the past couple of years Iain has also presented several TV shows for Sky, including specials on Lost and Posh n Becks.

NIGEL FAIRBOROUGH-COUNTLESS, SAM THE ZOMBIE & MAITRE D – Steve Oram
Steve is a comedian, writer and actor who has a comedy partnership with Tom Meeten.  His credits include Tittybangbang, Comedy Lab, Green Wing, People Like Us, Skin Deep and The Wingnut Tapes.

 

 

EDWARD MARZIPAN-FUDGE, BILL THE ZOMBIE & MORRIS THE NOVICE – Tom Meeten
Tom is a comedian, actor and writer and partners with Steve Oram.  His credits include I Want Candy, Magicians, Star Stories, Saxondale, the Mighty Boosh, Comedy Lab and The Wingnut Tapes.

 

SIR BURBERRY SPANIEL-FONDLER, HENCHMEN & DOORMAN – Ricky Grover
Ricky is best known for his character Bulla from The Eleven O’Clock Show.  His other credits include Black Books, ‘Orrible, The Strangerers and Red Dwarf.  He is currently putting together a Bulla movie.

 

 

 

HUBERT THE TRAMP, BUTLER, HOTEL MANAGER + OTHERS – Simon Gregor
Simon is a very highly-regarded stage actor, and has spent the past couple of years starring in The 39 Steps in London’s West End.  His TV and film credits include Rome, Waking The Dead, the Last Minute, Bodywork, Men Behaving Badly, Kavanagh QC and Drop The Dead Donkey.

 

DOCTOR PROCTOR & SCOTTISH GROUNDSMAN – Steven Cree
Steven is a fast rising star who can currently be seen in the hit West End musical Cabaret.  His other credits include Doctors, Dream Team, Silent Witness and Bad Girls.

 

 

 

ROBERT JOHNSON & CROQUET COMMENTATOR – Ben Onwukwe
Ben is probably best remembered for his role as Recall on ITVs London’s Burning.  His other credits include The Bill, Doctors, Inspector Morse, Casualty and Waiting for God.  Ben has also starred in several major Shakespeare stage plays, and is currently a member of the BBC Rep.

 

 

JIMI HENDRIX & AMERICAN GANGSTER – Colin McFarlane
Another well known comedic actor, Colin’s credits include Hyperdrive, Red Dwarf, Two Pints of Lager, Judge john Deed, Holby City and Black Books.

 

 

 

FATHER ERNETTI, WAITER, TAILOR, MARIO & CROQUET COMMENTATOR – Johnny Daukes
Johnny is a musician, composer, TV and radio editor, producer, writer and director. And on top of all this he is a multi-voice genius.  His voice can be heard on all 16 series of Eurotrash, and on a multitude of adverts and animations.  His radio and TV series include The Message, Radio 9, The Scanner (exec produced by Neil Gardner) and Hello I’m Jack Berry”.  In 2007 Johnny won the prestigious European Voice Artists of the Year award...jolly well done!

DANBURY COLLINS & MISTER MATE – Danny Eastman
Danny is an actor and writer.  He is currently in New Zealand at the Wellington Festival where his debut play The Serena Syndrome is being staged.

 

 

 

 

 

JANET ORION – Tamsyn Challenger
Tamsyn is a director, producer, writer and actor of supreme talent.  From stage to radio, her productions have garnered much praise and critical acclaim.  Most recently her Radio 4 documentary My Male Muse was chosen as a Pick of the Year by the BBC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MONK – Elliott Stein (also co-writer & Executive Producer)

Elliott is the co-writer of the series, and as a native of Brooklyn, who better to give life to this new character? Elliott is a renowned comedy writer and performer who has worked with some of the biggest and best in the business. His own company, Gargoyle Productions owns a mammoth archive of Classic US Radio which will soon be finding its way to your ears via the joy of digital downloads and cover mount CDs (more info coming soon!)

CABBIES & HIMSELF – Robert Rankin
What’s there to say?  He’s the father of far-fetched fiction and the reason everyone else is here!

 

 

 

ANNOUNCER & MAIL VAN DRIVER – Graham Rogers
Graham is a well-known radio presenter and was, until recently, the voice of ITV1, and formerly Channel 4.  One of the best announcers in the business, you can hear him weekends on BBC Radio Wiltshire.

 

 

GIRL IN BAR & YOUNG LADY IN PUB – Laurie Buckley
Check out Laurie’s new band Talkbox over on MySpace

 

 

 

 

 

HUGO RUNE’S BIGGEST FAN – Jay Francis
Jay won the role as Hugo Rune’s biggest fan through our online competition...well done Jay!

 

 

 

 

AHAB THE SPACE CRAB & MINISTRY OF SERENDIPITY VOICE-OVER - Neil Gardner

Neil Gardner is not just the voice of Ahab and the MoS VO, but is also the co-writer, producer, editor and director of the series. Twice awarded the Gold New York Award (the Oscars of radio) for his radio writing/directing, Neil has worked in professional radio for 18 years, as a technician, engineer, producer, presenter, programmer and senior manager. He is a lifelong devotee of Robert's works, and may possibly be crazy!