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Jude The Obscure (TV Serial, 1971)
''Jude the Obscure'' is a British television serial directed by Hugh David, starring Robert Powell, Fiona Walker, and Alex Marshall, first broadcast on BBC Television in early 1971. It is based on Thomas Hardy's novel ''Jude the Obscure'' (1895). Plot The action is set in England in the late 19th century. Jude Fawley (Robert Powell) is a young stonemason’s apprentice living in the village of Marygreen with his Aunt Drusilla. His former schoolmaster, Richard Phillotson ( John Franklyn-Robbins) leaves the village to take up a college appointment in Christminster, a university city based on Oxford. Jude has the ambition to study at Christminster and become a clergyman and is learning Greek and Latin. Meanwhile, he is seduced by Arabella Donn ( Alex Marshall), a pig-keeper’s daughter, whom he marries when she claims to be pregnant. Arabella leaves him and emigrates to Australia. Jude then completes his apprenticeship and moves to Christminster, where he works as a mason, hoping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh David
Hugh David (17 July 1925 – 11 September 1987) was a British actor turned television director. David was born in Aberystwyth, Wales. His directorial credits include ''Compact'', ''Z-Cars'', '' The Pallisers'' and ''Doctor Who'', for which he directed two stories in the Patrick Troughton era. While still an actor in the early 1960s, he had actually been suggested for the leading role in ''Doctor Who'' by his friend, the producer Rex Tucker, but this was vetoed by incoming series producer Verity Lambert who considered the actor too young for the role. David later stated that as he had recently starred in the Granada Television series ''Knight Errant'' and disliked the high public profile it brought him, he would not have been keen to take on another leading role anyway. He died in London, leaving his widow actress Wendy Williams. Selected filmography * ''How Green Was My Valley ''How Green Was My Valley'' is a 1939 novel by Richard Llewellyn, narrated by Huw Morgan, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daphne Heard
Delia Phyllis Daphne Heard (21 August 1904 – 22 June 1983) was an English actress and acting teacher. She was born in Plymouth, Devon. She appeared in numerous made-for-TV movies and TV series. But was perhaps best known in latter years as Richard's elderly mother Mrs. Polouvicka in ''To the Manor Born''. Film Her film credits include roles in ''Goodbye Gemini'' (1970), the film version of ''Please Sir!'' (1971) as an old gypsy, ''Jude the Obscure'' (1971) as Drusilla Fawley, and '' The Triple Echo'' (1972). She also appeared as the nanny in Laurence Olivier's film '' Three Sisters'' (1970) based on the Anton Chekhov play, with Joan Plowright, Alan Bates and Olivier himself as Chebutikin. Television and radio She performed in many other television serials, including ''Wild, Wild Women'', '' Doctor Who'' (in a story-stealing turn in the serial ''Image of the Fendahl'' as white witch 'Granny' Tyler), the sitcom '' Don't Forget to Write!'' as Mrs Field the cleaner, ''Z- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Scott Martin
John Scott Martin (1 April 1926 – 6 January 2009) was an English actor born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Lancashire. He made many film, stage and television appearances, but one of his most famous, though unseen, roles was as a Dalek operator in the long-running BBC science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''. Martin operated Daleks from 1965's '' The Chase'' through 1988's ''Remembrance of the Daleks'' making him the longest-running Dalek operator. He worked with eight different actors in the title role of The Doctor from William Hartnell to Sylvester McCoy, and also Richard Hurndall, who took on the role of the First Doctor in "The Five Doctors". Typically, Martin would operate the first Dalek when a group of three entered a scene, due largely to his long tenure on the programme. He also operated other ''Doctor Who'' monster costumes including the insectoid Zarbi in ''The Web Planet'', and the robotic Mechanoids in '' The Chase''. Martin made his first on screen appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Elwyn
