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Hugh William Paddick (22 August 1915 – 9 November 2000) was an

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actor. He starred in the 1960s

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'', performing in sketches such as "Charles and Fiona" (as Charles) and "

Julian and Sandy Julian and Sandy were characters on the BBC radio comedy programme ''Round the Horne'' from 1965 to 1968 and were played by Hugh Paddick and Kenneth Williams respectively, with scripts written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. According to a BBC R ...

" (as Julian). He and

Kenneth Williams Kenneth Charles Williams (22 February 1926 – 15 April 1988) was an English actor of Welsh heritage. He was best known for his comedy roles and in later life as a raconteur and diarist. He was one of the main ensemble in 26 of the 31 Car ...

were largely responsible for introducing the underground language

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to the

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public. Paddick also enjoyed success as Percival Browne in the original West End production of '' The Boy Friend'', in 1954.

Biography

Born in

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, Paddick preferred theatre to any other form of acting and spent most of his life on the stage, from his first role while at acting school in 1937Times Digital Archive
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'' as Colonel Pickering. He was also an accomplished musician – singer, pianist and organist. He can be heard at the piano accompanying Julian and Sandy in a number of their sketches on both ''Round the Horne'' and ''The Bona World of Julian and Sandy''. In his diaries,

, so often scathing of his colleagues, spoke warmly of Paddick's kindness as a man, and of his "subtlety and brilliance" as a performer. Paddick was gay and lived for over thirty years with his partner Francis, whom he met at a party in London. The two men were keen gardeners at their west London home. He was distantly related to

Brian Paddick Brian Leonard Paddick, Baron Paddick (born 24 April 1958), is a British politician and retired police officer, currently sitting in the House of Lords as a life peer. He was the Liberal Democrat candidate for the London mayoral elections of 2 ...

, now Lord Paddick, Britain's first openly gay

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. Paddick died in

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, on 9 November 2000, aged 85.

In popular culture

In the 2006 BBC television film '' Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!'', about the life of Williams, Paddick was portrayed by Guy Henry.

Films

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School for Scoundrels School for Scoundrels may refer to: * ''School for Scoundrels'' (1960 film), a British comedy film starring Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas and Alistair Sim * ''School for Scoundrels'' (2006 film), an American film based on the above, featuring Bil ...

'' (1960) – Instructor *''

We Shall See ''We Shall See'' is a 1964 British drama film directed by Quentin Lawrence and starring Maurice Kaufmann, Faith Brook and Alec Mango. It was adapted from a 1926 novel ''We Shall See!'' by Edgar Wallace, and was made at Merton Park Studios as ...

'' (1964) – Connell *''

San Ferry Ann ''San Ferry Ann'' is a 1965 British sound effect comedy. Wordlessly, with soundtrack and sound effects, it tells the story of a holiday crossing from Dover to Calais. Synopsis A motley crew of British characters ride the San Ferry Ann to the s ...

'' (1965) – French Commercial Traveller *''

The Killing of Sister George ''The Killing of Sister George'' is a 1964 play by Frank Marcus that was later adapted into a The Killing of Sister George (film), 1968 film directed by Robert Aldrich. Stage version Sister George is a beloved character in the popular radio ser ...

'' (1968) – Freddie *''

Up Pompeii ''Up Pompeii!'' is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the ''Carry On'' films, and the second series by Rothwell and S ...

'' (1971) – Priest *''

Up the Chastity Belt ''Up the Chastity Belt'' (also released as ''Naughty Knights'' in the United States) is a 1971 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Frankie Howerd. It was a spin-off from the TV series '' Up Pompeii!'' Plot Eleanor of Aquit ...

'' (1971) – Robin Hood *''

That's Your Funeral ''That's Your Funeral'' was a BBC sitcom from 1971 about a North of England funeral director called Basil Bulstrode (Bill Fraser). Storylines used many urban legends An urban legend (sometimes contemporary legend, modern legend, urba ...

'' (1972) – Window Dresser

Television

*'' Here and Now'' (1956) * ''

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'' (1959) – Lionel Stone *''

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'' (1963–1964) – Osbert Rigby-Soames *''

The Strange World of Gurney Slade ''The Strange World of Gurney Slade'' is a surreal six-part British television comedy series devised by Anthony Newley and made by ATV, first transmitted by the ITV network between 22 October and 26 November 1960. Newley devised the central con ...

'' (episode 2, 1960) – Fairy *'' Winning Widows'' (1961–1962) *''Worm's Eye View'' (play) (1962) see IMDB reference below *''

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'' (1963) *''

Frankie Howerd Francis Alick Howard (6 March 1917 – 19 April 1992), better known by his stage-name Frankie Howerd, was an English actor and comedian. Early life Howerd was born the son of soldier Francis Alfred William (1887–1934)England & Wales, Deat ...

'' (1965–1966) *'' Pure Gingold'' (1965) *''

The Wednesday Play ''The Wednesday Play'' is an anthology series of United Kingdom, British television plays which ran on BBC One, BBC1 for six seasons from October 1964 to May 1970. The plays were usually original works written for television, although dramati ...

