Lavender then toured with The Rocky Horror Show musical, playing the Narrator. After Dad's Army, Lavender returned to the theatre, including a role in a production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice starring Dustin Hoffman. Diana Quick: The actress and documentary film festival organizer has lived outside Theberton for several decades. The actor, who played Derek Harkinson on the BBC show between 2001 and 2005, before reviving the role in 2016, recalled his time working on the series. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap. But who did he play in the ITV1 soap, . Actor Sir Ian McKellen is joining the cast of ITV1's soap Coronation Street to play a "dodgy novelist". One wrote: "Toyah, you just confessed to a undercover cop! He made a cameo appearance as Brigadier Pritchard in the 2016 Dad's Army film, providing a link with the original series.[8]. Farewell! Roy Hudd: One of the comedy greats and the country's leading expert on the English Music Hall. Coming up on the Cobbles! ", Fans flocked to pay tribute as one said: od Bless Frank who together with that great cast and writers brought so many people happiness over many years on Dads Army. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Coronation Street for comment. Calli Kitson Wednesday 1 Mar 2023 10:15 am. magazine, Shelley revealed the sweethearts have enjoyed the time spent together in lockdown, with filming shutting down for several weeks. Photo: Nick Tipping Photography, TV naturalist Bill Oddie at RSPB Mindsmere Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown. Located between Stowmarket and Framlingham, Harington and his wife, fellow Game of Thrones actor Rose Leslie, have recently applied to carry out upgrades and restoration work to the property. 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Bill Turnbull: Another Theberton resident, for many years Bill Turnbull was the face of BBC Breakfast alongside Sian Williams. : "I'd bought him a Rolex as an engagement present too, and I took it along just in case he asked as I had an inkling he would!". [7] In 2014 Lavender appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a show with Steven Mcnicoll entitled Don't tell him, Pike!, where Lavender talked about his time on Dad's Army and the subsequent effect it had on his career. He was almost 91, and we are grateful for all the years of joy, laughter and happiness he brought to so many. Ian Lavender: Found fame straight out of drama school as Private Frank Pike, the 'stupid boy' in Dad's Army and he has worked steadily ever since, mixing up. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. It remains to be seen whether the exits of so many characters will tie together, especially as Robert remains a suspect in the Underworld Factory roof collapse. Read more news, spoilers and gossip on our EastEnders homepage, Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? The Lord of the Rings actor and Oscar nominee proves some of the UK's biggest stars cannot resist the lure of the Rovers Return and Rita's Kabin. Credits: William Roache, Helen Worth, Sally Dynevor. He has a very distinctive voice and can frequently be heard in north Suffolk coffee shops and spotted at the Snape Maltings concert complex. Private Frank Pike, the youngest member of the cast when the show launched in 1968, played by Ian Lavender is still going strong at 75. This year, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War as part of our special Christmas series.In this episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Ia Radio DJ and author, Simon Mayo visits pupils at Whitton School, Ipswich after six pupils won a competition to make a radio show about his latest book. Dads Army: Secret Lives & Scandal is available to watch on My5. Sir Ian McKellen, the actor best-known for his portrayal of the wizard Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy - has signed up to appear in 10 episodes of ITV soap Coronation Street as an . He hasnt been seen on the screen since summer, and its reported that his final scenes have already aired. When filming wraps, the 34-year-old actor returns home to his wife Rachael Isherwood and their two young children. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Not him! Ian appeared for an on and off stint on the soap from 2001 until 2005, and often made appearances in the years following. In reality, the 47-year-old actress is head over heels for IT salesman David Stuckey, with the pair caught up in their wedding planning. Editors' Code of Practice. I'm terrible at Facebook and Twitter and our computer is so old, so I've ordered a new one and we're going to have some IT lessons. From 1982 to 1983, he was in the BBC radio comedy series, a spin-off from Dad's Army called It Sticks Out Half a Mile. With your Trove account you can: edit and delete tags and comments, create lists . Coronation Street: romance for Dev Alahan and Bernie Winter?,When Bernie Winter saves Dev Alahan a whole lot of faff by exposing Evelyn Plummer's fake injury, things take a romantic turn. His plots have been far lighted than the darker scenes fans saw under Kate's leadership, which included Aidan Connor's suicide and the murderous rampage of Pat Phelan. 