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Bennet Evan Miller (born 24 February 1966) is an English comedian, actor and author. He rose to fame as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. He is also known for his roles as DI Richard Poole in the BBC crime drama series Death in Paradise and James Lester in the ITV sci-fi series Primeval. Early life Bennet Evan Miller was born in London on 24 February 1966, the son of Welsh mother Marion and English father Michael Miller. He grew up in Nantwich, Cheshire. His father taught American literature at the City of Birmingham Polytechnic. His paternal grandfather was a Lithuanian immigrant who worked as a tailor in the East End of London, while his paternal great-grandmother taught English at South Cheshire College. He has two younger sisters, Leah and Bronwen. He is a distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln. Miller was educated at Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich before studying Natural Sciences at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. As an undergraduate, he participated in theatre with his then-girlfriend, actress Rachel Weisz. He remained at Cambridge to read for a PhD in solid state physics, with his proposed thesis, Novel quantum effects in low-temperature quasi-zero-dimensional mesoscopic electron systems. He abandoned his thesis to pursue a career in comedy. His interest in comedy began when a friend asked him to help chauffeur the judges of the National Student Drama Festival, which was being held that year in Cambridge. Having already finished his degree, he joined the Footlights in 1989 and worked with Andy Parsons, David Wolstencroft, and Sue Perkins before he directed a revue. Career Miller moved to London to pursue a career in comedy. He was introduced to fellow Cambridge graduate Alexander Armstrong in 1992, at the TBA Sketch Comedy Group, a comedy club which ran at the Gate Theatre Studio, Notting Hill throughout the 1990s. They performed their first full-length show together at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1994 and returned in 1996, when they were nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award. Their success resulted in the commission of the television series Armstrong and Miller, which ran for four series from 1997 to 2001 – one on the Paramount Comedy Channel and three on Channel 4. In 1998, the duo also had their own radio show with the same name on BBC Radio 4, which featured many of the sketches and characters from their TV series. After a six-year break, the show was recommissioned for Hat Trick Productions as The Armstrong & Miller Show and three series have been produced. In 2008, they also had a second radio show, Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller. Miller also started acting in films, starring in Steve Coogan's first feature film, The Parole Officer (2001). In 2003 he played the role of Bough, sidekick to Rowan Atkinson's title character, in the film Johnny English. In 2004 he co-starred in the romantic comedy The Prince and Me. In 2004 and 2005, he starred in two series of the BBC television series The Worst Week of My Life, with Sarah Alexander. In 2006 he took part in a three-part Christmas special, The Worst Christmas of My Life. He starred as James Peregrine Lester in ITV's 2007 sci-fi drama Primeval and as Mr Jonathan in the Australian film Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance. He and Alexander Armstrong formed a production company named Toff Media in 2007. The company was dissolved in 2023. Miller provided the voice for the ITV Digital and now PG Tips Monkey in a popular series of television advertisements featuring Johnny Vegas. In 2008, he appeared as television producer Jonathan Pope in Tony Jordan's series Moving Wallpaper on ITV1 and starred in Thank God You're Here. In 2009, Miller appeared with Rob Brydon in an episode of QI (Series 6. 9). The two have often been mistaken for each other, and as a joke they dressed in similar shirts for the episode and shared an on-screen kiss. In 2010, he made his directorial debut with the film Huge. In January 2011 he presented an episode of the BBC science series Horizon titled "What is One Degree?". Later in 2011 he reprised his role as James Lester in the TV series Primeval. From November 2011 he played the role of Louis Harvey in The Ladykillers at the Gielgud Theatre. On 23 July 2012, Miller began touring for his book, It's Not Rocket Science, from the Royal Society in London. He also appeared at the British Comedy Awards with Armstrong on Channel 4. In 2013, Miller took part in an episode of Room 101 and a Comic Relief special of game show Pointless. On 13 December 2014, he appeared in a Christmas edition of The Celebrity Chase. From 2011 until the series three premiere in 2014, Miller starred in the BBC-French co-produced series Death in Paradise as Detective Inspector (DI) Richard Poole. A third series of Death in Paradise was commissioned for early 2014. On 9 April 2013 it was announced that Miller would be departing the series, to be replaced by actor Kris Marshall. Filming began in March 2013, and Miller left in May after completion of the first episode, in which his character was murdered. Miller reprised his role for a cameo appearance in a dream sequence during the tenth series in 2021. Miller explained he had personal reasons for the change: "It was the job of a lifetime, but logistically I just didn't feel I could continue. My