Michael Elwyn (born 23 August 1942) is a Welsh actor, notable for his work in film ('' Shadow Man''), stage ('' The Audience'', as Anthony Eden) and television ('' Stella''). Elwyn was born in Pontypridd. He is the partner of actress Alison Steadman, and is best known for his role as Sir Edward in the BBC Series of ''Robin Hood''. In 2020 Elwyn joined the cast of ''Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Origi ...'' playing 'Charles Moore' Resident Chair of 'Stillwaters'. Filmography TV Film Stage References External links * 1942 births Welsh male film actors Welsh male stage actors Welsh male television actors Living people {{Wales-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Woodbridge (actor)
George Authur Woodbridge (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s. George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and West Country accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Personal life Woodbridge was born in Exeter, England,McFarlane, Brian (28 February 2014). ''The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition''. Oxford University Press. p. 839; where he was raised and lived most of his life. He died in London in 1973. Career Woodbridge became a Chief Steward in the Merchant Navy before becoming an actor, first appearing on the London stage in 1928. He made his film debut in 1940 in ''The Big Blockade'', he went on to appear in films such as ''Green for Danger'' (1946), '' The Fallen Idol'' (1948), '' The Queen of Spades'' (1949), '' Stryker of the Yard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Wimbush
Mary Wimbush (19 March 1924 – 31 October 2005) was an English actress whose career spanned 60 years. Active across film, television, theatre and radio, she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1969 film ''Oh! What a Lovely War''. Her television credits included ''Poldark'' (1975–77), ''Jeeves and Wooster'' (1990–92), and ''Century Falls'' (1993). She played Julia Pargetter in BBC Radio 4's popular soap opera ''The Archers'', a part she played from 1992 until her death. Early life and education Wimbush was born on 19 March 1924 in Kenton, Middlesex (today in North-West London). Her father was a schoolmaster and her mother had trained at RADA, but did not pursue a stage career, although the family enjoyed taking part in amateur dramatics. They moved to Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, when Mary was four. Wimbush was educated at the Berkhamsted School for Girls, and at St Agnes & St Michael's Convent, an Anglican school in East Grinstead. She t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beth Morris
Bethan "Beth" Morris (19 July 1943 – 1 March 2018) was a Welsh actress. Born in Gorseinon and a lifetime native of Swansea, she was probably best known for her performance as Julia Drusilla in the 1976 BBC adaptation of ''I, Claudius''. Her career spanned from 1969 to 2004 and other notable TV credits include: '' Softly, Softly'', ''Dixon of Dock Green'', ''David Copperfield'', ''Blake's 7'', ''Minder'', ''The District Nurse'' and ''Time Trumpet''. Among her stage roles, she appeared in Bertolt Brecht's ''Edward II'' at the Round House Theatre in London. Personal life Bethan Morris was born in 1943 to Charles Emlyn Morris (1915–83) and Gwendoline Lillias (John) Morris (1915–2011). She married actor Stephen Moore in the Borough of Lewisham, London in 1974. After they divorced in 1986, she was a partner of actor Bill Nighy. She lived in Y Garn, Penllergaer, and was found dead in her home on St David's Day at the age of 74. Selected filmography * ''Crucible of Terror'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Beale
Richard Henry Beale (13 May 1920 – 27 March 2017) was a British actor. He had a long career in television, stage and film, dating back to the 1950s. Early years Born in Hackney, London, England, Beale was the son of Henry and Constance Beale. He served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. He worked ten years at his father's printing business before he ventured into acting. Career Beale's early films included ''The Battle of the River Plate'' (1956), '' A Night to Remember'' (1958), and ''Sink the Bismarck!'' (1960). Personal life His wife, whom he divorced, was named Anne. They had two children. Death He died 27 March 2017 at the age of 96. Selected filmography *''The Battle of the River Plate'' (1956) – Capt. Pottinger (uncredited) *'' A Night to Remember'' (1958) – Harbour Pilot (uncredited) *''Sink the Bismarck!'' (1960) – Petty Officer in Phone Montage (uncredited) *''The Flood'' (1963) – Grout *''Compact'' (1963–1964, TV Serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Rothwell (actor)
