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Post by D.C. Burtonshaw on Dec 22, 2019 19:16:46 GMT
Tony Britton dies aged 95, daughter Fern Britton confirmed today. He died earlier this morning.
Britton was best known for starring in BBC sitcom Don't Wait Up alongside Nigel Havers in the 1980s, (which I remember watching at the time as a schoolkid) as well as many British films including The Day of the Jackal.
He also appeared in Robin's Nest alongside Richard O'Sullivan and Tessa Wyatt, and films Operation Amsterdam as well as Sunday Bloody Sunday.
I also remember him appearing in episodes of The Saint, and Special Branch (earlier pre Euston series).
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Post by The Saint on Dec 22, 2019 20:01:17 GMT
Sad news, although 95 is a great age. RIP Tony Britton BBC News link |
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Post by John Steed on Dec 22, 2019 20:19:51 GMT
R.I.P. Tony Britton
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Post by Sam Tyler on Dec 22, 2019 20:25:49 GMT
Sad news indeed  He was very good in Don't Wait Up with Dinah Sheridan and Nigel Havers. Living to 95 is quite an achievement though. R.I.P. Tony |
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Post by Villain on Dec 22, 2019 20:29:51 GMT
Sad news so close to Christmas, RIP Tony Britton. I liked his attempt at a Brummie accent in Day Of The Jackal and his guest role in The Saint was quite memorable too. Villain  |
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Post by Vienna on Dec 22, 2019 21:04:50 GMT
Sad news so close to Christmas, RIP Tony Britton. I liked his attempt at a Brummie accent in Day Of The Jackal and his guest role in The Saint was quite memorable too. Villain  He was actually from Birmingham, Villain RIP Tony Britton |
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Post by Villain on Dec 22, 2019 21:06:29 GMT
I know, he sort of adopted a posh RADA voice throughout his (very successful) career but reverted to Brummie for 'Jackal' . In the mood to watch it now... Villain |
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Post by Vienna on Dec 22, 2019 21:08:16 GMT
I know, he sort of adopted a posh RADA voice throughout his (very successful) career but reverted to Brummie for 'Jackal' . In the mood to watch it now... Villain Yes, a bit like my dear old mum who's from Small Heath, but she doesn't sound like she's from Brum as she went to a posh school Vi |
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Post by Windy Miller on Dec 22, 2019 23:05:55 GMT
A big loss. I always liked everything he appeared in, but especially his role in Robin's Nest. R.I.P. |
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Post by Charles Bronson on Dec 23, 2019 9:15:12 GMT
RIP Tony.
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