{{Short description|English actor, writer, former semi-professional footballer}} {{Use British English|date=March 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Ralf Little | image = Ralf Little at Dead Funny 2016.jpg | caption = Little at ''Dead Funny'' in 2016 | birth_name = Ralf Alastair John Little | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|02|08|df=y}} | birth_place = Oldham, Greater Manchester, England | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|writer|footballer|presenter|narrator}} | partner =Lindsey Ferrentino (2018-2024) | years_active = 1994{{ndash}}present | family = Albert Lockley (great-grandfather) | module = {{Infobox football biography | embed = yes | header-color = #b0c4de | height = | position = Midfielder |years1= 2002–2003 |years2=2003 |years3=2004 |years4=2005–2006 |years5=2007–2008 |years6=2008 |clubs1=Staines Town |clubs2=Maidstone United |clubs3=Edgware Town |clubs4=Windsor & Eton |clubs5=Chertsey Town |clubs6=Stone Dominoes | nationalyears1 = 2012–2013 | nationalteam1 = Sealand
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'''Ralf Alastair John Little''' (born 8 February 1980) is an English actor, writer, presenter, narrator and former semi-professional footballer. He has worked mainly in television comedy, including playing Antony Royle in ''The Royle Family'' (1998–2000, 2006, 2009–2010) and Jonny Keogh in the first six series of ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'' (2001–2006). He was the narrator of Channel 5's documentary series ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' (2018–2022) as well as the spin-offs, ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben and Clive'' and ''Reuben: Life in the Dales''. From 2020 to 2024, he starred as Detective Inspector Neville Parker in ''Death in Paradise''.
==Early life and education== Ralf Alastair John Little<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barrick |first=Lucy |date=20 June 2000 |title=Answer me: getting personal with Ralf Little |url=http://www.theguardian.com/media/2000/jun/20/tvandradio.television2 |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=The Guardian }}</ref> was born in February 1980<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ralf Alastair John Litttle |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/wP-izayn9ZO8XpqMf4CiRywdnCE/appointments |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=gov.UK |language=en}}</ref> in Oldham and attended Bolton School (Boys' Division) and later living in Whitefield near Bury. His younger brother, Ross Little, is also an actor and played Michael Gilder in ''Born and Bred''. Their parents are accountants.<ref name="herald">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/face-of-the-day-ralph-little-nice-work-if-you-can-get-it-1.175321 |title=Face of the Day: Ralph Little; Nice work if you can get it|newspaper=Herald Scotland|date=31 August 2001|access-date=17 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC One - The Royle Family, Joe's Crackers |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x14bf |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=BBC}}</ref>
In 1998, Little abandoned his studies at the University of Manchester medical school in order to concentrate on his acting career.<ref name="bbcprof"/> [[File:Ralf Little Soccer Aid 2010.jpg|thumb|Little at ''Soccer Aid'' in 2010]]
==Career== Some of his early television roles included minor roles in various programmes such as ''Elidor'', ''Children's Ward and '' ''Sloggers''.<ref name="bbcprof">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/profiles/ralf_little.shtml|title=Ralf Little profile|publisher=BBC Comedy|access-date=8 August 2009}}</ref> Little's big break came when he was offered the role of Antony Royle in the BBC sitcom ''The Royle Family''. Little appeared in the show's original run from September 1998 to December 2000, before returning in three of the show's five Christmas specials, broadcast in 2006, 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC One - The Royle Family, The Queen of Sheba |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007chx2 |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=BBC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC One - The Royle Family, The Golden Egg Cup |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pl65t |website=BBC|access-date=15 January 2023}}</ref>
