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Site Updated June 29th 2009 

We have just moved the Video clips of Rhys to another web host (Vimeo), we hope you will like the new format (Updated 29/06/09)..

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This Web Site is Dedicated to Rhys Thomas A UK Comedy Actor/Writer


Trailer Park is back on the go again, for BBC One Wales, 

although it's not official yet and  some exciting casting details to come...we plan to film a pilot in the Autumn.

Bellamy's People filming was completed in May and is now  editing, due to air in Nov/Dec 2009.

Brian Pern.com is launching very soon, and the BBC have asked for  more, so more news on that soon. 

Still waiting to hear about Above Their Stations.

Trailer Park is back on the go again, for BBC One Wales, 
although it's not official yet and  some exciting casting details to come, we plan to film a pilot in the Autumn...(updated 09/06/09)


Episode 2 of Winging It can be seen on this Megavideo link, well done Spin Jackson...(Updated 16/05/09)

 

Link to Wining It page

Keep watching, coming Soon the next episode of Winging It


If you missed episode 2 of Winging It you can still watch it on the BBC i-Player web site, while it lasts, see the link below.

 

Winging It - Episode 2

You may also be interested to know that episode 5 (also with Rhys) will be shown Saturday May16th on UK BBC2 at 12.40pm.. (Updated 14/05/09) 


Rhys is starring in 'Winging It' this Saturday on BBC2 at 12.45

 At the moment he is filming Bellamy's People.

Brian Pern goes online in May on the BBC Comedy Website..(Updated 20/4/09)


Rhys is currently waiting to hear about "Above Their Stations."

He is about to direct-write "brianpern.com" , a new project for BBC Comedy  Website starring Simon Day, this will go online sometime this Summer.

At the moment he is in pre-production on "Bellamy's People", and hopes to start filming in April...(Updated 23/03/09)

 

 


Rhys is filming a new thing called 'Winging It' for BBC 2 at present and Bellamy's People in April.  That will be hopefully on TV in the Autumn...(Updated 22/02/09)

 


Just another update for the site, Rhys is recording "Above Their Stations" and next on the horizon is " Bellamy's People"........ See the links...... (Updated....15/02/09)
 

We have just attended the Pilot Recording of "Above Their Stations" and we really enjoyed the evening. The sit-com is well written and has a brilliant cast, well done to everyone.. (Updated 10/02/09)

 We have just been told Rhys will not be making an appearance in Casualty as Dr Doom...(Updated 04/01/09)

 We have just had confirmation and the link where tickets can be obtained for a one off Recording of "Above Their Stations" a  Sit-Com, written by and starring Rhys, Schedule date is Saturday Feb 7th 2009 (see the link for the details at SRO Audience) "Above Thier Stations", (follow the page for current Shows)...(Updated 22/12/08)
 

 
Rhys is filming his Pilot of 'Above Their Stations' in February 2009.

He has also also re-recorded Don't Watch With Mother and may find out in January if they get the series. 

That's all he is working on at the moment and then in March/April he will film Bellamy's People,  the `Down The Line' spin off 2009...(Updated 02/12/08).


Rhys is filming his Pilot of 'Above Their Stations' in early January 2009, and at the moment he is currently in pre production...(Updated 02/11/08).
 
We have some Great News, "Above Their Stations" written by Rhys has been Commissioned and a Pilot is being filmed sometime in Nov/Dec 2008...(Updated 16/10/2008)

Down the Line is to be made into a BBC2 Series Called "Bellamy's Kingdom" and is due to start Filming in the Spring 2009..(Updated 19/09/2008)


Rhys has just finished working  on  some NEW Video for the  Queen +Paul Rogers Tour..

If you see the tour all videos are Rhys &Co

Rhys has just finished filming a pilot for''Down The Line' called Bellamy 's  Kingdom  in October..

He has also just finished writing episode 3  of "Above Their Stations" for the BBC..

Rhys is filming an episode of "Casualty" this month Dr Doom is back stay tuned

He is working on "Brian Pern" with  Simon Day, "Trailer Park" for BBC Wales and Vigilantes for ITV. Also he has updated and edited the TV ads for the New Album "Cosmos Rocks" with his old pal Simon Lupton who produced Fun at the Funeral Parlour...(Updated 19/09/2008)


We have just added the latest media clip of Rhys from "Would I Lie To You", hope you like it, please follow the link   "Would I Lie to You".. (Updated 23/08/08)

 


Just a reminder, that you can see Rhys in Series 2 of "WOULD I LIE TO YOU" this Friday August 22nd at 9pm on BBC 1..(Updated 13/08/08)

 


Rhys has just finished a New Draft of 'Above Their Stations'.

