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Armchair Thriller
''Armchair Thriller'' is a British television drama series broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980 in two seasons. Taking the form of a sequence of unconnected serials, scripts for ''Armchair Thriller'' were adaptations of published novels and stories. Although not strictly a horror series, it did sometimes include supernatural elements. ''Armchair Thriller'' was mainly produced by Thames Television, but it included two serials from Southern Television. The format was of 25-minute episodes broadcast twice-weekly, usually screened on a Tuesday or Thursday between 8 pm and 9 pm. Overview The opening titles consisted of a shadow-figure walking to an armchair and then sitting down, accompanied by music composed by Andy Mackay of pop group Roxy Music. Some trailers for the series showed the same armchair soaked in blood and a screaming, maniacal face; these received criticism from those who considered them too horrific for pre- watershed viewing. For ''Armchair Thriller'' broadcasts Tham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Fiction
Horror is a genre of fiction which is intended to frighten, scare, or disgust. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror, which is in the realm of speculative fiction. Literary historian J. A. Cuddon, in 1984, defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length... which shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing". Horror intends to create an eerie and frightening atmosphere for the reader. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for larger fears of a society. Prevalent elements of the genre include ghosts, demons, vampires, werewolves, ghouls, the Devil, witches, monsters, extraterrestrials, dystopian and post-apocalyptic worlds, serial killers, cannibalism, cults, dark magic, satanism, the macabre, gore and torture. History Before 1000 The horror genre has ancient origins, with roots in folklore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Lawson
Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of ''Bleak House (2005 TV serial), Bleak House'', as Gordon Urquhart in the film ''Local Hero (film), Local Hero'', as Retired DI Steve McAndrew in BBC One's ''New Tricks'', as Kit Curran in ''The Kit Curran Radio Show'', and as Wedge Antilles in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy. Early life Lawson was born in Glasgow but grew up in Crieff, Perthshire, after his family moved there when he was three years old. He is the son of Phyllis Neno (née Stamper), a merchant, and Laurence Lawson, a watchmaker. Lawson was educated at Crieff Primary School (then called Crieff Public School). After the 11-plus examination, he attended Morrison's Academy as a day pupil before attending the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, having first unsuccessfully auditioned for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He then sold carpets and did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neville Barber
Neville may refer to: Places *Neville, New South Wales, Australia *Neville, Saskatchewan, Canada *Néville, in the Seine-Maritime department, France * Néville-sur-Mer, in the Manche department, France *Neville, Ohio, USA * Neville Township, Pennsylvania, USA People * Neville (name), including a list of people and characters with the name * House of Neville, a noble family of England *Neville (wrestler), ring name of Benjamin Satterley, a British professional wrestler Other uses * USS ''Neville'' (APA-9), a Heywood-class attack transport in the United States Navy *Neville (Thomas the Tank Engine), a railway engine in ''Thomas & Friends'' *Concrete Aboriginal, a lawn ornament in Australia also known as a "Neville" See also *Fifehead Neville, Dorset, England *Tarring Neville, East Sussex, England *Neville's algorithm, used for polynomial interpolation *The Neville Brothers, American band *Naville, a surname *Nevil (other) Nevil may refer to: Surname: *Alex Nevil (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prentis Hancock
Prentis Hancock (born 14 May 1942) is a British actor, best known for his television roles. He was a regular cast member of the first season of science fiction series '' Space: 1999'' as Paul Morrow, and also appeared in a number of '' Doctor Who'' stories throughout the 1970s - ''Spearhead from Space'' and ''Planet of the Daleks'' with Jon Pertwee and ''Planet of Evil'' and '' The Ribos Operation'' with Tom Baker. Other TV appearances include ''Spy Trap'' (as Lieutenant Sanders), ''Z-Cars'', ''Colditz'', '' Survivors'', '' The New Avengers'', '' Secret Army'', ''Return of the Saint'', ''Minder'', '' Chocky's Children'', '' The Professionals'' and ''The Bill''. His film credits include '' The Thirty Nine Steps'' (1978) and '' Defence of the Realm'' (1985). Filmography Television * '' Space: 1999'' (1975-1976) * '' Doctor Who'' (1970-1978) * ''The Protectors ''The Protectors'' is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Eagles
Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again from 1296 to 1301 * León (historical region), composed of the Spanish provinces León, Salamanca, and Zamora * Viscounty of Léon, a feudal state in France during the 11th to 13th centuries * Saint-Pol-de-Léon, a commune in Brittany, France * Léon, Landes, a commune in Aquitaine, France * Isla de León, a Spanish island * Leon (Souda Bay), an islet in Souda Bay, Chania, on the island of Crete North America * León, Guanajuato, Mexico, a large city * Leon, California, United States, a ghost town * Leon, Iowa, United States * Leon, Kansas, United States * Leon, New York, United States * Leon, Oklahoma, United States * Leon, Virginia, United States * Leon, West Virginia, United States * Leon, Wisconsin (other), United States, severa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Angelis
Paul Angelis (18 January 1943 – 19 March 2009) was an English actor and writer, best known for his role as PC Bruce Bannerman in the BBC police series ''Z-Cars'' and as Navy Rum in '' Porridge''. Early life Angelis was born in Dingle, Liverpool to an English mother, Margaret (née McCulla), and a Greek father, Evangelos Angelis. He attended St Francis Xavier's Grammar School, Liverpool and St Mungo's Academy, Glasgow then worked for merchant banks for six years before training as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Having moved to London, he then toured with a children's theatre company. Career Angelis provided the voice of Ringo Starr and the Chief Blue Meanie in the film '' Yellow Submarine''. Television and film He appeared in many British television programmes such as ''George and Mildred'', '' Thriller'', ''Callan'', ''The Liver Birds'', ''The Onedin Line'', ''Man About the House'', '' Quiller'', '' The Sweeney'' - as armed robber and hard ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susie Blake
