[14] In August 2013 he made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. 2. Something went wrong, please try again later. 'Corrie that's what you get for having a pure disaster for your producer,' a third posted. '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. The actor, who played Derek Harkinson on the BBC show between . Ian Bentley 43 episodes, 1999 Danny Young . The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Producers have recently cast Gemma's brother and four members of the Bailey family. Jesus has not played for. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ', a reference to Captain Mainwaring's most famous line from Dad's Army. It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. EastEnders continues tonight (July 24) at 7.30pm on BBC One. Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. Additional Information Years: 2020 - 2023 . 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Ten years ago, Suffolk was swept up in a wave of Johnny Depp sightings. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Sadly, James lifestyle eventually caught up to him, after being taken ill, he was rushed to hospital where he was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Below Deck delayed: When will Below Deck season 10 return? Coronation Street icon Adam Barlow receives tragic health diagnosis? He hasnt been seen on the screen since summer, and its reported that his final scenes have already aired. 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. Ian Lavender is the only surviving member of the magnificent seven, and he has enjoyed a long career on stage and screen. Ian would even perform to a more mainstream audience the following year, playing himself on Coronation Street, in an episode watched by 20 million people where he wrestled against the character . The Teacher starts on Channel 5 this week and it features an all-star cast including former Coronation Street actor Ian Puleston-Davies. contact the editor here. The sweethearts share three young sons together Alfie, 13, Harry, 11, and Henry Teddy, four. ', Furious:So many departures have left die-hard fans of the soap reeling, and many have taken to Twitter to blame Iain with his lacklustre story lines. Here are some of the famous who have made their home in our part of the world. Photo: Nick Tipping Photography (Image: Nick Tipping Photography). 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. 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. ", However, he did admit that he would return if asked, adding: "I don't think they could get me insured now.". Two is a great number.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. He also appeared on BBC One's The One Show on Thursday 31 July 2008. He chose a claret and blue scarf to remind him of his home city. Joining the cast of Corrie in 2018, Ian Bartholomew became a household name playing the villainous Geoff Metcalfe. 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. Not him! These included a reunion with surviving cast members in July, 2008,[6] and an appearance on BBC1's Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army in August. Iain took over as Coronation Street's producer in June following the departure of Kate Oates, and his storylines first appeared on screen in December. There is no issue at all with Iain.'. He memorably overturned his historic conviction for being gay with the help of a law student, before he left Walford for good. It comes after stars including Kym Marsh (left) and Faye Brookes (right) have decided to leave the ITV show in recent weeks, Off he goes! inaccuracy or intrusion, then please OK! Suffolk is a beautiful place to live, so it is not surprising that it has attracted some famous faces and persuaded them to put down roots here. Read more news, spoilers and gossip on our EastEnders homepage, Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "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.". When filming wraps, the 34-year-old actor returns home to his wife Rachael Isherwood and their two young children. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. One wrote: 'And now Kate is leaving #CoronationStreet as well wouldn't it have been nice for Kate and Rana to leave together? But in real life, the stars of Weatherfield enjoy romances that are relatively drama-free, with happy marriages and children of their own. The sitcom was a radio sequel to Dad's Army, but ran for only one series. 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Meeting in 1999, Jane and Robert first got to know one another at the inaugural British Soap Awards ceremony, and the rest is history. Derek made a surprise return a year ago to the soap, for a number of episodes around the Christmas period. Lavender's piece, "Portrait", was written by Anthony Cule, directed by Fiona McAlpine, and explored the memories of a man who had experienced a number of relationships with different alcoholics throughout his lifetime. "The pure discipline of that; everybody's got to do their job. "Sally thinks Joe is a funny and caring guy and he's really fallen for her, too. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 'How much can business take?' Dad's Army's Ian Lavender opens up on co-star's death Coronation Street spoilers: Nick Tilsley hinted he wanted to kill Roy . Sadly, most of the time, it's let down by the actors who haven't done their homework. Having played Carla Connor for 14 years, Alison's character is currently embroiled in a love triangle with Peter and Adam Barlow. Thank you Frank! Bernard Hill waves to the crowd asa he descends at the RNLI Southwold abseil on the lighthouse in the town Photo: RNLI (Image: Archant). 24 Jul 2018. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They said:'Corrie's cast is the biggest it has ever been, and actors always come and go in a soap. Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to Albert Square in 2016, and for the final time, in 2017, before it was announced he would not be returning to the show. Ian Lavender played Private Frank Pike in the much-loved BBC TV sitcom Dad's Army (1968-77) and also appears in the BBC radio adaptations still regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to [21] [22] When filming began on Dad's Army, he was allowed to choose Pike's scarf from an array in the BBC wardrobe. Mikey and Rachael tied the knot in 2016, marrying in a rustic winter ceremony in the stunning Curradine Barns in Shrawley. Photo: Lucy Taylor. Photo: Nick Tipping Photography, TV naturalist Bill Oddie at RSPB Mindsmere Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown. "With Jason off the scene, Phelan is helping Eileen look after his business interests," ITV revealed. Dads Army: Secret Lives & Scandal is available to watch on My5. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Furious Coronation Street fans blame 'disastrous' new show boss Iain MacLeod for FIVE stars quitting in three months, Do not sell or share my personal information. Bill Turnbull: Another Theberton resident, for many years Bill Turnbull was the face of BBC Breakfast alongside Sian Williams. Actor Sir Ian McKellen is joining the cast of ITV1's soap Coronation Street to play a "dodgy novelist". "I was typecast. HOLLY Willoughbysuffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her time as a children's TV presenter on the Ministry of Mayhem. Dad's Army's Ian Lavender opens up on co-star's death, BBC Breakfast viewers baffled by presenter shake-up as Sally replaced. Alison confessed she had a feeling David might propose, as she told OK! He made an appearance in Goodnight Sweetheart as two different parallel universe versions of the time-travelling lead character's son Michael. He married his second wife, American-born Miki Hardy, three years his senior, six days after his bladder cancer was diagnosed in 1993. After Pauline tried to seduce him, he came out as gay in some memorable soap scenes. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Close enough to London for work but secluded enough to enjoy 'real-life' in the countryside. 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Schiffer was one of the world's leading supermodels during the 1990s and early 2000s while Matthew Vaughn is one of the country's leading film-makers creating such hits as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Stardust and The Kingsman series. Emmerdale pregnancy as Vanessa Woodfield expecting Paddy's baby? Kit Harington: The Game of Thrones star (Jon Snow in the award-winning fantasy series) moved to a Grade II listed, 15th century thatched farmhouse in 2017. 'Coronation Street cobbles across city would turn Salford into tourist attraction' Bhavna Limbachia (left) and Connie Hyde (right) also recently quit the soap, and their exit scenes have already been aired. With your Trove account you can: edit and delete tags and comments, create lists . Griff Rhys Jones enjoying life on the River Stour Photo: Archant (Image: Archant). Helen lived with her Oscar-winning sound-recordist husband Peter Handford at Wickham Skeith, near Eye. 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. 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 . The 75-year-old - who found fame in the sitcom bout the UK's Home G In 1968, aged 22, Lavender was cast as Private Frank Pike, the youngest member and stupid boy of the platoon in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. And Coronation Street fans have firmly placed the blame on producer Iain MacLeod, who they have branded 'awful' and 'disastrous' in a slew of tweets. Raging: Coronation Street fans have been furiously blaming producer Iain MacLeod in a slew of social media posts, after five cast members quit the soap in three months. 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. Tom Hiddleston is one of the nation's greatest actors appearing both theatre, prestige drama on television and in Oscar-nominated movies. Lavender was first married to actress Suzanne Kerchiss. He then became the youngest cast member of Dad's Army (1968), working with . He continued in EastEnders for four years, with storylines mainly involving the Fowler family, before leaving the serial in 2005. 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. Ian Lavender was on the show for 16 years, Ian Lavender was a fan favourite on EastEnders, Derek Harkinson was a fan favourite in the soap. Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. Redfern / . . Read more at Closer online. 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. 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. Yellowstone season 5: When will Yellowstone season 5 start? Mollie said in a statement upon joining the soap cast: "I am absolutely delighted to be in Coronation Street. BBC. He graduated in 1967. 43 episodes, 1991-2011 . 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. We love walking. ok Load mobile navigation. [9] On 4 November 2016, it was announced that Lavender would make a brief return to the show.[10]. Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Paul's world crumbles after losing job as his health plummets. Ian remembered: There were sad times along the way, the saddest obviously was the death of Jimmy Beck. All connected? He lives in north Suffolk just outside Saxmundham. A decade ago, he said "I do" with long-term partner Emma Gleave at St Bartholomew's church in Wilmslow, Cheshire. [24], GRO Register of Births: MAR 1946 6d 813 BIRMINGHAM - Arthur I. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Coronation Street star Ian Bartholomew has revealed he sought counselling as he struggled to film Geoff Metcalfe's horrific abuse of his wife Yasmeen. The 52-year-old's real-life wife, Caroline Harding, also made a Coronation Street appearance earlier this year, playing Weatherfield's new doctor. Between 1971 and 1973 Lavender joined Dad's Army colleague Arthur Lowe on the BBC radio comedy Parsley Sidings. Franks Facebook page posted a message saying: "So sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning. His life in Suffolk, his quest to make his mark as a singer and the up and downs of fame and fortune inform his top-selling songs like Castle on the Hill and Perfect. [15], In November 2014, Lavender made a cameo appearance in the film remake Dad's Army directed by Oliver Parker, released in February 2016. He trained at the esteemed Old Vic Theatre School in London and went on to star in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. : "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!". Bill Oddie: Not a Suffolk resident as such but such a frequent visitor to RSPB Minsmere that he might as well be. Coronation Street's cast members are used to acting out their love lives onscreen, but who are stars like Ian Bartholomew, Chris Gascoyne and Alison King dating in real life? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. Coronation Street: Kelly Neelan arrested over violent attack,Kelly Neelan is arrested under suspicion of being involved in the violent attack on Seb Franklin and Nina Lucas. 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. Seasons: 2 . Acting on the stage at Canterbury followed and his first television work was the ATV play "Flowers At My Feet" in 1968. It is a nightmare as they take days out on location and have a cast of thousands.". [23] He is a big cricket fan. "I've got nothing but admiration for all the soaps, for the getting on to the screen of three and four episodes a week. I can remember seeing Clives face just standing there, and suddenly he wasnt Corporal Jonesat all, everyone was so upset.. Lavender also survived a heart attack in the summer of 2004. [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. Currently, he writes scripts for Julie's former employer Coronation Street, where he's been based since 2018. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Captain Mainwaring, played by star actor Arthur Lowe, died of a stroke in 1982. The Lord of the Rings star will play author Mel Hutchwright, who is invited to address Weatherfield's book club. Sergeant Arthur Wilson, played by John Le Mesurier, died in 1971 following liver complications. "[19] The bladder tumour was operated on successfully, and though Lavender has regular check-ups, doctors are confident the cancer will not return. Oscar Cainer tells all. In 2001 Lavender joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing the role of Derek Harkinson, a gay friend of Pauline Fowler. 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. A spokesperson for EastEnders declined to comment when approached by OK! He even made it onto the dance floor by taking part in the nation's favourite dance competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. Priscilla Dunn began to say: They did a quick re-write saying hes gone up to the smoke, meaning London, got some business to do up there. 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. 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. James fought for his life, which meant his character Private Walker had to be written out of the final episode of the series. The couple share three children two teenage sons, and a daughter. Published: 19:33 GMT, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 07:42 GMT, 2 May 2019. Sign up for a free Trove account. During filming he fell ill with sepsis and spent some time in an Italian hospital before returning to the UK to recuperate.[3]. Private Pike star Ian Lavender opened up about the death of James Beck and how it impacted the whole cast's decision on continuing on the show. 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. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap, and the soap's cast is ever-changing with characters constantly coming and going. 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. The pretty Suffolk village, with its timber-framed houses, tea rooms and 12th-century church, is exactly . ", Meanwhile another said: "Thank you Frank for bringing so much fun ,laughter & joy to Dad`s Army many fans RIP.". The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has returned to the cobbles as Shona Platt after her maternity leave.. [4] He appeared in the entire run of the series, and in the spinoff film released in 1971. It's all a muddle this week! 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. He has a very distinctive voice and can frequently be heard in north Suffolk coffee shops and spotted at the Snape Maltings concert complex. But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Coronation Street viewers know he is an undercover police officer and are convinced he's going to betray Toyah at her trial. Last week Tristan Gemmill also announced he would be leaving the soap later this year, after four years on the cobbles, They're gone! Richard Curtis: One of the true greats of British comedy. Lavender then toured with The Rocky Horror Show musical, playing the Narrator. Ian Lavender is only original Dad's Army star who is still alive (Image: BBC) But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. Exclusive - four Conservative councillors, two from Chatteris, one from Whittlesey and the fourth from Wisbech, decided the fate of March Fountain. Lavender then appeared in several other TV comedy shows during the 1980s, including two episodes of Yes Minister, as Richard Cartwright, and a lead role in the short-lived The Hello Goodbye Man (1984), as the inept salesman Denis Ailing. Sally, who plays Abi Franklin, said "yes" earlier this year when the Tim Metcalfe actor popped the question in an outdoor proposal. "It stopped me getting a type of work," he explained. He has played Shakespeare, pantomime, West End theatre and for several years had a reoccurring role in Coronation Street as the undertaker. Editors' Code of Practice. His heavy drinking had led to him developing cirrhosis of the liver, to which his ex-wife Joan revealed: He was a sick man. Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! 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. Wouldn't it be nice to know what the f**k is going behind the scenes at Corrie? As well as EastEnders, the actor is best known for playing Private Pike in sitcom Dad's Army, though he admitted he was initially typecast after the role. 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