 They are filming a Pilot for 'Down The Line' on TV in October.
He is also making another Pilot for 'Dont Watch with Mother Sketchbook, this time more of a documentary.

Rhys will also be returning as Dr Doom in 'Casualty' filming two, maybe three episodes next year.

He has also just done some work for the New Queen + and Paul Rodgers Tour..

(Updated 13/08/08)

 


We have had a little re-design of the web site hope you all like it..
(Updated 29/07/08)

 

 


Rhys is appearing  in Series 2 of "Would I Lie To You" on August 22nd at 9pm on BBC1...
(Updated 14/07/08)

 


 

We have just added another Clip From "The Wall" It's a Compilation of the Best Bits from the last episode (See the Link), Enjoy   "The Wall" (The Best Bits)..(Updated 05/07/08)

 

 


Rhys Sitcom Script 'Above Their Stations' for the BBC is likely to be filmed as a Pilot this Autumn and Hopefully a Series next year.

He is still working on 'Vigilantes' and 'Trailer Park' at the moment, which is taking up alot of time.
 

He is also working on a New Project 'Brian Pern.com'. Its an idea Spoofing Rock Stars for BBC Online Comedy.

He is also  working on the very early stages of Queen Greatest Hits 3 DVD for next year.....(Updated 29/06/08)

 

 


Rhys has just finished Filming "Beyond The Pole" with Steven Mangan, Mark Benton and others, formely known as "Bono Bob Brian and Me".

 

(Updated 03/06/08)
 

 


 

We have added a clip of Rhys  in the first episode of 'The Wall' (see the link)    "The Wall" (Part One) Hope you enjoy it..(Updated 01/06/08)


Tonight was the last episode of 'The Wall' on BBC Three.  Coming Soon! We will be adding a clip of the  Best Bits, on the Media Clips Page..(Updated 27/05/08)


Congratulations to Rhys and all the "Down The Line" Team for winning a Gold Award in the Best Comedy Category in the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2008, Well Done....(Updated 12/05/08)


If anyone wants to watch the LIVE 2008 Sony Radio Academy Awards on may 12th you can follow the Webcast link here  2008 Sony Radio Academy Awards..(Updated 11/05/08)


Rhys is working on 2 more shows of 'THE WALL' until May 26th

Down the Line is up for  a SONY RADIO AWARD next week.

He will also  be   filming a TV  Version of ' Down the Line' next year.

Rhys is off to Iceland  to finish off some filming for 'BEYOND THE POLE'     ( formerly known as Bono, Bob, Brian and Me) with Steven Mangan. .

He is  also having a  read through of his sitcom script (Above Their Stations) for the BBC in June, hopefully a Pilot will come out of that. ..(Updated 07/05/08)

 


 

We  have just added the BBC Radio 4 show "Don't Watch with Mother" which was broadcast April 21st, you can now listen to the show on the Audio Clips Page, enjoy....(Updated 22/04/08)


Check out the NEW Sub Pages on the Media Player Clips, we hope these are more easier and quicker to view, enjoy..(Updated 19/04/08)


Coming soon to this Site BBC Radio 4 "Don't Watch With Mother", Check out the Audio Clips Page, Broadcast due April 21st..

Check Our The Radio 4 Site) Don't Watch With Mother.. ..(Updated 18/04/08)


We have just returned from a recording of "The Wall", 
We had a great night at the show, well done to Rhys, the cast and all the crew..(Updated 15/04/08)

Hi Everyone, last night was the first showing of 'The Wall'

We have created a New thread on the Rhys Thomas  Forum entitled  ' The Wall'  so please join in and  tell us what you think about the Show. Myself Sally and Jim thoroughly enjoyed the first episode last night.

