Kathy Burke

Country: UK
Total Credits at Criticker: 25 (Actor), 1 (Director)
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Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene--her daughter by the sexy but delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley, so much, that he proposes to her on national television. Jimmy sees the TV proposal and returns to town convinced that he can try to win back his wife and daughter, however he faces formidable opposition from almost every side. (imdb)
Kevin and Perry are two 15-year-old boys whose desperation to lose their virginity is so great that it inspires a sort of awe... (imdb)
The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. (imdb)
Meena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who've come to England to give her a better life. This idyllic existence is upset by the arrival in the village of Anita Rutter and her dysfunctional family (imdb)
A group of thirtysomethings flit around Camden Town swapping partners in search of love, lust and life. (imdb)
A tribute to Spike Milligan recorded six months after his death, featuring performances and readings of some of his best material. (imdb)
A young boy tells the story of growing up in a fatherless home with his unmarried mother and four spinster aunts in 1930's Ireland. Each of the five women, different from the other in temperament and capability, is the emotional support system, although at times reluctantly, for each other, with the eldest assuming the role of a 'somewhat meddling' overseer... (imdb.com)
Alex is a disgruntled waitress at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign (imdb)
Two girls escape from an open borstal for two very different reasons; Annetta to attempt to visit her baby daughter, who is being raised in a convent; and Carol, who hopes to be recaptured and sent to a closed borstal where she knows her girlfriend Doreen is being held. (imdb)
Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky (2005) - TV Mini-Series
The story of a love triangle between a barmaid, a waiter and a prostitute in the period between WWI and WWII in England.
In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons. (imdb)
The Antics Roadshow (2011) - TV Movie
A look at famous pranks and acts of activism which have become iconic. (imdb)
Robert Martin is an unemployed dreamer. He spends his life hoping to win competitions to give his wife and children all the things they deserve. One day, when Robert discovers that he has not won a dream family holiday, he decides to steal one. (Netflix)
Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) - TV Series
Popular BBC sketch show that introduces a whole host of memorable characters such as Tim-Nice-But-Dim, Wayne and Waynetta Slob, The Old Gits and teenagers Kevin and Perry. The show spawned a slew of spin-off series and films. (imdb)
Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999) - TV Series
A sitcom about roommates in London. Gay unemployed actor Tom Farrell has a vague ambition to become the British Tom Cruise, but his career is going nowhere, and his love life isn't too hot either. Linda La Hughes is about as attractive as a centenary nun, yet has delusions of romantic love and actually aims at Tom, even if he is only into men. Yet as life keeps knocking them down, they are sort of condemned often to depend on each-other for want of better. (imdb)
12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. (imdb)
Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamor, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot-spots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more! (imdb)
Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) - TV Series
BBC sketch show that while continuing to show the misadventures of a series of popular characters now also introduces a slew of new oddballs and misfits for us to enjoy including Tory Boy and The Lovely Wobbly Randy Old Ladies. (imdb)
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1997) - TV Mini-Series
The life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones, a foundling child born of a serving wench but allowed to grow up in the privileged surroundings of Squire Allworthy's household. (imdb)
A digital remastering and recut version of the 1987 film, Straight to Hell Returns revolves around a group of hapless bank robbers who bury their loot and attempt to hide out in what they think is a deserted desert town. They quickly discover that the town is not deserted which leads to feasting, singing and overall decadence followed by a slew of inevitable deaths. (imdb)
In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. (imdb)
Follow the stories of a group of Londoners during the events of the British capital bombing in World War II. - IMDb
Work Experience (1989) - Short Film
Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.