In 2001, he was cast in a main role as Jonny Keogh for six series of ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps''.<ref name="bbcprof"/> During an interview for ''This Morning'' in September 2007, Little said that he would not be returning for the next series due to an overwhelming schedule, and his character was subsequently killed off.<ref name="crisps">{{cite web|url= https://massinitiative.org/why-did-ralf-little-leave-two-pints-of-lager-and-a-packet-of-crisps/#:~:text=Why%20did%20Ralf%20Little%20leave%20two%20pints%20of,in%20the%20first%20episode%20of%20the%20seventh%20series.|title= Why did Ralf Little leave two pints of lager and a packet of crisps? |publisher=massinitiative.org |date=18 December 2019}}</ref>
In 1999, Little played the Star of Bethlehem in the ITV comedy drama ''The Flint Street Nativity'' and appeared in a minor role in Granada TVs ''Coronation Street'' in January 1999 as care home assistant Mark Stranks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2020 |title=Stars who were in Corrie before they were famous |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a32755670/coronation-street-before-famous/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=Digital Spy }}</ref>
In December 2000, Little played Wishee Washee in the ITV Panto ''Aladdin'', which was filmed in the New Wimbledon Theatre.<ref>{{Citation |title=Aladdin (TV Movie 2000) - IMDb |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0271958/fullcredits |access-date=15 January 2023}}</ref>
In 2001, he played the young George Harrison in ''Presence'' at the Royal Court Theatre, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance.<ref>''Presence'' by David Harrower, London, Faber and Faber, 2001, {{ISBN|9780571210596}}</ref> In 2004, he played the title character in ''Billy Liar'' at the Theatre Royal in Windsor.<ref name="berks"/> He appeared in Juliet McKoen's 2005 ghost story/murder mystery film ''Frozen'', set in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Between November 2002 and January 2003, he hosted 17 one-hour-long episodes of ''The Ralf Little Show'' on BBC Choice.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2002 |title=Royle Family star gets own chat show |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30057251.html |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=Irish Examiner |language=en}}</ref>
Other film credits include ''24 Hour Party People'' (playing Joy Division and New Order bass player Peter Hook<ref name="bbcprof"/>) and ''Al's Lads''. Little also starred as Stephen, alongside Anne-Marie Duff, in Roger Goldby's film, ''The Waiting Room'', released throughout the UK in June 2008. In television, he also appeared in ''Paradise Heights''.<ref name="bbcprof"/><ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/spotlight/2002/07/ralf_little.shtml|title=Ralf Little Interview|publisher=BBC Nottingham|date=3 July 2002|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref>
In August 2007, he released his first online novel (co-written with Stephen Morris), ''The Golden Generation'', a coming of age tale about a recently single man who is taken under the wings of two city traders who show him the trappings of big money in the big city but that it comes at a price. Money taken from the sale of the novel went to the charity Shelter.<ref>[http://www.thegoldengeneration.co.uk/ The Golden Generation profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913184305/http://thegoldengeneration.co.uk/ |date=13 September 2017 }}; thegoldengeneration.co.uk; accessed 18 August 2014.</ref> He was a cast member of ''KateModern'', a web series developed by the creators of the US YouTube hit ''lonelygirl15'', which started in July 2007 and posted its final video in June 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2007 |title=Ralf: This is a passion project |url=https://metro.co.uk/2007/11/22/ralf-this-is-a-passion-project-547224/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=Metro}}</ref>
In July 2008, he appeared in ''50 Ways to Leave Your Lover'', a new play at the Bush Theatre which was revised as ''50 Ways to Leave Your Lover at Christmas.'' In September of the same year, he starred in ''Massive'', a BBC comedy about an indie record label. Also in 2008, Little became the narrator of ''Monkey Life,'' and the second series of ''Last Man Standing''. In 2009, he played Clint in ''Married Single Other'', alongside Miranda Raison<ref>{{cite news|author=French, Dan|date=14 April 2009|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a152641/ralf-little-for-married-single-other.html|title= Ralf Little for 'Married, Single, Other'|publisher=Digital Spy|access-date=14 April 2009}}</ref> He also worked on the film ''Powder''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cooper|first=Sarah|url=http://www.screendaily.com/5004602.article |title=Red Union's Powder kicks off shoot this weekend at V Festival|publisher=Screendaily.com|date=17 August 2009|access-date=8 June 2014}}</ref> In the autumn of 2010, he starred in ''The Aliens'', a British premiere of a new play by Annie Baker, again at the Bush Theatre.