Darcey Bussell

Darcey Bussell

Born: April 27, 1969
in London, England
Dame Darcey Andrea Bussell, DBE is an English retired ballerina and a former judge on the BBC television dance contest Strictly Come Dancing. (via Wikipedia)

Movies for Darcey Bussell...

Coppelia
Title: Coppelia
Character: The Mayor
Released: March 3, 2022
Type: Movie
When everyone in town falls under the spell of charismatic cosmetic surgeon Doctor Coppelius, feisty Swan must act to save her sweetheart Franz, before his heart is used to spark life into Coppelia – the ‘perfect’ robot-woman the Doctor has created.
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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Title: The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 2021
Type: Movie
Dawn French and Richard Curtis take viewers on a joyful stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite Dibley moments, and for the first time, tell the definitive story of the making of the show. The pair are joined by a host of guest stars and celebrity fans including Kylie Minogue, Hugh Bonneville, and Joanna Lumley, as well as writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, producer Jon Plowman, and James Fleet (Hugo Horton).
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Title: Darcey Bussell's Wild Coasts of Scotland
Released: February 8, 2021
Type: TV
Dame Darcey Bussell swaps her pointe shoes for walking boots as she explores the stunning landscapes and beautiful islands off the west coast of Scotland.
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Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness
Title: Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2018
Type: Movie
Since her retirement from professional ballet, Dame Darcey Bussell has become a formidable advocate for promoting dance at all stages of life, and to help not just the body, but just as importantly the mind. She has piloted dance classes for schoolchildren across the country and spoken in Parliament calling for dance to be a key part of the curriculum to help children's fitness. She is aware that tackling our mental health crisis is an important challenge that affects many in the UK today and strongly believes that the value of dancing is undervalued in improving our mental health. So in this programme, Darcey's mission is to meet a wide range of people using dance as therapy and as a result experiencing the joy of 'dancing to happiness'.
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Title: Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Character: Self
Released: December 21, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary in which Darcey Bussell profiles Hollywood dancer Fred Astaire, marking 30 years since his death.
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Mary Berry's Christmas Party
Title: Mary Berry's Christmas Party
Released: December 18, 2017
Type: Movie
Celebrate the festive season with the perfect dusting of Mary Berry's very own Christmas magic. In a one-off television treat, Mary opens her kitchen to some of TV's best-loved faces as they join her in cooking delicious party dishes especially for her Christmas party. With varying degrees of nerves, skill and determination, but tons of excitement, Alex Jones, Fearne Cotton, Darcey Bussell and Adil Ray take turns to join Mary beside her stove.
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Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
Title: Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
Character: Self
Released: December 23, 2016
Type: Movie
The former principal ballerina tells her story, with historic performances from the BBC archives and candid interviews from throughout her career. Showing how she grew up in front of the camera and mastered television.
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Strictly Len Goodman
Title: Strictly Len Goodman
Character: Self
Released: December 23, 2016
Type: Movie
In a tribute to Len Goodman, a look back on his dozen years beneath the glitterball as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, archive moments and interviews with judges and contestants from the show
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Margot
Title: Darcey Bussell: Looking for Margot
Character: Presenter
Released: December 20, 2016
Type: Movie
Former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell looks at the life and career of Margot Fonteyn.
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Darcey's Ballet Heroes
Title: Darcey's Ballet Heroes
Released: December 25, 2015
Type: Movie
60-minute film in which ballet star Darcey Bussell undertakes a very personal journey to meet the heroes and dancers who transformed male ballet.
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Title: The People's Strictly for Comic Relief
Character: Judge
Released: February 25, 2015
Type: TV
Six inspirational but everyday people take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief.
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Darcey Bussell's Looking for Audrey
Title: Darcey Bussell's Looking for Audrey
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: December 29, 2014
Type: Movie
Behind Audrey Hepburn's dazzling image, Darcey Bussell unravels an epic tale of betrayal, courage, heartache and broken dreams. For as long as she can remember Darcey has been fascinated by Audrey Hepburn: style icon, star of Breakfast at Tiffany's, an Oscar winner at 24. Now, Darcey follows in Audrey's footsteps through Holland, London, Rome, Switzerland and Hollywood to find out more. She discovers Audrey started out as a dancer, risked her life in the war and, although adored the world over, was always looking for love.
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Darcey Bussell: A Ballerina's Life
Title: Darcey Bussell: A Ballerina's Life
Character: Self - Participant
Released: March 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell talks about her life at the top. From tears at ballet school and forgetting the steps, to becoming the Royal Ballet's youngest-ever principal and her favourite roles, Darcey recalls her performing career from its earliest days.
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Darcey's Ballerina Heroines
Title: Darcey's Ballerina Heroines
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: March 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Darcey Bussell traces the evolution of the ballerina, discovering the challenges her predecessors encountered, and revealing what it takes to become one of the greats.
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Title: The Jonathan Ross Show
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 2011
Type: TV
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.
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Allen Jones: Women and Men
Title: Allen Jones: Women and Men
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 2007
Type: Movie
An exploration of the work of controversial pop artist Allen Jones, whose erotic sculptures have angered feminists, challenged his contemporaries, and delighted collectors and gallery goers worldwide. WOMEN AND MEN attempts to demystify the artist through discussion with prima ballerina Darcey Bussell, wife Deirdre Morrow, fellow artist Gary Hume, and Jones himself.
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Title: A Bucket O' French and Saunders
Released: September 7, 2007
Type: TV
Compilation of vintage clips from French and Saunders, along with new material.
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Title: The Graham Norton Show
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 2007
Type: TV
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD. The programme is currently hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker from Monday-Thursday, with Chris Evans appearing instead of Baker on Fridays and relief presenters appearing when required.
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Sylvia (Royal Ballet)
Title: Sylvia (Royal Ballet)
Character: Sylvia
Released: December 5, 2005
Type: Movie
Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. With origins in Greek mythology, Sylvia was loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 1st and 5th December 2005.
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Title: Strictly Come Dancing
Character: Self
Released: May 15, 2004
Type: TV
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or do they have two left feet?
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Title: Strictly Come Dancing
Character: Self - Judge
Released: May 15, 2004
Type: TV
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or do they have two left feet?
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A Profile of 'The Red Shoes'
Title: A Profile of 'The Red Shoes'
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary about the making of the 1948 British film, including interviews with members of the production team.
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True Blue
Title: True Blue
Character: Annabel
Released: November 15, 1996
Type: Movie
The story of the year the Oxford and Cambridge boat race changed from a gentleman's race to one where winning was everything.
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Title: The Vicar of Dibley
Released: November 10, 1994
Type: TV
Reverend Granger is assigned as the Vicar of the rural parish of Dibley, but she is not quite what the villagers expected.
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The Prince of the Pagodas
Title: The Prince of the Pagodas
Character: Princess Rose
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
The Prince of the Pagodas is a ballet created for The Royal Ballet by choreographer John Cranko with music commissioned from Benjamin Britten. Its premiere took place on 1 January 1957 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, conducted by Britten
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Title: Going Live!
Character: Self
Released: September 26, 1987
Type: TV
Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher. The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.
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Title: French & Saunders
Character: Herself
Released: March 9, 1987
Type: TV
French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occasions when they appear elsewhere as a double act.
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Winter Dreams
Title: Winter Dreams
Character: Masha
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Winter Dreams is a one-act ballet created by Kenneth MacMillan in 1991 for the Royal Ballet. The music is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with some traditional Russian music. The story is based on the play Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov. The first performance was on 7 February 1991, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.