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Rhys Thomas(I)

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Rhys Thomas
BBC iPlayer trail for DODGER from BBC and Universal International Studios. All 14 episodes directed by Rhys Thomas. Written by Rhys Thomas and Lucy Montgomery.  Winner BAFTA, RTS and Writer's Guild Awards.  

BAFTA Nominations: Best Director (Rhys Thomas) Best Writers (Rhys Thomas and Lucy Montgomery) ROSE d'OR
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DRAMA - DODGER - COMPLETE SERIES 1 AND 2 TRAILER BBC ONE
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Rhys Thomas is an BAFTA, RTS, Writer's Guild, Emmy and Rose D'or winning actor, comedian, writer, producer and director best known for starring in a wealth of hit British comedy shows like 'The Fast Show,' 'Star Stories,' 'Sirens', 'Down The Line', 'Nathan Barley' and the critically acclaimed BBC spoof music documentary series 'Brian Pern' which he wrote, created, starred, produced and directed.

In 2022 he created the huge hit family show 'DODGER' for BBC One and Universal. Starring Christopher Eccleston and an all star cast, the series is a prequel to Oliver Twist following the adventures of the Artful Dodger and Fagin. Not only did he write the series with Lucy Montgomery, he also exec produced and directed all 14 episodes.

As a documentary director/producer he won an Emmy and the Rose d'Or for Best Arts Documentary for his feature length film, 'Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender.' He was also nominated for a BAFTA in 2013 in the Breakthrough Talent Category. He also produced 'Queen: Days of Our Lives' which was also nominated for both an Emmy and Rose d'Or in 2012.

In 2023 he co-wrote and directed a Dodger Coronation Special for BBC One and a sequel to his hit comedy 'THE KEMPS' which airs on BBC Two/iPlayer at Christmas 2023.

Also known as Rhys Thomas OBE or Rhys T Thomas so not to be confused with the director Rhys Thomas (III) of Saturday Night Live/Documentary Now fame.
BornDecember 12, 1978
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Christopher Eccleston and Billy Jenkins in Dodger (2022)
    Dodger
    5.8
    TV Series
    • PC Duff
    Simon Day in The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014)
    The Life of Rock with Brian Pern
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Rhys Thomas OBE
    Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp in The Kemps: All Gold (2023)
    The Kemps: All Gold
    7.5
    TV Special
    • Rhys Thomas OBE
    • 2023
    Sirens (2011)
    Sirens
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Stuart Bayldon

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    • Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp in The Kemps: All Gold (2023)
      The Kemps: All Gold
      7.5
      TV Special
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2023
    • Christopher Eccleston and Billy Jenkins in Dodger (2022)
      Dodger
      5.8
      TV Series
      • PC Duff
      • 2022–2023
    • Supertato (2022)
      Supertato
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Cob (voice)
      • 2022–2023
    • Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, and Rhys Thomas in The Kemps: All True (2020)
      The Kemps: All True
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2020
    • Comedians: Home Alone (2020)
      Comedians: Home Alone
      4.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Paul
      • 2020
    • Bumps (2020)
      Bumps
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Clay
      • 2020
    • Rhys Thomas in 2019: A Year in the Life of a Year (2020)
      2019: A Year in the Life of a Year
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2020
    • 2018: A Year in the Life of a Year
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2018
    • Cecily Fay, Cheryl Burniston, and Lauren Okadigbo in Babes with Blades (2018)
      Babes with Blades
      2.4
      • Supporting Artist
      • 2018
    • 2017: A Year in the Life of a Year (2017)
      2017: A Year in the Life of a Year
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2017
    • Simon Day and Rhys Thomas in Brian Pern: A Tribute (2017)
      Brian Pern: A Tribute
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2017
    • Rhys Thomas in 2016: A Year in the Life of a Year (2016)
      2016: A Year in the Life of a Year
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2016
    • Simon Day in The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014)
      The Life of Rock with Brian Pern
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Rhys Thomas OBE
      • 2014–2016
    • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
      The Fast Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Various Roles
      • 1997–2014
    • Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014)
      Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • Various
      • 2014

    Writer



    • Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp in The Kemps: All Gold (2023)
      The Kemps: All Gold
      7.5
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Christopher Eccleston and Billy Jenkins in Dodger (2022)
      Dodger
      5.8
      TV Series
      • creator
      • series creator
      • created by ...
      • 2022–2023
    • Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, and Rhys Thomas in The Kemps: All True (2020)
      The Kemps: All True
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2020
    • Bumps (2020)
      Bumps
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • creator
      • writer
      • 2020
    • Rhys Thomas in 2019: A Year in the Life of a Year (2020)
      2019: A Year in the Life of a Year
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • writer
      • 2020
    • 2018: A Year in the Life of a Year
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2018
    • 2017: A Year in the Life of a Year (2017)
      2017: A Year in the Life of a Year
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Simon Day in The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014)
      The Life of Rock with Brian Pern
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2014–2017
    • Simon Day and Rhys Thomas in Brian Pern: A Tribute (2017)
      Brian Pern: A Tribute
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2017
    • Rhys Thomas in 2016: A Year in the Life of a Year (2016)
      2016: A Year in the Life of a Year
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul (2007)
      Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul
      7.3
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2010
    • Above Their Station
      7.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Bellamy's People (2010)
      Bellamy's People
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Blunder (2006)
      Blunder
      4.2
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • The Fast Show Farewell Tour (2003)
      The Fast Show Farewell Tour
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2003

    Director



    • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
      • Director
      • Pre-production
      • 2025



    • Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp in The Kemps: All Gold (2023)
      The Kemps: All Gold
      7.5
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Christopher Eccleston and Billy Jenkins in Dodger (2022)
      Dodger
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2022–2023
    • Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, and Rhys Thomas in The Kemps: All True (2020)
      The Kemps: All True
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2020
    • The Colonel Banjoko Show (2019)
      The Colonel Banjoko Show
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2019
    • 2018: A Year in the Life of a Year
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2018
    • The Secret Story of the BBC Christmas Tapes (2018)
      The Secret Story of the BBC Christmas Tapes
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2018
    • 2017: A Year in the Life of a Year (2017)
      2017: A Year in the Life of a Year
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Simon Day in The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014)
      The Life of Rock with Brian Pern
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014–2017
    • Simon Day and Rhys Thomas in Brian Pern: A Tribute (2017)
      Brian Pern: A Tribute
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Rhys Thomas in 2016: A Year in the Life of a Year (2016)
      2016: A Year in the Life of a Year
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Jo Brand and Alan Yentob in Imagine (2003)
      Imagine
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2012

    Videos29

    DRAMA - DODGER - COMPLETE SERIES 1 AND 2 TRAILER BBC ONE
    Demo Reel 1:19
    DRAMA - DODGER - COMPLETE SERIES 1 AND 2 TRAILER BBC ONE
    The Kemps: All Gold
    Demo Reel 59:45
    The Kemps: All Gold
    The Kemps: All Gold
    Demo Reel 59:45
    The Kemps: All Gold
    COMEDY DIRECTING/WRITING - LIFE IN ROCK - BRIAN PERN EP2
    Demo Reel 34:00
    COMEDY DIRECTING/WRITING - LIFE IN ROCK - BRIAN PERN EP2
    WRITER - DIRECTOR COMEDY - YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A YEAR
    Demo Reel 29:01
    WRITER - DIRECTOR COMEDY - YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A YEAR
    DIRECTING/WRITING COMEDY  - Brian Pern S3 Ep 3
    Demo Reel 40:22
    DIRECTING/WRITING COMEDY - Brian Pern S3 Ep 3
    COMEDY - BRIAN PERN -  45 YEARS OF PROG AND ROLL  EP 1
    Demo Reel 28:32
    COMEDY - BRIAN PERN - 45 YEARS OF PROG AND ROLL EP 1

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    • Alternative name
      • Bellamy's People
    • Born
      • December 12, 1978
      • Essex, England, UK
    • Other works
      TV commercial: Top Gum

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    • Trivia
      He achieved the highest ever score in Celebrity Mastermind (1972) in 2010, his specialist subject being the famous rock band Queen..
    • Nicknames
      • Rhys T Thomas
      • Rhys Thomas OBE

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