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BIO

Paul is an iconic actor, performer and writer who has been involved in many of the best-loved comedy shows over the last twenty five years, winning 5 BAFTA’s and being awarded the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain Award at the 2013 British Comedy Awards.



In the 1982 Paul established a great writing partnership with Charlie Higson and Harry Enfield that culminated in The Harry Enfield Television Programme in 1990. He starred alongside Harry Enfield for two series, as well as working with other leading lights in comedy such as Kathy Burke, Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves. In 1994 he co-created with Charlie Higson The Fast Show, a six-part sketch series for BBC TV which he co-wrote, produced and starred in. It ran for three series and won many awards including a BAFTA in 1998; the British Comedy Award in 1996 and 1997 and the Royal Television Award in 1997. The Final Fast Show Ever was made in 2001 which starred Johnny Depp.

Harry & Paul (originally titled Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul) was first broadcast on BBC1 in 2007 with the second series going on to win a BAFTA in 2009. 2015 saw Harry and Paul celebrate 25 years at the BBC with An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse being shown on BBC Two.

In 2015, Nurse which was both created and written by Paul followed on from the BAFTA-award winning comedies Help and Happiness again for BBC2; The success of Harry and Paul's Story of the Twos which received critical acclaim and a nomination at the British Academy Television Awards and was awarded two Royal Television Society awards for Scripted Comedy and Writer in Comedy.

Most recently Paul has appeared in Death of Stalin and David Copperfield, both directed by Armando Iannucci. Other films include Ghost Stories; King of Thieves; Finding Neverland, Harry Potter. He has also voiced characters for Night of the Trampires, The Corpse Bride and Alice In Wonderland.

Other radio successes include Nurse; the Sony Radio-award winning Down the Line, a spoof radio programme for BBC Radio 4 that was adapted for TV and aired on BBC2 as Bellamy's People.

2018 has seen Paul, along with good friend Bob Mortimer, star in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing – a run of six half-hour episodes for BBC Two.

The gentle, heart-warming series follows the good friends on a weekly fishing trip – complete with discussions about their impending mortality. Shortly after Radio Times readers voted it their 2018 TV Champion, the programme was renewed for a second series, to be aired later this year.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production at Theatre Royal Haymarket, 2021
Grandad

Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Co-Writer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Writer [Replacement]

Writing

Writer/Composer

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News


Review: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 29, 2024

Based on John Sullivan’s legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best-loved TV series
GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
Discount Tickets Available For ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES at Eventim Apollo
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

Discount tickets are now available for Only Fools and Horses at Eventim Apollo. Pay no fees!
Video: Behind the Scenes of ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Only Fools and Horses heads to London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, for a strictly limited Christmas season from 17 December 2024 to 5 January 2025! Check out an all new behind the scenes video here!
Vinnie Jones Will Make Stage Acting Debut in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Vinnie Jones will make his stage acting debut as Danny Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses The Musical. The strictly limited season runs at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo from 17 December – 5 January for 28 performances only.
Full Cast Announced for ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL At The Theatre Royal
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Full casting for ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL has been announced for its run from October 28 to November 2, 2024, at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.
Sam Lupton, Tom Major, and More Will Lead UK and Dublin Tour of ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

The cast has been announced for the 2024/25 UK & Dublin tour of the smash hit show ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL. Find out who is starring here!
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, & JULIET, and More Set For Birmingham Hippodrome's New Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions including brand-new festive family musical The Jingleclaw, the first new musical to be produced by the Hippodrome. A stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals including & Juliet, Chitty Chitty Bang and Only Fools and Horses – The Musical will also come to the theatre in 2025.
Paul Whitehouse Will Reprise Role in UK Tour of ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

Comedy giant Paul Whitehouse is to reprise his West End starring role as the lovable Grandad in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical.
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023

The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical is hitting the road in 2024 and 2025 for a major tour of the UK and Dublin.
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL to Close on 29 APRIL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

The smash-hit Only Fools and Horses The Musical is to close at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on Saturday 29 April after four incredible years – making it the longest running production staged in the Theatre Royal’s 200+ year history.
Paul Whitehouse Will Return to ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2022

Paul Whitehouse will return to the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical next year, starring once again as the lovable Grandad from 9 January. The critically acclaimed musical is also extending its run at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket for a further three months until 29 April.
New 2023 Tour Dates Announced For Seann Walsh
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022

Fresh from the Jungle, the star of ITV's I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, Seann Walsh is going back on tour in 2023 with his latest stand-up show, Back From The Bed. 
Save up to 40% on ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 9, 2022

Book by 10 November. Save up to 40% on Only Fools And Horses the Musical- tickets from just £20
Simon Day and Friends Announce National Tour Set For Autumn 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

Best known as one of the stars of The Fast Show and Bellamy's People, with Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day takes to the road this autumn with his new show Simon Day and Friends.  
Les Dennis Will Join The Cast of ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL as Grandad
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022

Mange tout! Mange tout! Celebrated comedian and actor Les Dennis is to join the cast of the smash hit West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical from 3 October, starring as the loveable Grandad.
Save Up To 22% On ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 7, 2022

Only Fools and Horses The Musical-Save up to 22% - Book by 28 July
Save 60% On ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES: THE MUSICAL Tickets
by Marianka Swain - Mar 29, 2022

Mais ouis, mais ouis, the world may have changed a lot since we first bid a jovial ‘au revoir’ to the Trotters of Peckham, but good ‘ol Del Boy, Rodney and the rest of the gang haven’t changed a bit...
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES The Musical To Reopen At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in town! Following nearly 18-months of being holed up in Nelson Mandela House, Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad are heading back up West, as Only Fools and Horses The Musical is set to make a triumphant return to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket on Friday 1 October. 
BWW Interview: The Sleeping Trees Chat THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON, Online
by Fiona Scott - Dec 3, 2020

John Woodburn, James Dunnell-Smith and Joshua George Smith make up comedy trio, The Sleeping Trees. They spoke to BroadwayWorld about bringing their latest Christmas comedy show, The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington, to online audiences.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Whitehouse been in?

Paul Whitehouse has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Paul Whitehouse been in?

Paul Whitehouse has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Paul Whitehouse's first West End show?

Paul Whitehouse's first West End show was Only Fools and Horses which opened in 2021

How many shows has Paul Whitehouse written?

Paul Whitehouse has written 1 shows including Only Fools and Horses (Writer/Composer).

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