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Bob Spiers(1945-2008)

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Production Department
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Director Bob Spiers
Bob Spiers was born on 27 September 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a director and producer, known for Spice World (1997), Fawlty Towers (1975) and Absolutely Fabulous (1992). He was married to Sophie Richardson and Anne Spiers. He died on 8 December 2008 in Widecombe, Devon, England, UK.
BornSeptember 27, 1945
DiedDecember 8, 2008(63)
BornSeptember 27, 1945
DiedDecember 8, 2008(63)
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  • Won 2 BAFTA Awards
    • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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Known for

Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Bunton, Melanie C, Victoria Beckham, Mel B, and Spice Girls in Spice World (1997)
Spice World
3.8
  • Director
  • 1997
John Cleese, Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs, and Prunella Scales in Fawlty Towers (1975)
Fawlty Towers
8.8
TV Series
  • Director
Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
Absolutely Fabulous
8.2
TV Series
  • Director
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in French and Saunders (1987)
French and Saunders
7.6
TV Series
  • Director

Credits

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Director

  • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
    More Great Comedy Moments
    7.3
    Video
    • director: "French and Saunders", "Absolutely Fabulous" and "Bottom"
    • 2003
  • A Tribute to the Likely Lads (2002)
    A Tribute to the Likely Lads
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Skeet Ulrich, Natasha Henstridge, and Leslie Nielsen in Chilly Dogs (2001)
    Chilly Dogs
    4.5
    • Director
    • 2001
  • Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
    Absolutely Fabulous
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1992–2001
  • Privates
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Days Like These (1999)
    Days Like These
    2.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1999
  • The Fast Show Live (1998)
    The Fast Show Live
    8.4
    Video
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Absolutely Fabulous: A Life (1998)
    Absolutely Fabulous: A Life
    8.0
    Video
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Spice Girls: Too Much - Spice World Movie Version (1997)
    Spice Girls: Too Much - Spice World Movie Version
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1997
  • The Ruby Wax Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Bunton, Melanie C, Victoria Beckham, Mel B, and Spice Girls in Spice World (1997)
    Spice World
    3.8
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not!
    9.0
    Video
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Colin Lane and Frank Woodley in The Adventures of Lano & Woodley (1997)
    The Adventures of Lano & Woodley
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1997
  • That Darn Cat (1997)
    That Darn Cat
    4.7
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall in Bottom Fluff (1996)
    Bottom Fluff
    7.7
    Video
    • Director
    • 1996

Producer

  • Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
    Are You Being Served?
    8.0
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie in The Goodies (1970)
    The Goodies
    7.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • production
    • 1980–1982
  • Are You Being Served in Australia? (1980)
    Are You Being Served in Australia?
    6.2
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1980–1981
  • Both Ends Meet
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1980
  • Christmas Snowtime Special
    TV Special
    • assistant producer
    • 1978
  • Seaside Special (1975)
    Seaside Special
    6.1
    TV Series
    • assistant producer
    • 1978
  • Snowtime Special
    TV Mini Series
    • assistant producer
    • 1978

Production Department

  • Seaside Special (1975)
    Seaside Special
    6.1
    TV Series
    • production assistant
    • 1975–1976
  • Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
    Are You Being Served?
    8.0
    TV Series
    • production assistant
    • 1975
  • It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974)
    It Ain't Half Hot Mum
    7.2
    TV Series
    • production assistant
    • 1975
  • Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Dad's Army
    8.1
    TV Series
    • production assistant
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Born
    • September 27, 1945
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • December 8, 2008
    • Widecombe, Devon, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Sophie Richardson1992 - December 8, 2008 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Provided a commentary for the Fawlty Towers (1975) Series 2 DVD on all episodes.
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    In the 1980s, he left the BBC and became a freelance director and producer.
  • Quotes
    Think of the people I work with. It's there in the scripts. I'm in safe hands. I simply have to bring it out. (interview with website "Joking Apart")

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