Ed Bye

Ed Bye
Edward Richard Morrison Bye (born 12 June 1955) is a British film and TV producer and director. He directed the episodes of the science-fiction sitcom Red Dwarf from Series I-IV and VII-VIII.
Early life
Ed Bye is the son of Royal Marine Colonel Francis Clifford Edward Bye, OBE, of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, and Twickenham, Ed Bye attended Mount House School in the late 1960s, where he was known as a swimmer. He later attended Ravensbourne College, London.
Career
In 2011, he co-founded the production company Tall TV with Tim Dawson and Susan Nickson.
Personal life
He is married to comedian and actress Ruby Wax and has three children. His sister, Julia (d. 2009), was married to the 6th Lord Garvagh.
Filmography
Director
Dial M for Middlesbrough (2019) – TV special
Death on the Tyne (2018) – TV special
Vicious (2013–2015) – 2 series
Not Going Out (2013) – 2013 Christmas special
Coming of Age (2011) – Series 3 (8 episodes)
Round Ireland with a Fridge (2010) – feature film
My Family (2009–2011) – 2009 Christmas special and Series 10
After You've Gone (2007 Christmas special) – TV episode
The Vicar of Dibley (2007 series finale)
Home Again (2006) – TV series
Foley & McColl: This Way Up (2005) – TV pilot episode
Absolutely Fabulous (2004; episode 9) – TV episode
Fat Slags (2004) – feature film
Celeb (2002) – TV series
French & Saunders: Celebrity Christmas Puddings (2002) – TV special
French & Saunders: The Egg (2002) – TV special
Lenny Henry in Pieces (2001 special; 2002) – TV special and series
French & Saunders Live (2000) – video
Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) – feature film
Can't Cook, Won't Cook (1998) – TV special
Red Dwarf: A-Z (1998) – TV special
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island (1997) – video
Ruby (1997–2000) – TV series
Eddie Izzard: Definite Article (1996) – video
Jack and Jeremy's Police 4 (1995) – TV comedy
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995) – video
Carrott U Like (1994) – TV comedy
The Detectives (1993–1997) – TV series
Mama's Back! (1993) – TV comedy
The 10%ers (1993) – TV series
Bottom (1991–1992) – TV series
The Full Wax (1991–1993) – TV series
Canned Carrott (1990–1992) – TV series
Red Dwarf (1988–1991 series I-IV; 1997–1999 series VII-VIII) – TV series
Craig Goes Mad in Melbourne (1988) – TV series
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) – TV series
Girls on Top (1985–1986) – TV series
Producer
Celeb (2002) – TV series
Can't Cook, Won't Cook (1998) – TV special
Red Dwarf: A-Z (1998) – TV special
Red Dwarf (1997–1999 series VII-VIII) – TV series
How To Be A Little Sod (1995) – TV series (Executive Producer)
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995) – video
Carrott U Like (1994) – TV comedy
The Detectives (1993–1997) – TV series
The 10%ers (1993) – TV series
Bottom (1991–1992) – TV series
The Full Wax (1991–1993) – TV series
Canned Carrott (1990–1992) – TV series
Craig Goes Mad in Melbourne (1988) – TV series
Spider Plant Man. Comic relief special with Tony Robinson, Jim Broadbent and Rowan Atkinson. SPFX by the Farm, Andy Hay and Steve Deakin-Davies.
Miscellaneous
Lenny Henry in Pieces (2001 special; 2002) – TV special and series (Writer)
Jack and Jeremy's Real Lives (1996) – TV series (Script Supervisor)
The Young Ones (1982–1984) – TV series (Production Manager)
References
External links
Robert Llewellyn Video Interview with Ed Bye at LLEWTUBE
https://www.allmovie.com/artist/ed-bye-vn15904061
https://www.metacritic.com/person/ed-bye
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/ed_bye
1955 births
Living people
British television directors
British television producers
Mass media people from Hammersmith
People educated at Mount House School, Tavistock