personal circumstances just made it too complicated, but I will miss it like a lung. I love it here." Miller's wife had discovered she was pregnant after he had begun filming the first series. Their time apart caused strains on his relationship with her and their sons, so he wanted to spend more time with his family. In 2014, Miller appeared in the feature film Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism. He also appeared with Billy Connolly and David Tennant in the film What We Did on Our Holiday. Miller guest starred in Doctor Who as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the third episode: "Robot of Sherwood". Starring opposite Nancy Carroll and Diana Vickers, Miller played Robert Houston in the play The Duck House by Dan Patterson and Colin Swash. The show is a political satire based on the UK parliamentary expenses scandal. In 2015, following the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, Miller starred as King John in Series 6 of Horrible Histories. Since October 2015, Miller along with Ruth Jones and Will Close, appears in adverts for British supermarket Tesco as Roger with Jones as his wife Jo and Close as their son Freddie. In 2016, Miller co-presented the ITV entertainment series It's Not Rocket Science alongside Rachel Riley and Romesh Ranganathan. In February 2016 Miller issued a book, accompanied by a lecture tour, entitled The Aliens are Coming!, examining the question "are we alone in the universe?" That year, Miller played the role of Murray in the six-part BBC sitcom I Want My Wife Back, starring alongside Caroline Catz. In 2016 he appeared in the Channel 4 comedy Power Monkeys. In 2018 he returned to the role of 'Bough', sidek.... Discover the Ben Miller popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Ben Miller books.
Best Seller Ben Miller Books of 2024
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Preacher Man
r. a. Ben MillerThis book explores the question, "Do times make the man or Does the man make the times?"A wanted jewel thief takes refuge as an itinerate preacher. He finds himself at a mining fac...
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The Night I Met Father Christmas
Ben Miller‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chr...
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The Trestle
Ben WoodardThe world's highest railroad bridge. Two teen boys. Terror. Tom craves dangerto forget. He persuades his cousin Will to walk across High Bridge, a single track railroad bridge with...
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The Promenade
Ben MillerLife isn’t easy... not for you, not for me, and certainly not for Luke Tomlin. He trudges through each day in a slow march of unrelenting sadness, haunted by a string of tragic dea...
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Paris By Starlight
Robert DinsdaleA magical new novel from the acclaimed author of THE TOYMAKERS, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Erin Morgenstern.'A spellbinding tale of nocturnal life and magic in the streets...
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Luma and the Hiccuping Dragon
Leah Mohammed & Loretta Schauer'Warm, sweet wishfulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6plus' GuardianA second collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.Lum...
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The Rise of Robin Hood
Angus DonaldSomething is stirring in the heart of Sherwood. Two desperate young men undertake their first robbery in the tangled depths of a medieval forest. The first is a cutthroat charmer ...
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Worst. Holiday. Ever.
Charlie HigsonA hilarious new book from the bestselling children's author Adrian Mole for the new generation!'Made me cry with laughter and my heart ache' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish ...
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Pulp Friction
Michael BronskiA collection of gay erotic writings tracing the development of a gay identity from the late 19th century to just before the Stonewall Inn riotsLong before the rise of the modern ga...
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Small Gods
Terry PratchettFans of Sir Terry Pratchett will love this stunning graphic novel adaptation of his bestselling standalone Discworld novel Small Gods. Beautifully brought to life by illustrator Ra...
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The Staircase of Fire
Ben WoodardA quiet town in Kentucky explodes from a racial incident and fourteenyearold Tom Wallace is in the thick of it. His past haunts him and now he’s witness to a horrific e...
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Diary of a Big Bad Wolf
Ben MillerYour favourite fairytales from a BIG, BAD point of view! The instant bestseller from Ben Miller – out now! The big, bad wolf hasn’t had a great winter. He's cold, lonely...
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Steps into Darkness
Ben WoodardExplosions, sabotage, deadly warnings and a dangerous redhaired man. Fourteenyearold Tom Wallace plans to escape the small town in the 1923 Kentucky countrysidethe town that won’t...
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The Traitors of Bosworth
Robert Farrington1487: Wars of the Roses are over, but for one man the battle burns onThe battle of Stoke Field is won. With the help of his spy and Richard III's onetime righthand man Henry Morane...
