Read more on Closer online. Exclusive - four Conservative councillors, two from Chatteris, one from Whittlesey and the fourth from Wisbech, decided the fate of March Fountain. Playing dubious author Mel Hutchwright, Sir Ian said the role . Visiting Ian Lavender's rural home is a bit like stumbling upon a Dad's Army location. . Helen Fraser first came to the public's attention in the film Billy Liar where she played Barbara, Billy's (Tom Courtenay) long suffering girlfriend. . Coronation Street: romance for Dev Alahan and Bernie Winter?,When Bernie Winter saves Dev Alahan a whole lot of faff by exposing Evelyn Plummer's fake injury, things take a romantic turn. Producers have recently cast Gemma's brother and four members of the Bailey family. He lives on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Coronation Street continues on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV. Once the youngest Dad's Army star at 22, Ian will turn 70 on February 16 - after surviving two cancer . Birmingham actor Ian Lavender first starred in Dad's Army aged just 22 and went on to appear in BBC One soap EastEnders before he eventually shunned television shows in 2017, Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the Star. Rose Leslie and Kit Harington attending the Olivier Awards 2017, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Tue 31 Jan 12:01am Dads Army fans were given a look inside the history of the BBC hit comedy show in Channel 5s recent documentary. Winners will be honored March 21 in a virtual ceremony. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do'. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and is the last surviving major cast member of the series following the death of Frank Williams in 2022. Photo:PA, Bernard Hill waves to the crowd asa he descends at the RNLI Southwold abseil on the lighthouse in the town Photo: RNLI, Helen Fraser cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new EACH store in Ipswich. "[19] The bladder tumour was operated on successfully, and though Lavender has regular check-ups, doctors are confident the cancer will not return. Tom Hiddleston is one of the nation's greatest actors appearing both theatre, prestige drama on television and in Oscar-nominated movies. At the start of 2009, Lavender appeared as a guest character in an episode of the CBBC sitcom, The Legend of Dick and Dom. He moved to Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds, in the 1990s and has done a lot of work for the historic churches trust and local cancer charities. HOLLY Willoughbysuffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her time as a children's TV presenter on the Ministry of Mayhem. With your Trove account you can: edit and delete tags and comments, create lists . I have four.". The true culprit of the factory collapse will be exposed in the coming weeks, as part of a huge storyline which will see a sinister new villain emerge on the cobbles. Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? Coronation Street icon Adam Barlow receives tragic health diagnosis? READ MORE: Dad's Army creators were 'woke' back in 1960s and 1970s without even knowing it. Ian's character Derek is perhaps best known for his close friendship with Pauline Fowler and as a mentor to her son Martin. "I'm a big petrol head and I'm missing my cars at the moment. Helen Fraser: One of the most versatile an reliable actresses in British television and theatre. Redfern / . BBC. Bill Oddie: Not a Suffolk resident as such but such a frequent visitor to RSPB Minsmere that he might as well be. The actor, who . Alison confessed she had a feeling David might propose, as she told OK! The Brummie actor was only 22 when he first appeared in Dads Army and since the show has had a prolific career. Photo: Nick Tipping Photography, TV naturalist Bill Oddie at RSPB Mindsmere Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The couple moved in together earlier this year, their new home featuring a plush island unit and modern overhead lighting. Coronation Street's cast members are used to acting out their love lives onscreen, but who are stars like Ian Bartholomew, Chris Gascoyne and Alison King dating in real life? It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. [4] He appeared in the entire run of the series, and in the spinoff film released in 1971. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Suffolk is a beautiful place to live, so it is not surprising that it has attracted some famous faces and persuaded them to put down roots here. His plots have been far lighted than the darker scenes fans saw under Kate's leadership, which included Aidan Connor's suicide and the murderous rampage of Pat Phelan. appearances in TV staples like EastEnders and Casualty with theatre work. He graduated in 1967. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The WGA on Wednesday unveiled nominations for its 2021 WGA Awards in the categories of TV, new media, news, radio/audio and promotional writing during 2020. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lavender then toured with The Rocky Horror Show musical, playing the Narrator. [24], GRO Register of Births: MAR 1946 6d 813 BIRMINGHAM - Arthur I. 1972 bernahm Kingsley in seinem ersten Film Fear is the Key eine Nebenrolle. The actor, who played Derek Harkinson on the BBC show between 2001 and 2005, before reviving the role in 2016, recalled his time working on the series. [17], On 9 May 2015 Lavender gave a reading at VE Day 70: A Party to Remember in Horse Guards Parade, London that was broadcast live on BBC1. Currently, he writes scripts for Julie's former employer Coronation Street, where he's been based since 2018. The Lord of the Rings star will play author Mel Hutchwright, who is invited to address Weatherfield's book club. Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic My Daily Horoscope: What does 2nd March hold for MY star sign? The 52-year-old's real-life wife, Caroline Harding, also made a Coronation Street appearance earlier this year, playing Weatherfield's new doctor. In real life, Jane is wed to fellow actor Robert Beck, the couple sharing two young sons together Harry Alexander Jack, twelve, and Sam Alfie Robert, nine. Something went wrong, please try again later. Its been over 40 years since one of the nations most beloved sitcoms Dad's Army aired and sadly all of its stars have passed away - bar one. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. After his retirement in 2016 he moved to Suffolk to keep bees. Why did Sharon Bentley leave Coronation Street? After Pauline tried to seduce him, he came out as gay in some memorable soap scenes. Much like John Le Mesurier, James Beck was a heavy drinker and found a firm friendship and kindred spirit in John. I was expected to be funny; I wasn't expected to be Pike. [12] In January 2011, Lavender appeared at the Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival in Bristol. The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. Coronation Street (TV Series 1960- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [5] He reprised the part of Pike in the BBC Radio sitcom It Sticks Out Half a Mile. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. He plays British prime minister Anthony Eden in the Netflix series The Crown. In 2018, actress Tina O'Brien walked down the aisle with her real-life fianc Adam Crofts in a romantic New Years' Eve ceremony in Manchester. Roy was the man behind Radio 2's long-running topical comedy sketch The News Huddlines which ran for 51 series from 1975 until 2001. In May 2008, Lavender appeared in the BBC documentary series Comedy Map of Britain. He made an appearance in Goodnight Sweetheart as two different parallel universe versions of the time-travelling lead character's son Michael. Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to . Sadly, it was quickly revealed to be a case of mistaken Identity but it all seemed very believable because Suffolk and East Anglia has become a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful escape for the rich and famous. The actor has starred as Albert Square resident Derek Harkinson since 2001 but has apparently parted ways with the soap. Sally, who plays Abi Franklin, said "yes" earlier this year when the Tim Metcalfe actor popped the question in an outdoor proposal. 24 Jul 2018. 43 episodes, 1991-2011 . The 71-year-old actor has starred as guest character Derek Harkinson in Albert Square since 2001, but has now left the soap for good, according to reports. He made a variety of appearances during 2008 in connection with the 40th anniversary of the series. Lavender has continued to be associated with Dad's Army, and still takes part in occasional fan conventions and cast reunions. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ian Lavender appears in a semi-staged production of The Mikado at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Sunday. Ian would even perform to a more mainstream audience the following year, playing himself on Coronation Street, in an episode watched by 20 million people where he wrestled against the character . "I know when I need to encourage him in a particular direction and I can be completely blunt and honest with him when I need to be.". He made a cameo appearance as Brigadier Pritchard in the 2016 Dad's Army film, providing a link with the original series.[8]. Photo: Lucy Taylor. His role in the BBC drama The Night Manager opposite Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman was said to be an unofficial screen test for James Bond, although he has since made clear that he is not interested in the role. And Coronation Street fans have firmly placed the blame on producer Iain MacLeod, who they have branded 'awful' and 'disastrous' in a slew of tweets. "Everyone loved working with Ian but the writers didnt feel there was anything more they wanted to explore with his character.". Sir Ian will appear for 10 episodes in May. He took over the role of Hamlet from Daniel Day-Lewis at the National Theatre. Ian Lavender from We Have Ways of Making You Talk on Podchaser, aired Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Paul's world crumbles after losing job as his health plummets. [7] In 2014 Lavender appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a show with Steven Mcnicoll entitled Don't tell him, Pike!, where Lavender talked about his time on Dad's Army and the subsequent effect it had on his career. The sweethearts share three young sons together Alfie, 13, Harry, 11, and Henry Teddy, four. 'Corrie is a great show to work on and everyone is very excited about Iain's plans for the summer, there are some massive story lines coming up. As well as EastEnders, the actor is best known for playing Private Pike in sitcom Dad's Army, though he admitted he was initially typecast after the role. Between 1998 and 2002, Ian also appeared in Corrie as an actor. One wrote: 'And now Kate is leaving #CoronationStreet as well wouldn't it have been nice for Kate and Rana to leave together? [23] He is a big cricket fan. ", Fans flocked to pay tribute as one said: od Bless Frank who together with that great cast and writers brought so many people happiness over many years on Dads Army. Coronation Street fans stunned by Phill Whittaker actor's real accent. Ian Lavender is only original Dad's Army star who is still alive (Image: BBC) But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. Farewell! However, the sweethearts have no plans for further additions to their clan, with Mikey telling OK! Actor Sir Ian McKellen is joining the cast of ITV1's soap Coronation Street to play a "dodgy novelist". Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. He even made it onto the dance floor by taking part in the nation's favourite dance competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. Sweethearts Chris and Caroline live together in their home in Chorlton, Manchester, and regularly enjoy family holidays across the pond in the French countryside. She is also acting out a devastating break-up, her relationship with Nick Tilsley coming to an end due to the strain of their shared grief. more . L-R Helen Woiwod, Ian Milne, Helen Fraser and Marilyn Southgate. Warren Baldwin 43 episodes, 2004-2006 Paul Warriner . Close enough to London for work but secluded enough to enjoy 'real-life' in the countryside. 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