Our speaker bureau is available for your business needs. Call us on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Chris Barrie
Find In:
- After Dinner Speakers,
- Presenters & Awards Hosts
Chris Barrie Biography
Topics:
- Comedy
As well as speaking after dinner, Chris Barrie is a popular awards host and conference link presenter. He often appears in the guise of a close relative of 'Gordon Brittas' - to bless the proceedings the Brittas way.
Chris Barrie, Mr Brittas and Arnold Rimmer
Chris is perhaps best known for his performance as the marvellously annoying leisure centre manager Gordon Brittas, in The Brittas Empire. He also played the deeply sad Arnold Rimmer in Red Dwarf, the man who only made love to a woman once in his entire life (and this after she had been hit on the head by a winch).
Adding More Strings to his Bow
More recently Chris Barrie has added big screen credits to his CV, appearing with Angelina Jolie as Hilary the butler in the Tomb Raider movies. The latest string to his television bow is Chris Barrie's Massive Engines for The Discovery Channel, in which the self-confessed car fanatic explores the development of trains, diggers, airships and various other industrial wonders.
Originally an impressionist, Chris’s TV career began with a memorable contribution to Jasper Carrott’s Election Night Special. He was quickly signed up as a cornerstone of the pioneering Spitting Image team, and provided voices for Ronald Reagan, Prince Charles, David Coleman, Paul Daniels, Barry Norman and John Cole.
Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Chris lives near Maidenhead with his wife and children, two dogs and a growing collection of classic cars and motorbikes.
For further information or to book Chris Barrie, call us on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Chris Barrie has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Chris Barrie then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Chris Barrie Books
Red Dwarf Radio Show : Vol.2Price: £8.99
Red Dwarf Radio ShowPrice: £8.99
MonstersPrice: £4.99
Chris Barrie DVDs
Other Chris Barrie Products
Chris Barrie News
A selection of relevant news related to Chris Barrie and Comedy stories. For more information on Chris Barrie or details as to how to book Chris Barrie for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Chris Barrie returns to our screens in a new series of Britain's Greatest Machines
5th February 2010Britain's Greatest Machines returns to our screens on monday night with former star of Red Dwarf, Chris Barrie taking us on a journey through the last century, taking a look at the machines that shaped modern Britain. Catch the show at 9pm on Monday nights on National Geographic.
5th February 2010Britain's Greatest Machines returns to our screens on monday night with former star of Red Dwarf, Chris Barrie taking us on a journey through the last century, taking a look at the machines that shaped modern Britain. Catch the show at 9pm on Monday nights on National Geographic.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Third Time Lucky for Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
Best Comedy Show nominations have been announced at The Fringe
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Tim Vine Wins Best Joke Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
Chris Barrie Reviews
Chris Barrie has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Chris Barrie for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Chris Barrie for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"A superb compere. The whole organising committee sang his praises"
If you are interested in booking Chris Barrie for your live event or require any additional information regarding Chris Barrie then please fill in the enquiry form below and one of the Speakers Corner booking agents will contact you within 24 hours.
Call us on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers in the Spotlight
Co-author of Sticky Wisdom and What If! How to Start a Creative Revolution at Work, Matt Kingdon is one of the most respected speakers on innovation and creativity
Need Help Finding a Speaker?
Most Popular Speakers
Client Comments
Very helpful and thorough.IMLPO Institute of Money Laundering Prevention Officers
News
6th September 2010
The new show Daybreak replaced GMTV today and presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley were enjoying the views from the Southbank as the sun rose on their brand new studio
3rd September 2010
Record-breaking round the world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur has launched a new foundation that will aim to find long-term solutions for a sustainable economy. It will bring together young people in education and business innovation to "re-think" the entire way we run our economies.