Check out "The Wall" BBC Three Web Site (The Wall) which shows a picture of Rhys and Alexa Chung..(Updated 02/04/08) 

 

 

hosts.jpg picture by JimRaven_photos

 


The First Broadcast date for "The Wall" has been confirmed as: The Wall
Tuesday 8 April
11.00-11.45pm BBC THREE
The WallInformation from the BBC Press office site BBC Press Office (Scroll down)..(Updated 29/03/08) 

We can confirm that BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting "Don't Watch with Mother (Formerly known as "Idiot Pebbles) on Monday April 21st, see the link to the BBC Radio 4 Press Office Release page "Don't Watch With Mother" ..(Updated 29/03/08)

Additional Date for "The Wall:  

Mon. April 28th Time 19.15..(Updated 29/03/08)

 

 


We have the Show dates here for 'The Wall'.

 

 Mon. April 7th  Time 19.15

Mon. April 14th Time 19.15

Mon. April 21st  Time 19.15 ..(Updated 27/03/08)


It looks  like  'The Wall 'will be shown this April on BBC Three(see link to BBC Page  BBC The Wall ) ..(Updated 23/03/08)

 Down the Line 2 will now be available on CD from April 7th 2008, see the link The Merchandise Page for Amazon and Play.com..(Updated 23/03/08)


We have now returned from the "Idot Pebbles" recording. It was a great night and as soon as we know the Broadcast date stay tunned it will be posted on here... (Updated 21/03/08) 
Great News, It's OFFICIAL, Rhys will be hosting the 'THE WALL'BBC Three's LIVE New Comedy Show in April 2008.(updated  15/03/08).

 


Well at long last we managed to capture Rhys in all his glory from the Law of the Playground series, we hope you like his school day memories, see the link on the Media Page  "Law of the Playground - 2008" The Media Page.. (Updated 09/03/08)
Here is an EXCLUSIVE interview with Rhys from the BMI Voyager Web Site .The BMI Voyager Web Site 
 

 

The BMI Voyager (Updated 02/03/08)

 


 

Well the 6th and Final "Down the Line" Episode  is now available to hear on Audio Clips Page Hope you enjoy them all, we certainly did .. (Updated 15/02/08)

 


 

If anyone missed Rhys in Casualty (Feb 9th) you can now view the Episode (Sex and Death) in Three Parts click on the link  The Media Page


"Sex and Death" Casualty Part one

"Sex and Death" Casualty Part Two

"Sex and Death" Casualty Part Three 

 Enjoy .. (Updated 11/02/08)

 


 

Clip Five of "Down the Line" Series three, is now on the Audio Clips page, Enjoy..(Updated 07/02/08)  

 


Rhys is appearing in this weeks Episode of 'CASUALTY' Called "Sex and Death" Saturday Night  Feb 9th BBC1 at 8.35pm..(Updated 06/02/08)  

 


We have now added the Fourth clip of "Down the Line" Series three, onto the
Audio Clips page, Enjoy..(Updated 03/02/08)

 


A New Series of ' Law of the Playground' starts this week on Friday 1st Feb on Channel 4 at 10.50pm.  Rhys is appearing in the show ,along with various other TV Celebrities..

 


We have now added another clip of "Down the Line" Series Three, Episode Three onto the Audio Clips page, Enjoy..(Updated 27/01/08)

 


We have now added "Down the Line" Series Three Episode Two onto the Audio Clips page, Enjoy..(Updated 20/01/08)

 


Some Good News for Rhys, he has just had the comedy show for radio 4  '"THE IDIOT PEBBLES" Commissioned. They are recording a radio pilot in March and it will go on air approximately in April on Radio 4, then hopefully a series to follow. It's written by Rhys, Tony Way, Steven Burge, Lucy Montgomery, Glynne Wiley. Starring: Rhys, Lucy and Tony and more cast TBC.    

Rhys has also just recorded some interviews for "HEROES OF COMEDY" : LUCAS and WALLIAMS. This goes out on Channel 4 on Feb 24th. He talks about working with them in the early days, along with talking heads like David Tennant, Vic and Bob, Ulrika and Charlie Higson.. (Updated 18/01/08)


"Down the Line" Series three is now available to hear on the Audio Clips page.  

Each week there will be another chance to hear the show on Radio 4 "listen again" web site, but if you miss the show just check out the Rhys Web site to catch programme again..(Updated 07/01/08).


Rhys has got a part in a film called "The Plan" it's a caper heist film set in Australia and it's a lead role. At the moment They are waiting for funding, and will keep us posted about it.      

