Is Bill Pertwee related to Jon Pertwee?
He was related to Michael Pertwee and Jon Pertwee, being a second cousin of Michael’s and Jon’s father, the screenwriter and actor Roland Pertwee. He was godfather to one of the sons of his Dad’s Army co-star Ian Lavender.
Is John Le Mesurier still alive?
Deceased (1912–1983)
John Le Mesurier/Living or Deceased
Where was John Le Mesurier born?
Bedford, United Kingdom
John Le Mesurier/Place of birth
Who is John Le Mesurier son?
Robin Le Mesurier
Kim Le Mesurier
John Le Mesurier/Sons
Robin Le Mesurier (born Robin Mark Le Mesurier Halliley, 22 March 1953 in Kensington, London, England) is a British guitarist, known for his long collaborations with Rod Stewart and Johnny Hallyday, as well as for the wide-ranging nature of his musical performance, including membership of such bands as The Wombles.
Is Colin Baker related to Tom Baker?
Tom Baker is not directly related to Colin Baker, who played the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who.
What happened to John Schofield?
He suffered a stroke, after having been struck down by a rare virus, which damaged his heart and lungs. ‘John did the crossword every day, his widow said after placing a death notice in the newspaper,’ said a close friend.
Who was John Le Mesurier’s first wife?
Joan Le Mesurier
To the wider public Joan Le Mesurier, who has died aged 90, was known for her marriage to the actor John Le Mesurier and her affair with his friend the comedian Tony Hancock. Those relationships were the subject of TV films, books and endless newspaper articles, but they never defined her.
What killed John Le Mesurier?
Cirrhosis of the liver
John Le Mesurier/Cause of death
A heavy drinker of alcohol for most of his life, Le Mesurier died in 1983, aged 71, from a stomach haemorrhage, brought about as a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. After his death, critics reflected that, for an actor who normally took minor roles, the viewing public were “enormously fond of him”.
Are Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques related?
At the turn of the decade Eric Sykes and his old friend and colleague Hattie Jacques co-starred in a new 30-minute BBC TV sitcom, Sykes and a…, which Sykes created in collaboration with writer Johnny Speight, who had worked with him earlier in the 1950s on the two Tony Hancock series for ITV.
Who did Hattie Jakes marry?
John Le Mesurierm. 1949–1965
Hattie Jacques/Spouse
She was married to the actor John Le Mesurier from 1949 until their divorce in 1965, a separation caused by her five-year affair with another man.
Who are the actors in the movie dad’s Army?
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Mark Tandy Major Cunningham Russell Balogh Lundt (as Russell Balough) Andrew Havill Captain Meeks Heinz The Pigeon Emily Atack Daphne
Where was the TV series Dad’s army set?
A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II. Did You Know? Although it’s supposed to be set in Kent (as indicated by the platoon’s cap badges) Walmington-on-Sea is believed to have been modelled on Bexhill-on-Sea, over the county border in Sussex.
What kind of Van was used in Dad’s Army?
The Jones’ van in this movie is also the same one used in Dad’s Army (1968). You could not have made a phone call from England to Paris during war time. Jones: Permission to panic, sir!
Why did Liz Fraser replace Janet Davies in Dad’s Army?
Liz Fraser replaced Janet Davies because Norman Cohen wanted a less homely, more “sexy” actress for the role. Jimmy Perry has said “It was a mistake…not to cast Janet in the role because the viewing public has come to recognise her as Mrs. Pike. But that was a decision made by Columbia.”