<ref>{{cite news|author=Hitchings, Henry|date=21 September 2010|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/ralf-little-and-mackenzie-crook-take-hazy-break-in-stoned-silence-in-the-aliens-7421705.html|archive-url= https://archive.today/20130505123138/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23880420-ralf-little-and-mackenzie-crook-take-hazy-break-in-stoned-silence-in-the-aliens.do|url-status=live|archive-date=5 May 2013|title=Ralf Little and Mackenzie Crook take hazy break in stoned silence in The Aliens|publisher=The London Evening Standard|access-date=22 September 2010}}</ref> In 2011, he appeared as Richard Dickens in the comedy series ''The Café'', shown on Sky 1, which he co-wrote with Michelle Terry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Alex |date=22 November 2013 |title=Sky's popular sitcom The Café will not be back |url= https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/20543492.skys-popular-sitcom-cafe-will-not-back/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=Weston Mercury}}</ref>
In 2013, he made a guest appearance in ''Death in Paradise'' (series two, episode six), and appeared at the Liverpool Playhouse as the father of a girl with cerebral palsy, in a production of ''A Day in the Death of Joe Egg''.<ref>{{cite web| author=Staff|url=http://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2013-04-09/ralf-little-stars-in-new-play|title=Ralf Little stars in new play| publisher=Itv.com|date=9 April 2013 |access-date=8 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-culture/liverpool-arts/2013/03/21/theatre-interview-the-royle-family-s-ralf-little-on-starring-in-a-day-in-the-death-of-joe-egg-at-the-liverpool-playhouse-99623-33021149 |title=What's On: Music, Film, & Things To Do in Liverpool |publisher=Liverpooldailypost.co.uk |access-date=8 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602142936/http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-culture/liverpool-arts/2013/03/21/theatre-interview-the-royle-family-s-ralf-little-on-starring-in-a-day-in-the-death-of-joe-egg-at-the-liverpool-playhouse-99623-33021149/ |archive-date=2 June 2013 }}</ref>
In 2014, he appeared in the TV series ''Our Zoo''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2014/35/our-zoo BBC – Our Zoo – Media Centre<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He also voiced Captain Skip in ''The Unbeatables,'' the English version of Argentine animated film ''Foosball.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacNab |first=Geoffrey |date=14 August 2014 |title=The Unbeatables (3D), film review: Customised British version gets lost in translation |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/the-unbeatables-3d-film-review-customised-british-version-gets-lost-in-translation-9670170.html |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=The Independent}}</ref>
He appeared as the character Steadfast in "Smile", the second episode of the 10th series of the BBC1 series ''Doctor Who'' in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2016 |title=The Royle Family's Ralf Little to appear in Doctor Who |url=http://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jul/15/royle-family-ralf-little-who-matt-lucas-series-10-peter-capaldi-pearl-mackie |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC One - Doctor Who, Series 10, Smile |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08nz0vk |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=BBC }}</ref>
In August 2018, Little starred as "Alan" in ''God of Carnage'' at the Theatre Royal, Bath.<ref>{{Cite web |title=God of Carnage — Theatre Royal Bath |url=https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/production/god-of-carnage/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=www.theatreroyal.org.uk |archive-date=15 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115194153/https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/production/god-of-carnage/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In October 2019, he was confirmed as the new lead in ''Death in Paradise'',<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1192950/Death-In-Paradise-season-9-Ralf-Little-new-detective-cast-Ardal-O-Hanlon-BBC-video|title = Death in Paradise: Ralf Little confirmed as new detective after Ardal O'Hanlon exit|date = 20 October 2019}}</ref> returning to the series as a new character, DI Neville Parker, six years after his one-episode guest appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=When is Ardal O'Hanlon leaving Death in Paradise – and when is Ralf Little joining? |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/death-in-paradise-ardal-o-hanlon-leaving/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=Radio Times }}</ref>
