Chris Langham is best known for his role as minister ‘Huge Abbot’ in the comedy series ‘The Thick of it’ (2006 – 2007). His first breakthrough into the entertainment industry was as a writer for the comedy television series ‘The Muppet Show’ (1976 – 1981). He also made a guest appearance in the nineteenth episode of the final season of the series in 1981.
He was cast for the television sketch comedy ‘Not the Nine O’Clock News’ in 1979. However, most of his parts were later cut and the series too did not prove that successful.
Langham appeared as a police driver in the comedy film ‘The Pink Panther Strikes Again’ alongside Peter Sellers in 1976.
He received positive reviews for his performances in ‘The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball’ (1982), ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ (2002) and ‘Black Pond’ (2011).
He appeared in the professional stage version of the science fiction series ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ and narrated the radio series ‘The History of Rock’ in 1984.
His career suffered a setback when he was found guilty of possessing child pornography in 2007. His last appearance on the big screen was in the comedy drama film ‘The Darkest Universe’ (2016).
Brian of Nazareth, who was born in a stable next-door to Jesus on the same night, is mistaken as the prophesied messiah by the three wise men. Out of love for the young rebel Judith and hatred for the occupying Romans, he joins the People's Front of Judea, and unwittingly gathers his own group of followers.
The Muppets, a group of puppet characters, spoof several classic movies, such as ‘The Wizard of Oz’, and ‘Casablanca’. They also promote an upcoming film of their own ‘The Great Muppet Caper’.
Inspector Jacques Clouseau’s incompetence lands chief inspector Charles Dreyfus in a psychiatric hospital. Clouseau’s visit on the day of his release results in a relapse, but Dreyfus manages to escape the hospital. When he fails to kill Clouseau, he organises a criminal plot threatening countries with annihilation if they don’t kill Clouseau for him.
Chris Langham Awards
| The Muppet Show | Outstanding Writing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Program | 1981 |
| The Thick of It | Best Comedy Performance | 2006 |
| Help | Best Comedy Programme or Series | 2006 |
