Les Dennis (born Leslie Heseltine) is an English television presenter, actor, and comedian, best known as the presenter of Family Fortunes for 15 years from 1987 until 2002.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Bridge of Lies Celebrity Specials (2023)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 3x05: Rachel Riley, Les Dennis, Jordan Banjo, Fiona O'Carroll (May 31, 2025)
Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022)
Guest starring as Robbie Rowbotham
- Episode S03 Special: Once Upon a Time (Dec 17, 2024)
Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House (2021)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 4x06: Les Dennis & Sherrie Hewson (Dec 16, 2024)
The Madame Blanc Mysteries (2021)
Guest starring as David
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x05: Antique Antics (Apr 17, 2025)
- Episode 2x04: Episode 4 (Jan 26, 2023)
Fishing Scotland's Lochs and Rivers (2021)
Starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 1x01: Episode 1 (Jul 23, 2021)
Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off (2020)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2021-12-23: Episode 2 (Dec 23, 2021)
Morning Live (2020)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2x34: Katya Jones, Anna Haugh, Les Dennis, Dr. Xand Van Tulleken, Martin Bayfield (Mar 11, 2021)
Steph's Packed Lunch (2020)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x48: Eyez, Marcus Brigstocke, Kerry Katona, Les Dennis, Kwoklyn Wan, Mr. Carrington, Michael Portillo (Mar 10, 2022)
- Episode 1x11: Gemma Atkinson, Les Dennis, Jan Ravens, Freddy Forster (Sep 28, 2020)
Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (2020)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 3x07: Episode 7 (Oct 17, 2021)
Martin & Roman's Weekend Best (2020)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2x38: Les Dennis, Christine Lampard, Russell Howard (Aug 22, 2021)
I'll Get This: Extra Helping (2019)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode S01 Special: Christmas Special (Dec 24, 2019)
Celebrity Catchphrase (2018)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 9x05: Les Dennis, Rebecca Sarker, Jordan Stephens (Oct 5, 2024)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 3x01: Martine McCutcheon, Les Dennis, Alison Hammond, Sir Tom Courtenay (Jun 8, 2019)
Good Morning Britain (2014)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2021-07-14: 14/07/21 (Jul 14, 2021)
Weekend (2014)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 4x02: Ore Oduba, Les Dennis, Samantha Womack, Mica Paris. Marti Pellow, Ian Hyland (Apr 16, 2017)
Sunday Brunch (2012)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2022-09-18: Emily Atack, Les Dennis, Chunkz (Sep 18, 2022)
- Episode 2021-08-08: Bez, Fleur East, Les Dennis, Phil Tufnell, Sam & Mark, Will Young (Aug 8, 2021)
- Episode 2018-03-18: David Haig, Jared Harris, John Robins, Les Dennis, Tameka Empson, Sally Phillips, Louisa Johnson (Mar 18, 2018)
Life's Too Short (2011)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode S01 Special: Easter Special (Mar 30, 2013)
The Chase: Celebrity Special (2011)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 5x05: Louise Hazel, Joel Dommett, Sinitta, Les Dennis (Nov 21, 2015)
Death in Paradise (2011)
Guest starring as Danny Sheridan
- Episode S11 Special: Christmas Special 2022 (Dec 26, 2022)
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 11x01: Les Dennis, Nitin Ganatra (Oct 23, 2022)
Fee Fi Fo Yum (2010)
Starring as Presenter
(26 episodes)
- Episode 2x13: Zit Blitzer (Aug 26, 2011)
- Episode 2x12: Brian's Diet (Aug 19, 2011)
- Episode 2x11: Smelly Breath (Aug 12, 2011)
- Episode 2x10: Dirty Dishes (Aug 5, 2011)
