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Sean Lock (22 April 1963 – 16 August 2021) was an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian. In 2000, Lock won the British Comedy Award, in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award.
Sean Lock (22 April 1963 – 16 August 2021) was an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian. In 2000, Lock won the British Comedy Award, in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award.
August 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Sean Lock (22 April 1963 – 16 August 2021) was an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian. In 2000, Lock won the British Comedy Award, in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award.
Sean Lock (22 April 1963 – 16 August 2021) was an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian. In 2000, Lock won the British Comedy Award, in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award.
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John Spurley Challis (16 August 1942 – 17 September 2021) was an English actor. best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC Television sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass (2005–2009.
John Spurley Challis (16 August 1942 – 17 September 2021) was an English actor. best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC Television sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass (2005–2009.
August 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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John Spurley Challis (16 August 1942 – 17 September 2021) was an English actor. best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC Television sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass (2005–2009.
John Spurley Challis (16 August 1942 – 17 September 2021) was an English actor. best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC Television sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass (2005–2009.
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George Edward Cole (22 April 1925 – 5 August 2015) was an English actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for playing Arthur Daley in the long-running ITV comedy-drama show Minder and Flash Harry in the early St Trinian's films.
George Edward Cole (22 April 1925 – 5 August 2015) was an English actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for playing Arthur Daley in the long-running ITV comedy-drama show Minder and Flash Harry in the early St Trinian's films.
August 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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George Edward Cole (22 April 1925 – 5 August 2015) was an English actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for playing Arthur Daley in the long-running ITV comedy-drama show Minder and Flash Harry in the early St Trinian's films.
George Edward Cole (22 April 1925 – 5 August 2015) was an English actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for playing Arthur Daley in the long-running ITV comedy-drama show Minder and Flash Harry in the early St Trinian's films.
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Barbara Joy Flynn (born 5 August 1948) is an English actress.she is well-known for her role as The Milk Woman in the classic BBC comedy series Open All Hours.
Barbara Joy Flynn (born 5 August 1948) is an English actress.she is well-known for her role as The Milk Woman in the classic BBC comedy series Open All Hours.
August 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Barbara Joy Flynn (born 5 August 1948) is an English actress.she is well-known for her role as The Milk Woman in the classic BBC comedy series Open All Hours.
Barbara Joy Flynn (born 5 August 1948) is an English actress.she is well-known for her role as The Milk Woman in the classic BBC comedy series Open All Hours.
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Janet Stephanie Francis (born 5 August 1947) is an English actress. She appeared as Lisa Colbert in the late-1970s' series Secret Army and as Penny Warrender in the 1980s romantic comedy Just Good Friends.
Janet Stephanie Francis (born 5 August 1947) is an English actress. She appeared as Lisa Colbert in the late-1970s' series Secret Army and as Penny Warrender in the 1980s romantic comedy Just Good Friends.
August 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Janet Stephanie Francis (born 5 August 1947) is an English actress. She appeared as Lisa Colbert in the late-1970s' series Secret Army and as Penny Warrender in the 1980s romantic comedy Just Good Friends.
Janet Stephanie Francis (born 5 August 1947) is an English actress. She appeared as Lisa Colbert in the late-1970s' series Secret Army and as Penny Warrender in the 1980s romantic comedy Just Good Friends.
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Romana Barrack OBE (5 August 1928 – 31 May 2016), better known as Carla Lane, was an English screenwriter who became known for creating or co-creating successful British sitcoms such as The Liver Birds (1969–1979), Butterflies (1978–1983), and Bread (1986–1991).
Romana Barrack OBE (5 August 1928 – 31 May 2016), better known as Carla Lane, was an English screenwriter who became known for creating or co-creating successful British sitcoms such as The Liver Birds (1969–1979), Butterflies (1978–1983), and Bread (1986–1991).
August 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Romana Barrack OBE (5 August 1928 – 31 May 2016), better known as Carla Lane, was an English screenwriter who became known for creating or co-creating successful British sitcoms such as The Liver Birds (1969–1979), Butterflies (1978–1983), and Bread (1986–1991).
Romana Barrack OBE (5 August 1928 – 31 May 2016), better known as Carla Lane, was an English screenwriter who became known for creating or co-creating successful British sitcoms such as The Liver Birds (1969–1979), Butterflies (1978–1983), and Bread (1986–1991).
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Diana King (2 August 1918 – 31 July 1986), also known as Diane King, was an English actress who had a career on British television from 1939 to 1986.
Diana King (2 August 1918 – 31 July 1986), also known as Diane King, was an English actress who had a career on British television from 1939 to 1986.
August 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Diana King (2 August 1918 – 31 July 1986), also known as Diane King, was an English actress who had a career on British television from 1939 to 1986.
