Career: Fisher's first big break came in 1978 on sketch show Scotch and Wry, before he moved on to The Naked Video in 1986, which saw him first don the string vest of Rab C Nesbitt. Two years later the layabout character had his own spin-off and Fisher became a household name. Following the rip-roaring success of Rab's antics another Naked Video spin-off was ordered called The Baldy Man. Once again Fisher would embody the title role, but this failed to strike a chord with viewers in the same way and the series was short-lived. In the early noughties Fisher breathed new life into his career by appearing in Richard Curtis' Love Actually (2003) as a manager to a fading rock star. His heartfelt portrayal proved that the actor could marry comedy with a more dramatic approach, as opposed to the brash uncompromising antics of Rab. The extremely successful ensemble comedy paved the way for more serious parts, such as playing Solanio in Shakespeare adaptation The Merchant of Venice (2004), and portraying Mr Bumble in Oliver Twist (2007). Fisher worked steadily throughout the rest of the decade, but he came to the fore again when he reprised his role as Rab C Nesbitt for another series in 2010.

Career: Spiro's breakthrough part was playing Barbara Windsor in Terry Johnson's comedy play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick at the National Theatre. She reprised the role in the TV movie Cor, Blimey! A prolific stage performer, Spiro's theatre credits include Teechers, Jumpers, A Little Night Music, Funny Girl, Chicken Soup with Barley and Guys and Dolls. She won Olivier awards for Merrily We Roll Along and Hello Dolly. On the small screen, Spiro has appeared in MIT: Murder Investigation Team, After You've Gone, Grandma's House, Bad Education, The Wrong Mans, London Spy and Tracey Ullman's Show. She won a British Comedy Award for Grandma's House. Her Radio 4 drama credits include Waiting for Di and Pride and Prejudice.