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Jo Brand

Jo Brand

Actor and writer · Born July 23, 1957 (69) · Wandsworth, London, England, UK

Jo Brand was born on 23 July 1957 in London, England, UK. She is a writer and actress, known for Getting On (2009), The More You Ignore Me (2018) and Human Traffic (1999). She has been married to Bernie Bourke since 19 December 1997. They have two children.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
July 23, 1957 (69)
From
Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Works as
Actor and writer
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 53 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 32% in 30 days

What are Jo Brand's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Society and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Society
35%
Self
27%
Bonds
25%
Survival
8%
Ideas
5%
Community6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Easy watch: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their easy watch movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
6
Warm
6
Absurd
5
Melancholic
4
Hopeful
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jo Brand's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jo Brand's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

53 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page; 86 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Melt It! The Film of the Iceman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • The Radleys(2024)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Christmas Carole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Ghost of Christmas Present

  • Blankety Blank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Guest · as Self

  • The More You Ignore Me(2018)

    Writer · as Sandra

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience(2017)

    as Mrs. Crocodile (voice)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Damned(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · Creator · Writer · as Rose Denby

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Going Forward (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · Writer · as Kim Wilde

  • Duck Quacks Don't Echo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Getting On(2013)

    Show 18 episodes · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Gadget Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Comedy World Cup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Team Captain

  • Playhouse Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as Rose

  • Horrid Henry: The Movie(2011)

    as Demon Dinner Lady

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Little Crackers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as Jo Brand

  • Channel 4's Comedy Gala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 6 episodes · Writer · Actor

  • Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Victoria Wood: Seen on TV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Getting On(2009)

    Show 15 episodes · Writer · as Nurse Kim Wilde

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Speaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Argumental (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Commercial Breakdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • When Were We Funniest? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Clubland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Writer

  • Comic Relief Does The Apprentice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Old Grey Whistle Test Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Narrator

  • Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Apprentice: You're Fired! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The F Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dirty Tricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Pug (voice)

  • Graham Norton's Bigger Picture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Comic Aid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • The Paul O'Grady Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Live at the Apollo(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Jo Brand - Barely Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Songs of Praise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Head on Comedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Human Traffic(1999)

    as Reality (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Heaven and Earth Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • TFI Friday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Danny Baker Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Do You Remember the First Time? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Filth! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Writer · as Herself

  • Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 12 episodes · Writer · Actor

  • The Sherman Plays (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Absolutely Fabulous(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Carmen

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Countryfile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Friday Night Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Countdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 39 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 64th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 53 titles from 1982 to 2026; peak year 1999.

Biggest box office

Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (2017)

$9.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Would I Lie to You? (2007)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

QI (2003)

Film career

19822026

Peak 1999 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting47 of 53: 38 only acting, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thWriting12 of 53: 5 only writing, 7 with another roleProducing1 of 53: 1 only producing, 0 with another roleOther crew2 of 53: 0 only other crew, 2 with another role

53 titles, 9 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 7 of them.

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s11 · 9 acting · 3 crew2000s21 · 19 acting · 4 crew2010s13 · 12 acting · 7 crew2020s5 · 4 acting · 1 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Jo Brand's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 30th percentile, the median of all 5; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 56th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 10 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (2017)

92nd percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, writer

Getting On (2009)

Midcredits 88th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 35. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Jo Brand's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 13 · minimalMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 48 · moderateMedian of all films: 36

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Jo Brand work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jo Brand's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David Mitchell shares the most, 3.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles