The character actor with a fondness for service comedies has passed on:
By: Wyvernfan - 8th February 2010 at 08:20
Why did he only ever get that measly OBE, when others get a Knighthood just for reading the news off an autocue? :confused:
Sorry for going off topic but the same could be said for Ronnie Barker. Why that comedy genius was never properly honoured with a knighthood well before his death just makes the system a complete farce. 😡
By: old shape - 7th February 2010 at 22:35
Was he the foil to Terry Thomas?
I also thought he was in “Carry on Sergeant”, which I enjoyed this afternoon on TV.
RIP.
By: Mr Creosote - 7th February 2010 at 21:10
Why did he only ever get that measly OBE, when others get a Knighthood just for reading the news off an autocue? :confused:
By: Wyvernfan - 7th February 2010 at 12:36
Yes i echo those thoughts… one of the lesser known stars of british comedy.
By: Moggy C - 6th February 2010 at 21:51
Shame.
Top bloke.
Moggy
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February 6, 2010 at 9:40 pm