Bobby Ball
Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory. Becoming friends, they formed a club act known as "Bobby and Stevie Rhythm", which became the Sherrell Brothers, then The Harper Brothers. Initially they were a vocal duo, but over time...
Career stats
15Films
81Posters
35Years active
1982Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres
Selected work
37 posters
Last of the Summer Wine · 1973
The Fattest Man in Britain · 2009
Heartbeat · 1992
Cannon and Ball · 1979
Benidorm · 2007
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club · 1974
The Boys in Blue · 1982
Not Going Out · 2006
A Little in Tents · 2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule · 2017
Last Laugh in Vegas · 2018
The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X · 2015
Frequent collaborators
30 repeat partnersTommy Cannon
Self · 28 films together
Brian Conley
Self · 17 films together
Christopher Biggins(I)
Self · 17 films together
Jon Culshaw
Self · 17 films together
Ann Widdecombe(1947-2026)
Self · 16 films together
Cliff Richard
Actor · 16 films together
Gloria Hunniford
Self · 16 films together
Lulu(I)
Self · 16 films together