While Simon, 46, is happily married, the actor previously admitted he can't stand filming wedding scenes on the soap. Ian's character Derek is perhaps best known for his close friendship with Pauline Fowler and as a mentor to her son Martin. 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Lavender was born in Birmingham, England. So many departures have left die-hard fans of the soap reeling, and many have taken to Twitter to blame Iain with his lacklustre story lines. Bill Turnbull: Another Theberton resident, for many years Bill Turnbull was the face of BBC Breakfast alongside Sian Williams. On 22 June 2015, Lavender was awarded a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars. He was seen walking the streets of Framlingham, gazing into estate agents windows in Woodbridge or visiting Butley Priory. He also provided the lead voice of BBC children's animation PC Pinkerton in 1988. 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. Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to Albert Square in 2016, and for the final time, in 2017, before it was announced he would not be returning to the show. 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. Birmingham actor Ian Lavender first starred in Dad's Army aged just 22 and went on to appear in BBC One soap EastEnders before he eventually shunned television shows in 2017, Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the Star. Suffolk has an all-star rosta of names hidden away behind the hedgerows. Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! He is best known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and is the last surviving major cast member of the series following the death of Frank Williams in 2022. Celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this year, the lovebirds tied the knot at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel in Lancashire. L-R Helen Woiwod, Ian Milne, Helen Fraser and Marilyn Southgate. 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.. Private Frank Pike, the youngest member of the cast when the show launched in 1968, played by Ian Lavender is still going strong at 75. Dads Army fans were given a look inside the history of the BBC hit comedy show in Channel 5s recent documentary. Moving between TV, theatre and film she has recently starred in Kenneth Branagh's big screen remake of Murder on the Orient Express as well as starring in the TV drama Spotless. Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has returned to the cobbles as Shona Platt after her maternity leave.. Published: 19:33 GMT, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 07:42 GMT, 2 May 2019. TV naturalist Bill Oddie at RSPB Mindsmere Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown (Image: Archant). He was almost 91, and we are grateful for all the years of joy, laughter and happiness he brought to so many. Calli Kitson Wednesday 1 Mar 2023 10:15 am. By the time Dads Army came to an end, inevitably, time was catching up with the elderly cast, and just three years later, John Laurie passed away at the age of 83. At the start of 2009, Lavender appeared as a guest character in an episode of the CBBC sitcom, The Legend of Dick and Dom. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap, and the soap's cast is ever-changing with characters constantly coming and going. Lavender also appeared in films and television series, one of which (Mr Big, 1977) featured him starring alongside Peter Jones and Prunella Scales. In 2001 Lavender joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing the role of Derek Harkinson, a gay friend of Pauline Fowler. Mikey and Rachael tied the knot in 2016, marrying in a rustic winter ceremony in the stunning Curradine Barns in Shrawley. AMC's Better Call Saul topped all shows with five nominations including for Drama Series, joining a list that includes Amazon [] March councillors on the planning committee of Fenland District Council did not take part in the vote. He trained at the esteemed Old Vic Theatre School in London and went on to star in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. One wrote: 'And now Kate is leaving #CoronationStreet as well wouldn't it have been nice for Kate and Rana to leave together? Additional Information Years: 2020 - 2023 . A fourth also posted: 'I won't support Corrie in its current awful state with Iain as producer. Ian was in more than 200 episodes and then later returned as a guest to . Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. We love walking. Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Deepest sincere condolences to Frank's Family and friends at this time. 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Former 'Emmerdale' star Ian Kelsey is about to walk down the cobbles on 'Coronation Street' after being cast as dodgy businessman (and all-new bad guy), Vinny and he just happens to be an old pal of Pat Phelan. He memorably overturned his historic conviction for being gay with the help of a law student, before he left Walford for good. 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. 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He made an appearance in Goodnight Sweetheart as two different parallel universe versions of the time-travelling lead character's son Michael. Coronation Street (TV Series 1960- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. His heavy drinking had led to him developing cirrhosis of the liver, to which his ex-wife Joan revealed: He was a sick man. 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Coming up on the Cobbles! [15], In November 2014, Lavender made a cameo appearance in the film remake Dad's Army directed by Oliver Parker, released in February 2016. Corrie fans love a real-life Corrie couple, and actors Sally Carman and Joe Duttine are exactly that. Roy Hudd: One of the comedy greats and the country's leading expert on the English Music Hall. 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. L-R Helen Woiwod, Ian Milne, Helen Fraser and Marilyn Southgate. 1972 bernahm Kingsley in seinem ersten Film Fear is the Key eine Nebenrolle. There is no issue at all with Iain.'. Sadly, most of the time, it's let down by the actors who haven't done their homework. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Luckily for fans, Dads Army went on to make three more series and became one of the nation's most beloved comedies. Away from the cameras, Ian, 66, is happily married to wife Loveday Ingram, who works as a director of Shakespearean drama. A decade ago, he said "I do" with long-term partner Emma Gleave at St Bartholomew's church in Wilmslow, Cheshire. It comes despite sources telling MailOnline that thesoap boss is in no way responsible for the exits of five different cast members in the last three months, including actresses Kym Marsh and Faye Brookes. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Arthur Ian Lavender (born 16 February 1946) is an English stage, film and television actor. "It has been decided Derek is no longer part of the show,"a source told the Daily Star Sunday. [1] He attended Bournville Boys Technical School (later Bournville Grammar-Technical School for Boys) where he appeared in many school dramatic productions. He lives with his wife Debbie, just outside Coddenham, north of Ipswich. "I enjoyed it immensely," Ian told Radio Times (via PA). And Corrie is the Manchester born actress' first stab at a TV role. He is also an accomplished stage actor though, having performed in repertory and at the West End. Just three weeks after he was taken ill, James Beck passed away at the age of just 44, he was the second-youngest member of the cast, with his death putting the future of Dads Army in doubt. Kit Harington: The Game of Thrones star (Jon Snow in the award-winning fantasy series) moved to a Grade II listed, 15th century thatched farmhouse in 2017. Mollie said in a statement upon joining the soap cast: "I am absolutely delighted to be in Coronation Street. Something went wrong, please try again later. Tracie Bennett has . Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Paul's world crumbles after losing job as his health plummets. "I was typecast. Bill Nighy: A distinctive character actor whose career seems everlasting, boosted by regular appearances in box-office winners such as Love Actually and The Boat That Rocked, written by Richard Curtis and spy dramas like The Constant Gardener and the Worricker series. [12] In January 2011, Lavender appeared at the Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival in Bristol. He plays British prime minister Anthony Eden in the Netflix series The Crown. 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 . Over Christmas 2008, Lavender appeared in Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One. Producers have recently cast Gemma's brother and four members of the Bailey family. Coronation Street: The Tour has announced a new addition to the soap's ever growing fictional universe, giving fans more to explore than ever before. Emmerdale pregnancy as Vanessa Woodfield expecting Paddy's baby? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. And, Loveday and Ian share two children together a teenage girl and a 12-year-old boy. He has said in interviews that he felt that he had arrived and hasn't ever felt the need to leave. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Another fan said: "It will be Daryan." A . 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