Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do'. 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. The couple has worked together in the past, collaborating in a production of Richard III for Nottingham Playhouse seven years ago. From 1982 to 1983, he was in the BBC radio comedy series, a spin-off from Dad's Army called It Sticks Out Half a Mile. Coronation Street continues on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV. Calli Kitson Wednesday 1 Mar 2023 10:15 am. Franks Facebook page posted a message saying: "So sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning. They've now told their castmates and everyone thinks it's a match made in heaven.". However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap. Ten years ago, Suffolk was swept up in a wave of Johnny Depp sightings. [2], His first television appearance was as the lead in a Rediffusion play entitled Half Hour Story: Flowers at my Feet in 1968.[3]. He is also an accomplished stage actor though, having performed in repertory and at the West End. Ian Lavender was on the show for 16 years, Ian Lavender was a fan favourite on EastEnders, Derek Harkinson was a fan favourite in the soap. He has said in interviews that he felt that he had arrived and hasn't ever felt the need to leave. Helen Fraser cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new EACH store in Ipswich. DON'T MISSEamonn Holmes' GB News debut interrupted by wife Ruth Langsford[WATCH]Jane McDonald opens up on anxiety battle[INSIGHT]What did Kayce see in his vision in Yellowstone season 4 finale? Bill Oddie: Not a Suffolk resident as such but such a frequent visitor to RSPB Minsmere that he might as well be. EastEnders continues tonight (July 24) at 7.30pm on BBC One. Ian Lavender is leaving EastEnders and won't be returning to the soap. Inviting a number of her co-stars along for their special day, the couple had been engaged since 2016. ', a reference to Captain Mainwaring's most famous line from Dad's Army. The actress temporarily exited the ITV soap in January when Shona accompanied her stepdaughter Lily to London for a football training camp. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Ian Lavender from We Have Ways of Making You Talk on Podchaser, aired Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. "With Jason off the scene, Phelan is helping Eileen look after his business interests," ITV revealed. : "I'd bought him a Rolex as an engagement present too, and I took it along just in case he asked as I had an inkling he would!". In 1968, aged 22, Lavender was cast as Private Frank Pike, the youngest member and stupid boy of the platoon in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can EASTENDERS actor Ian Lavender will not be returning to the soap after 16 years. Lavender has continued to be associated with Dad's Army, and still takes part in occasional fan conventions and cast reunions. He has a home in Orford. Some like it, NOT! He married his second wife, American-born Miki Hardy, three years his senior, six days after his bladder cancer was diagnosed in 1993. As presenter John Humphrys asked his name, fellow contestant Rick Wakeman shouted 'Don't tell him, Pike! Menu. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Here are some of the famous who have made their home in our part of the world. Derek made a surprise return a year ago to the soap, for a number of episodes around the Christmas period. [LATEST], We didnt think wed get over that quite honestly, we were very unsure about doing the next series without him.. Photo: Nick Tipping Photography (Image: Nick Tipping Photography). [4] He appeared in the entire run of the series, and in the spinoff film released in 1971. 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 . Ian's character Derek is perhaps best known for his close friendship with Pauline Fowler and as a mentor to her son Martin. 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. Between 1998 and 2002, Ian also appeared in Corrie as an actor. His career really took off when he became the master of the big screen romantic comedy creating timeless magic with Four Weddings and A Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually and most recently Yesterday. He lives on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Read more on Closer online. Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Paul's world crumbles after losing job as his health plummets. Coronation Street: romance for Dev Alahan and Bernie Winter?,When Bernie Winter saves Dev Alahan a whole lot of faff by exposing Evelyn Plummer's fake injury, things take a romantic turn. He memorably overturned his historic conviction for being gay with the help of a law student, before he left Walford for good. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He trained at the esteemed Old Vic Theatre School in London and went on to star in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. 