Quick Facts
Born:
1975-06-14
Birthplace:
Brighton, England, UK
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Laurence Rickard
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Biography
Laurence Carl "Larry" Rickard (born 14 June 1975) is an English actor, writer and comedian. He is best known for his roles in the TV series Horrible Histories (2009-2013), Yonderland (2013-2016), and Ghosts (2019-). He also appeared and co-wrote for the film Bill (2015). He is also one half of the comedy writing/performance duo "Larry and George" with George Sawyer.
He has written for numerous UK comedy shows, notably including The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007β2010), The Charlotte Church Show (2006β2008) and The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson (2009β2011), as well as children's programme Me and My Monsters (2010β2011).
He is perhaps best known for his role as a principal cast member, lyricist and writer for the award-winning CBBC programme Horrible Histories, in particular for creating and performing the character of 'Special Correspondent' Bob Hale. He has also appeared regularly on the spin-off game show Horrible Histories: Gory Games and in the Horrible Histories BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. He is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, a family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. In addition, he is the co-writer of Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film which is based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare. He is also a writer and performer on Tracey Ullman's Show (2016β2018) and Tracey Breaks the News (2017β2018). He co-wrote and starred in the 2019 BBC sitcom Ghosts.
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He has written for numerous UK comedy shows, notably including The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007β2010), The Charlotte Church Show (2006β2008) and The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson (2009β2011), as well as children's programme Me and My Monsters (2010β2011).
He is perhaps best known for his role as a principal cast member, lyricist and writer for the award-winning CBBC programme Horrible Histories, in particular for creating and performing the character of 'Special Correspondent' Bob Hale. He has also appeared regularly on the spin-off game show Horrible Histories: Gory Games and in the Horrible Histories BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. He is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, a family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. In addition, he is the co-writer of Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film which is based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare. He is also a writer and performer on Tracey Ullman's Show (2016β2018) and Tracey Breaks the News (2017β2018). He co-wrote and starred in the 2019 BBC sitcom Ghosts.
Description above is from the Wikipedia article Laurence Rickard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Ghosts
Robin / Humphrey's Head
Bill
Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
Horrible Histories
Self
Yonderland
Various
Richard Osman's House of Games
Self - Contestant
Pointless Celebrities
Self
Tracey Ullman's Show
Philip May
We Are Not Alone
Cirsh
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ghosts: The Possession of Button House MOVIE | Humphrey (Head)/Robin |
| 2025 | Chicken Town MOVIE | Greebo Mechanic |
| 2023 | We Are Not Alone MOVIE | Cirsh |
| 2022 | We Are Not Alone TV | Cirsh |
| 2019 | Ghosts TV | Robin / Humphrey's Head |
| 2017 | Richard Osman's House of Games TV | Self - Contestant |
| 2017 | Tracey Breaks the News MOVIE | Various |
| 2016 | Tracey Ullman's Show TV | Philip May |
| 2015 | Bill MOVIE | Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick |
| 2013 | Yonderland TV | Various |