Who Do You Think You Are?: Dev Griffin
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Wednesday, April 8 on Really (44)
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Dev Griffin
Season 20, Episode 7
Born to an Irish mother and a Jamaican father, radio presenter Dev Griffin grew up feeling he didn't fit in with either community so hopes discovering more about his ancestors will help strengthen his sense of identity and belonging. In Ireland, Dev uncovers the momentous events surrounding the lives of his Irish grandmother's dad, his great grandfather. Following his father's line, Dev travels to Jamaica, where an emotional meeting with a newly discovered aunt leads him to an incredible document from the local Baptist church that reveals the daily lives of his great grandparents. Narrated by Phil Davis
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Cast & Crew
Dev Griffin
(Contributor)
Phil Davis
(Narrator)
Lucile Smith
(Producer)
Alisha Patel
(Director)
Sarah Feltes
(Series producer)
Colette Flight
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Dev Griffin
(Contributor)
Phil Davis
(Narrator)
Born:
July 30, 1953
in
Grays, Essex
Best Known For:
Bleak House.
Early-life:
Born Philip Davis on 30 July, 1953, in Grays, Essex. His father worked in the local soap factory; his mother was a hospital cleaner. He enjoyed three seasons at the National Youth Theatre in his mid-teens, then landed a part in Barrie Keefe's play Gotcha about troubled teens, which later transitioned to TV, and he came to the attention of casting directors. He was then cast in cult film Quadrophenia.
Career:
Davis's career took off and he played a huge range of roles throughout the 1980s and 90s. He was Prince John in the TV series Robin of Sherwood. He also took on Hollywood roles, starring in The Bounty, alongside Mel Gibson. In 2004 came Davis's much acclaimed performance in Vera Drake, the Oscar-nominated Mike Leigh film. He gained massive praise for his performance, and won the Best Actor award at the British Independent Film Awards. TV roles have included major hits like Inspector Morse, Bleak House, Fields of Gold, Sherlock, North Square, Rose and Malony, White Teeth, Doctor Who and Beau Brummell, and he is also an accomplished director.
Quote:
'I just do it. It's like asking a painter about painting. They dip the brush and put it on the canvas. All I know is that if something isn't brilliant, there's no reason that you can't deliver it to the best of your ability.'
Trivia:
In 1980, Davis had a brief spell as a music artist when he recorded the song Blown It for Elton John's The Rocket Record Company.
Lucile Smith
(Producer)
Alisha Patel
(Director)
Sarah Feltes
(Series producer)
Colette Flight
(Executive producer)
