Where to watch Derek Riddell in the UK
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Derek Riddell (born 11 January 1967) is a Scottish television and theatre actor. He is best known for the portrayal of Richard Cawood in the BBC One television series Happy Valley. He is also known for Gentleman Jack, Industry and The Missing. He has guest-starred in Doctor Who, Ugly Betty, Silent Witness, Waterloo Road, and Shetland. Riddell was born in Glasgow, the son of teacher and former actress Hope Ross and former St Mirren and Berwick Rangers footballer Ian Riddell. He graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in business, before training at the London Academy of Music…
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- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Des McCordell
- Doctor Who (2005) as Sir Robert
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Patrick Knight
- Casualty (1986) as Jeff Marriot
- Spooks (2002) as Steven
- Industry (2020) as Clement Cowan
- Shetland (2013) as Chris Brooks
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Stuart
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) as Lachlan Weaver
- Ripper Street (2012) as Constantine
- Taggart (1983) Cast
- M.I. High (2007) as Edward Dixon Halliday
- Law & Order: UK (2009) Cast
- Happy Valley (2014) as Richard Cawood
- Gentleman Jack (2019) as Captain Sutherland
- Bodies (2023) as Chief Inspector Calloway
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) as Torquil Travers
- Crime (2021) as Richie Gulliver
- W1A (2014) as Clive Cook
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Billings
- Five Days (2007) as Nick Durden
- Boarders (2024) as Bernard
- The Village (2013) as Bill Gibby
- Garrow's Law (2009) as Matthew Bambridge
- No Angels (2004) as Dr Jamie Patterson
- Gunpowder (2017) as King James I
- Trust Me (2009) as Dan
- The Virgin Queen (2006) as Sir Walter Raleigh
- Undercover (2016) as Paul Brightman
- ShakespeaRe-Told (2005) as Don
- Payback (2023) as DCI Adam Guthrie
- A Confession (2019) as Pete
- The Field of Blood (2011) as DS Patterson
- The Book Group (2002) as Rab
- Hard Sun (2018) as DCS Roland Bell
- Mary Shelley (2017) as William Baxter
- Secrets and Words (2012) as John Jones
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007) as Parson
- Strathblair (1992) as Alec Ritchie
- State of Mind (2007) as James LeCroix, PhD
- The Project (2002) as Richard Loach
- Frankie (2013) as Andy Peat
- Micro Men (2009) as Nigel Searle
- Much Ado About Nothing (2005) as Don
- A Previous Engagement (2009) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Bad Sugar (2012) as Father Rodrigo
- The Christmas Quest (2024) as Victor Grimes
- Forgiven (2007) as Stephen
- National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down (2024) as John
- Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss (2004) as Tumshie McFadgen
- Meat the Campbells (2005) as Mr. Campbell
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Most-watched Derek Riddell films currently: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), Mary Shelley (2017), The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007), The Project (2002), Micro Men (2009).
What TV shows has Derek Riddell appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Midsomer Murders (1997), Doctor Who (2005), Death in Paradise (2011), Casualty (1986), Spooks (2002).
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