Personal Info
Birth date
1977-02-02 (48 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
England, UK
Also known as
-Al Campbell
Biography
Director of many TV comedies, Al Campbell is also known for playing talking head Barry Shitpeas in Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe, Newswipe, Weekly Wipe and Year Wipes.
Filmography
Inside No. 9
8.008
Overview:
An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.Urban Myths
7.455
Overview:
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...Charlie Brooker's Yearly Wipe
8.7
Overview:
Charlie Brooker takes a comedic look back at the hectic events of the previous year.Two Weeks to Live
7.293
Overview:
When strange young misfit Kim Noakes was just a little girl, her father died in murky circumstances and her mother Tina whisked her away to a remote rural life of seclusion and bizarre survival techniques. Now all grown up, Kim sets out into the real world for the first time to begin a secret mission of honouring her father’s memory.James May's Man Lab
7.238
Overview:
James May's Man Lab sees James attempting redeem the reputation of the modern man by teaching them skills that were cherished by their forefathers.Cunk & Other Humans on 2019
7.1
Overview:
Philomena Cunk and friends take a look back at the major events of our 2019th year.The Change
7.222
Overview:
Linda finds a new lease on life when she learns that she's experiencing menopause. So she heads to the forest on a journey of self-discovery.The Midnight Beast
6.7
Overview:
The sitcom features the band members Stefan Abingdon, Dru Wakely and Ashley Horne alongside a host of comedic guest stars who are depicted as wannabe musicians struggling to make it.Dead Pixels
6.7
Overview:
Meg, Nicky and Usman's lives all revolve around their obsession for the massively popular fantasy game "Kingdom Scrolls" – a mystical, magical and most importantly virtual world of wizards and wyverns. But when gaming n00b Russell bumbles into their team, the group find themselves increasingly forced to deal with the real world.How TV Ruined Your Life
7.5
Overview:
How TV Ruined Your Life is a six-episode BBC Two television series written and presented by Charlie Brooker. Charlie Brooker, whose earlier TV-related programmes include How to Watch Television, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe and You Have Been Watching, examines how the medium has bent reality to fit its own ends. Produced by Zeppotron, the series aired its first episode in January 2011.Ashen's Tech Dump
5
Overview:
Internet legend Stuart Ashen welcomes you to the fabulous palace of electronic misinformation known as the Tech Dump.Cunk on Life
7.368
Overview:
Pioneering documentary maker Philomena Cunk returns with her most ambitious quest to date: venturing right up the universe and everything to examine life and existence in an attempt to find out the point of it all. Along the way, she interrogates experts on subjects from the big bang to biology and art to artificial intelligence. Really get to the nub of it.It's Kevin
7.25
Overview:
It's Kevin is a British television comedy show, created by and starring the actor and comedian Kevin Eldon. It was screened on BBC Two between March and April 2013.Death to 2020
6.501
Overview:
2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe
8
Overview:
Charlie Brooker and guests cast their collective eyes over all that the telly, cinema, news and computer games have to offer, in order to wring a little laughter from a hilariously troubled world.Only Child
8
Overview:
Richard's long overdue visit to recently-widowed Ken makes him realize his dad may need a bit more full time help. Not that Ken would agree, of course, but that statement is pretty much true about anything. An eccentric, strong-willed technophobe, Ken is set in his ways, leaving Richard worrying about his dad growing old.Inside No. 9: The Party's Over
10
Overview:
This documentary tells the story of one of TV's darkest and most celebrated comedies, featuring cast interviews and extensive candid moments with creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Cameras are admitted everywhere throughout the making of the show's final series, from the writers' room to the makeup trailer, from prop store to set design, making this the perfect farewell to the multi-award winning series.The Awakening
NYR
Overview:
Intrigued by waking up daily with muddy feet, a clean-living man records himself sleeping, with nightmarish results.How Videogames Changed the World
6.8
Overview:
From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe
NYR
Overview:
In this one-off special, Charlie Brooker returns to take a look at life under lockdown. Contributors include the ever-insightful Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas.Stewart Lee: Snowflake
7.15
Overview:
Stewart Lee is a ‘snowflake’, and in this hour from his tour, the Bafta-winning comedian illustrates how being ‘woke’ doesn’t mean having to sacrifice freedom of speech.A Gert Lush Christmas
3.5
Overview:
Dan is about to introduce the woman of his dreams to his family, but as they are so quirky, will everything go to plan?Stewart Lee: Tornado
6.85
Overview:
The Bafta-winning Stewart Lee performs his latest touring show, focusing on a bizarrely erroneous description of his work on Netflix and a mind-boggling review from Alan Bennett.Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe
7.5
Overview:
Charlie Brooker sets his caustic sights on video games. Expect acerbic comment as he looks at the various genres, how they have changed since their early conception and how the media represents games and gamers. Features interviews with Dara O Briain, sitcom scribe Graham Linehan and Rab and Ryan from Consolevania.Acting
2024Inside No. 9: The Party's Over as Self
2020Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe as Barry Shitpeas
2019Cunk & Other Humans on 2019 (6 Episodes) as Barry Shitpeas
2013Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe (6 Episodes) as Barry Shitpeas
2010Charlie Brooker's Yearly Wipe (7 Episodes) as Barry Shitpeas
2009Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe as Barry Shitpeas (uncredited)
Directing
2024Cunk on Life ... Director
2024Only Child (6 Episodes) ... Director
2024The Awakening ... Director
2023The Change (6 Episodes) ... Director
2022Stewart Lee: Tornado ... Director
2022Stewart Lee: Snowflake ... Director
2020Death to 2020 ... Director
2020Two Weeks to Live (6 Episodes) ... Director
2019Dead Pixels (6 Episodes) ... Director
2017Urban Myths (1 Episode) ... Director
2015A Gert Lush Christmas ... Director
2014Inside No. 9 (3 Episodes) ... Director
2013How Videogames Changed the World ... Director
2013It's Kevin (6 Episodes) ... Director
2012The Midnight Beast (6 Episodes) ... Director
2011How TV Ruined Your Life (6 Episodes) ... Series Director
2010James May's Man Lab (1 Episode) ... Director
2010Ashen's Tech Dump (1 Episode) ... Director
2009Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe ... Director
Writing
2024The Awakening ... Writer
Production
2012Comedy Feeds (1 Episode) ... Producer