Diana King (2 August 1918 – 31 July 1986), also known as Diane King, was an English actress who had a career on British television from 1939 to 1986.
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Peter Sellers (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian. Sellers became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series.
Peter Sellers (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian. Sellers became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series.
July 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Peter Sellers (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian. Sellers became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series.
Peter Sellers (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian. Sellers became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series.
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Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English actor and writer. He worked as a teacher and professional wrestler before commencing an acting career which included films, many roles on British television.
Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English actor and writer. He worked as a teacher and professional wrestler before commencing an acting career which included films, many roles on British television.
July 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English actor and writer. He worked as a teacher and professional wrestler before commencing an acting career which included films, many roles on British television.
Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English actor and writer. He worked as a teacher and professional wrestler before commencing an acting career which included films, many roles on British television.
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Harry Bourlon Illingsworth (20 November 1917 – 20 July 1989), professionally known as Harry Worth, was an English comedy actor, comedian and ventriloquist.
Harry Bourlon Illingsworth (20 November 1917 – 20 July 1989), professionally known as Harry Worth, was an English comedy actor, comedian and ventriloquist.
July 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Harry Bourlon Illingsworth (20 November 1917 – 20 July 1989), professionally known as Harry Worth, was an English comedy actor, comedian and ventriloquist.
Harry Bourlon Illingsworth (20 November 1917 – 20 July 1989), professionally known as Harry Worth, was an English comedy actor, comedian and ventriloquist.
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Jonathon Morris (born 20 July 1960) is a British former actor and television presenter. Morris played the character of Adrian in the hugely successful Carla Lane BBC comedy series Bread appearing in all seven series.
Jonathon Morris (born 20 July 1960) is a British former actor and television presenter. Morris played the character of Adrian in the hugely successful Carla Lane BBC comedy series Bread appearing in all seven series.
July 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Jonathon Morris (born 20 July 1960) is a British former actor and television presenter. Morris played the character of Adrian in the hugely successful Carla Lane BBC comedy series Bread appearing in all seven series.
Jonathon Morris (born 20 July 1960) is a British former actor and television presenter. Morris played the character of Adrian in the hugely successful Carla Lane BBC comedy series Bread appearing in all seven series.
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Wendy Richard (born Wendy Emerton; 20 July 1943 – 26 February 2009) was an English actress, best known for her television roles as Miss Shirley Brahms on the sitcom Are You Being Served? from 1972 to 1985, and Pauline Fowler on the soap opera EastEnders from 1985 to 2006.
Wendy Richard (born Wendy Emerton; 20 July 1943 – 26 February 2009) was an English actress, best known for her television roles as Miss Shirley Brahms on the sitcom Are You Being Served? from 1972 to 1985, and Pauline Fowler on the soap opera EastEnders from 1985 to 2006.
July 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Wendy Richard (born Wendy Emerton; 20 July 1943 – 26 February 2009) was an English actress, best known for her television roles as Miss Shirley Brahms on the sitcom Are You Being Served? from 1972 to 1985, and Pauline Fowler on the soap opera EastEnders from 1985 to 2006.
Wendy Richard (born Wendy Emerton; 20 July 1943 – 26 February 2009) was an English actress, best known for her television roles as Miss Shirley Brahms on the sitcom Are You Being Served? from 1972 to 1985, and Pauline Fowler on the soap opera EastEnders from 1985 to 2006.
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Judith Margaret Loe (6 March 1947 – 15 July 2025) was an English actress known for her work in television.
Judith Margaret Loe (6 March 1947 – 15 July 2025) was an English actress known for her work in television.
July 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Judith Margaret Loe (6 March 1947 – 15 July 2025) was an English actress known for her work in television.
Judith Margaret Loe (6 March 1947 – 15 July 2025) was an English actress known for her work in television.
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Melvyn Kenneth Smith (3 December 1952 – 19 July 2013) was an English comedian, actor and filmmaker. He worked on the sketch comedy shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones with his comedy partner, Griff Rhys Jones.
Melvyn Kenneth Smith (3 December 1952 – 19 July 2013) was an English comedian, actor and filmmaker. He worked on the sketch comedy shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones with his comedy partner, Griff Rhys Jones.
July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Melvyn Kenneth Smith (3 December 1952 – 19 July 2013) was an English comedian, actor and filmmaker. He worked on the sketch comedy shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones with his comedy partner, Griff Rhys Jones.
Melvyn Kenneth Smith (3 December 1952 – 19 July 2013) was an English comedian, actor and filmmaker. He worked on the sketch comedy shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones with his comedy partner, Griff Rhys Jones.
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Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was a classically trained English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!.
Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was a classically trained English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!.
July 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was a classically trained English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!.
Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was a classically trained English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!.
