Brian Poyser
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Brian Poyser is an English actor whose career started in the early 1960s. His appearances include the musical Poppy
, the BBC Television Shakespeare
(including a senator in Coriolanus
, and Gower in Henry IV Part 1 and Henry V
), the series Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
, an episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot, and as the recurring character the Revd Aubrey Stewart in two episodes of Foyle's War
("The French Drop" and "Plan of Attack"
). He also appeared as one of the English judges in the film The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
.
He also worked extensively for the RSC, including the Tokyo tour of King Lear
. His most recent work was in the West End production of Nicholas Nickleby.
Poppy (musical)
Poppy is a musical comedy play about the Opium Wars. The play takes the form of a pantomime, complete with Dick Whittington , a pantomime dame, and two pantomime horses. The book and lyrics were written by Peter Nichols; the composer was Monty Norman.-Plot:The year is 1840...
, the BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare was a set of television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, produced by the BBC between 1978 and 1985.-Origins:...
(including a senator in Coriolanus
Coriolanus (play)
Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader, Gaius Marcius Coriolanus.-Characters:*Caius Martius, later surnamed Coriolanus...
, and Gower in Henry IV Part 1 and Henry V
Henry V (play)
Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in approximately 1599. Its full titles are The Cronicle History of Henry the Fifth and The Life of Henry the Fifth...
), the series Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll is a six-part television mini-series which was written and created by Debbie Horsfield and directed by John Woods...
, an episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot, and as the recurring character the Revd Aubrey Stewart in two episodes of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Foyle's War is a British detective drama television series set during World War II, created by screenwriter and author Anthony Horowitz, and was commissioned by ITV after the long-running series Inspector Morse came to an end in 2000. It has aired on ITV since 2002...
("The French Drop" and "Plan of Attack"
Foyle's War Series Six
Series Six of the ITV programme Foyle's War was first aired in 2008, and comprised three episodes. It is set in the period from April 1944 to May 1945. Series Six was broadcast in the United States on PBS stations on Masterpiece Mystery! as Foyle's War V on July 13, 20 and 27, 2008...
). He also appeared as one of the English judges in the film The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is a French/American historical drama film directed by Luc Besson. The screenplay was written by Besson and Andrew Birkin, and the original music score was composed by Éric Serra....
.
He also worked extensively for the RSC, including the Tokyo tour of King Lear
King Lear
King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological...
. His most recent work was in the West End production of Nicholas Nickleby.