'Corrie is a great show to work on and everyone is very excited about Iain's plans for the summer, there are some massive story lines coming up. After a varied career on stage and on television, her public profile blossomed again in 1999 when she was cast as Sylvia Hollamby, the hard-hearted warder, in the prison drama Bad Girls which ran until 2006 and then was transformed into a West End musical. Seasons: 2 . He played Captain Mainwaring in the British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977, was nominated for seven BAFTAs and became one of the most recognised faces on UK television. 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? 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Sign up to Watch. Joining the cast of Corrie in 2018, Ian Bartholomew became a household name playing the villainous Geoff Metcalfe. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Their son, Beau, was born in 2014, and Tina has a daughter named Scarlett from a previous relationship with her Corrie star Ryan Thomas. They said:'Corrie's cast is the biggest it has ever been, and actors always come and go in a soap. 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. Lavender also recorded a special introduction for the 'lost' colour episode of Dad's Army entitled "Room at the Bottom" which was broadcast on 13 December 2008. He said: I havent stopped working until I reached the age that John Laurie and Arnold Ridley had reached when they started in Dad's Army, it was all a bit of fun at the time, and we loved it.. In the soap, he got involved with evil Pat Phelan before being conned out of his . Deepest sincere condolences to Frank's Family and friends at this time. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! . In 1999, Sharon was back again when she reconnected with Rita to invite her to her wedding to Ian Bentley (Jonathan Guy Lewis). Photo: Nick Tipping Photography, TV naturalist Bill Oddie at RSPB Mindsmere Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Everyone loved working with Ian but the writers didnt feel there was anything more they wanted to explore with his character.". 'Corrie that's what you get for having a pure disaster for your producer,' a third posted. Tom Hiddleston: Frequently seen in and around Aldeburgh where his family live. They were unable to take part either because they were legally assessed as being pre . However, the sweethearts have no plans for further additions to their clan, with Mikey telling OK! It's all a muddle this week! These included a reunion with surviving cast members in July, 2008,[6] and an appearance on BBC1's Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army in August. With your Trove account you can: edit and delete tags and comments, create lists . Below Deck delayed: When will Below Deck season 10 return? Corrie fans love a real-life Corrie couple, and actors Sally Carman and Joe Duttine are exactly that. In reality, the 47-year-old actress is head over heels for IT salesman David Stuckey, with the pair caught up in their wedding planning. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. His plots have been far lighted than the darker scenes fans saw under Kate's leadership, which included Aidan Connor's suicide and the murderous rampage of Pat Phelan. "It has been decided Derek is no longer part of the show,"a source told the Daily Star Sunday. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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He has a very distinctive voice and can frequently be heard in north Suffolk coffee shops and spotted at the Snape Maltings concert complex. I can remember seeing Clives face just standing there, and suddenly he wasnt Corporal Jonesat all, everyone was so upset.. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. [21] [22] When filming began on Dad's Army, he was allowed to choose Pike's scarf from an array in the BBC wardrobe. Richard Curtis: One of the true greats of British comedy. 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 ). He has played Shakespeare, pantomime, West End theatre and for several years had a reoccurring role in Coronation Street as the undertaker. Priscilla Dunn began to say: They did a quick re-write saying hes gone up to the smoke, meaning London, got some business to do up there. You can unsubscribe at any time. Griff Rhys Jones enjoying life on the River Stour Photo: Archant (Image: Archant). The Brummie actor was only 22 when he first appeared in Dads Army and since the show has had a prolific career. He plays British prime minister Anthony Eden in the Netflix series The Crown. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant). 43 episodes, 1991-2011 . Ian Lavender: Found fame straight out of drama school as Private Frank Pike, the 'stupid boy' in Dad's Army and he has worked steadily ever since, mixing up appearances in TV staples like . Helen Flanagan 'moves on' from 'humiliated' ex Scott Sinclair: 'Not nice for him to . Jesus has not played for. I have four.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ", However, he did admit that he would return if asked, adding: "I don't think they could get me insured now.". He graduated in 1967. Ian played Geoff in Corrie from 2018-2020 (Picture: ITV) Back in January, Coronation Street star Ian Bartholomew auditioned for this year's series of Britain's Got Talent. 