Bernard Wrigley

Bernard Wrigley

ActorComposerMusic Department
Born
1948

Bernard went to grammar school in Bolton, then began performing by singing in folk clubs. He became involved with documentaries produced at the new and dynamic Octagon theatre in Bolton. This carried on into plays, and then the Ken Campbell Roadshow, where the acting and singing combined. Here he…

Biography

Bernard went to grammar school in Bolton, then began performing by singing in folk clubs. He became involved with documentaries produced at the new and dynamic Octagon theatre in Bolton. This carried on into plays, and then the Ken Campbell Roadshow, where the acting and singing combined. Here he wrote such gems as the Ballad of Knocking Nelly. From here, the acting and singing have formed equal parts of his career.

Actor

All Creatures Great & SmallAll Creatures Great & Small(2020)as Elijah Wentworth
Ackley BridgeAckley Bridge(2017)as Tahir's Neighbour
Home from HomeHome from Home(2016)as Bill
Moving OnMoving On(2009)as John
In with the FlynnsIn with the Flynns(2011)as Brian

Music Department

ITV Saturday Night TheatreITV Saturday Night Theatre(1969)

Self

Live Dinnerladies Q&A - Happy Festival(2020)as Self, Bernard
Dinnerladies DiariesDinnerladies Diaries(2018)as Bob, Self
BBC North West TonightBBC North West Tonight(1984)as Self
3 Minute Wonder3 Minute Wonder(2003)as Self
KilroyKilroy(1986)as Self

Archive Footage

Dinnerladies DiariesDinnerladies Diaries(2018)as Self, Bob
Our Friend VictoriaOur Friend Victoria(2017)as Various Characters, Bob
Everyone wanted to be in Vic's Christmas Specials(2017)as Performer
Victoria Wood: Seen on TVVictoria Wood: Seen on TV(2009)as Various Characters
The South Bank ShowThe South Bank Show(1978)as Comedy Role, Performer

Known for

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Mervyn Cumming, Tony Osoba, Frank Williams, Bernard Wrigley, Oliver Crocker, Solitaire Mouneimne, and Richard Jobling in Tanner (2007)Bernard Wrigley as Larry Webb in 'Tanner'Bernard Wrigley as Barry Clegg.Bernard Wrigley as Barry Clegg.

Credit Score: Bernard Wrigley

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Gig Prince
Tue Dec 09 1975 – Wed May 06 2026
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Coronation Street19.0019605.610306613
2Phoenix Nights12.5020018.6028385
3Emmerdale Farm6.0019934.93113919
4Tanner5.0020098.00034
5Dinnerladies5.0019997.8043125
6Yanks Go Home5.0019768.00070
7Brassed Off3.7519967.20322318
8The Parole Officer2.5020016.3017448
9My Son the Fanatic2.5019986.8001710
10Rita, Sue and Bob Too2.5019876.6005385