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  • Watch for Casualty - Series XXIIII episodes An Ugly Truth, Love is a Battlefield, Just Like a Woman, , and Love of a Good Man. Mr. Copley plays the role of Arthur Dixon. Air dates are February 6th and 13th; March 20th and 27th 
  • Click here to watch a video of  Mr. Copley as Bill in Three Minute Wonders – Something to Believe In, by Robert Farquhar. This is one in a series of four short films about Charles Darwin. Click here for photos of Mr. Copley as Bill.
  • Be sure to catch Mr. Copley in Doctors Series XI, a BBC Drama for BBC1. The episode airs Wednesday, September 23rd. It is produced by Ella Kelly and directed by Brett Fallis. Click here for a photo of Mr. Copley as Eric Wylie.
  • Filming is complete on Survivors II, a BBC Drama for BBC 1 directed by Farren Blackburn and produced by Hugh Warren. Mr. Copley appears in episode 5 in the part of Ted. Click here for a sneak peek of Mr. Copley as Ted.
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  • Filming is also complete on Acquiescence, a short film written and directed by Tiffany Freisberg and produced by Jacquie Glanville.  Mr. Copley plays the part of Paul (Father).
  • Updates made to the CV section under TV and Film -- 9/11/09.
  • Click here for a selection of voice-overs by Mr. Copley from the site www.meetthejoneses.co.uk. You can play the MP3 sound clips by clicking on the icons!
  • Check out this new promo for the sci-fi series Torchwood.  Click here for a pic of Mr. Copley as Clem.
  • Pillion, a play written by Mr. Copley, has been added for your reading pleasure!  Click here to read Pillion! (Please be mindful, this work is copyrighted and should not be removed from this site. Thank you!)
  • Viaduct, a play written by Mr. Copley, has been added for your reading pleasure!  Click here to read Viaduct! (Please be mindful, this work is copyrighted and should not be removed from this site. Thank you!)
  • A review of the play Viaduct has been added. Click here to read!
  • Mr. Copley has completed work on the BBC series, George Gently (Series 3, Film 1- Gently with the Innocents).  The cast includes Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Jill Halfpenny, and Mark Stobbart, and is directed by Daniel O'Hara.  Click here for a sneak peek at Mr. Copley's character, Dr. Phillip Morgan. And,  here is some additional info on the series. Sun 3 May 2009, 20:30 on BBC One (except Yorks & Lincs) Filming is complete on "Three Minute Wonder".  Mr. Copley plays the role of Bill, a man who has lost his wife and turns to Darwinism. (Click here for a pic.) "Three Minute Wonder" is a short film produced by Tim Compton and Suzanne Bell and directed by Eddy Marshall. It is part of a series called All Nature is War by Robert Farquhar and is scheduled to air on June 9th.
  • New poster unveiled for the movie A Distant Mirage starring Mr. Copley!

