Tim Kirkby
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Tim Kirkby is an English film, television and commercials director. He directed both spoof science parody series Look Around You
and the 2011 BBC 2 show Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
.
Kirkby has his own production company, Cryptic Colouration Ltd, based in London, UK, through which he has made several films, including "The Legacy of Victor Ferns" and The Blind Spot. The latter is, which was completed in 2003, is a meta-physical, thriller feature film set in Brighton, which he wrote, produced and directed. It won best screenplay at the Milan Film Festival 2003.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
, a new six part comedy series featuring standup and sketches, began a six episode run on March 16, 2009; the first episode was watched by approximately 1 million viewers. It was executive produced by Armando Iannucci
and script edited by Chris Morris
. The first episode received positive reviews from The Independent and The Daily Mirror, although the show received a negative review, written by Stewart Lee
in Time Out, in which he described himself as "fat" and his performance as "positively Neanderthal, suggesting a jungle-dwelling pygmy, struggling to coax notes out of a clarinet that has fallen from a passing aircraft".
Other television credits include the critically acclaimed Kombat Opera Presents
for BBC2, "Whites" written by and starring Matt King
and Oliver Lanley, Shit Club for Channel4, with producer Ash Atalla
, The Scum Also Rises pilot for BBC3 (a sitcom based in an Ad agency), and The Klang Show, a pilot for BBC 3.
Look Around You won a Golden Rose at the Festival Rose d'Or
for Best Comedy, and along with Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
' was nominated for a BAFTA and a British Comedy Award. Kombat Opera won 2 Golden Rose awards in 2008 (for Best Comedy and Best of 2008).
In commercials, his directing work includes ads for Nintendo, PlayStation, O2, Christian Aid, Grolsch, Remington, 118 118 amongst others. He wrote and directed the biggest and most watched campaign of 2005 - the Trails for The Ashes
2005 on Channel 4, (which won several awards in UK PROMAX). He has also worked with several agencies including TBWA, JWT, AMV, Mother and Euro RSCG London and picked up a GOLDEN LION in Cannes 2007 with “Warnie” another cricket-based campaign for the Ashes down under.
In the field of music, he has made documentaries with Motorhead, Iron Maiden
and Judas Priest
for the multi-award winning documentary strand - Classic Albums.
Kirkby is represented in the UK by Casarotto, and is represented as a commercials director in the UK by Dabhandmedia (London), in Australia by Independent Films and in the Republic of Ireland by Sweet Media.
Look Around You
Look Around You is a British television comedy series devised and written by Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz, and, in the first series, narrated by Nigel Lambert...
and the 2011 BBC 2 show Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a comedy series created by Stewart Lee.The BBC Two series debuted on 16 March 2009, and featured stand-up routines and sketches performed by Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner amongst others. Peter Serafinowicz recorded voice-over parts. The series is...
.
Kirkby has his own production company, Cryptic Colouration Ltd, based in London, UK, through which he has made several films, including "The Legacy of Victor Ferns" and The Blind Spot. The latter is, which was completed in 2003, is a meta-physical, thriller feature film set in Brighton, which he wrote, produced and directed. It won best screenplay at the Milan Film Festival 2003.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a comedy series created by Stewart Lee.The BBC Two series debuted on 16 March 2009, and featured stand-up routines and sketches performed by Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner amongst others. Peter Serafinowicz recorded voice-over parts. The series is...
, a new six part comedy series featuring standup and sketches, began a six episode run on March 16, 2009; the first episode was watched by approximately 1 million viewers. It was executive produced by Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci
Armando Giovanni Iannucci is a Scottish comedian, satirist, writer, director, performer and radio producer. Born in Glasgow, he studied at Oxford University and left graduate work on a PhD about John Milton to pursue a career in comedy....
and script edited by Chris Morris
Chris Morris (satirist)
Christopher Morris is an English satirist, writer, director and actor. A former radio DJ, he is best known for anchoring the spoof news and current affairs television programmes The Day Today and Brass Eye, as well as his frequent engagement with controversial subject matter.In 2010 Morris...