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He graduated in 1967. [23] He is a big cricket fan. In 2001 Lavender joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing the role of Derek Harkinson, a gay friend of Pauline Fowler. The sweethearts share three young sons together Alfie, 13, Harry, 11, and Henry Teddy, four. Nina is played by newcomer Mollie Gallagher, 21. There is no issue at all with Iain.'. He even made it onto the dance floor by taking part in the nation's favourite dance competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. We love walking. Wouldn't it be nice to know what the f**k is going behind the scenes at Corrie? Lavender then toured with The Rocky Horror Show musical, playing the Narrator. AMC's Better Call Saul topped all shows with five nominations including for Drama Series, joining a list that includes Amazon [] A Gannett Company. 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. Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? Lavender's piece, "Portrait", was written by Anthony Cule, directed by Fiona McAlpine, and explored the memories of a man who had experienced a number of relationships with different alcoholics throughout his lifetime. ", Meanwhile another said: "Thank you Frank for bringing so much fun ,laughter & joy to Dad`s Army many fans RIP.". His most memorable scenes were usually alongside good friend Pauline Fowler, and as a mentor to her son, Martin. Coronation Street icon Adam Barlow receives tragic health diagnosis? Sergeant Arthur Wilson, played by John Le Mesurier, died in 1971 following liver complications. 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But he realised he had bought it on himself, in fact, his last words were, Im fed up with it now', and hedied that night.. Playing dubious author Mel Hutchwright, Sir Ian said the role . Sign up for a free Trove account. Ian Lavender: Found fame straight out of drama school as Private Frank Pike, the 'stupid boy' in Dad's Army and he has worked steadily ever since, mixing up. But in real life, the stars of Weatherfield enjoy romances that are relatively drama-free, with happy marriages and children of their own. Lavender also survived a heart attack in the summer of 2004. His ex Michelle also suspected the Bistro boss after he was noticeable absent during the disaster, and Kate has also been grieving after her fianc Rana was killed in the tragedy. 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. A decade ago, he said "I do" with long-term partner Emma Gleave at St Bartholomew's church in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Arthur Ian Lavender (born 16 February 1946) is an English stage, film and television actor. Located between Stowmarket and Framlingham, Harington and his wife, fellow Game of Thrones actor Rose Leslie, have recently applied to carry out upgrades and restoration work to the property. Bernard Hill: Star of the iconic 1970s series Boys From The Blackstuff, as well a leading role as King Theoden in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and playing the doomed Captain Smith in the blockbuster Titanic. And, certain stars like Sally Carman and Joe Duttine even met their match behind-the-scenes on the iconic ITV set. Nick Robinson: The BBC's former political editor is now a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme. Published: 19:33 GMT, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 07:42 GMT, 2 May 2019. Ian Lavender is the only surviving member of the magnificent seven, and he has enjoyed a long career on stage and screen. But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. Bhavna Limbachia (left) and Connie Hyde (right) also recently quit the soap, and their exit scenes have already been aired. Ian Lavender played Private Frank Pike in the much-loved BBC TV sitcom Dad's Army (1968-77) and also appears in the BBC radio adaptations still regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Meeting in 1999, Jane and Robert first got to know one another at the inaugural British Soap Awards ceremony, and the rest is history. In real life, Jane is wed to fellow actor Robert Beck, the couple sharing two young sons together Harry Alexander Jack, twelve, and Sam Alfie Robert, nine. [14] In August 2013 he made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. I was expected to be funny; I wasn't expected to be Pike. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. Why did Sharon Bentley leave Coronation Street? The comments below have not been moderated. Love Island shock as four Islanders are axed in dramatic episode including 'two fan favourites', The Love Island villa is set to be rocked by a shock dumping that will see four Islanders - including 'two fan favourites' - pack their bags and leave the villa, Love Island viewers 'relieved' as Olivia and Maxwell are dumped but with major show twist, Just minutes after Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda talked about taking their relationship to the next level, host Maya Jama arrived at the party and revealed they'd been dumped, Holly Willoughby exposes her nipple on children's TV show, Ministry of Mayhem during epic throwback clip. Ian Bentley 43 episodes, 1999 Danny Young . 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