William Rushton

William Rushton

William George Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.

  • Title: William Rushton
  • Popularity: 1.303
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1937-08-18
  • Place of Birth: Chelsea, England
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  • Also Known As: Willie Rushton
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William Rushton Movies

  • 1969
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    Twelve Plus One

    Twelve Plus One

    5.3 1969 HD

    Mario, a young philanderer, receives 13 antique chairs in a bad state by inheritance and decides to sell off them to get some money. Afterwards he...

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  • 1971
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    Flight of the Doves

    Flight of the Doves

    5.8 1971 HD

    While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a master of disguises.

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  • 1992
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    Hamlet: The Video

    Hamlet: The Video

    1 1992 HD

    The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video...

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  • 1989
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    The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

    The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

    7.5 1989 HD

    After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth...

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  • 1969
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    'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View

    'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View

    1 1969 HD

    Barclays Bank documentary about computers in the UK and how they might be used in the future.

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  • 1976
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    Keep It Up Downstairs

    Keep It Up Downstairs

    3.3 1976 HD

    The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the household is threatened with bankruptcy, both the...

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  • 1974
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    Alice in Label Land

    Alice in Label Land

    1 1974 HD

    Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.

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  • 1980
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    Santa's Pocket Watch

    Santa's Pocket Watch

    6 1980 HD

    Sam dreams of meeting Father Christmas, so when Santa arrives at his house Sam hides in the big guy's sack. Later, Santa discovers the stowaway, and...

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  • 1968
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    The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

    The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

    6.7 1968 HD

    Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's...

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  • 1981
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    The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box

    The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box

    1 1981 HD

    Old school comics join Kenny Everett for some old school comedy. Stand up routines are interspersed with sketches and stand up routines from Kenny...

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  • 1969
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    The Best House in London

    The Best House in London

    3.6 1969 HD

    In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.

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  • 1973
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    The Cobblers of Umbridge

    The Cobblers of Umbridge

    1 1973 HD

    A parody of the long running radio show "The Archers", an everyday story of country-folk based in the fictional village of Umbridge.

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  • 1988
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    Consuming Passions

    Consuming Passions

    8 1988 HD

    Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless...

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  • 1985
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    Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol

    Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol

    6 1985 HD

    Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C. Dickens, Esquire"

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  • 1965
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    The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)

    The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)

    1 1965 HD

    The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits of this film, both with their own distinct...

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  • 1996
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    Two Old Farts in the Night

    Two Old Farts in the Night

    1 1996 HD

    Live show of Willie Rushton and Barry Cryer, recorded at the Hackney Empire

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  • 1963
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    The Flying Alberts

    The Flying Alberts

    1 1963 HD

    The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits to this film, both with their distinct...

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  • 1976
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    Decorators Limited

    Decorators Limited

    1 1976 HD

    In hopes of winning a home decoration competition, the overbearing Mrs. Foster employs two men to repaint her flat. The kids volunteer to decorate...

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  • 1973
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    Is This a Record?

    Is This a Record?

    6 1973 HD

    John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.

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  • 1973
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    Elementary, My Dear Watson

    Elementary, My Dear Watson

    1 1973 HD

    John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.

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  • 1972
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    The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

    The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

    5.2 1972 HD

    Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural education. Bazza is an innocent abroad, fond of beer, Bondi...

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  • 1964
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    Scene Nun, Take One

    Scene Nun, Take One

    1 1964 HD

    An actress dressed as a nun flounces off a film set and has a series of encounters on the streets of London.

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  • 1978
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    Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

    Adventures of a Plumber's Mate

    4.2 1978 HD

    Randy plumber Sid South enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.

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  • 1977
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    Adventures of a Private Eye

    Adventures of a Private Eye

    4.2 1977 HD

    While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in....

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  • 1964
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    Nothing But the Best

    Nothing But the Best

    5.1 1964 HD

    Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a...

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  • 1965
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    Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

    Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

    6.8 1965 HD

    In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first person who can fly across...

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  • 1963
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    It's All Over Town

    It's All Over Town

    5.5 1963 HD

    A series of musical vignettes formed from the dreams of a slumbering workman.

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  • 1986
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    The Trap Door

    The Trap Door

    7.4 1986 HD

    The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the...

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  • 1982
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    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    7 1982 HD

    Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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  • 1985
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    The Mind of David Berglas

    The Mind of David Berglas

    6 1985 HD

    David Berglas is psychological illusionist and mentalist. In the UK he caused a sensation with his Channel 4 series The Mind of David Berglas, aired...

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  • 1982
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    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    7 1982 HD

    Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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  • 1982
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    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    7 1982 HD

    Sketch comedy show starring Kenny Everett.

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  • 1996
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    Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

    Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

    5 1996 HD

    Dennis and Gnasher is an animated British TV series based on characters from The Beano comic, It features the daily adventures of the rebellious...

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  • 1971
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    The Persuaders!

    The Persuaders!

    7.6 1971 HD

    An English aristocrat and an American millionaire come together to tackle crime.

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  • 1982
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    Wogan

    Wogan

    4.5 1982 HD

    Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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  • 1978
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    Top Gear

    Top Gear

    7.8 1978 HD

    Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

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  • 1986
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    Muzzy in Gondoland

    Muzzy in Gondoland

    8.2 1986 HD

    Muzzy in Gondoland is an animated children's learning language course created originally as a way to teach English as a second language. After later...

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  • 1992
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    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

    6.846 1992 HD

    An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost...

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  • 1970
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    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

    7.4 1970 HD

    The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the...

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