2. Coronation Street (TV Series 1960- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. [17], On 9 May 2015 Lavender gave a reading at VE Day 70: A Party to Remember in Horse Guards Parade, London that was broadcast live on BBC1. . It remains to be seen whether the exits of so many characters will tie together, especially as Robert remains a suspect in the Underworld Factory roof collapse. "I know when I need to encourage him in a particular direction and I can be completely blunt and honest with him when I need to be.". Coronation Street is famed for its juicy love stories, with everything from sordid affairs to star-crossed proposals gracing the cobbles over the years.. Major characters like Carla Connor, played by Alison King, and Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) have seen their love lives at the centre of grisly plots of late, with one-night stands and cruel abuse. It's all a muddle this week! Emmerdale pregnancy as Vanessa Woodfield expecting Paddy's baby? ', a reference to Captain Mainwaring's most famous line from Dad's Army. During the 1990s Lavender continued to appear occasionally in television comedy roles including a bit-part as a burglar alarm salesman in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. What did Kayce see in his vision in Yellowstone season 4 finale? In 2018, actress Tina O'Brien walked down the aisle with her real-life fianc Adam Crofts in a romantic New Years' Eve ceremony in Manchester. Ten years ago, Suffolk was swept up in a wave of Johnny Depp sightings. Arthur Ian Lavender (born 16 February 1946) is an English stage, film and television actor. Ian Lavender is leaving EastEnders and won't be returning to the soap. The actor, who . CORONATION Street star Ian Bartholomew hates his abusive character so much that he received weekly counselling sessions to cope with playing the most despised man in soap. Private Pike star Ian Lavender opened up about the death of James Beck and how it impacted the wholecast's decision on continuing on the show. He also appeared on BBC One's The One Show on Thursday 31 July 2008. The couple has worked together in the past, collaborating in a production of Richard III for Nottingham Playhouse seven years ago. Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Oscar Cainer tells all. But he realised he had bought it on himself, in fact, his last words were, Im fed up with it now', and hedied that night.. at the Walberswick Fete Photo: Andy Abbott, Rose Leslie and Kit Harington attending the Olivier Awards 2017, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? Discussing their relationship, a source told The Sun: "Both Joe and Sally had been single for a while and just met at the right time in their lives. After Pauline tried to seduce him, he came out as gay in some memorable soap scenes. Ian remembered: There were sad times along the way, the saddest obviously was the death of Jimmy Beck. The former comedy scriptwriter, performer and 'Goodie' has had a long career in front of audiences including work on the pioneering radio show I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again but for the 40 years has increasingly spent his time campaigning for conservation work. 'Corrie is a great show to work on and everyone is very excited about Iain's plans for the summer, there are some massive story lines coming up. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. I was expected to be funny; I wasn't expected to be Pike. Alison confessed she had a feeling David might propose, as she told OK! "I grew up watching the show and it is surreal to be on the set working alongside such incredible actors as David . Franks Facebook page posted a message saying: "So sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning. Its been over 40 years since one of the nations most beloved sitcoms Dad's Army aired and sadly all of its stars have passed away - bar one. Ian Lavender appears in a semi-staged production of The Mikado at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Sunday. The true culprit of the factory collapse will be exposed in the coming weeks, as part of a huge storyline which will see a sinister new villain emerge on the cobbles. He was reunited with producer David Croft for the television series Come Back Mrs. Noah (197778, co-written by Croft with Jeremy Lloyd), though it was unsuccessful. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN, Griff Rhys Jones enjoying life on the River Stour Photo: Archant, Ed Sheeran enjoying a game at Portman Road in August 2019. [14] In August 2013 he made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. Some like it, NOT! Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? Helen Fraser cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new EACH store in Ipswich. Hill moved to Suffolk in the mid-1980s, having fallen I love with the county while filming Drowning By Numbers with Peter Greenaway at Thorpeness. He is also an accomplished stage actor though, having performed in repertory and at the West End. Sir Ian heads for stellar Street. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Coronation Street exit: Why has Sam Rentford quit as Curtis Delamere? On 22 June 2015, Lavender was awarded a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars. James fought for his life, which meant his character Private Walker had to be written out of the final episode of the series. Dads Army fans were given a look inside the history of the BBC hit comedy show in Channel 5s recent documentary. After a varied career on stage and on television, her public profile blossomed again in 1999 when she was cast as Sylvia Hollamby, the hard-hearted warder, in the prison drama Bad Girls which ran until 2006 and then was transformed into a West End musical. The couple moved in together earlier this year, their new home featuring a plush island unit and modern overhead lighting. Additional Information Years: 2020 - 2023 . This made him a household name and gave him the great advantage of working alongside a number of experienced actors during his formative years, helping him to hone his acting skills. The 71-year-old actor has starred as guest character Derek Harkinson in Albert Square since 2001, but has now left the soap for good, according to reports. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. ", Yet he added he was proud of the role, insisting: "I have never understood why actors say, 'It's not the only thing I've done'.". The actor, who played Derek Harkinson on the BBC show between . Sadly, it was quickly revealed to be a case of mistaken Identity but it all seemed very believable because Suffolk and East Anglia has become a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful escape for the rich and famous. . In 2019, Lavender appeared alongside Maureen Beattie, Jonathan Harden, Helen Vine and Rosin Rae in the mental health radio monologue series Talking Taboos, produced by Vine. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. DON'T MISSEamonn Holmes' GB News debut interrupted by wife Ruth Langsford[WATCH]Jane McDonald opens up on anxiety battle[INSIGHT]What did Kayce see in his vision in Yellowstone season 4 finale? [18], In 2017, Lavender appeared alongside Rula Lenska, Johnny Ball, Judith Chalmers and Diana Moran in the reality show A Celebrity Taste Of Italy Channel 5. appearances in TV staples like EastEnders and Casualty with theatre work. Thank you Frank! Mikey North's Gary Windass is about to be at the centre of a major Christmas storyline, when the murder of Rick Neelan comes back to haunt him. Ian opened up about James death and said: Its one of the sad, poignant, a sort of ooh moments, there was a letter on thefloor. All connected? Corrie's Sarah Platt celebrated 20 years on the soap earlier this year, enjoying a number of onscreen romances in that time. Lavender was born in Birmingham, England. Sir Ian will appear for 10 episodes in May. Photo:PA, Bernard Hill waves to the crowd asa he descends at the RNLI Southwold abseil on the lighthouse in the town Photo: RNLI, Helen Fraser cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new EACH store in Ipswich. Tom Hiddleston is one of the nation's greatest actors appearing both theatre, prestige drama on television and in Oscar-nominated movies. But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. Ian Wright cannot wait for Gabriel Jesus' return from injury and says the Arsenal striker can spark an upturn in form in team-mate Gabriel Martinelli. Picture: Steve Waller, Diana Quick with Joanna Lumley at the Aldeburgh Documentary Festival. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. . David proposed on a cruise around the Mediterranean last year, popping the question on their one year anniversary. As a writer he contributed to sketch shows like Not The Nine O'Clock News and Spitting Image before creating some of the best TV comedies ever made including Blackadder with Rowan Atkinson and The Vicar of Dibley with Dawn French. Helen lived with her Oscar-winning sound-recordist husband Peter Handford at Wickham Skeith, near Eye. A fourth also posted: 'I won't support Corrie in its current awful state with Iain as producer. Speaking to OK! Bernard Hill: Star of the iconic 1970s series Boys From The Blackstuff, as well a leading role as King Theoden in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and playing the doomed Captain Smith in the blockbuster Titanic. The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. He moved to Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds, in the 1990s and has done a lot of work for the historic churches trust and local cancer charities. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant). Lavender also appeared in films and television series, one of which (Mr Big, 1977) featured him starring alongside Peter Jones and Prunella Scales. Coronation Street exit: Why has Sam Rentford quit as Curtis Delamere? However, the sweethearts have no plans for further additions to their clan, with Mikey telling OK! Read more at Closer online. But in real life, the stars of Weatherfield enjoy romances that are relatively drama-free, with happy marriages and children of their own. Deepest sincere condolences to Frank's Family and friends at this time. ", Meanwhile another said: "Thank you Frank for bringing so much fun ,laughter & joy to Dad`s Army many fans RIP.". After his retirement in 2016 he moved to Suffolk to keep bees. Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. "It has been decided Derek is no longer part of the show,"a source told the Daily Star Sunday. He grew up in Essex but it was a love of sailing that brought him across the border when the family sailed up the Orwell and berthed their boat at Pin Mill. Photo: Lucy Taylor. Partner of Emma Freud for nearly 30 years, the couple and their children have lived in Walberswick since the early 1990s. Ian Lavender is the only surviving member of the magnificent seven, and he has enjoyed a long career on stage and screen. Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Jesus has not played for. The pretty Suffolk village, with its timber-framed houses, tea rooms and 12th-century church, is exactly . He also appeared on ITV's television game show Cluedo (1990), based on the board game. EastEnders continues tonight (July 24) at 7.30pm on BBC One. Nina is played by newcomer Mollie Gallagher, 21. It comes despite sources telling MailOnline that thesoap boss is in no way responsible for the exits of five different cast members in the last three months, including actresses Kym Marsh and Faye Brookes. Antiques Roadshow guest amazed by Beatles memorabilia value, Outlander star Caitriona Balfe addresses tough year in poignant post, Eamonn Holmes' GB News debut interrupted by wife Ruth Langsford. Below Deck delayed: When will Below Deck season 10 return? The actor has starred as Albert Square resident Derek Harkinson since 2001 but has apparently parted ways with the soap. He lives with his wife Debbie, just outside Coddenham, north of Ipswich. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. READ MORE: Dad's Army creators were 'woke' back in 1960s and 1970s without even knowing it. Ian Lavender is only original Dad's Army star who is still alive. Nick Robinson: The BBC's former political editor is now a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme. Former 'Emmerdale' star Ian Kelsey is about to walk down the cobbles on 'Coronation Street' after being cast as dodgy businessman (and all-new bad guy), Vinny and he just happens to be an old pal of Pat Phelan. [2], His first television appearance was as the lead in a Rediffusion play entitled Half Hour Story: Flowers at my Feet in 1968.[3]. TV naturalist Bill Oddie at RSPB Mindsmere Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown (Image: Archant). A keen sailor, he has moved around the county several times is currently living near to Southwold. EASTENDERS actor Ian Lavender will not be returning to the soap after 16 years. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Currently, he writes scripts for Julie's former employer Coronation Street, where he's been based since 2018. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail! She first made an impact on viewers by playing Julia Flyte in Brideshead Revisited. Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to . Inviting a number of her co-stars along for their special day, the couple had been engaged since 2016. He made a variety of appearances during 2008 in connection with the 40th anniversary of the series. [12] In January 2011, Lavender appeared at the Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival in Bristol. Suffolk scriptwriter Richard Curtis tries his hand at the hoop challenge Dad's Army's Ian Lavender opens up on co-star's death, BBC Breakfast viewers baffled by presenter shake-up as Sally replaced. Bhavna Limbachia (left) and Connie Hyde (right) also recently quit the soap, and their exit scenes have already been aired. He lives on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Online. Available for both RF and RM licensing. His ex Michelle also suspected the Bistro boss after he was noticeable absent during the disaster, and Kate has also been grieving after her fianc Rana was killed in the tragedy. Known as Carla Connor's other half on Corrie, Peter Barlow has been played by actor Chris Gascoyne for 20 years. A Gannett Company. Ian Hyland shares his thoughts on a recent episode of Coronation Street, in which the 'cringe factor was almost unbearable' - though he's keen for the ITV soap to continue with such light relief Lavender starred in the film, 31 North 62 East (released September 2009), an independent psychological thriller starring John Rhys-Davies, Marina Sirtis, Heather Peace and Craig Fairbrass. Claudia Schiffer: German-born supermodel married movie director husband Matthew Vaughn at Lavenham Guildhall in 2002 before moving to Coldham Hall, a Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion at Stanningfield, near Bury St Edmunds. more . Just three weeks after he was taken ill, James Beck passed away at the age of just 44, he was the second-youngest member of the cast, with his death putting the future of Dads Army in doubt. The WGA on Wednesday unveiled nominations for its 2021 WGA Awards in the categories of TV, new media, news, radio/audio and promotional writing during 2020. Why did Sharon Bentley leave Coronation Street? The Secret Lives of Dads Army shared the many secrets about cast members, their lifestyles whilst working on the show and the success of the series. Ian played Geoff in Corrie from 2018-2020 (Picture: ITV) Back in January, Coronation Street star Ian Bartholomew auditioned for this year's series of Britain's Got Talent. 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L-R Helen Woiwod, Ian Milne, Helen Fraser and Marilyn Southgate. In 1999, Sharon was back again when she reconnected with Rita to invite her to her wedding to Ian Bentley (Jonathan Guy Lewis). Producers have recently cast Gemma's brother and four members of the Bailey family. Something went wrong, please try again later. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and is the last surviving major cast member of the series following the death of Frank Williams in 2022. Over Christmas 2008, Lavender appeared in Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. Menu. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Jeremy Northam: Cambridge-born Jeremy Northam has divided his time between theatre roles and prestige British films like Carrington (1995), Emma (1996), The Winslow Boy (1999), An Ideal Husband (1999), Enigma (2001) and the all-star Gosford Park (2001). 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