In May 2020, Little, alongside his ''Royle Family'' co-star Ricky Tomlinson, presented a six-part travel series titled ''Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip'' for Gold.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2019 |title=Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little to star in Gold travel series |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/5505/ricky_and_ralfs_road_trip/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>
He confirmed a partnership with [https://www.stluciadistillers.com/ St. Lucia Distillers] and their [https://www.chairmansreserverum.com/ Chairman's Reserve] rum brand, becoming an ambassador for 2023-24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C0E3EbTsI1K/?hl=en |access-date=12 February 2024 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>
In 2026, he played the lead role of Alec Leamas in a production of John Le Carré's ''The Spy Who Came in from the Cold'', which toured the UK between March and August, starting at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spyonstage.com/uktour/|title=The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Tour|accessdate=27 March 2026}}</ref>
==Football career== thumb|Little playing in a charity match, September 2016 Little, a supporter of Manchester United,<ref name="berks">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/features/2004/05/ralf_little.shtml|title=Ralf Little interview|publisher=BBC Berkshire|date=13 May 2004|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref> is a keen footballer and has played for a number of semi-professional clubs when other commitments allow. In March 2003, he played for Maidstone United against Wimbledon, having previously been training with Staines Town.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=11546|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203134454/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=11546|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 February 2009|title=Royle family star plays for Stones|publisher=NonLeagueDaily|date=29 July 2003|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref> He joined Isthmian League side Edgware Town in October 2004, making his debut in the FA Vase game against Waltham Abbey.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=21626|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203134459/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=21626|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 February 2009|title=Painful start for Little|publisher=NonLeagueDaily|date=29 October 2004|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref>
He played for Chertsey Town during the 2007–08 season and on 8 July 2008 signed for North West Counties League side Stone Dominoes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7495408.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Actor Little joins Stone Dominoes|date=8 July 2008|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref> He has also played celebrity football matches for charity on a few occasions<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=26406|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203134526/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=26406|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 February 2009|title=Ganet makes Berko switch|publisher=NonLeagueDaily|date=2 May 2005|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=34165|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203134629/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=34165|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 February 2009|title=Stars on show at Aldershot|publisher=NonleagueDaily|date=5 April 2006|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref> and played with members of Hollywood United while in the district for acting career purposes. He also plays for the Arsenal Ex-Pro and Celebrity XI.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=29592|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203134531/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=29592|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 February 2009|title=Rayners Lane appoint 'celebrity' coach|publisher=NonLeagueDaily|date=12 September 2005|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref> On 6 June 2010, he participated in a Soccer Aid game for England on the left wing.