'' episode: '' The End of Arthur's Marriage'' (1965) – House Agent *''

Before the Fringe ''Before the Fringe'' was a BBC television series which ran for two series on BBC2 in 1967. The first series ran for eight episodes between 30 January and 20 March 1967. The second series of six episodes ran between 18 September and 23 October 19 ...

'' (1967) *''

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'' (1968) – Various Roles *''

Comedy Playhouse ''Comedy Playhouse'' is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including ''Steptoe and Son'', '' Meet the Wife'', ...

'' (1968–1972) – Bernard Hooper / Sidney Jelliot *''

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'' (1968) *'' Wink to Me Only'' (1969) – Sydney Jelliot *''

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'' episode: ''Summer Camp'' (1970) – Gerald *''

Father, Dear Father ''Father, Dear Father'' is a British television sitcom produced by Thames Television for ITV from 1968 to 1973 starring Patrick Cargill. It was subsequently made into a spin-off film of the same title released in 1973. An Australian sequel s ...

'' episode: ''Housie – Housie'' (1971), episode: ''Flat Spin'' (1973) – Mr. Nash / Fanshawe *''

The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine ''The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine'' is a 1971 comedy-variety sketch series, starring British comedian Marty Feldman. Co-produced by ATV in the UK and ABC TV in the United States, it was recorded at ATV's Elstree Studios. It features opening ...

'' (1971) – Various Characters *''

The Benny Hill Show ''The Benny Hill Show'' is a British comedy television show starring Benny Hill that aired on the BBC and ITV (from 1969) between 15 January 1955 and 1 May 1989. The show consisted mainly of sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody ...

'' series 4, episode 1 (1972) *'' Pardon My Genie'' (1972, children's comedy series) – The Genie *''

Tell Tarby ''Tell Tarby'' was a British television comedy series which aired in 1973. Cast included Jimmy Tarbuck, Lynda Bellingham, Josephine Tewson Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 – 18 August 2022) was an English actress, best known for her ...

'' (1973) *''

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'' advertisement (1976) (provided the voice of a chimpanzee) *''

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'' episode: ''Television Film'' (1978) – Nigel Lambshank *''

The Basil Brush Show ''The Basil Brush Show'' is a British children's television sitcom series, starring the glove puppet fox Basil Brush. It was produced for six series by The Foundation, airing on CBBC from 27 September 2002 to 25 December 2007. The show is a s ...

'' (1979) *'' Can We Get On Now, Please?'' (1980) – Charles Pettigrew *'' The Morecambe and Wise Show'' (1980) – Adrian Fondle / Robin Caress *'' Rushton's Illustrated'' (1980) *'' The Jim Davidson Show'' (1980–1981) *'' Babble'' (1983) *''

Jemima Shore Investigates ''Jemima Shore Investigates'' is a British mystery television series which originally aired in twelve episodes in 1983. It is based on a series of novels by Antonia Fraser about Jemima Shore, a crime-solving television presenter.Brunsdale p.361- ...

'' episode: ''The Crime of the Dancing Duchess'' (1983) – Tony Jerrold *''

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'' series 3 episode 4: '' Sense and Senility'' (1987) – David Keanrick, thespian *''

Alas Smith and Jones ''Alas Smith and Jones'' is a British comedy sketch television series starring comedy duo and namesake Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that originally ran for four series and two Christmas specials on BBC2 from 1984 to 1988, and later as ''Smi ...

'' episode 4.5 (1987) *'' And There's More'' episode 4.1 (1988) – Various Characters *''

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'' episode: ''Never Say Trevor Again'' (1988) – Don Pettifer *'' Campion'' (1990) – 'Beaut' Siegfried *'' Jackson Pace: The Great Years'' (1990) – Lord Taggon (Last appearance)

Theatre

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'' (1937) Embassy School of Acting *'' There's Always Tomorrow'' (1949)

New Wimbledon Theatre The New Wimbledon Theatre is situated on the Broadway, Wimbledon, London, in the London Borough of Merton. It is a Listed building, Grade II listed Edwardian era, Edwardian theatre built by the theatre lover and entrepreneur, J. B. Mulholland. B ...

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The Thunderbolt ''The Thunderbolt'' is a 1912 American silent, black-and-white short drama starring William Garwood, James Cruze, David Thompson, Jean Darnell, and Mignon Anderson. Cast * James Cruze as the dishonest broker * Mignon Anderson as the broker's ...

'' (1952)

Liverpool Playhouse The Liverpool Playhouse is a theatre in Williamson Square in the city of Liverpool, England. It originated in 1866 as a music hall, and in 1911 developed into a repertory theatre. As such it nurtured the early careers of many actors and actress ...

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The Two Bouquets ''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite ...

'' (1953)

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*'' The Boy Friend'' (1953) Embassy Theatre, (1954)

Wyndham's Theatre Wyndham's Theatre is a West End theatre, one of two opened by actor/manager Charles Wyndham (the other is the Criterion Theatre). Located on Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster, it was designed c.1898 by W. G. R. Sprague, the archit ...