Rhys has  also just finished writing a script with Lucy Montgomery, Tony Way and Steve Burge  for Radio 4 called "Idiot Pebbles'"

He is still waiting to hear about VIGILANTES, so news not concrete but prospects are all good..(Updated 07/01/08).


Just came across this information for the NEW Series of  Down the Line BBC Radio Four Thursday 10th January 2008  Time: 18:30 to 19:00

Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as Gary Bellamy. With Amelia Bullmore, Simon Day, Felix Dexter, Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery and Paul Whitehouse, be sure to tune in..(Updated 12/12/07)


Rhys has Just filmed an episode of Casualty - He has a Guest Star role as Dr Doom in Episode 25, which goes out in February next year. 

 

 Down the Line ends this week (14/12/07), he is then winding down for Christmas (Updated 09/12/07).

Rhys is writing 'Above Their Stations' and a Radio Series. He is also working an a new project for BBC Wales called 'Trailer Park' with Dave Cummings, who wrote the Fast Show, Happiness (with Paul Whitehouse) ..

We have made a few changes to the Audio clips of 'Down the Line'  So you can now hear them , incase you had any difficulty in listening to them before.. (Updated 01/12/07)


Rhys has been recording 'Down the Line 3'.He is Guest on 'Would I Lie To you' Hosted by Angus Deayton which is to be broadcast next year in April on BBC One. Other Guests on the show are David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Vic Reeves. and Shane Ritchie..(Updated 16/11/07).
Here are our EXCLUSIVE Photos of the "Last Fast Show Live", you can view then in  "Photo Gellery 2" Hope you like them (Updated 11/11/07).
Rhys and the cast of the 'Fast Show 'Performed a Brilliant Live onstage  Last ever   one off Show on Sunday Night Nov 4th at the Dominion  Theatre in London, New Photos coming soon (Updated 06/11/07).

Rhys has just come back from honeymoon and extended holiday..

At the moment he is still working on  'Above their Stations' a Sitcom about  Community Support Officers.

Rhys is working on  a Fast Show Live, and starts re hearsing next week for a One Night Only Show in London on November 4th, this is to promote the NEW DVD, "The "Ultimate Fast Show" (See the on the Mechandise Page and the link to buy it)..

He  will also start working on  a 'Down the Line 3 this month..

'Vigilantes' a script that Rhys has written ( which you can read on the  Script Page )  is looking up. ITV are  keen and working on it..

Rhys is writing a radio series provisionally entitled ' The Idiot Pebbles Sketchbook'.

It's a Spoof of all these retrospective sketch shows on at the moment ie.  The Two Ronnies/ Smith and Jones/ French and Saunders Sketchbook. The programme looking back over 30 years of the Idiot Pebbles career from 1977-1999. Of course the Idiot Pebbles never existed, but they will and we will play them..(Updated 16/10/07)   

Another update for anyone who missed "Down The Line".
Radio 4 will be repeating the series from October 9th, here is the link the the Radio 4 web site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/ There will also be a listen again feature but limited for about a week after the show is broadcast .
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/progs/listenagain.shtml
 
BBC Radio Four Date: Tuesday 9th October 2007 Time: 18:30 to 19:00
Date: Tuesday 16th October 2007 Time: 18:30 to 19:00 (Updated 01/10/07) 

Just a reminder, you can now view in full the scripts (on the Script Page) Rhys has kindly sent us, just scroll down the page, (Updated 19/09/07)

We have added a clip of Rhys as Jeremy Kyle from the Christmas Series of Chrissy Tittybangbang on the Media Player Clips Page (Updated11/09/07)

The Official Rhys Thomas Website would like to Wish Rhys  and  Lucy Congratulations on there forthcoming marriage this month.

Rhys will be back  in October after the honeymoon, then he will start Rehearsals in November for a  Fast Show   
(Updated 01/09/07)

We have now created a New Script Page where you can now Read some of Rhy's Scripts that  he has kindly sent us  to put on his Website
(Updated 27/08/07)

Just a reminder that "Blunder" is due out in the UK September 10th, as you can see the DVD Cover looks good, check out the Merchandise Page for the link to buy the DVD (Updated 23/08/07).

 

Blunder



Check out the "Media Player Clips" Page, we have now added a great compilation of Rhys from  "Star Stories" Part 2 .
(Updated 18/08/07).

 


 

 

All Other Material Has now been moved to the Archive area