- Episode 2x09: The Fly... (Jul 29, 2011)
- Episode 2x08: Brian's Dream (Jul 22, 2011)
- Episode 2x07: Hungry Brian (Jul 15, 2011)
- Episode 2x06: Brian's Cold (Jul 1, 2011)
- Episode 2x05: Hairy Nostrils (Jun 24, 2011)
- Episode 2x04: Brian's Famished (Jun 17, 2011)
- Episode 2x03: Funny Smell (Jun 10, 2011)
- Episode 2x02: World Record Attempt (Jun 3, 2011)
- Episode 2x01: Go Go Giant (May 27, 2011)
- Episode 1x13: Les Dreams of Escape (Dec 3, 2010)
- Episode 1x12: Feed Me (Nov 26, 2010)
- Episode 1x11: Brian's Got Dandruff (Nov 19, 2010)
- Episode 1x10: Guff Muffler (Nov 12, 2010)
- Episode 1x09: Brian's Got the Munchies (Nov 5, 2010)
- Episode 1x08: Brian's Toothache (Oct 29, 2010)
- Episode 1x07: Slop n Save (Oct 22, 2010)
- Episode 1x06: Annoying Brian (Oct 15, 2010)
- Episode 1x05: Brian's New Underpants (Oct 8, 2010)
- Episode 1x04: Clumsy Brian (Oct 1, 2010)
- Episode 1x03: Evacuwax (Sep 24, 2010)
- Episode 1x02: Brian Has a Problem (Sep 17, 2010)
- Episode 1x01: Brian's Birthday (Sep 10, 2010)
Lorraine (2010)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(2 episodes)
- Episode 11x209: 21/10/21 (Oct 21, 2021)
- Episode 7x56: 21/11/2016 (Nov 21, 2016)
Ant & Dec's Push the Button (2010)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2x07: Episode 7 (Mar 26, 2011)
Celebrity Juice (2008)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 12x06: Joe Swash, Melanie Sykes, Les Dennis, Samia Ghadie (Oct 16, 2014)
All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 4x08: Les Dennis / Paula Lane / John Barnes (Oct 24, 2012)
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong (2008)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 1x02: Davina McCall, Les Dennis, Konnie Huq, Kirsty Gallacher, Alex Zane (Feb 8, 2008)
Would I Lie to You? (2007)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 14x01: Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine, Lou Sanders (Jan 8, 2021)
The One Show (2006)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2017-04-06: 06/04/2017 (Apr 6, 2017)
- Episode 2008-04-04: 04/04/2008 (Apr 4, 2008)
The Story of Light Entertainment (2006)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 1x02: All Round Entertainers (Jul 29, 2006)
Extras (2005)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 1x04: Episode 4 (Aug 11, 2005) [Special Guest Star]
8 Out of 10 Cats (2005)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2x05: Frankie Boyle, Les Dennis, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Chantelle Houghton (Mar 10, 2006)
Strictly Come Dancing (2004)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(5 episodes)
- Episode 21x25: The Final (Dec 16, 2023)
- Episode 21x04: Week 2 Results (Oct 1, 2023)
- Episode 21x03: Week 2 (Sep 30, 2023)
- Episode 21x02: Week 1 (Sep 23, 2023)
- Episode 21x01: Launch Show (Sep 16, 2023)
Breakfast (2002)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2021-07-06: 06/07/2021 (Jul 6, 2021)
- Episode 2020-10-30: 30/10/20 (Oct 30, 2020)
Sport Relief (2002)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2002-07-13: Sport Relief 2002 (Jul 13, 2002)
Celebrity Big Brother (2001)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(11 episodes)
- Episode 2x11: Series 2 - Live Finale (Nov 29, 2002)
- Episode 2x10: Series 2 - Day 9 Highlights, Live Finale (Nov 29, 2002)
- Episode 2x09: Series 2 - Day 8 Highlights, Live Eviction #3 (Nov 28, 2002)
- Episode 2x08: Series 2 - Day 7 Highlights (Nov 27, 2002)
- Episode 2x07: Series 2 - Day 6 Highlights, Live Eviction #2 (Nov 26, 2002)
- Episode 2x06: Series 2 - Day 5 Highlights (Nov 25, 2002)
- Episode 2x05: Series 2 - Day 4 Highlights, Live Eviction #1 (Nov 24, 2002)