Susie Blake (born 19 April 1950) is an English television, radio and stage actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the snobbish TV announcer in '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' and Bev Unwin in ''Coronation Street'', which she played between 2003 and 2006, before a brief return in 2015. She has also played Hillary Nicholson in ''Mrs. Brown's Boys'' since 2011. Personal life Blake was born in Highgate, London to David and Molly Blake. Her mother was an illustrator and children's television presenter. She is the granddaughter of actress Annette Mills, and a great-niece of actor Sir John Mills. Actresses Hayley and Juliet Mills are Blake's first cousins once-removed. Blake trained at the Arts Educational School and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Acting Blake regularly appeared in Victoria Wood's television programmes and has extensive radio credits. She appeared in the first episode of the sitcom ''One Foot in the Grave'' in which her character was res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zena Walker
Zena Cecilia Walker (7 March 1934 – 24 August 2003) was an English actress in film, theatre and television. Biography Walker was born in the Selly Oak district of Birmingham, the daughter of George Walker, a grocer, and his wife Elizabeth Louise (''née'' Hammond). She attended St. Martin's School in Solihull, and then went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She appeared twice in the TV series ''The Adventures of Robin Hood'', the second time in the 1958 episode "Women's War". In 1960, she starred in a TV adaptation of A. J. Cronin's novel ''The Citadel''. Her most memorable performance is considered that of a mother in ''A Day in the Death of Joe Egg'' (1969), a black comedy by Peter Nichols, adapted from his stage play, about a disabled child. For her performance in ''A Day in the Death of Joe Egg'' on Broadway, Walker won the 1968 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. She was a memorable Ophelia in ''Hamlet'' (opposite Paul Sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Whitrow
Benjamin John Whitrow (17 February 1937 – 28 September 2017) was an English actor. He was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for his role as Mr Bennet in the 1995 BBC version of ''Pride and Prejudice'', and voiced the role of Fowler in the 2000 animated film ''Chicken Run''. His other film appearances include ''Quadrophenia'' (1979), ''Personal Services'' (1987) and ''Bomber'' (2009). Life and career Whitrow was born on 17 February 1937 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, the son of Mary Alexandra (Flaunders) and Philip Whitrow, a teacher at St Edward's School, Oxford. He attended the Dragon School, Tonbridge School, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He served in the King's Dragoon Guards during his national service from 1956 to 1958. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1981. He played Russell in the original radio version of '' After Henry'' by Simon Brett. A lifelong fan of the writings of the English author Denton Welch, he was instrumental in bringing the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Littlewood
Harry Littlewood (23 May 1921 – 26 December 2003) was an English actor who has appeared in ''Coronation Street'', ''George and Mildred'', ''Z-Cars'', '' Softly, Softly'', '' The Saint'', ''Never the Twain'', '' Families'', ''The Bill'', '' Casualty'', '' Bergerac'' and ''Howards' Way ''Howards' Way'' is a television drama series produced by BBC Birmingham and transmitted on BBC1 between 1 September 1985 and 25 November 1990. The series deals with the personal and professional lives of the wealthy yachting and business comm ...''. Filmography Television roles External links * 1921 births 2003 deaths Male actors from Manchester English male soap opera actors {{UK-tv-actor-1920s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Joyce (actor)
John Joyce or Johnny Joyce may refer to: * John Joyce (New Zealand politician) (1839–1899), New Zealand Member of Parliament (MP) * John Joyce (American politician) (born 1957), United States Representative * John Joye or Joyce, MP * Jack Joyce (John Edward Joyce, 1876–1934), American horseman & performer * John Joyce (footballer) (1877–1956), English footballer * John Joe Joyce (born 1987), Irish boxer * John Joyce (musician) (1933–2004), British folk musician * Johnny Joyce (Gaelic footballer) (1937–2019), Irish Gaelic footballer * John Stanislaus Joyce (1849–1931), father of James Joyce * John Joyce (cricketer) (1868–1938), English cricketer * Johnny Joyce (athlete) (1878–1957), American track and field athlete * John A. Joyce (1842–1915), American military officer, poet and writer * John T. Joyce (1894–1930), American businessman and politician * John Joyce (actor) (1939–2009) See also * John Joyce Russell John Joyce Russell (December 1, 1897 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Waring (actor)
George Waring (20 February 1925 – 15 February 2010) was a British television actor from 1962 to 2000. He also had occasional feature film credits. He was best known for appearing on '' Coronation Street'' as Arnold Swain, the bigamist husband of Emily Bishop in 1980. Earlier in the 1970s he appeared in '' Crown Court'', the long running ITV courtroom drama series. He also appeared in episodes of '' Doctor Who'' in 1967. He attended Ducie High School, Manchester and joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18. After acting with a service repertory company in Europe he had various jobs, worked in repertory theatres in England and appeared in West End plays including ''Alfie Alfie may refer to: Theatre and film * ''Alfie'' (play), a 1963 play by Bill Naughton * ''Alfie'' (1966 film), a film based on the play starring Michael Caine * ''Alfie'' (2004 film), a remake of the 1966 film * ''Alfie'' (2013 film), an Indi ...'' in 1963. Filmography References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
