Mark Arden

Mark Arden

Mark David Darwin Arden (born 31 July 1956) is a British comedian and actor, best known for his television appearances. During the 1980s, he was one half of comic double act 'The Oblivion Boys', alongside Stephen Frost. Arden was born in Newbury, Berkshire. He and Frost came to prominence in the late 1970s alternative comedy boom, and became recognisable to a national audience with regular spots on Saturday Live. In the early 1980s, they were instrumental in the forming of the long-running north London comedy show News Revue, and shortly afterwards began appearing as a pair in episodes of series such as The Black Adder and The Young Ones; they are perhaps most remembered for a series of commercials for Carling Black Label lager, one of which involved Arden and Frost appearing in the nude. Arden continued to perform with Frost in comedy clubs, although he did not follow his partner into the genre of improvisation. Nevertheless, he featured as the chauffeur Johnny Blackpool (a paranoid ex-soldier) in the partially-improv 1994 comedy film There's No Business..., opposite Raw Sex (Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron). Arden had a role as Roland 'Vaseline' Cartwright in London's Burning, appearing in the original pilot film[1] and the first two series; he has also had roles in such comedies as Blackadder II and Bottom. He and Frost also played the title roles in the surrealist police sitcom Lazarus and Dingwall. Later, Arden appeared in the 1992 film Carry On Columbus and in the 1990s series Harry Enfield and Chums. In October 1996 he played Jansson in an episode of the 6th series of Heartbeat (Snapped). Arden also has had a theatre career, appearing in Willis Hall's play The Long, the Short and the Tall in the West End.[2] He also played the inspector in An Inspector Calls at the Garrick Theatre, Pop in the musical We Will Rock You at London's Dominion Theatre, and in Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be[3] at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Arden's television career continued in 2002 with The Estate Agents. In 2018, he appeared in several episodes of Endeavour.

  • Title : Mark Arden
  • Popularity : 2.574
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1956-07-31
  • Place of Birth : Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK
  • Homepage : https://www.spotlight.com/9654-8946-0046
  • Also Known As : Mark D D Arden
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Mark Arden Movies

  • 1994
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    There's No Business...

    There's No Business...

    10 1994 HD

    There's No Business... is a 1994 British partially improvised comedy film directed by Kevin Molony and produced by Claudia Lloyd for Prospect...

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  • 1986
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    London's Burning: The Movie

    London's Burning: The Movie

    8.5 1986 HD

    It's Josie Ingham's first day at Blackwall Firestation but things aren't going so well being the only female firefighter in an all-male team. Not...

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  • 1984
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    Slags

    Slags

    1 1984 HD

    Teen-age gang leaders Passion and Little Sister are released from prison, only to find that their gang the Slags has disbanded due to a rival gang,...

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  • 1989
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    Just Like That!

    Just Like That!

    1 1989 HD

    Just Like That! is a celebration of the comic genius of Tommy Cooper] - just like that! But nobody could do it just like that apart from the unique...

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  • 2004
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    Charlie

    Charlie

    4 2004 HD

    Set in Post World War II Britain, chronicles the rise and fall of real life British crime lord Charlie Richardson.

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  • 2015
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    Essex Boys: Law of Survival

    Essex Boys: Law of Survival

    4.5 2015 HD

    Essex has been the central hub for many famous criminal activities. For generations Essex Boys have ruled the streets of Essex and East London in...

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  • 1989
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    Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale

    Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale

    7 1989 HD

    Johnny Fortune (Damon Lowry) is no good to anyone, not mean, but just no good. Surrounded by violence and dishonesty, Johnny lives with Kate. Johnny...

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  • 1978
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    Romeo & Juliet

    Romeo & Juliet

    7.4 1978 HD

    Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny where civil blood makes civil...

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  • 1992
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    Carry On Columbus

    Carry On Columbus

    3.8 1992 HD

    Christopher Columbus believes he can find an alternative route to the far East and persuades the King and Queen of Spain to finance his expedition...

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  • 2018
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    How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

    How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

    7 2018 HD

    This documentary explores the legacy of one of the most notorious British sitcoms of all time. Launching alternative comedy onto our screens, the...

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  • 2021
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    The Heiress

    The Heiress

    4.6 2021 HD

    Claire and Anna are cousins who share a mysterious connection to a dark family secret. Following the death of Clare’s grandmother, ancient...

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  • 2024
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    Kraven the Hunter

    Kraven the Hunter

    5.8 2024 HD

    Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences,...

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  • 1984
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    The Bill

    The Bill

    6.6 1984 HD

    The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and...

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  • 1985
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    Girls On Top

    Girls On Top

    4.8 1985 HD

    Four girls share a flat together in London. Having nothing in common aside from their gender, they barely manage to co-exist.

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  • 2006
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    Saxondale

    Saxondale

    7.444 2006 HD

    Steve Coogan plays Tommy Saxondale: an ex-roadie with anger management issues and a pest-control business. Tommy is a little arrogant, a little...

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  • 1992
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    Heartbeat

    Heartbeat

    7 1992 HD

    Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1991
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    Bottom

    Bottom

    7.9 1991 HD

    Richie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole. Trapped...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 2002
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    The Estate Agents

    The Estate Agents

    6 2002 HD

    In south London, three hapless estate agents inhabit a deliciously skewed parallel universe packed with twisted characters and disastrous scenarios.

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  • 2008
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    Teenage Kicks

    Teenage Kicks

    3.2 2008 HD

    Teenage Kicks is a British sitcom starring Adrian Edmondson, Ed Coleman and Laura Aikman, filmed at Teddington Studios. Originally as a radio show...

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  • 1982
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    The Young Ones

    The Young Ones

    7.9 1982 HD

    The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard,...

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  • 1991
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    The Winjin Pom

    The Winjin Pom

    6 1991 HD

    The Winjin' Pom is a television puppet series about a talking British caravan, renowned for his moaning, and five Australians who live and travel in...

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  • 1991
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    Teenage Health Freak

    Teenage Health Freak

    6 1991 HD

    Teenage Health Freak is a British teen comedy-drama about the life and travails of a socially awkward teenager as he goes through life. It is best...

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  • 1991
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    Lazarus and Dingwall

    Lazarus and Dingwall

    8 1991 HD

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  • 1992
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    SpaceVets

    SpaceVets

    6 1992 HD

    Space Vets was a 39-episode children's sci fi show about a motley crew of misfit intergalactic space vets. The concept was devised by Stephen...

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  • 1999
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    Holby City

    Holby City

    5.7 1999 HD

    Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

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  • 2006
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    The Story of Light Entertainment

    The Story of Light Entertainment

    5 2006 HD

    The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The series comprises eight episodes and is narrated by...

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  • 1983
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    Blackadder

    Blackadder

    7.976 1983 HD

    Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle...

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  • 1983
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    Blackadder

    Blackadder

    7.976 1983 HD

    Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle...

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  • 1992
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    Heartbeat

    Heartbeat

    7 1992 HD

    Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.

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  • 1994
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    (All Quiet on the) Preston Front

    (All Quiet on the) Preston Front

    5.3 1994 HD

    All Quiet on the Preston Front (or the shortened Preston Front as it became known for series two and three) was a BBC comedy drama about a group of...

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  • 1982
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    The Comic Strip Presents...

    The Comic Strip Presents...

    7.3 1982 HD

    The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip...

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  • 2016
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    Agatha Raisin

    Agatha Raisin

    6 2016 HD

    Burnt out on office politics, Agatha Raisin retires early to a picturesque village in the Cotswolds and soon finds a second career as an amateur...

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