- Episode 2x04: Series 2 - Day 3 Highlights (Nov 23, 2002)
- Episode 2x03: Series 2 - Day 2 Highlights (Nov 22, 2002)
- Episode 2x02: Series 2 - Day 1 Highlights, Live Task (Nov 21, 2002)
- Episode 2x01: Series 2 - Live Launch (Nov 20, 2002)
Live Talk (2000)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 1x15: 13/10/2000 - Les Dennis, Troy Passion, Gina Yashere, guest panellist Lorraine Kelly (Oct 13, 2000)
Loose Women (1999)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(26 episodes)
- Episode 24x292: 17/12/20 - Les Dennis (Dec 17, 2020)
- Episode 24x34: 25/10/19 - Sue Cleaver, Les Dennis, Gok Wan, Jenni Falconer (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 24x33: 24/10/19 - Sue Cleaver, Les Dennis, Bear Grylls, Lorraine Kelly (Oct 24, 2019)
- Episode 24x32: 23/10/19 - Sue Cleaver, Les Dennis, Kerry Katona (Oct 23, 2019)
- Episode 24x31: 22/10/19 - Sue Cleaver, Les Dennis, Lady Glenconner, Jason Manford (Oct 22, 2019)
- Episode 24x30: 21/10/19 - Sue Cleaver, Les Dennis, Dani Dyer, Katie McGlynn (Oct 21, 2019)
- Episode 23x203: 27/6/19 - Les Dennis, Joe Swash (Jun 27, 2019)
- Episode 22x69: 8/12/17 - Les Dennis, Lesley Joseph, guest panellists Martin Kemp, Harry Judd, Robbie Savage, Jordan Banjo (Dec 8, 2017)
- Episode 21x149: 14/04/17 - Feel Good Friday - Nicky Clarke, Les Dennis, Annette Edwards (Apr 14, 2017)
- Episode 19x148: 18/05/15 - Les Dennis, Sue Tilley (May 18, 2015)
- Episode 18x71: 06/01/14 - Les Dennis, Christian Jessen (Jan 6, 2014)
- Episode 18x08: 18/09/13 - Catherine Tyldesley, Les Dennis (Sep 18, 2013)
- Episode 17x28: 10/10/12 - Les Dennis, Gabby Logan (Oct 10, 2012)
- Episode 16x104: 03/02/12 - Mary Berry, Les Dennis (Feb 3, 2012)
- Episode 15x120: 01/03/20 - Les Dennis, Cherie Lunghi (Mar 1, 2011)
- Episode 14x20: 28/09/09 - Christopher Biggins, Alan Carr, Les Dennis, Rolf Harris, The Nolans, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift, Jonathan Wilkes (Sep 28, 2009)
- Episode 13x230: 04/08/09 - Anthony Berlingeri, June Brown, Les Dennis (Aug 4, 2009)
- Episode 13x44: 30/10/08 - Les Dennis, Ricky Gervais (Oct 30, 2008)
- Episode 12x154: 14/04/08 - Les Dennis, Nigel Marven (Apr 14, 2008)
- Episode 11x133: 18/07/07 - Les Dennis, Antony Worrall Thompson (Jul 18, 2007)
- Episode 10x60: 22/12/06 - G4, Christopher Biggins, Brian Blessed, Les Dennis, Vicky Entwhistle, Connie Fisher, Jade Goody, Katherine Jenkins, John McCririck, Will Mellor, Patsy Palmer, Jimmy Savile, Ricky Tomlinson (Dec 22, 2006)
- Episode 10x57: 19/12/06 - Christopher Biggins, Les Dennis, Eamonn Holmes, Katherine Jenkins, Ronan Keating, Jimmy Savile, Matt Willis, guest anchor Jackie Brambles (Dec 19, 2006)
- Episode 10x50: 24/11/06 - Alan Cumming, Les Dennis, guest anchor Jackie Brambles (Nov 24, 2006)
- Episode 5x02: 22/07/2003 - Les Dennis, Jodie Marsh (Jul 22, 2003)
- Episode 4x02: 29/04/2003 - Les Dennis, Nicola Wheeler (Apr 29, 2003)
- Episode 2x63: 11/04/2000 - Les Dennis (Apr 11, 2000)
It's Only TV... But I Like It (1999)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x07: Linda Robson, Rowland Rivron, Doon Mackichan, Les Dennis (Apr 13, 2001)
- Episode 1x08: Ainsley Harriott, Les Dennis, Melanie Sykes, John Noakes (Jul 22, 1999)
The National Lottery Big Ticket (1998)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 1x04: Episode 4 (Apr 18, 1998)
Midsomer Murders (1998)
Guest starring as Brendan Pearce
- Episode 16x01: The Christmas Haunting (Dec 24, 2013)
The All-New Harry Hill Show (1997)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 4x04: Episode 4 (Mar 2, 2003)
Shooting Stars (1995)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 5x08: Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith (Dec 1, 2002)