Michael Rothwell (13 March 1936 – 24 January 2009) was an actor. Amongst his theatre work, he was part of the Royal National Theatre, National Theatre's 1963/64 company, playing Roderigo in Laurence Olivier, Olivier's ''Othello'' in 1964. Films * ''Rentadick'' (1972 ) * ''Fragment of Fear'' (1970) * ''Start the Revolution Without Me'' (1970) * ''The Mummy's Shroud'' (1967) TV * ''The Innes Book of Records'' (1979) * ''Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971), Jude the Obscure'' (1971) as Dawlish * ''The First Churchills'' (1969) * ''Strange Report'' (1969) * ''Mystery and Imagination'' - ''Casting the Runes (1968 film), Casting the Runes'' (1968) * ''Sexton Blake (TV series), Sexton Blake'' (1968) * ''Vanity Fair (1967 TV serial), Vanity Fair'' (1967) * ''The Pilgrim's Progress'' (1967) * ''The Avengers (TV series), The Avengers'' (1967) (episode: ''The £50,000 Breakfast'') * ''The Plane Makers'' (1967) * ''Write a Play'' (1967) * ''Softly, Softly (TV series), Softly, Softly'' (1966) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Dignam
Cuthbert Mark Dignam (20 March 1909 – 29 September 1989) was a prolific English actor. Born in London, the son of a salesman in the steel industry, Dignam grew up in Sheffield, and was educated at the Jesuit College, where he appeared in numerous Shakespearean plays. He learned his craft touring Britain and America with Ben Greet's Shakespeare company. His range extended from the Louis Macneice radio play, ''The Dark Tower'' in the 1940s to the TV thriller, ''The XYY Man'' in the late 1970s. Along with Philip Guard and John Bryning, Dignam can be heard on the fade-out of the Beatles' song "I Am the Walrus", during which is played a 1967 BBC radio broadcast of King Lear, with Dignam in the role of the Earl of Gloucester. Dignam was married three times, divorced twice (his character in ''The XYY Man'' frequently complains about the expense of maintaining multiple ex-wives). Family His brother Basil was also a well-known character actor and his sister-in-law was the actress M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Anita Sharp-Bolster (28 August 1895 – 1 June 1985) was an Irish-born American actress who appeared in 88 films and 12 TV series from 1928 to 1978. She was sometimes billed as Anita Bolster. Early life She was born 28 August 1895 in Glenlohane, Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland. Career Stage Sharp-Bolster's Broadway credits include ''Kathleen'', ''Pygmalion'', and ''Lady in Waiting''. Film Sharp-Bolster debuted in the British film ''What Money Can Buy'' (1928). Her American film debut came in 1942 in ''Saboteur'', directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In a 2013 book, one writer described her as "one of the most riveting human gargoyles in Hollywood films." Radio Sharp-Bolster worked with the BBC in the UK. Television Billed as Anita Bolster, she appeared in three episodes of ''Dark Shadows'' in March of 1968. Bolster portrayed a witch named Bathia Mapes who failed to remove a curse of vampirism from Barnabas Collins. Personal life Sharp-Bolster was married to Jacob Schwartz. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Golden (actor)
Michael Golden (15 August 1913 – 1983) was an Irish stage, film and television actor, mainly active in England. His stage work encompassed Shakespearean roles at Stratford in 1947; and as police inspectors in the original West End productions of Agatha Christie's plays ''Verdict'' and '' The Unexpected Guest'' in 1958. Selected filmography * ''A Canterbury Tale'' (1944) - Sergt. Smale * ''Send for Paul Temple'' (1946) - Dixie * ''Hungry Hill'' (1947) - Sam Donovan * ''Escape'' (1948) - Detective Penter * ''Calling Paul Temple'' (1948) - Frank Chester * ''Noose'' (1948) - Moggie * ''Another Shore'' (1948) - D.O. Broderick * ''The Blue Lamp'' (1950) - Mike Randall (uncredited) * ''Pool of London'' (1951) - Customs Officer Andrews * ''Cry, the Beloved Country'' (1951) - Second reporter (uncredited) * ''Salute the Toff'' (1952) - Benny Kless * ''The Gentle Gunman'' (1952) - Murphy * ''The Square Ring'' (1953) - Warren * ''Operation Diplomat'' (1953) - Harrison * '' 36 Hours'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