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Agent 110
Scott Jeffrey MillerThe “lively and engrossing” (The Wall Street Journal) story of how OSS spymaster Allen Dulles built an underground network determined to take down Hitler and destroy the Third Reic...
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The Betrayal of Father Tuck
Angus DonaldWith Robert, Earl of Locksley better known as Robin Hood away fighting in the Holy Land, MarieAnne, his beloved countess, is left in England attended by faithful Father Tuck. But...
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The Soul Prophecy
Chris BradfordTHE SECOND TITLE IN THE EXPLOSIVE NEW SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORD'I saw him die right in front of my eyes.''That you did,' replies Damien.'But you underestimated hi...
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The Hunt
Ben WoodardTwo boys. Guns. Laughter, and a haunting memory. Not Tom and Huck, but Tom and Will in this Twainlike short story of a hunt in the Kentucky countryside. Tom's inexperience leads to...
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Inquisition
Alfredo ColittoIn 14thcentury Italy, Mondino is a university anatomist a man of science in a land governed by the brutal Inquisition. But the corpse brought to Mondino's laboratory one stormy ni...
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Greed and Glory
Sean DeveneyOn October 28, 1986, just one day after winning one of the most thrilling World Series in history, the New York Mets were feted by more than two million fans with a parade through ...
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Into Goblyn Wood
Anna KempFairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with the first book in a major new fantasy series for...
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A Problem With Donuts
Ben WoodardElizabeth loves donutsmaybe too much. When her Dad says, “No donuts today,” she pouts, smells the donuts next door, and sneaks in the donut shop. What happens is a hilarious advent...
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Mystery, Myth, and Mayhem
Ben WoodardMurder in an old cabin … Zombies in the school… An alien spacecraft deep underground… And more, in this spooky collection of short stories. Suspense, humor, and fun for midgr...
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Luma and the Grumpy Dragon
Leah Mohammed & Loretta Schauer“Warm, sweet wishfulfilment”–The Guardian (UK), review of Luma and the Pet DragonThe third book in a funny chapter book series about Luma, her pet dragon, friendship, fantasy, fami...
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Tudor Agent
Robert Farrington1485: Richard III lies dead, and the Wars of the Roses are reaching a murderous endThe Battle of Bosworth Field is over, and Richard III's righthand man, Henry Morane, faces hangin...
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Mr Spicebag
Freddie AlexanderBe warned, Reader, this book isn’t about a normal spice bag, nor is it about a normal boy. Quite the opposite. This book is about the Spice Bag, and our unlikely hero: a 10yearold ...
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Trixie Pickle Art Avenger
Olaf Falafel'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT.' Joe LycettA laughoutloud illustrat...
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Little Darlings
Jacqueline WilsonSunset lives a life of luxury with her beautiful exmodel mum, her worldfamous rock star dad and her two little celebrity siblings. But life on the red carpet is no compensation for...
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Book of stretches
Ben MillerKeystone Rehabilitation Book of Stretches proposed by Ben Miller on 10/31/12 as part of his clinical education inservice.
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The Hostility of Hanno
Angus DonaldAlan Dale, a loyal soldier in the service of The Earl of Locksley, also known as Robin Hood, is part of a vast Christian army seeking to recapture the Holy Land from the Saracen ho...
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How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
Ben Miller'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous h...
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The Arms of the Watcher
r. a. Ben MillerA story of family, faith, love, and adventure.
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Fart Monster and Me
Tim Miller & Matt Stanton'THESE BOOKS REALLY GO OFF!' Mac Park, Boy Vs Beast The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read! FART MONSTER AND ME is the hilarious series from bestsellin...
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The Iron Castle
Angus DonaldAD 1203: ROBIN HOOD MUST TURN THE TIDE OF WARNormandy AblazeAD 1203: England and France are locked in a brutal struggle for power. The fate of the embattled duchy of Normandy is in...
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Fun City
Sean DeveneyOn January 1, 1966, New York came to a standstill as the city’s transit workers went on strike. This was the first day on the job for Mayor John Lindsaya handsome, young former con...
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Justifiable Homicide
Jerald M. NorthDetective Ben Miller, and his new associate Gail Hopkins, of homicide are called in to investigate the murder of a real estate agent. She was found beaten to death in a home in whi...
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A Stairway to Danger
BenIt’s the summer of 1923 and two cousins hunting for hidden gold stumble on an eyeless body. Was the death an accident? Fourteenyearold Tom Wallace is convinced it was murder and dr...