Bob Spiers

Bob Spiers

Nacimiento : 1945-09-27, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Muerte : 2008-12-08

Historia

Robert Alexander "Bob" Spiers (27 September 1945 – 8 December 2008) was a director. He is particularly noted as the director of the early series of Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2001), the musical comedy Spiceworld, and of the second series of Fawlty Towers (1979). He also worked with Steven Moffat on Press Gang and Joking Apart. Spiers won a BAFTA Award twice for his work as a television comedy director.

Perfil

Bob Spiers

Películas

Esquía como puedas
Director
Un joven hastiado de su trabajo hereda unas tierras en Alaska. Pero en el testamento hay una clausula; sólo heredará si finaliza la famosa carrera de trineos tirados por perros de Iditarod.
The Fast Show Live
Director
Fast Show Live 1998
Spice World: La película
Producer
Faltan solo cinco días para el primer concierto en directo de las chicas en el Royal Albert Hall. Con el fiable conductor de autobuses Dennis al volante, se lanzan de las actuaciones esporádicas en fiestas a las sesiones de fotos ¡e incluso a un campamento de baile! Pero cuando el malvado editor de un tabloide Kevin McMaxford intensifica su campaña contra ellas, su mejor amiga se pone de parto y a su mánager le da un ataque de histeria, las chicas deben recurrir a todo su Girl Power para llegar a tiempo al espectáculo.
Spice World: La película
Director
Faltan solo cinco días para el primer concierto en directo de las chicas en el Royal Albert Hall. Con el fiable conductor de autobuses Dennis al volante, se lanzan de las actuaciones esporádicas en fiestas a las sesiones de fotos ¡e incluso a un campamento de baile! Pero cuando el malvado editor de un tabloide Kevin McMaxford intensifica su campaña contra ellas, su mejor amiga se pone de parto y a su mánager le da un ataque de histeria, las chicas deben recurrir a todo su Girl Power para llegar a tiempo al espectáculo.
Un gato del FBI
Director
Un joven de 16 años piensa que vive en un pueblo aburridísimo hasta el día que su gato llega a casa con un reloj de pulsera alrededor del cuello con un mensaje pidiendo ayuda. La niña se empeña en resolver el misterio y recluta como ayudante a un intrépido agente del FBI.
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Director
Eddy and Patsy prepare to go on a skiing holiday to hopefully indulge in the jet-setting lifestyle of the international celebrity elite when Saffy is proposed to by her stuffy, upper-class boyfriend, Paolo. Eddy hits the slopes and has a near death experience where God appears to her and tells her it's not yet her time. When Eddy comes to, she waits for a sign that she should get involved in Saffy's wedding. As she returns to the house, it appears all hell has broken loose- relatives piling up, practically squatting, and Saffy about to lose her mind. Eddy calms her by throwing money at her as they bond together, planning Saffy's dream wedding. What could go wrong?
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Director
Carl Moss leaves jail,where he has taken the rap for his evil twin Sterling,and has been declared a model prisoner. Pauline Sneek,his probation officer - and girlfriend - gets him community work teaching youngsters how to lead law-abiding lives. This displeases Sterling,as he needs the young delinquents for his bicycle stealing ring.
Up Line
Director
Three alternative comedians get involved in a pyramid-selling organization, Pathway, in order to finance their act. They gain great success by deploying their skills as entertainers, only to eventually discover the sinister purpose behind the Pathway organization.
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Director
Two students calling themselves Carlos and Miguel arrive in Spain dressed as gunslingers to live out their dream of being in a spaghetti Western. At a cafe in a remote town they meet two Australian girls who have picked up a scruffy hitch-hiker and a would-be rapist dressed as a matador.