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  • Filming on the ITV series The Royal is now complete.  Click here to view a sneak peek of Mr. Copley's character, Len Nesbitt.  Here is some information for those who aren't familiar with the series. 
  • It was such a joy to meet Mr. Copley on my recent trip to England and Wales and to see him perform in  two plays at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Bankside!  King Lear and The Frontline were spectacular productions, and The Globe is absolutely beautiful. Click here for a photo of me with Mr. Copley.
  • Don't miss Mr. Copley modeling his new Texas Rangers cowboy hat on the Biography page! (Made in Texas and moseyed over to London on a plane......YEEHAW!) 
  • Photos of Mr. Copley in King Lear at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre have been added to the Backstage section of this site.  Enjoy!
  • Reviews for The Frontline! Click on links to read these reviews: The Guardian, The Times Online, What's On Stage, The Independent On Sunday, and The London Theatre Guide Online.
  • More photos from behind the scenes of King Lear! Click here to view.
  • Reviews are piling in for King Lear! Click here to view a scan of reviews from The Independent on Sunday and The Mail on Sunday. Click here to read the review from The Telegraph online, and here for a review from the London Theatre Guide online.  Here's one from the International Herald Tribune online! 
  • The Frontline opened on July 6th to enthusiastic crowds!  Click here for some pics of Mr. Copley's character, Ragdale.
  • Don't miss Mr. Copley in William Shakespeare's King Lear now playing at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Bankside! The play is directed by Dominic Dromgoole and will run through August 17th with Mr. Copley in the role of Kent.  For some backstage pics, click here.
  • Click here to view the new film trailers for A Distant Mirage, an English/Hindi film written and directed by Harbhajan Virdi.  Mr. Copley plays the part of Mr. Morris.
  • Be sure to watch for Mr. Copley in "Holby City" on May 13th on BBC1 at 8pm.  He appears in episode 32 by Joe Ainsworth, produced by Jane Wallbank, and directed by Robert del Maestro.  Mr. Copley plays the role of  Ross Saunders.
  • Mr. Copley recently participated in a workshop for the Metamorphosis 08 project entitled raininmyheartoveryou, by Joseph Monks and directed by Tim Roseman for ATG at Churchill Theatre Bromley.  He played the role of Father. 
  • Watch for Mr. Copley starring in The Bill on ITV1 February 14th.   The episode is called "Payback" and was written by Patrick Homes, produced by Sylvie Boden, and directed by A J Quinn.  Mr. Copley plays the part of Douglas Frampton. Click here for a peek at Mr. Copley as Frampton. 
  • Stay tuned for news on an upcoming episode of Holby City! 
  • Also, you'll want to keep an ear out for Jesus. The radio series, that is. Initially broadcasted over twenty years ago, it stars Mr. Copley as the man himself, along with Brian Glover (Kes) and Patrick Troughton (Dr. Who).  It is to be repeated on BBC7 digital radio daily from March 18th.
  • Mr. Copley recently starred in Snow in July, written by Alice Nutter and directed by Susan Roberts for BBC Radio 4.  He played the part of Fred.
  • In theatre news, Mr. Copley recently performed in Before the Flood written by The Presnyakov Brothers and directed by Ramin Gray. This public play reading was held at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs. Mr. Copley played the parts of the Elderly Man and Arthur, the gorilla.
  • Also at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Mr. Copley played the part of Michael, the mechanic, in The Running Machine, written by Joe Harbot and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
  • Mr. Copley will film, Sniff, the first weekend in December. Originally a play at the Soho Theatre, Sniff was written by Christine Jones who will serve as the film's director. 
  • Fans of Coronation Street will see Mr. Copley in the December 2nd episode.
  • Be sure to listen December 17th and 18th for the BBC Radio 4 series Witness by Nick Warburton. Two in a series of five plays based on the gospel of Luke, Mr. Copley plays the part of Andrew.
  • Mr. Copley played the role of Archie in Marine Parade by Simon Stephens and Mark Eitzel.  Directed by Jo McIness for Animal Ink, the 2-week workshop and public play reading took place on October 12th.
  • On ITV Factual, Mr. Copley served as narrator of the half-hour special, "Heartbeat – Farewell Phil".  PC Phil Bellamy (Mark Jordon) leaves the show after 16 years.
  • No Tomatoes, by Ian Potter, is a comedy series for BBC Radio 7. Mr. Copley performs various characters and monologues that began weekly broadcasts on September 24th!
  • Work continues on Coronation Street.  Mr. Copley plays the role of Ivor Priestley.  Watch for this broadcast beginning October 19th!
  • Playing the role of Mr. Morris, Mr. Copley has completed work on A Distant Mirage, an English/Hindi film written and directed by Harbhajan Virdi.
  • Mr. Copley recently completed work on Spilt Milk, a sketch-show pilot by Mark Grimmer, Aneil Karia, Jack Laskey & Jono Layton. Directed by Anail Karia, Mr. Copley plays the role of Joff Bilge.
  • Mr. Copley performed in a public play reading on September 6th at the Medical Institute in Liverpool. The play was called Queue of Dreams and was written  by Olga Maginsky. Directed by Charlotte Gwinner, Mr. Copley played the role of Reuben.
  • Playing the part of Roger, Mr. Copley joined fellow Hornblower actor, Samuel West, in a BBC 4 radio production of Otherkin. The play is by Laura Wade (Breathing Corpses) and also stars Liz White (Life on Mars) as Roger's daughter, Trudy.
  • Mr. Copley starred on stage at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in a production of "In Extremis".  He played the role of Canon Fulbert. Click here for a behind the scenes photo of Mr. Copley in character!
  • The reviews for "In Extremis" are in! Click here to read what The Independent, Telegraph.co.uk, and Theatre Review had to say about "In Extremis"!
  • Mr. Copley and wife, Natasha, played Don and Gill in the UK radio serial, "Coffeebreak". The segments were 2 minutes each. Click here for the website.
  • On the evening of Wednesday, March 28th, Mr. Copley played the role of Harry in a two-hander called, "Sniff" (by Christine Jones), at the Soho Theatre in the West End. Of the 3 plays giving a rehearsed performance, "Sniff" won the Westminster Prize of 2007 for writing (small plays). Barbara Ewing played the role of Gloria.
  • Updates added to the TV and Radio sections of the CV page, including season 5 of How Clean is Your House? Mr. Copley returns as narrator.

  • More excellent reviews are pouring in for "Ghosts"! From The Daily Telegraph, The Financial Times, and The Independent online. Click here to read Mr. Copley's notes on his preparation to play Engstrand. 

  • Mr. Copley is now starring in the play, "Ghosts", at The Gate Theatre until February 17th. He plays the role of Engstrand. Christian Coulson (for all you Hornblower fans) plays the role of Osvald.  Check out these excellent reviews: The Guardian (Friday, January 12th), The Times (Monday, January 15th).  Click here for info on the Gate Theatre. 

  • Mr. Copley has just completed work on the series "Doctors", episode "Happiness is an Option" for BBC TV.  This episode is scheduled to air on February 8, 2007.  Mr. Copley plays the role of Ted Stevenson.

  • Mr. Copley presented the award for Best Independent Program at the RTS (Royal Television Society) Awards on October 15th. The award went to Maverick Television for the documentary, "Male, 33, Seeks Puberty". Click here for details.