. The first episode received positive reviews from The Independent and The Daily Mirror, although the show received a negative review, written by Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically acclaimed and controversial stage show Jerry Springer - The Opera...
in Time Out, in which he described himself as "fat" and his performance as "positively Neanderthal, suggesting a jungle-dwelling pygmy, struggling to coax notes out of a clarinet that has fallen from a passing aircraft".
Other television credits include the critically acclaimed Kombat Opera Presents
Kombat Opera Presents
Kombat Opera Presents is a BBC2 comedy show. The comedy parodies British television programmes by transforming them into Operas. The music for the series was written by Richard Thomas, with the series having its origins in the Kombat Opera segments of Simon Munnery's character The League Against...
for BBC2, "Whites" written by and starring Matt King
Matt King
Matt King is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for English Super League club, Warrington Wolves. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative three-quarter back, he previously played in the National Rugby League for the Melbourne Storm, with whom...
and Oliver Lanley, Shit Club for Channel4, with producer Ash Atalla
Ash Atalla
Ash Atalla is an Egyptian-born television producer responsible for producing several British TV series such as The IT Crowd , The Office and Man Stroke Woman. He has also made cameo appearances in productions such as Ricky Gervais' Politics...
, The Scum Also Rises pilot for BBC3 (a sitcom based in an Ad agency), and The Klang Show, a pilot for BBC 3.
Look Around You won a Golden Rose at the Festival Rose d'Or
Rose d'Or
The Rose d’Or is one of the most important international festivals in entertainment television. It was founded in Montreux in 1961 and has taken place in Lucerne since 2004. Producers, executives from independent and public service broadcasters and heads of production companies from over 40...
for Best Comedy, and along with Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a comedy series created by Stewart Lee.The BBC Two series debuted on 16 March 2009, and featured stand-up routines and sketches performed by Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner amongst others. Peter Serafinowicz recorded voice-over parts. The series is...
' was nominated for a BAFTA and a British Comedy Award. Kombat Opera won 2 Golden Rose awards in 2008 (for Best Comedy and Best of 2008).
In commercials, his directing work includes ads for Nintendo, PlayStation, O2, Christian Aid, Grolsch, Remington, 118 118 amongst others. He wrote and directed the biggest and most watched campaign of 2005 - the Trails for The Ashes
The Ashes
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. It is one of the most celebrated rivalries in international cricket and dates back to 1882. It is currently played biennially, alternately in the United Kingdom and Australia. Cricket being a summer sport, and the venues...
2005 on Channel 4, (which won several awards in UK PROMAX). He has also worked with several agencies including TBWA, JWT, AMV, Mother and Euro RSCG London and picked up a GOLDEN LION in Cannes 2007 with “Warnie” another cricket-based campaign for the Ashes down under.
In the field of music, he has made documentaries with Motorhead, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
and Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
for the multi-award winning documentary strand - Classic Albums.
Kirkby is represented in the UK by Casarotto, and is represented as a commercials director in the UK by Dabhandmedia (London), in Australia by Independent Films and in the Republic of Ireland by Sweet Media.
Television (as director)
- Little Cracker - Better Than Christmas by Kathy Burke (2011)
- Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle - series 2 (2011)
- Count Arthur Strong's Entertainment Game (2010)
- The Klang Show (2010)
- Stewart Lee's Comedy VehicleStewart Lee's Comedy VehicleStewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a comedy series created by Stewart Lee.The BBC Two series debuted on 16 March 2009, and featured stand-up routines and sketches performed by Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner amongst others. Peter Serafinowicz recorded voice-over parts. The series is...
(2009) - It's Adam and ShelleyIt's Adam and ShelleyIt's Adam and Shelley is a variety series written by brother and sister Adam and Shelley Longworth. The series was directed by Tim Kirkby and was broadcast on BBC Three from 1 October to 11 November 2007.-External links:* at BBC Online...
(2007) - Shit Club (2007)
- The Scum Also Rises (2007)
- Kombat Opera - Drinking in Nottingham (2007)
- Look Around YouLook Around YouLook Around You is a British television comedy series devised and written by Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz, and, in the first series, narrated by Nigel Lambert...
(2002, 2005) - This is Genius - "No Place Like Holmes" (2006)
- This is Genius - "Lucas Wilson 3" (2006)