Nigel Planer

Nigel Planer is a British writer and actor. An original member of the 1980s alternative comedy scene, he famously played Neil in the BBC’s The Young Ones, winning a Brit award for Neil’s hit single ‘Hole in My Shoe’.

He is the voice of many Terry Pratchett audiobooks and Discworld games, and in 2010 he hosted the touring arena show of Doctor Who Live.

Alongside his extensive acting work, Nigel has published eight books and written six plays. Jeremiah Bourne in Time is the first book in his new fantasy trilogy, The Time Shard Chronicles.