Christopher Biggins

A comedy actor, he was also a regular character in the popular situation comedy '' Porridge '' starring Ronnie Barker . Other comedy shows he appeared in include '' Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? '' ( 1973 ), '' Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em '' (1973 & 1978 ), '' Brendon Chase '' (1980) and a regular role in the children's television programme '' Rentaghost '' (1978- 1983 ) as Adam Painting.

He is more versatile than many people assume: he played Nero in the acclaimed BBC dramatisation of '' I, Claudius '' by Robert Graves , and also appeared in the BBC's famed adaptation of '' Poldark ''.

He also appeared in the Big Finish Productions audio drama '' The One Doctor '', based on the television series '' Doctor Who ''. His film roles include '' The Rocky Horror Picture Show '' ( 1975 ), and he is also known in the theatre; for example, he has recently appeared in the stage adaptation of '' Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ''.

He was co-host on '' Surprise, Surprise '' and hosted children's quiz '' On Safari (TV) '' in the 1980s.

He is a keen supporter of Derby County F.C. and enjoys meeting fellow fans.

Thought to live in Richmond, Surrey.

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