Angus Deayton

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Characters played by Angus Deayton

Self - Host — Have I Got News for You (1990)

As the programme's original host, he guided the weekly panel show until 2002. He introduced and moderated discussions about recent news, linking the two competing teams and their captains while supporting the show's satirical, topical style.

Waad, Chancellor of the Eschequer — Elizabeth (1998)

Royal official handling financial and administrative duties of the crown.

Patrick — One Foot in the Grave: The Man Who Blew Away (1994)

Amiable neighbor who joins the group trying to maintain good relations with Victor.

Patrick — One Foot in the Grave: Who's Listening (1990)

Victor's next-door neighbor and nemesis. He often discovers Victor in bizarre or compromising situations, leading Patrick to suspect Victor is mentally unstable.

Career Overview

Angus Deayton has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently One Foot in the Grave Specials Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Benidorm: 10 Years on Holiday, The Great European Disaster Movie, Heartless. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
44
Birth Date
1956-01-06
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2131672), public domain (CC0).