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Paul Shane (born George Frederick Speight; 19 June 1940 – 16 May 2013) was a British actor and comedian. He was known for his television work, in particular playing Ted Bovis in Hi-de-Hi!, a 1980s BBC sitcom.
May 17, 2013 · Paul Shane, who played Ted Bovis in the popular 1980s sitcom, passed away at 72 after a short illness. His co-star Su Pollard and other fans and celebrities paid tribute to the comedian and actor.
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Paul Shane (1940-2013) was a British actor, singer and comedian, best known for his roles in Hi-de-Hi!, Emmerdale Farm and Very Big Very Soon. He also performed in the musical You Rang, M'Lord? and wrote a play based on the sitcom.
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May 17, 2013 · Paul Shane, who has died aged 72 after a short illness, played the character in 58 episodes, from 1980 to 1988, and was ideally cast as the portly, sad-eyed clown with the loud check...
May 16, 2013 · Paul Shane, who played Ted Bovis in the 80s BBC sitcom, passed away in a hospice in Rotherham. He also appeared in You Rang M'Lord, Oh, Dr Beeching! and Emmerdale.
May 31, 2013 · The actor, who played Ted Bovis in the hit 1980s BBC sitcom, died in a hospice in Rotherham earlier this month. His funeral was a "celebration and chance to say thanks" for his life of "tremendous joy and happiness".
The comic actor, who played Ted Bovis in the popular sitcom, passed away in 2013 surrounded by family in a Rotherham hospice. He also appeared in Emmerdale, Common as Muck, A Touch of Frost and other shows.
