Tommy Cannon
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
10Films
69Posters
44Years active
2026Peak year
Eras & genres
Eras
Genres
Selected work
29 posters
Last of the Summer Wine · 1973
Cannon and Ball · 1979
Celebrity Masterchef · 2006
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club · 1974
Emmerdale Farm · 1993
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 Late Night Alternative · 2016
The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X · 2015
Frequent collaborators
30 repeat partners
Bobby Ball
Self · 28 films together
Brian Conley
Self · 15 films together
Gloria Hunniford
Self · 14 films together
Jon Culshaw
Self · 14 films together
Su Pollard
Self · 14 films together
Tony Blackburn
Self · 14 films together
Toyah Willcox
Self · 14 films together
Ann Widdecombe(1947-2026)
Self · 13 films together