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 27x01: Alexander Armstrong, Les Dennis, Germaine Greer (Apr 16, 2004)
The Noel Edmonds Saturday Roadshow (1988)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
- Episode 2x15: Episode 15 (Dec 9, 1989)
Countdown (1982)
Starring as Host
(8 episodes)
- Episode 86x23: 15/08/2022 (Aug 15, 2022)
- Episode 86x22: 12/08/2022 (Aug 12, 2022)
- Episode 86x21: 11/08/2022 (Aug 11, 2022)
- Episode 86x20: 10/08/2022 (Aug 10, 2022)
- Episode 86x19: 09/08/2022 (Aug 9, 2022)
- Episode 86x18: 08/08/2022 (Aug 8, 2022)
- Episode 86x17: 05/08/2022 (Aug 5, 2022)
- Episode 86x16: 04/08/2022 (Aug 4, 2022)
Family Fortunes (1980)
Starring as Host
(69 episodes)
- Episode 9x17: Episode 17: Christmas Special (Dec 22, 1989)
- Episode 9x16: Episode 16 (Dec 15, 1989)
- Episode 9x15: Episode 15 (Dec 8, 1989)
- Episode 9x14: Episode 14 (Dec 1, 1989)
- Episode 9x13: Episode 13 (Nov 24, 1989)
- Episode 9x12: Episode 12 (Nov 17, 1989)
- Episode 9x11: Episode 11 (Nov 10, 1989)
- Episode 9x10: Episode 10 (Nov 3, 1989)
- Episode 9x09: Episode 9 (Oct 27, 1989)
- Episode 9x08: Episode 8 (Oct 20, 1989)
- Episode 9x07: Episode 7 (Oct 13, 1989)
- Episode 9x06: Episode 6 (Oct 6, 1989)
- Episode 9x05: Episode 5 (Sep 29, 1989)
- Episode 9x04: Episode 4 (Sep 22, 1989)
- Episode 9x03: Episode 3 (Sep 15, 1989)
- Episode 9x02: Episode 2 (Sep 8, 1989)
- Episode 9x01: Episode 1 (Sep 1, 1989)
- Episode 8x26: Episode 26 (Mar 19, 1989)
- Episode 8x25: Episode 25 (Mar 12, 1989)
- Episode 8x24: Episode 24 (Mar 5, 1989)
- Episode 8x23: Episode 23 (Feb 26, 1989)
- Episode 8x22: Episode 22 (Feb 19, 1989)
- Episode 8x21: Episode 21 (Feb 12, 1989)
- Episode 8x20: Episode 20 (Feb 5, 1989)
- Episode 8x19: Episode 19 (Jan 29, 1989)
- Episode 8x18: Episode 18 (Jan 22, 1989)
- Episode 8x17: Episode 17 (Jan 15, 1989)
- Episode 8x16: Episode 16 (Jan 8, 1989)
- Episode 8x15: Episode 15 (Jan 1, 1989)
- Episode 8x14: Episode 14 (Dec 25, 1988)
- Episode 8x13: Episode 13 (Dec 18, 1988)
- Episode 8x12: Episode 12 (Dec 11, 1988)
- Episode 8x11: Episode 11 (Dec 4, 1988)
- Episode 8x10: Episode 10 (Nov 27, 1988)
- Episode 8x09: Episode 9 (Nov 20, 1988)
- Episode 8x08: Episode 8 (Nov 13, 1988)
- Episode 8x07: Episode 7 (Nov 6, 1988)
- Episode 8x06: Episode 6 (Oct 30, 1988)
- Episode 8x05: Episode 5 (Oct 23, 1988)
- Episode 8x04: Episode 4 (Oct 16, 1988)
- Episode 8x03: Episode 3 (Oct 9, 1988)
- Episode 8x02: Episode 2 (Oct 2, 1988)
- Episode 8x01: Episode 1 (Sep 25, 1988)
- Episode 7x26: Episode 26 (Dec 19, 1987)
- Episode 7x25: Episode 25 (Dec 12, 1987)
- Episode 7x24: Episode 24 (Dec 5, 1987)
- Episode 7x23: Episode 23 (Nov 28, 1987)
- Episode 7x22: Episode 22 (Nov 21, 1987)
- Episode 7x21: Episode 21 (Nov 14, 1987)
- Episode 7x20: Episode 20 (Nov 7, 1987)
- Episode 7x19: Episode 19 (Oct 31, 1987)
- Episode 7x18: Episode 18 (Oct 24, 1987)
- Episode 7x17: Episode 17 (Oct 17, 1987)
- Episode 7x16: Episode 16 (Oct 10, 1987)
- Episode 7x15: Episode 15 (Oct 3, 1987)
- Episode 7x14: Episode 14 (Sep 26, 1987)
- Episode 7x13: Episode 13 (Sep 19, 1987)
- Episode 7x12: Episode 12 (Sep 12, 1987)
- Episode 7x11: Episode 11 (Sep 5, 1987)
- Episode 7x10: Episode 10 (Aug 29, 1987)
- Episode 7x09: Episode 9 (Aug 22, 1987)
- Episode 7x08: Episode 8 (Aug 15, 1987)
- Episode 7x07: Episode 7 (Aug 8, 1987)
- Episode 7x06: Episode 6 (Aug 1, 1987)
- Episode 7x05: Episode 5 (Jul 25, 1987)
- Episode 7x04: Episode 4 (Jul 18, 1987)
- Episode 7x03: Episode 3 (Jul 11, 1987)
- Episode 7x02: Episode 2 (Jul 4, 1987)
- Episode 7x01: Episode 1 (Jun 27, 1987)
The Comedians (1971)
Guest starring as Les Dennis
(2 episodes)
- Episode 7x05: Episode 5 (Feb 23, 1974)
- Episode S07 Special: The Comedians' Christmas Cracker (Dec 28, 1993)