  • Congratulations to Jodie Whittaker on her RTS win for "The Last Will and Testament of Billy Two-Sheds"!

  • "The Last Will and Testament of Billy Two-Sheds" has been nominated for an RTS (Royal Television Society) award! The award results will be announced on October 15th!

  • Lovely new photo of Chea, the Copleys' cat, added to "Biography". 

  • Mr. Copley has just completed work on "The Sally Lockhart Mysteries – The Shadow in the North"  for BBC TV. He plays the role of Paton (the whistleblower).  Sally is played by Billie Piper of Doctor Who fame. Click on the "CV" button above for more info.

  • Mr. Copley's agent information has been updated! Click on the "Booking Info" button to view.

  • Mark your calendars and be sure to listen in to by Nicolette Jones and produced by Jane Marshall (Jane Marshall Productions) for BBC Radio 4, starring Mr. Copley. This "Book of the Week" will air Monday through Friday, July 3 - 7.  

  • New updates have been added to the Theatre section of the CV as well. Click here to view.

  • Mr. Copley has just finished filming an episode of "Casualty" for BBC TV.  The episode is called "Abide With Me" by Peter Mills and is produced by Jane Hudson; directed by  Chris Lovett.  Mr. Copley plays the part of Mick McArthur.

  • Mr. Copley serves this week as one of five judges for the Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award.  Eighty students were selected from the top twenty drama colleges, but only a maximum of six will win.  The panel of judges is made up of two BBC directors, one producer, one actor (guess who), and one agent.  The winners will be awarded a five-month contract with BBC Radio. 

  • Mr. Copley completed filming on  "The Street/ The Likes of Us" just before the holidays.  It is a drama series created by Jimmy McGovern for BBC 1.  Mr. Copley plays the part of Headmaster (aka Dracula/Batman).  Click here for a sneak pic!

  • "Nothing Sacred", based on the novel by Ivan Turgenev and George Walker and adapted by Brian Wright for BBC World Service Radio, aired December 31, 2005. Mr. Copley played the part of Bailiff.  Directed by David Hitchinson.

  • Mr. Copley has just completed filming in North Yorkshire on "Heartbeat", a series set around a country police station and doctors' surgery circa 1965.  He plays Malcolm Stainsby, who returns after 20 years of being 'missing presumed dead'. Click here for a sneak pic!

  • New sneak peek photo added of Mr. Copley's character, Dougie Price, in "The Bill".  Click here to view.

  • Mr. Copley has completed filming in Leeds on an episode of "No Angels".  "No Angels" is a comedy series centered around the private lives of four nurses, their employers, and colleagues in a northern hospital.  

  • Mr. Copley has completed filming on an episode of "The Bill". The two-part story centers on the past dealings between regular character DCI Jack Meadows (Simon Rouse) and his now ex-cop partner (Mr. Copley's character). "The Bill", a twice-weekly series on ITV, is the UK's number one police drama. 

  • Update to the Radio category of the CV section with Mr. Copley's most recent reading of "Much Ado About Nothing".  Mr. Copley played the role of Dogberry. 

  • "Johnny and the Bomb", a children's series based on a Terry Pratchett novel, is a wrap.  Mr. Copley says that the last night of the shoot it was pouring down rain and chilly. But, with all the WWII air raid type explosions and his heavy coat, it wasn't so bad. :)  Zoe Wanamaker from the first Harry Potter film stars as Mrs. Tachyon, the instigator of all the time traveling. Click here for a sneak pic!

  • Mr. Copley has completed work in Manchester on an episode of "Life on Mars".  Paul was joined by  John Simm and fellow actor and friend , Philip Glenister.  To see details, click on Curriculum Vitae and go to the TV section.

  • I've added a lovely review of "King Street Junior Revisited".  Paul plays the role of Mr. Geoff Long in this series for BBC Radio 4. Click here to read the review, and click here to see the photo that accompanies the article.

  • Mr. Copley's work on the comedy, "Shameless", is a wrap.  He plays the part of Norman Owens. Fellow actor and friend, Sean Gilder, is involved in this project as well. Their characters don't meet on screen, but they did team up afterwards.

  • I've posted some wonderful reviews for Mr. Copley's most recent play, "Breathing Corpses".  Click here to read what the critics have to say!

  • New still photo added of Mr. Copley in "Days of Hope", 1975. Click here to view photo and newly added synopsis.

  • Mr. Copley was interviewed recently by Emma Thomson of  The Huddersfield Eye magazine.  Click here to read that interview. 

  • Stacy has provided this site with scans of Mr. Copley in "A Bridge Too Far."  Click here to view the wonderful scans from this 1977 film. 

  • Some great reviews on "Dead Man Weds". Written by Dave Spikey and starring Johnny Vegas, the comedy is set in a provincial sleepy newspaper office.  The title of the show refers to a newspaper story about a counter assistant who was dead for seven minutes, comes back to life, and is able to attend his own wedding. (Photos from "Dead Man Weds.")

 

"Jack (my character) is in disguise as a bearded bald blind man, and the bald bit was so convincing that people I've known all my working life didn't recognise me."  ~  Paul Copley on "Dead Man Weds"