Tom Binns

Tom Binns

Christopher Thomas Binns is a British comedian best known for his character of Hospital Radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury. He appears in the BBC MI5 drama Spooks (Episode 6 Series 6), Series 3 of the IT Crowd on Channel 4, in Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge, and, in character as Ivan Brackenbury, on The Jason Byrne Show. In 2017, he appeared in the comedy movie Eaten by Lions. As Ian D Montfort he had a BBC Radio 2 series called Ian D Montfort is Unbelievable, broadcast in February 2013. Besides writing comedy for television and radio, Binns has appeared on other television shows, such as RI:SE, Bullrun, Oblivion and as a writer on Trigger Happy TV, for which he earned "best comedy moment" and "TV moment of 2001" awards. His first television appearances were Friday Night Armistice (BBC2) and Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun, and has gone on to further appear in the Channel 4-based late night sports talk show Under the Moon, with Danny Kelly where he regularly referenced his love of Sunderland AFC. He has also had stage appearances at the Bloomsbury Theatre and Garrick Theatre. Binns has worked on Radio 1, Virgin, BRMB and GLR, Talksport UK, Hallam FM and Key 103, appearing either as himself or as hospital radio character Ivan Brackenbury. Binns is the co-writer of BBC 1's Hospital People, part of the BBC's Comedy Playhouse, in which he plays the five lead characters Ivan Brackenbury, Ian D Montfort, Susan Mitchell, Terry Boyle and Father Kenny. He has written the book How to Get Famous – A Cynical Guide.

  • Title : Tom Binns
  • Popularity : 3.945
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1970-07-03
  • Place of Birth : Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
  • Homepage : https://www.tombinns.com/
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Tom Binns Movies

  • 2018
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    Eaten by Lions

    Eaten by Lions

    5.7 2018 HD

    Omar and Pete are half brothers. When their parents are eaten by lions they embark on a journey to find Omar's real father. What follows is a funny,...

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  • 2013
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    Going to Mecca

    Going to Mecca

    1 2013 HD

    The film is a comedy short about two young brothers Pete (15) and Omar (17) who decide to go to Blackpool and scatter their dad's ashes (Pete's...

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  • 2006
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    The IT Crowd

    The IT Crowd

    8.147 2006 HD

    Two I.T. nerds and their clueless female manager, who work in the basement of a very successful company. When they are called on for help, they are...

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  • 2017
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    Hospital People

    Hospital People

    6 2017 HD

    Set in a fictional hospital, this mockumentary follows the lives of porters, hospital radio DJs, chaplains and managers asking who exactly are all...

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  • 1999
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    Boyz Unlimited

    Boyz Unlimited

    4 1999 HD

    Nigel Gacey is a man in a hurry. A successful armed robber and conman, he's given himself a year to create a new boy band from scratch. Forget girl...

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  • 2002
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    Spooks

    Spooks

    7.6 2002 HD

    Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The...

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  • 2013
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    Drifters

    Drifters

    7.2 2013 HD

    Comedy series about three young women living in Leeds who've graduated, had a year out, and are now struggling to find a job they're passionate...

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  • 1995
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    Fist of Fun

    Fist of Fun

    7.7 1995 HD

    Fist of Fun was a British comedy television and radio programme, written by and starring Lee and Herring. A lot of the show's comic material was...

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  • 1995
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    Fist of Fun

    Fist of Fun

    7.7 1995 HD

    Fist of Fun was a British comedy television and radio programme, written by and starring Lee and Herring. A lot of the show's comic material was...

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  • 1995
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    Fist of Fun

    Fist of Fun

    7.7 1995 HD

    Fist of Fun was a British comedy television and radio programme, written by and starring Lee and Herring. A lot of the show's comic material was...

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  • 1994
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    Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge

    Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge

    7.7 1994 HD

    Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge is a BBC Television series of six episodes, and a Christmas special in 1995. It is named after the song...

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  • 2013
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    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

    7.2 2013 HD

    Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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