On 9 August 2011, he played in the John Kennedy testimonial match for Manchester United against Celtic which resulted in a 5–2 win for Celtic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celtic beat Manchester United in Oxfam's East Africa charity appeal: in pictures |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/picturegalleries/8693241/Celtic-beat-Manchester-United-in-Oxfams-East-Africa-charity-appeal-in-pictures.html?image=2 |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=www.telegraph.co.uk| date=10 August 2011 }}</ref>
In May 2012, he appeared for the Sealand national football team in a match against the Chagos Islands as captain. The match was held at the grounds of Godalming Town.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17981522|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508201042/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17981522|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 May 2012|title=Ralf Little gets an international cap for Sealand|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=7 May 2012|access-date=8 June 2014}}</ref> In August 2012 and March 2013 he played in two games against Alderney, a 1–1 draw and 2–1 win respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2013 |title=Signed, Sealand, delivered - |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13107646.signed-sealand-delivered--/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=HeraldScotland }}</ref>
On 2 September 2017, he played in the Game 4 Grenfell match at Loftus Road, with the match proceeds going to the Grenfell disaster appeal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=#Game4Grenfell: Team Ferdinand prevails |url=https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/game4grenfell-team-ferdinand-prevail-on-penalties/ |access-date=15 January 2023 |website=QPR }}</ref>
==Personal life== Little's great-grandfather, Albert Lockley, was a Welsh international footballer who played for Chirk.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/oswestry/chirk/2022/06/30/football-joy-and-heartbreak-for-death-in-paradise-actor-ralf-little-as-chirk-family-tales-revealed/ |title=Football joy and heartbreak for actor Ralf Little as Chirk family tales revealed |publisher=Shropshire Star |date=30 June 2022 |accessdate=3 July 2022 |first=David |last=Tooley}}</ref>
He has been engaged to American playwright and screenwriter Lindsey Ferrentino, daughter of comedian and magician John Ferrentino since 2018.<ref>{{cite web | last=Morris | first=Nicky | title=Meet Death in Paradise star Ralf Little's famous fiancée | website=HELLO! | date=26 December 2023 | url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230222165054/meet-death-in-paradise-ralf-little-famous-fiancee-lindsey-ferrentino/ | access-date=30 December 2023}}</ref> They reportedly split up in 2024.<ref>{{cite web | last=Marshall |first=Michelle |title=BBC Death in Paradise actor Ralf Little 'splits from fiancee' as he's spotted with co-star |website=Express | date=15 July 2024 |url=https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1923163/ralf-little-girlfriend-split-death-in-paradise |access-date=22 September 2025}}</ref>
Little identifies as a humanist. He was appointed a patron of the humanist charity Humanists UK in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://humanism.org.uk/2020/02/17/humanists-uk-welcomes-new-patron-ralf-little/|title=Humanists UK welcomes new patron, Ralf Little|access-date=21 February 2020|date=17 February 2020|work=Humanists UK}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="2" | 2002 | ''24 Hour Party People'' | Hooky (Peter Hook) | |- | ''Al's Lads'' | Dan | Also known as ''Capone's Boys'' |- | 2004 | ''Fat Slags'' | Milkman | |- | rowspan="2" | 2005 | ''Frozen'' | Eddie | |- | ''Zemanovaload'' | Kev | |- | 2007 | ''The Waiting Room'' | Stephen | |- | 2008 | ''Telstar: The Joe Meek Story'' | Chas Hodges | |- | rowspan="3" | 2011 | ''Life of the Party'' | Jason | Short film |- | ''The Itch of the Golden Nit'' | Fireboy (voice) | Short film |- | ''Powder'' | Syd | |- | 2012 | ''Get Lucky'' | Miles | Short film |- | 2013 | ''The Unbeatables'' | Captain Skip (voice, UK dub) | Also known as ''Metagol'', ''Underdogs'' and ''Foosball'' |- | 2014 | ''Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!'' | Charlie Ford (Sophie's brother) | |- | 2017 | ''National Theatre Live: Ugly Lies the Bone'' | Stevie | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1994–1995 | ''Sloggers'' | Scooby | 7 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 1995 | ''Heartbeat'' | Eddie Tinniswood | Episode: "Vigilante" |- | ''Elidor'' | Morris Dancer's Son | 2 episodes: "#1.1" and "#1.4" |- | 1998 | ''The Ward'' | Robbie | Episode: "#10.11" |- | 1998–2010 | ''The Royle Family'' | Antony Royle | Main role. 22 episodes |- | rowspan="5" | 1999 | ''Coronation Street'' | Mark Stranks | 3 episodes |- | ''City Central'' | Dave | Episode: "Life, Liberty and Pursuit" |- | ''Bostock's Cup'' | Norman Lewis | Television film |- | ''The Flint Street Nativity'' | Clive Cattle / Star of Bethlehem | Television film |- | ''Heartbeat'' | Julian | Episode: "Fire and Ashes" |- | rowspan="3" | 2000 | ''Monkey Trousers'' | Various characters | |- | ''Always and Everyone'' | Frankie | 2 episodes: "Outbreak" and "The Darkest Corners" |- | ''Aladdin'' | Wishee Washee | Television film |- | 2000–2020 | ''Soccer AM'' | Himself | 7 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 2001 | ''The Bill'' | Tommy Lawson | 3 episodes |- | ''Is Harry on the Boat?'' | Trevor | Television film |- | 2001–2006 | ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'' | Jonny Keogh | Main role. 55 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 2002 | ''North Face'' | Paul | Television short film |- | ''The Ralf Little Show'' | Himself - Presenter | 17 episodes |- | 2002–2003 | ''Paradise Heights / The Eustace Bros.'' | Richard Eustace | Main role. 12 episodes |- | 2004 | ''The Comic Side of 7 Days'' | Narrator | |- | 2006 | ''Brief Encounters'' | Simon | Mini-series. Episode: "Small Things" |- | rowspan="3" | 2007 | ''Heartbeat'' | Stephen Lansbury | Episode: "Seeds of Destruction" |- | ''KateModern'' | Gavin Taylore | |- | ''Robin Hood'' | Joseph | Episode: "The Angel of Death" |- | rowspan="3" | 2008 | ''Last Man Standing'' | Narrator | 10 episodes |- | ''Massive'' | Danny Stewart | 6 episodes |- | ''Marple'' | Sergeant Pickford | Episode: "A Pocketful of Rye" |- | 2008–2019 | ''Monkey Life'' | Narrator | 200 episodes |- | 2010 | ''Married Single Other'' | Clint | 6 episodes |- | 2011 | ''Little Crackers'' | Colin Smith | Episode: "Sheridan Smith's Little Cracker: The Daltons" |- | 2011–2013 | ''The Café'' | Richard Dickens | Main role. 13 episodes |- | 2013 | ''Death in Paradise'' | Will Teague | Episode: "A Dash of Sunshine" |- | rowspan="2" | 2014 | ''Our Zoo'' | Billy Atkinson | Mini-series. 6 episodes |- | ''First Dates'' | Narrator | 8 episodes |- | rowspan="3" | 2015 | ''Drunk History'' | 'Colonel' Thomas Blood | Episode: "Blackbeard / Colonel Blood / Henry VIII" |- | ''The Interceptor'' | Alex | Mini-series. Episode: "#1.6" |- | ''Lewis'' | Sean Wilkinson | 2 episodes: "One for Sorrow: Parts 1 & 2" |- | rowspan="3" | 2016 | ''The Girl Whisperer'' | Sam | 3 episodes |- | ''Midsomer Murders'' | Jared Horton | Episode: "Saints and Sinners" |- | ''Hoff the Record'' | Barman | Episode: "Wedding" |- | 2016–2017 | ''Borderline'' | Narrator / Barry the Plumber | Main role. 12 episodes |- | 2016–2020 | ''The A Word'' | Stuart | 4 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 2017 | ''We Have Been Watching'' | Himself | 5 episodes |- | ''Doctor Who'' | Steadfast | Episode: "Smile" |- | 2018–2022 | ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' | Narrator | 32 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 2020 | ''Inside No. 9'' | Phil | Episode: "The Referee's a W***er" |- | ''Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip'' | Himself | 6 episodes |- | 2020–2024 | ''Death in Paradise'' | DI Neville Parker | Main role. 39 episodes (as of 24 March 2024) |- | 2021–2022 | ''It's Me or the Dog'' | Narrator | Series 5 & 6, 30 episodes |- | 2022–2023 | ''Beyond the Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' | Narrator | 4 episodes |- | 2023 | ''Beyond Paradise'' | DI Neville Parker | Episode: "#1.6" |- | rowspan="3" | 2024 | ''Inside No. 9'' | Party guest | Episode: "Plodding On" |- | ''Reuben: Life in the Dales'' | Narrator | 6 episodes |- | ''Will & Ralf Should Know Better'' | Himself | 10 episodes |- | TBA | ''Hunting Alice Bell'' | Graham Hunter | Mini-series |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class=wikitable |- !Year !Award !Work !Result !Ref |- |2017 |''Los Angeles Web Series Festival Best Web Comedy'' |''The Girl Whisperer'' <ref name="awards">{{Cite web|url= https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0514644/awards/?ref_=nm_ql_2 |title= Ralf Little Awards |work= IMDB (Index source only)|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> |{{nom}} |- |2020 |rowspan=2|''TV Times'' Award for Favourite Actor |rowspan=2|''Death in Paradise'' <ref name="awards"/> |{{nom}} |- |2021 |{{nom}} |- |}
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==External links== * {{IMDb name|0514644}} * {{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/sunday-review/regulars/how-we-met-jemima-rooper-ralf-little-5470803.html|title=How We Met: Jemima Rooper & Ralf Little|work=The Independent on Sunday|date=24 August 2008| url-access =subscription }}
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