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Bob Spiers

Bio: Robert Alexander "Bob" Spiers (27 September 1945 – 8 December 2008) was a director. He is particularly noted as the director of the early series of Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2001), the musical comedy Spiceworld, and of the second series of Fawlty Towers (1979)
Born: Thu, Sep 27 1945
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Death: Mon, Dec 08 2008
Bob Spiers is 63 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Best of French & Saunders
The Best of French & Saunders
Bob Spiers was 56 in The Best of French & Saunders as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 2002
Poster of Chilly Dogs
Chilly Dogs
Bob Spiers was 55 in Chilly Dogs as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Fast Show Live
The Fast Show Live
Bob Spiers was 53 in The Fast Show Live as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1998
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous: A Life
Absolutely Fabulous: A Life
Bob Spiers was 53 in Absolutely Fabulous: A Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1998
Poster of Spice World
Spice World
Bob Spiers was 52 in Spice World as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1997
Poster of That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat
Bob Spiers was 51 in That Darn Cat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1997
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Bob Spiers was 51 in Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1996
Poster of How to Be Absolutely Fabulous
How to Be Absolutely Fabulous
Bob Spiers was 49 in How to Be Absolutely Fabulous as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1995
Poster of Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Bob Spiers was 42 in Didn't You Kill My Brother? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1988
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Bob Spiers was 41 in Up Line as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Gino: Full Story and Pics
Gino: Full Story and Pics
Bob Spiers was 38 in Gino: Full Story and Pics as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1984
Poster of A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Bob Spiers was 38 in A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1984
Poster of Susie
Susie
Bob Spiers was 38 in Susie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1984
Poster of Five Go Mad on Mescalin
Five Go Mad on Mescalin
Bob Spiers was 38 in Five Go Mad on Mescalin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1983
Poster of The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation
Bob Spiers was 37 in The Beat Generation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 1983
Poster of War
War
Bob Spiers was 37 in War as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1983
Poster of Five Go Mad in Dorset
Five Go Mad in Dorset
Bob Spiers was 37 in Five Go Mad in Dorset as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Days Like These
Days Like These
Bob Spiers was 53+ in Days Like These as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 12 1999
Poster of The Adventures of Lano and Woodley
The Adventures of Lano and Woodley
Bob Spiers was 51+ in The Adventures of Lano and Woodley as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1997
Poster of Agony Again
Agony Again
Bob Spiers was 49+ in Agony Again as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 31 1995
Poster of The Fast Show
The Fast Show
Bob Spiers was 49+ in The Fast Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1994
Poster of Joking Apart
Joking Apart
Bob Spiers was 47+ in Joking Apart as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1993
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous
Bob Spiers was 47+ in Absolutely Fabulous as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Bob Spiers was 46+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Bottom
Bottom
Bob Spiers was 45+ in Bottom as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Lazarus and Dingwall
Lazarus and Dingwall
Bob Spiers was 45+ in Lazarus and Dingwall as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Press Gang
Press Gang
Bob Spiers was 43+ in Press Gang as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1989
Poster of A Bit of Fry & Laurie
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
Bob Spiers was 43+ in A Bit of Fry & Laurie as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of Familie Oudenrijn, De
Familie Oudenrijn, De
Bob Spiers was 42+ in Familie Oudenrijn, De as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 15 1987
Poster of French & Saunders
French & Saunders
Bob Spiers was 41+ in French & Saunders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Bob Spiers was 37+ in The Comic Strip Presents... as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Not the Nine O'Clock News
Not the Nine O'Clock News
Bob Spiers was 34+ in Not the Nine O'Clock News as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1979
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
Bob Spiers was 29+ in Fawlty Towers as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served?
Bob Spiers was 26+ in Are You Being Served? as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1972
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
Bob Spiers was 25+ in The Goodies as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Bob Spiers was 22+ in Dad's Army as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 31 1968