His role in the BBC drama The Night Manager opposite Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman was said to be an unofficial screen test for James Bond, although he has since made clear that he is not interested in the role. Griff Rhys Jones: Star of Not The Nine O'Clock News, Alas Smith and Jones and various TV shows like Three Men in a Boat, has lived in Suffolk on the Shotley peninsula for the best part of 30 years. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. contact the editor here. more . Sir Ian will appear for 10 episodes in May. Express. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Coronation Street for comment. He graduated in 1967. James fought for his life, which meant his character Private Walker had to be written out of the final episode of the series. Richard Curtis: One of the true greats of British comedy. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account, The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3, Neighbours announces seven more returning cast. . And, certain stars like Sally Carman and Joe Duttine even met their match behind-the-scenes on the iconic ITV set. 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. He even made it onto the dance floor by taking part in the nation's favourite dance competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. 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Following his graduation in 1967 he appeared on stage in Canterbury. Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. Producers have recently cast Gemma's brother and four members of the Bailey family. ', a reference to Captain Mainwaring's most famous line from Dad's Army. The Brummie actor was only 22 when he first appeared in Dads Army and since the show has had a prolific career. "[19] The bladder tumour was operated on successfully, and though Lavender has regular check-ups, doctors are confident the cancer will not return. They were unable to take part either because they were legally assessed as being pre . [24], GRO Register of Births: MAR 1946 6d 813 BIRMINGHAM - Arthur I. He made an appearance in Goodnight Sweetheart as two different parallel universe versions of the time-travelling lead character's son Michael. It's all a muddle this week! 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 soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. One wrote: 'And now Kate is leaving #CoronationStreet as well wouldn't it have been nice for Kate and Rana to leave together? 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. Speaking to OK! Then there's Simon who has no reason to get involved with Max." However, other fans think the mysterious love interest is Daryan (played by Twana Omer ). Lavender introduced Sherlock Jr., a 1924 silent film directed by and starring Buster Keaton. Coronation Street exit: Why has Sam Rentford quit as Curtis Delamere? And, Loveday and Ian share two children together a teenage girl and a 12-year-old boy. While the couple hasn't confirmed when they met, the 65-year-old is in a civil partnership with the actress and director. Birmingham actor Ian Lavender first starred in Dad's Army aged just 22 and went on to appear in BBC One soap EastEnders before he eventually shunned television shows in 2017, Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the Star. Why did Sharon Bentley leave Coronation Street? At the start of 2009, Lavender appeared as a guest character in an episode of the CBBC sitcom, The Legend of Dick and Dom. 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However, the sweethearts have no plans for further additions to their clan, with Mikey telling OK! Bill Oddie: Not a Suffolk resident as such but such a frequent visitor to RSPB Minsmere that he might as well be. 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. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. HP10 9TY. ', 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. But who did he play in the ITV1 soap, . 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. Rachel gave birth to the couple's second child, daughter Eliza, last year, and they are also proud parents to their adorable son Archie, four. In 1999, Sharon was back again when she reconnected with Rita to invite her to her wedding to Ian Bentley (Jonathan Guy Lewis). I wasn't character-cast. 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! But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. Yellowstone season 5: When will Yellowstone season 5 start? 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. He has said in interviews that he felt that he had arrived and hasn't ever felt the need to leave. Oscar Cainer tells all. [1] He attended Bournville Boys Technical School (later Bournville Grammar-Technical School for Boys) where he appeared in many school dramatic productions. After his retirement in 2016 he moved to Suffolk to keep bees. The word out of the street was that the Pirates of the Caribbean star was looking to buy a place in the country and Suffolk was his location of choice. 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? 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. [13], In early 2013, Lavender appeared as The Mikado in three concert performances of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, taking place in The Royal Festival Hall, London, the Symphony Hall, Birmingham and the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 - 15 April 1982) was an English actor. Acting luminary Sir Ian McKellen starts his 10-episode run in hit soap Coronation Street on Sunday. 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. Farewell! [15], In November 2014, Lavender made a cameo appearance in the film remake Dad's Army directed by Oliver Parker, released in February 2016. Playing dubious author Mel Hutchwright, Sir Ian said the role . Lavender said "We had been living together for 16 years and it was something I should have done a long time before, these things change you, they help you to see what is important in life. Speaking about working with her hubby in the past, Loveday told The Stage: "We have a very well-established shorthand. Announcing the happy news to fans, Sally, 39, shared a snap to social media, showing the couple celebrating with champagne, an emerald sparkler on the bride-to-be's finger. She has long thrown herself into local cultural life and been part of the HighTide theatre festival and served for many years on the board of the Aldeburgh Cinema. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Lavender then toured with The Rocky Horror Show musical, playing the Narrator. Picture: Steve Waller (Image: Copyright Stephen Waller). 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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. I was expected to be funny; I wasn't expected to be Pike. 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. 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. One wrote: "Toyah, you just confessed to a undercover cop! Available for both RF and RM licensing. [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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Jane Danson is in the running for the soap awards next year, thanks to her moving performance as grieving mum Leanne Battersby this year. 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. Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. Something went wrong, please try again later. How many celebrities have you seen out and about in Suffolks towns? Franks Facebook page posted a message saying: "So sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning. 24 Jul 2018. 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 . Sadly, James lifestyle eventually caught up to him, after being taken ill, he was rushed to hospital where he was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Published: 19:33 GMT, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 07:42 GMT, 2 May 2019. The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. Related articles Coronation Street icon Adam Barlow . This isn't the first time Caroline appeared as a doctor on the soap, and this year she resumed her role in a tragic storyline that saw Leanne Battersby's son die of an incurable genetic illness. She is also acting out a devastating break-up, her relationship with Nick Tilsley coming to an end due to the strain of their shared grief. I can remember seeing Clives face just standing there, and suddenly he wasnt Corporal Jonesat all, everyone was so upset.. 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 Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His heavy drinking had led to him developing cirrhosis of the liver, to which his ex-wife Joan revealed: He was a sick man. 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. Coronation Street continues on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV. A fellow screen star, actress Trilby has appeared in the likes of Poirot, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Casualty, and Cake. 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. ", 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'.". Over Christmas 2008, Lavender appeared in Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. 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Between 1971 and 1973 Lavender joined Dad's Army colleague Arthur Lowe on the BBC radio comedy Parsley Sidings. 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. Another fan said: "It will be Daryan." A . 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. 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. 'Sometimes actors want to try other things, sometimes story lines dictate that people will leave. And Corrie is the Manchester born actress' first stab at a TV role. 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. She said: "My partner and I are actually getting on quite well. A revival of The Glums (197879), at first as part of a Bruce Forsyth variety series, proved rather more satisfactory, being adapted from scripts for the 1950s radio series Take It From Here that were written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Photo: Lucy Taylor. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap. Acting on the stage at Canterbury followed and his first television work was the ATV play "Flowers At My Feet" in 1968. The actor, 66, said he spoke to producers . I have four.". 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