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'' (1954)

Arts Theatre The Arts Theatre is a theatre in Great Newport Street, in Westminster, Central London. History It opened on 20 April 1927 as a members-only club for the performance of unlicensed plays, thus avoiding theatre censorship by the Lord Chamberl ...

*'' For Amusement Only'' (1956)

Apollo Theatre The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London.

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'' (1956)

Connaught Theatre The Connaught Theatre is a Streamline Moderne-style theatre and cinema in the centre of Worthing, in West Sussex, England. Built as the Picturedrome cinema in 1914, the venue was extended in 1935 and became the new home of the Connaught Theatre ...

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For Adults Only ''For Adults Only'' (1971) is the thirteenth comedy album by Bill Cosby. It was recorded at the ''International Hotel'' which is now the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The title ''For Adults Only'' was also used for a 1959 Pearl Bailey ...

'' (1958) various theatres *''

'' (1959–1961) Theatre Royal,

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'' (1963)

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*'' Let's Get A Divorce!'' (1966–1967)

Mermaid Theatre The Mermaid Theatre was a theatre encompassing the site of Puddle Dock and Curriers' Alley at Blackfriars in the City of London, and the first built in the City since the time of Shakespeare. It was, importantly, also one of the first new thea ...

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The Madwoman of Chaillot ''The Madwoman of Chaillot'' (french: La Folle de Chaillot) is a play, a poetic satire, by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux, written in 1943 and first performed in 1945, after his death. The play is in two acts. The story concerns an eccentric woma ...

'' (1967)

Oxford Playhouse Oxford Playhouse is a theatre designed by Edward Maufe and F.G.M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum. History The Playhouse was founded as ''The Red Barn'' at 12 Woodstock Road, North Oxfor ...

*'' They Don't Grow on Trees'' (1968)

Prince of Wales Theatre The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner. The theatre ...

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Antony and Cleopatra ''Antony and Cleopatra'' (First Folio title: ''The Tragedie of Anthonie, and Cleopatra'') is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The play was first performed, by the King's Men, at either the Blackfriars Theatre or the Globe Theatre in around ...

'' (1969)

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When We Are Married ''When We Are Married'' is a comedy by the English dramatist, J. B. Priestley, written in 1934. It was first performed in London at the St. Martin's Theatre, London on 11 October 1938, and transferred to the larger Prince's Theatre in March 1 ...

'' (1971) Strand Theatre *''

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'' (1974) Casino Theatre *''

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'' (1975)

The King's Head Theatre The King's Head Theatre, founded in 1970 by Dan Crawford, is an off-West End venue in London. It is the second oldest operating pub theatre in the UK. In 2021, Mark Ravenhill became Artistic Director and the theatre focusses on producing LGBTQ ...

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Beauty and the Beast ''Beauty and the Beast'' (french: La Belle et la Bête) is a fairy tale written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve, Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740 in ''La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins'' ( ...

'' (1975)

*'' Some of My Best Friends are Husbands'' (1976)

, (1983) Watford Palace *'' Out on a Limb'' (1976)

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Volpone ''Volpone'' (, Italian for "sly fox") is a comedy play by English playwright Ben Jonson first produced in 1605–1606, drawing on elements of city comedy and beast fable. A merciless satire of greed and lust, it remains Jonson's most-perform ...

'' (1977)

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'' (1977–1978)

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*'' Gigi'' (1980)

Haymarket Theatre (Leicester) The Leicester Haymarket Theatre is a theatre in Leicester, England, next to the Haymarket Shopping Centre on Belgrave Gate in Leicester City centre. History The Haymarket Theatre was opened by Sir Ralph Richardson and the opening season star ...

*'' Soldier's Fortune'' (1981)

Lyric Hammersmith The Lyric Theatre, also known as the Lyric Hammersmith, is a theatre on Lyric Square, off King Street, Hammersmith, London.

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Venice Preserv'd ''Venice Preserv'd'' is an English Restoration play written by Thomas Otway, and the most significant tragedy of the English stage in the 1680s. It was first staged in 1682, with Thomas Betterton as Jaffeir and Elizabeth Barry as Belvidera. The ...

'' (1984)

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*'' Wild Honey'' (1984)

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'' (1985)

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Radio

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Beyond Our Ken ''Beyond Our Ken'' is a BBC radio comedy programme first broadcast between 1958 and 1964. It starred Kenneth Horne, with Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Bill Pertwee, and, as announcer, Douglas Smith. The title is a play on the ...

'' (1958–1964) *''

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'' (1959) *''

The Men from the Ministry ''The Men from the Ministry'' is a British radio comedy series broadcast by the BBC between 1962 and 1977, starring Wilfrid Hyde-White, Richard Murdoch and, from 1966, when he replaced Hyde-White, Deryck Guyler. Written and produced by Edward ...

'' (1965) *''

'' (1965–1968) *'' Stop Messing About'' (1969) *''Share and Share Alike'' (play) (1978) *'' A Chaste Maid in Cheapside'' (play) (1979) *'' Just Before Midnight'' (1979) *'' The 27-Year Itch'' (1979) *'' I Love The 27-Year Itch'' (play) (1980)

References

External links

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