A prolific character actor with an extensive radio and stage career to his credit as well as almost 200 screen appearances, Richard Caldicot may not have been a familiar name to many, but his face was easily recognisable. Brian Slade remembers...
Biographies
Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball were ITV's answer to Morecambe and Wise. But while they never reached the dizzy heights of Eric and Ernie, the boys were a smash hit and viewing figures soared, cementing their place as one of Britain's favourite double-acts
Delighting audiences with her scene-stealing performances in films, television, and theatre, Esma Cannon, with her pixie-like appearance and dotty charm, was one of the most beloved and versatile actresses of her generation
The iconic British actress graced radio, stage and television. From BBC Radio’s early days to her legendary role as Ena Sharples in Coronation Street where Ena held court at The Rovers Return, Violet Carson wrote herself into television legend
An iconic figure in children’s entertainment and one of the most popular and likeable entertainers on the small screen
From his unforgettable laugh in Only Fools and Horses to his commanding presence in dramas, comedies, and stage work, John Challis carved out a career that made him one of Britain’s most beloved character actors
Ernest Clark, renowned as one of Britain's most distinguished actors, effortlessly navigated between the works of Shakespeare and his memorable portrayal in the smash hit Doctor in the House
A warm look at Jimmy Clitheroe’s life and career, from Lancashire mill village beginnings to national fame, highlighting his radio success, television work, and enduring stage presence, along with the personal story behind his unique and much-loved schoolboy persona
Wanting to be a sports star, and very capable of being one too, Chuck Connors instead became a very watchable star of television and film, appearing in over 100 productions.
Modest, warm-hearted and an accomplished comedienne in her own right but often the comic foil for some of the funniest stars on television, the unforgettable Pat Coombs voice was instantly recognised on radio as was her face on television.
Some comedic talents are relatively simple to define. Some are much more difficult to encapsulate. Some, well, some are just pure...magic.
"Most of my life I have been lucky. I've not always had the money, but I have always been able to act out any part I want to play, whether it's professional on stage or before a real camera; or what passes for real life." - Television Heaven remembers Harry H. Corbett
Ronnie Corbett achieved such fame as one of the Two Ronnies that his solo career was often eclipsed. But his status as a national treasure and a much-loved household name was as much down to his own talent as that of his comedy partner. Brian Slade looks back on a remarkable career.
James Cossins was a prolific and instantly recognisable actor who was always in demand, even though he was destined to be one of those character actors, with over 150 screen roles, whose name didn't always spring to mind. We celebrate this unsung hero
Best known for his roles in television comedy dramas and films, often portraying eccentric characters such as scientists, teachers, and doctors, Graham Crowden was an instantly recognisable character actor whose career is too often overlooked
From the shadows of Soho’s underworld to the stern authority of a Scottish lawman, Iain Cuthbertson carved out one of television’s most commanding careers. Discover the remarkable life and unshakeable resilience of the actor whose talent made him unforgettable
Television Heaven pays tribute to Lynn Dalby, a staple of British stage and television throughout the 1960s & 70s before emigrating to Australia in the 1980s. With loving memories of a life well lived by her daughter Amy, we celebrate a fondly remembered star
As founders of the prolific production company Danziger Photoplays, Edward J. and Harry Lee became the most financially successful independent television producers in the UK during the 1950s...But by 1965 they had moved out of television production altogether
A much loved character actor, best remembered for his booming voice and Welsh accent, Windsor Davies - who was actually born in East London, became one of the best known faces on British television, starring in two of the top sitcoms of the 1970s and 80s.
Once described as the best-loved fat man in Britain Les Dawson won his place in the national heart not for his corpulence but for his comedy which was unique-and for many years ahead of its time.
His sinister charm and twinkling eyes captivated audiences. A timeless villain, forever etched in our hearts
Described variously as the 'last great music-hall entertainer', 'the clown prince of comedy' and 'the squire of Knotty Ash', Ken Dodd tickled the British public for over 60 years. His live shows were legendary...and long! - "This isn't television, missus," he'd say, "you can't turn me off."
Jack Douglas, the man who made twitching an art form with a face that was as expressive as a mime trapped in a wind tunnel. You might remember him from the Carry On films, where he perfected the art of looking perpetually startled
Charlie Drake delighted audiences with his slapstick comic antics in stage variety shows and on television for more than 50 years, often playing a downtrodden "everyman," who failed at everything he tried. Not so in real life.
For those who grew up watching Dad’s Army, Clive Dunn is not just an actor; he is a cherished memory, a reminder of a time when television had the power to bring people together and make them laugh
Discover the remarkable life of Valentine Dyall — the voice behind The Man in Black, Doctor Who’s Black Guardian, and much more. Dive into the shadows and explore his extraordinary career
Though not as widely remembered as some of her contemporaries, Noel Dyson's body of work remains an important part of British television and film history. Her versatility as a character actress made her an enduring favourite
Throughout his life Paul Eddington battled with a crippling disease. But as one of the leading stars in two of the nation's favourite comedies, it didn't stop him from cementing his place in the hearts and minds of the British public.
With a face everyone recognised and a voice that radiated hard-earned wisdom, Glynn Edwards anchored British television for decades — a character actor whose journey to the Winchester bar was as rich as the life he lived
A larger-than-life figure in every sense, Jimmy Edwards, with a mixture of bravado and vulnerability, made the nation laugh while carrying scars, both visible and hidden, from a life touched by war, fame, and personal struggle
