British actor Richard Griffiths was known for his portrayals of Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films, Uncle Monty in Withnail and I, and Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky. But before he became a star, he had brutal start to life...
An unsung master of comic creations, Deryck Guyler became a radio star almost overnight in 1946, before finding a whole new audience on television over 20 years later
Boasting a career spanning more than five decades, Irene Handl captivated audiences with her impeccable comedic timing and remarkable versatility brought to life by the witty and eccentric characters that became her trademark
"I think I represent a cross between the Wizard of Oz and Father Christmas." - William Hartnell speaking to The Daily Express on being Doctor Who.
The brief career of an actress whose beauty and talent, coupled with the tragic circumstances of her life, have made her a memorable figure in the history of British film and television
Peter Hawkins’ face may not have been well known, but to several generations of television watchers, young and old, his voice was as familiar as that of one of our own family.
Patricia Hayes was another of those actors who were the unsung heroes of television. The actors who were ever-present and we took to our hearts, but seldom, if ever, received star billing
The Arthur Haynes show was essential viewing in the early days of ITV. A favourite of millions but for too long overlooked Television Heaven takes a look back at his career and the impact he had on television comedy.
James Hayter had over 150 screen appearances and enjoyed an extensive range of stage performances in a long and distiguished career. Yet it was a series of TV commercials, for which you only heard his voice, that made him instantly recognisable
A prolific composer who left an indelible mark on British television, enriching our viewing experience with his musical prowess, Ronnie Hazlehurst wrote some of the most iconic theme tunes that are still warmly remembered today