Biographies

Australian Bill Kerr carved himself an enduring place among an elite generation of comedians who changed the face of British comedy after the Second World War.

Roy Kinnear's remarkable career ensured that he remained at the top of his profession for nearly 30 years, earning him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim

Described as a "total one-off - a magnificently, madly, inspirationally talented drama producer," Verity Lambert made the television drama genre utterly her own. Her career spanned the eras, from the first episode of Doctor Who through to Jonathan Creek and beyond, her shows were enduring and her talent unique

One critic once wrote when reviewing Geoffrey Lancashire's work, "If Geoffrey Lancashire didn't exist, he would have to have been invented."

As one of the most prolific television producers of all time, Glen A. Larson created more top-rated audience pleasers than any other showrunner. The critics hated his shows and other detractors claimed none of them were his original work

"I’m as good as Judi Dench, I’m sure I am." Television Heaven pays tribute to an actress who left behind a remarkable body of work

Hugh Lloyd found fame in 'Hancock's Half Hour' and his was a perenially popular face in television sitcoms throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In this article, Television Heaven pays tribute to an actor who charmed Britain for over half a century

One of British sitcom's most iconic characters, Lloyd-Pack also played important roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. He described Trigger in Only Fools and Horses as both a blessing and a curse, before cementing his status as a national treasure in The Vicar of Dibley

He was a constant on our screens throughout the 1960s and 1970s, appearing with comedy legends like Sellers and Milligan, who were among his closest friends. Here we remember one of Britain’s unsung heroes of television and film...

In a career spanning more than 65 years, Herbert Lom played an extraordinarily wide range of characters on both the big and small screen