Liza Tarbuck
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Liza Tarbuck ( LEE-zə; born 21 November 1964) is an English actress, comedian, and television and radio presenter.
Infobox
Born
(1964-11-21) 21 November 1964 (age 61)Liverpool, England
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (BA)
Occupations
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Years active
1986–present
Parent
Jimmy Tarbuck
Tables
· Film and television appearances
1998
1999–2000
Role(s)
The Big Breakfast
Notes
Presenter
2000
2000–2001
Role(s)
Blockbusters
Notes
Presenter
2000–2006
Role(s)
Have I Got News for You
Notes
Herself
2001
2002
Role(s)
Mrs Barrymore
2003–2004
Role(s)
Without Prejudice?
Notes
Presenter
2004
2005
2005, 2007, 2011
Role(s)
8 Out of 10 Cats
Notes
Herself
2006
Britain's Top Dog with Liza Tarbuck
Role(s)
Host
Notes
7 episodes
2006–2007
Role(s)
Extras
Notes
Rita
2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 & 2020
Role(s)
QI
Notes
Herself
2007
2011
Role(s)
Narrator
2012
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
1 episode with Sue Perkins (Series 2, Episode 2)
Role(s)
Guest presenter
Notes
1 episode (Series 26, Episode 11–10 December 2012)
2015
Role(s)
Herself
2015–present
Role(s)
Eat Well For Less?
Notes
Narrator
2016
Role(s)
DI Pamela Rankin
2016–2018
Role(s)
Upstart Crow
Notes
Anne Shakespeare
2017
2018, 2022
Role(s)
Taskmaster
Notes
Contestant
2018–2019
Role(s)
Celebrity Game Night
Notes
Presenter
2019
How Europe Stole My Mum
Role(s)
Mum
Notes
1 episode (31 October 2019)
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
1 episode - "Liza Tarbuck, Housing & Letting Agents"
Role(s)
Herself
2020
Comedy Game Night
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Presenter
2023
Wonders of the World I Can't See
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode 4
2024–2025
Role(s)
Pointless
Notes
Co-presenter
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1987–1993 | Watching | Pamela Wilson/Lynch | 53 episodes |
| 1988 | Tumbledown | Angie | TV drama film |
| 1989 | Victoria Wood | Dana | 1 episode - "Mens Sana in Thingummydoodah" |
| 1991 | Chimera | Girl on coach | TV mini-series |
| 1998 | Blankety Blank | Herself | 1 episode |
| 1999–2000 | The Big Breakfast | Presenter | |
| 2000 | The League of Gentlemen | Donna | 1 episode - Christmas special |
| 2000–2001 | Blockbusters | Presenter | |
| Time Team | Herself | 2 episodes | |
| 2000–2006 | Have I Got News for You | Herself | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Room 101 | Herself | 1 episode |
| Parkinson | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2001–2002 | Linda Green | Linda Green | 20 episodes |
| 2002 | V Graham Norton | Herself | 1 episode |
| Tractor Tom | Farmer Fi (voice) | 26 episodes | |
| The Hound of the Baskervilles | Mrs Barrymore | ||
| 2003–2004 | Without Prejudice? | Presenter | 5 episodes |
| 2004 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | Herself | 1 episode |
| Win, Lose or Draw Late | Presenter | 20 episodes | |
| French and Saunders | Herself | 5 episodes | |
| The Big Fat Quiz of the Year | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2005 | Airport | Narrator | 5 episodes |
| 2005, 2007, 2011 | 8 Out of 10 Cats | Herself | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | The Inspector Lynley Mysteries | DI Fiona Knight | 1 episode - "Natural Causes" |
| Saxondale | Janet | 1 episode | |
| Britain's Top Dog with Liza Tarbuck | Host | 7 episodes | |
| 2006–2007 | Extras | Rita | 4 episodes |
| 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 & 2020 | QI | Herself | 6 episodes (Series D, G, J, K, O & R) |
| 2007 | Bonkers | Helen Barker | 6 episodes |
| The Paul O'Grady Show | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Queens of British Pop | Narrator | 2 episodes |
| The Be All and End All | Tina | ||
| 2010 | Liza & Huey's Pet Nation | Co-presenter | |
| 2011 | The Boat That Guy Built | Narrator | |
| Mount Pleasant | Kate | 8 episodes | |
| The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Head Nurse Karen | Comedy-drama film | |
| 2012 | Skins | Anita Hardbeck | 1 episode |
| World's Most Dangerous Roads: Ho Chi Minh Trail | Herself | 1 episode with Sue Perkins (Series 2, Episode 2) | |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Guest presenter | 1 episode (Series 26, Episode 11–10 December 2012) | |
| 2014 | Psychobitches | Miss Muffet & Witch | |
| 2015 | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Herself | 1 episode |
| Miranda | Registrar | 1 episode (New Year's Special) | |
| Mel and Sue | Herself | ||
| Let's Play Darts | Contestant | 1 episode | |
| 2015–present | Eat Well For Less? | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Silent Witness | DI Pamela Rankin | |
| Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled | Herself | 1 episode (Series 4 Episode 4) | |
| Tipping Point: Lucky Stars | Contestant | 1 episode | |
| 2016–2018 | Upstart Crow | Anne Shakespeare | 20 episodes |
References
- The Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2023/08/12/why-liza-tarbucks-the-funniest-person-on-radio/
- the Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2001/oct/14/life1.lifemagazine4
- "Drama Faces – Liza Tarbuck"https://web.archive.org/web/20090608134042/http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/faces/liza_tarbuck.shtml
- "Doctor Who – News – The Infinite Quest"https://web.archive.org/web/20080227183126/http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/news/cult/news/drwho/2007/09/12/48754.shtml
- "Bonkers | Primetime | What's on TV – Top TV listings guide, plus soaps, news, prizes and previews"https://web.archive.org/web/20070218202227/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/primetime/bonkers
- BBC Studioshttps://www.bbcstudios.com/case-studies/clare-in-the-community/
- British Comedy Guidehttps://www.comedy.co.uk/radio/clare_in_the_community/characters/
- "Liza Tarbuck gets Radio 2 Saturday nights"http://radiotoday.co.uk/2012/03/liza-tarbuck-gets-radio-2-saturday-nights/
- "Liza Tarbuck to replace Alan Carr on BBC Radio 2 'Going Out' show – Media News"http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a370162/liza-tarbuck-to-replace-alan-carr-on-bbc-radio-2-going-out-show.html
- I An Distracted by Everythinghttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/292764/i-an-distracted-by-everything/9780718183790
- channel4.com/programmeshttps://www.channel4.com/programmes/wonders-of-the-world-i-cant-see
- Comedy.co.ukhttps://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6933/the-change-cast/