Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. D.S. Here are some of the famous who have made their home in our part of the world. 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. [2], His first television appearance was as the lead in a Rediffusion play entitled Half Hour Story: Flowers at my Feet in 1968.[3]. Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Moving between TV, theatre and film she has recently starred in Kenneth Branagh's big screen remake of Murder on the Orient Express as well as starring in the TV drama Spotless. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. "I'm a big petrol head and I'm missing my cars at the moment. The former comedy scriptwriter, performer and 'Goodie' has had a long career in front of audiences including work on the pioneering radio show I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again but for the 40 years has increasingly spent his time campaigning for conservation work. Ian Lavender's autograph on a poster wall at Cineworld Broad Street (Image: Graham Young). Their son, Beau, was born in 2014, and Tina has a daughter named Scarlett from a previous relationship with her Corrie star Ryan Thomas. Sir Ian will appear for 10 episodes in May. Ian Lavender appears in a semi-staged production of The Mikado at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Sunday. He graduated in 1967. Announcing the happy news to fans, Sally, 39, shared a snap to social media, showing the couple celebrating with champagne, an emerald sparkler on the bride-to-be's finger. Additional Information Years: 2020 - 2023 . Mikey North's Gary Windass is about to be at the centre of a major Christmas storyline, when the murder of Rick Neelan comes back to haunt him. Roy Hudd: One of the comedy greats and the country's leading expert on the English Music Hall. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8pm on ITV. 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Bill Oddie: Not a Suffolk resident as such but such a frequent visitor to RSPB Minsmere that he might as well be. 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. Farewell! This year, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War as part of our special Christmas series.In this episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Ia We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Credits: William Roache, Helen Worth, Sally Dynevor. David proposed on a cruise around the Mediterranean last year, popping the question on their one year anniversary. There is no issue at all with Iain.'. The comments below have not been moderated. In 2001 Lavender joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing the role of Derek Harkinson, a gay friend of Pauline Fowler. Inviting a number of her co-stars along for their special day, the couple had been engaged since 2016. The actor, who played Derek Harkinson on the BBC show between . Sign up for a free Trove account. Oscar Cainer tells all. Lavender starred in the film, 31 North 62 East (released September 2009), an independent psychological thriller starring John Rhys-Davies, Marina Sirtis, Heather Peace and Craig Fairbrass. Lavender also recorded a special introduction for the 'lost' colour episode of Dad's Army entitled "Room at the Bottom" which was broadcast on 13 December 2008. A Gannett Company. After his retirement in 2016 he moved to Suffolk to keep bees. EASTENDERS actor Ian Lavender will not be returning to the soap after 16 years. All connected? [21] [22] When filming began on Dad's Army, he was allowed to choose Pike's scarf from an array in the BBC wardrobe. Ian Lavender: Found fame straight out of drama school as Private Frank Pike, the 'stupid boy' in Dad's Army and he has worked steadily ever since, mixing up appearances in TV staples like . He was almost 91, and we are grateful for all the years of joy, laughter and happiness he brought to so many. Hill moved to Suffolk in the mid-1980s, having fallen I love with the county while filming Drowning By Numbers with Peter Greenaway at Thorpeness. Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to . He lives in north Suffolk just outside Saxmundham. The 52-year-old's real-life wife, Caroline Harding, also made a Coronation Street appearance earlier this year, playing Weatherfield's new doctor. 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Tracie Bennett has . Picture: Steve Waller (Image: Copyright Stephen Waller). Close enough to London for work but secluded enough to enjoy 'real-life' in the countryside. Simon Mayo: The legendary Radio Two 'drive-time' DJ, who has a lively spin-off show (and podcast) with movie critic Mark Kermode has a bolt hole in Walberswick where use the peace and quiet to write. AMC's Better Call Saul topped all shows with five nominations including for Drama Series, joining a list that includes Amazon [] : "I would be highly surprised if we had any more. Not him! Seasons: 2 . Joining the cast of Corrie in 2018, Ian Bartholomew became a household name playing the villainous Geoff Metcalfe. Ian appeared for an on and off stint on the soap from 2001 until 2005, and often made appearances in the years following. Coronation Street continues on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV. 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Producers have recently cast Gemma's brother and four members of the Bailey family. The sitcom was a radio sequel to Dad's Army, but ran for only one series. One of the longest-running cast members on Corrie, Simon Gregson joined the soap as Steve McDonald in 1989. With your Trove account you can: edit and delete tags and comments, create lists . 43 episodes, 1991-2011 . Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to Albert Square in 2016, and for the final time, in 2017, before it was announced he would not be returning to the show. He was seen walking the streets of Framlingham, gazing into estate agents windows in Woodbridge or visiting Butley Priory. Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Paul's world crumbles after losing job as his health plummets. [20], Lavender grew up supporting Aston Villa. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. So many departures have left die-hard fans of the soap reeling, and many have taken to Twitter to blame Iain with his lacklustre story lines. 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. Sir Ian McKellen, the actor best-known for his portrayal of the wizard Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy - has signed up to appear in 10 episodes of ITV soap Coronation Street as an . Acting luminary Sir Ian McKellen starts his 10-episode run in hit soap Coronation Street on Sunday. Radio DJ and author, Simon Mayo visits pupils at Whitton School, Ipswich after six pupils won a competition to make a radio show about his latest book. 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. Jeremy Northam: Cambridge-born Jeremy Northam has divided his time between theatre roles and prestige British films like Carrington (1995), Emma (1996), The Winslow Boy (1999), An Ideal Husband (1999), Enigma (2001) and the all-star Gosford Park (2001). 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. His most memorable scenes were usually alongside good friend Pauline Fowler, and as a mentor to her son, Martin. Coronation Street viewers know he is an undercover police officer and are convinced he's going to betray Toyah at her trial. 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. The couple share three children two teenage sons, and a daughter. : "I'd bought him a Rolex as an engagement present too, and I took it along just in case he asked as I had an inkling he would!". In 1968, aged 22, Lavender was cast as Private Frank Pike, the youngest member and stupid boy of the platoon in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. [9] On 4 November 2016, it was announced that Lavender would make a brief return to the show.[10]. Exclusive - four Conservative councillors, two from Chatteris, one from Whittlesey and the fourth from Wisbech, decided the fate of March Fountain. 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. It remains to be seen whether the exits of so many characters will tie together, especially as Robert remains a suspect in the Underworld Factory roof collapse. And Coronation Street fans have firmly placed the blame on producer Iain MacLeod, who they have . Ian Lavender is the only surviving member of the magnificent seven, and he has enjoyed a long career on stage and screen. She has long thrown herself into local cultural life and been part of the HighTide theatre festival and served for many years on the board of the Aldeburgh Cinema. Photo: Lucy Taylor. 2. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Lavender also survived a heart attack in the summer of 2004. He loves cricket, golf and gardening. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [13], In early 2013, Lavender appeared as The Mikado in three concert performances of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, taking place in The Royal Festival Hall, London, the Symphony Hall, Birmingham and the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Ian Lavender is only original Dad's Army star who is still alive. 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