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After graduating from St Martin's, Ridley created the short film, Visiting Mr Beak (1987), which starred the veteran actor Guy Rolfe. He later created a short film for Channel 4 called The Universe of Dermot Finn (1988), which featured renowned actress Sheila Hancock and was officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival, where it was a critical success and went on to receive theatrical ...
Philip Ridley. Writer: Heartless. Philip was born in the East End of London where he still lives and works. He studied painting at St Martin's School of Art and has exhibited widely throughout Europe.
- December 29, 1964
- Private Pike - Ian Lavender
- Captain Mainwaring - Arthur Lowe
- Sergeant Arthur Wilson - John Le Mesurier
- Lance Corporal Jack Jones - Clive Dunn
- Private James Fazer - John Laurie
- Private Charles Godfrey - Arnold Ridley
- Private Joe Walker - James Beck
Ian Lavender very sadly passed away in February 2024, aged 77. The actor played Private Pike in the beloved TV show, and was just 22 when he was cast in the role. He went on to star in shows including EastEnders and Yes Minister. He was the last surviving main cast member of the series. Speaking about the loss, Jon Petrie, the BBC’s director of com...
Taking the lead role of Captain Mainwaring was Arthur Lowe. Arthur's role as the pompous caption was perhaps his most iconic role, but the actor also appeared in others shows such as Coronation Streetand many other films. Arthur died 1982 aged 66 after suffering a stroke.
John le Mesurier was also perhaps best known for his role as Sergeant Wilson, often questioning Mainwaring's actions. However, John also starred in theatre productions of Shakespeare and Priestley plays. He also received a BAFTA for his role in TV play Traitor. John passed away in 1983 aged 71 after suffering liver complications.
Clive Dunn played Lance Corporal Jack Jones, the "worrier" of the group. After serving as a trooper in the Second World War, Clive then pursued a career acting before landing the role in the sitcom in 1968. Clive died at his home in Portugal in 2012, aged 92.
Scottish actor John Laurie played Private James Fazer, most loved for his catchphrase "We're doomed. Doomed!" John enjoyed huge success in acting, even prior to his role in the BBC sitcom, and often appeared in films directed by acting veteran Laurence Olivier. John died in 1980 aged 83.
Playing Private Charles Godfrey was Arnold Ridley, who was known for his theatre work as well as TV work prior to starring in Dad's Army. Arnold died in 1984 aged 88 and actress Daisy Ridley is his great-niece.
James Beck played Private Joe Walker – known as a 'black market spiv'. As well as Dad's Army, James had roles in TV shows such as Coronation Street and Sherlock Holmes. Sadly, James died in 1973 aged 44 after suffering pancreatitis while the show was still on air, meaning his character was written out of the show.
Phil Matthews meets celebrated playwright Philip Ridley. His new play Feathers in the Snow premieres at Southwark Playhouse this month. Walking into the Southwalk Playhouse during the day is an odd experience.
Mar 21, 2023 · We speak to actor John MacMillan about his challenging new role in Philip Ridley's latest play Killer. By Belphoebe New | Updated Mar 21 2023. In the atmospheric basement spaces of Shoreditch Town Hall, there's the chance to experience theatre like you've never seen (or heard) it before.
He's the East End boy who wrote the screenplay for 'The Krays' and created one of the most controversial plays of the past decade. So why does Philip Ridley regard himself as a Young British...
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