Edward Richard Morrison Bye is a British film and TV producer and director. He directed the episodes of the science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf from Series I-IV and VII-VIII.
Ed Bye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward Richard Morrison Bye |
| Education | Mount House School Ravensbourne College, London |
| Occupation(s) | Television and film director Television and film producer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Early life edit
Ed Bye is the son of Royal Marine Colonel Francis Clifford Edward Bye, OBE, of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, and Twickenham,[1][2] He later attended Ravensbourne College, London.[3]
Career edit
In 2011, he co-founded the production company Tall TV with Tim Dawson and Susan Nickson.[4]
Personal life edit
He is married to comedian and actress Ruby Wax and has three children. His sister, Julia (d. 2009), was married to the 6th Lord Garvagh.[5][6]
Filmography edit
| Title | Year(s) | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Ones | 1982–1984 | Production Manager | |
| Girls on Top | 1985–1986 | Director | Series 2 |
| Filthy Rich & Catflap | 1987 | Co-directed with Paul Jackson | |
| Red Dwarf | 1988–1991; 1997–1999 | Series I-IV and Series VII-VIII | |
| Craig Goes Mad in Melbourne | 1988 | Director, producer | Mini-series |
| Canned Carrott | 1990–1992 | ||
| The Full Wax | 1991–1993 | ||
| Bottom | 1991-1992 | Series 1 and 2 | |
| The 10%ers | 1993 | ||
| Mama's Back! | Director | ||
| The Detectives | 1993–1997 | Director, producer | |
| Jasper Carrott: Carrott U Like | 1994 | TV special | |
| Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs | 1995 | Outtakes video | |
| Jack and Jeremy's Police 4 | Director | ||
| How To Be A Little Sod | Executive producer | ||
| Jack and Jeremy's Real Lives | 1996 | Script supervisor | |
| Eddie Izzard: Definite Article | Director | Stand-up special | |
| Ruby | 1997–2000 | ||
| Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island | 1997 | ||
| Red Dwarf: A-Z | 1998 | Director, producer | TV special |
| Can't Cook, Won't Cook | |||
| Kevin & Perry Go Large | 2000 | Director | Feature film |
| French & Saunders Live | Stand-up special | ||
| Lenny Henry in Pieces | 2001; 2002 | Director, producer | TV special and TV series |
| French & Saunders: The Egg | 2002 | Director | TV special |
| French & Saunders: Celebrity Christmas Puddings | |||
| Celeb | Director, producer | ||
| Fat Slags | 2004 | Director | Feature film |
| Absolutely Fabulous | "White Box" special | ||
| Foley & McColl: This Way Up | 2005 | TV pilot episode | |
| Home Again | 2006 | ||
| The Vicar of Dibley | 2007 | "A Wholly Holy Happy Ending" | |
| After You've Gone | Christmas special | ||
| My Family | 2009–2011 | 2009 Christmas special and Series 10 | |
| Round Ireland with a Fridge | 2010 | Feature film | |
| Coming of Age | 2011 | Series 3 | |
| Not Going Out | 2013 | Christmas special | |
| Vicious | 2013–2015 | ||
| Death on the Tyne | 2018 | TV special | |
| Dial M for Middlesbrough | 2019 |
References edit
- ^ Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage 2003 volume 2, page 1528
- ^ "BYE, Francis Clifford Edward | ͏".
- ^ Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion, Robert Murphy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019, p. 85
- ^ "Ed's Got Company".
- ^ Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage 2003 volume 2, page 1528
- ^ "Ruby Wax's family devastated after tragic rail accident". 16 May 2009.
External links edit
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