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How old is Harry Enfield, what’s Island Of Dreams about and who’s his wife Lucy Lyster?

Harry Enfield at the FilmAid Quiz gala night in London, 2016

FROM Kevin, the world's grumpiest teenager, to Wayne and Waynetta, Harry Enfield has provided endless laughs with his comic characters over the years.

Here's how Harry got his big break in showbiz and what he's been up to recently.

Harry Enfield at the FilmAid Quiz gala night in London, 2016
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Harry Enfield at the FilmAid Quiz gala night in London, 2016Credit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Harry Enfield?

Harry, 57, is a British comedian and actor from Horsham, West Sussex.

He previously worked as a milkman before appearing as an impressionist on Spitting Image.

From 1985-1988 he rose to fame when he starred in Channel 4's sketch show Saturday Live, playing various characters such as the builder Loadsamoney.

In 1990 he created the hugely popular BBC sketch show Harry Enfield and Chums which starred Kathy Burke and Paul Whitehouse.

The comedian has a hefty net worth since alongside his TV work he has also invested in property - in 2008 he made £10 million profit on his Notting Hill home.

Harry Enfield portrays Prince Charles in The Windsors on Channel 4
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Harry Enfield portrays Prince Charles in The Windsors on Channel 4Credit: Channel 4

Who did Harry Enfield play in The Windsors?

Harry Enfield played Prince Charles in the Channel 4 sitcom The Windsors.

The series ran for two seasons from 2016-2017 and offers a comical view of the present Royal Family.

The show returned for a Royal Wedding special on May 15, 20,18 in honour of Prince Harry's (Richard Goulding) marriage to Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale).

The one-off episode saw Prince Charles travel to America to meet Meghan's mum Doria Ragland.

Loadsamoney was a builder who liked to flash the cash in Harry Enfields' 80s sketch show
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Loadsamoney was a builder who liked to flash the cash in Harry Enfields' 80s sketch showCredit: Getty - Contributor

What other TV series has Harry Enfield been in?

Harry Enfield has starred in a wide variety of TV shows, most notably his own Harry Enfield & Chums which ran from 1990-1998.

The show featured many characters such as teenagers Kevin and Perry, who also starred in their own feature film Kevin and Perry Go Large.

From 2007-2009 Harry also played Jim Stonem in the Channel 4 series Skins.

In 2000 he produced one series of Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show on Sky One and reunited with Paul Whitehouse for the sketch show Harry & Paul from 2007-2012.

He has also appeared in Men Behaving Badly, Upstart Crow and Jack Whitehall's Bad Education.

In January 2019, Harry fronted a one-off special on BBC Two titled Island Of Dreams where he portrayed Richard Branson - the Virgin founder and billionaire entrepreneur.

Who is Harry Enfield's wife Lucy Lyster and do they have any children?

Lucy Lyster is an acupuncturist who met Harry at a dinner party.

She married the comedian in 1997 and they live together in Buckinghamshire.  

The couple have three children - Archie, 20, Poppy, 18 and Nell, 15.

Harry previously dated Lilly Allen's mother Alison Owen.

Harry Enfield stars in The Windsors as Prince Charles and his identical twin
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