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David Griffin (born 19 July 1943) is an English actor best known for both his roles as Clive Dempster in Hi-de-Hi! between 1984 and 1988 and Emmet Hawksworth in Keeping Up Appearances between 1991 and 1995.
David Griffin (born 19 July 1943) is an English actor best known for both his roles as Clive Dempster in Hi-de-Hi! between 1984 and 1988 and Emmet Hawksworth in Keeping Up Appearances between 1991 and 1995.
July 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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David Griffin (born 19 July 1943) is an English actor best known for both his roles as Clive Dempster in Hi-de-Hi! between 1984 and 1988 and Emmet Hawksworth in Keeping Up Appearances between 1991 and 1995.
David Griffin (born 19 July 1943) is an English actor best known for both his roles as Clive Dempster in Hi-de-Hi! between 1984 and 1988 and Emmet Hawksworth in Keeping Up Appearances between 1991 and 1995.
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Arthur Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in Dad's Army,
Arthur Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in Dad's Army,
February 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Arthur Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in Dad's Army,
Arthur Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in Dad's Army,
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John Smethurst (9 April 1932 – 16 February 2022) was an English television and film comic actor. He was best known for his role as Eddie Booth in the British television sitcom Love Thy Neighbour.
John Smethurst (9 April 1932 – 16 February 2022) was an English television and film comic actor. He was best known for his role as Eddie Booth in the British television sitcom Love Thy Neighbour.
February 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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John Smethurst (9 April 1932 – 16 February 2022) was an English television and film comic actor. He was best known for his role as Eddie Booth in the British television sitcom Love Thy Neighbour.
John Smethurst (9 April 1932 – 16 February 2022) was an English television and film comic actor. He was best known for his role as Eddie Booth in the British television sitcom Love Thy Neighbour.
First aired on this day 16 February2004.
The Catherine Tate Show is a British television comedy sketch programme. written by Catherine Tate and Derren Litten featuring a wide range of characters.
The Catherine Tate Show is a British television comedy sketch programme. written by Catherine Tate and Derren Litten featuring a wide range of characters.
February 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
First aired on this day 16 February2004.
The Catherine Tate Show is a British television comedy sketch programme. written by Catherine Tate and Derren Litten featuring a wide range of characters.
The Catherine Tate Show is a British television comedy sketch programme. written by Catherine Tate and Derren Litten featuring a wide range of characters.
First aired on this day 1973
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC1. starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. It was first broadcast 15 February 1973 –25 December 1978 and ran for two series,
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC1. starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. It was first broadcast 15 February 1973 –25 December 1978 and ran for two series,
February 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
First aired on this day 1973
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC1. starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. It was first broadcast 15 February 1973 –25 December 1978 and ran for two series,
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC1. starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. It was first broadcast 15 February 1973 –25 December 1978 and ran for two series,
Happy 76th birthday Barbar 🎂🎂 Barbar Bhatti (born 14 February 1949) He is best known for the part of punkah wallah Rumzan in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum
February 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy 76th birthday Barbar 🎂🎂 Barbar Bhatti (born 14 February 1949) He is best known for the part of punkah wallah Rumzan in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum
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The Lovers is a British television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal, starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox as a courting couple, Geoffrey and Beryl. It was made between 1970 and 1971 by Granada Television.
The Lovers is a British television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal, starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox as a courting couple, Geoffrey and Beryl. It was made between 1970 and 1971 by Granada Television.
February 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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The Lovers is a British television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal, starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox as a courting couple, Geoffrey and Beryl. It was made between 1970 and 1971 by Granada Television.
The Lovers is a British television sitcom by Jack Rosenthal, starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox as a courting couple, Geoffrey and Beryl. It was made between 1970 and 1971 by Granada Television.
Duty Free first aired 41 years ago today.
Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 13 February 1984 to 25 December 1986.
Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 13 February 1984 to 25 December 1986.
February 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Duty Free first aired 41 years ago today.
Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 13 February 1984 to 25 December 1986.
Duty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 13 February 1984 to 25 December 1986.
Happy 91st birthday Annette 🎂🎂 Annette Crosbie (born 12 February 1934) is a Scottish actress. She is best known for her role as Margaret Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave (1990–2000).
February 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy 91st birthday Annette 🎂🎂 Annette Crosbie (born 12 February 1934) is a Scottish actress. She is best known for her role as Margaret Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave (1990–2000).
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Ralph Bates (12 February 1940 – 27 March 1991) was an English film and television actor, known for his role in the British sitcom Dear John.
Ralph Bates (12 February 1940 – 27 March 1991) was an English film and television actor, known for his role in the British sitcom Dear John.
February 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Ralph Bates (12 February 1940 – 27 March 1991) was an English film and television actor, known for his role in the British sitcom Dear John.
Ralph Bates (12 February 1940 – 27 March 1991) was an English film and television actor, known for his role in the British sitcom Dear John.