Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was a British actor and a television

continuity announcer In broadcasting, continuity or presentation (or station break in the U.S. and Canada) is announcements, messages and graphics played by the broadcaster between specific programmes. It typically includes programme schedules, announcement of the ...

who often appeared in comedic roles. Born in

Nottingham Nottingham ( , East Midlands English, locally ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, city and Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England. It is located south-east of Sheffield and nor ...

, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in

Wales Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic ...

, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968. Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995–97 television series '' Oh, Doctor Beeching!'' and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of '' You Rang, M'Lord?''. He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of '' George and Mildred''. Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in '' Dombey and Son''. He played parts in ''

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'' and ''

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''. Roberts died in

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, Wales, in 1999, at the age of 74.

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* 1925 births 1999 deaths 20th-century English male actors Male actors from Nottingham English male television actors Radio and television announcers Royal Navy personnel of World War II Royal Navy sailors Military personnel from Nottingham {{UK-tv-actor-1920s-stub