Where to watch Christopher Ryan in the UK
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Christopher Ryan (né Papazoglou; 25 January 1950) is a British actor best known for his roles as Mike TheCoolPerson in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom, Tony Driscoll in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and as Edina Monsoon's ex-husband Marshall Turtle in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. He has also appeared as the McKendrick twins in One Foot in the Grave, and played Sontaran General Staal in Doctor Who in 2008.
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- Doctor Who (2005) as Commander Stark
- Play for Today (1970) Cast
- Doctor Who (1963) as Kiv
- Mr. Bean (1990) as Student
- Playhouse (1974) as Tony
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Marshall
- Angels (1975) Cast
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Tony Driscoll
- The Young Ones (1982) as Mike
- Bottom (1991) as Dave Hedgehog
- Target (1977) as Jock
- The New Statesman (1987) as Ioannis Douvalopoulos
- Maigret (1992) Cast
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as Plumber
- Premiere (1977) as Clive
- Jack of All Trades (2000) Cast
- Saxondale (2006) as Ticket Inspector
- The Green Green Grass (2005) Cast
- Alice in Wonderland (1999) as Royal Gardener #3
- Melissa (1997) as Les Maurice
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) as Marshall
- It's Kevin (2013) as The Great Spagboletti
- Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) as Vout
- The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle (2007) Cast
- Health and Efficiency (1993) Cast
- Backyard Wilderness (2018) as Dad
- Happy Families (1985) as Mell
- Inside Out (1985) as Tommy
- City Slacker (2012) as Frank
- My Dad's Christmas Date (2020) as Chords Man
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout (1996) as Marshall
- Fox (1980) as East
- Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014) as Self
- Up Line (1987) as Leon Trostsky
- Dead Man Running (2009) as Old Boy Bookie
- The Inquisition (2010) Cast
- Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Mike the Cool Person / Dave Hedgehog (archive footage)
- How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018) Cast
- Dirty Weekend (1993) as Small One
- A Small Problem (1987) Cast
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Christopher Ryan's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Christopher Ryan's most popular films?
Most-watched Christopher Ryan films currently: Alice in Wonderland (1999), Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016), Santa Claus: The Movie (1985), Backyard Wilderness (2018), City Slacker (2012).
What TV shows has Christopher Ryan appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Doctor Who (2005), Play for Today (1970), Doctor Who (1963), Mr. Bean (1990), Playhouse (1974).
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