Coronation Street exit: Why has Sam Rentford quit as Curtis Delamere? The 71-year-old actor has starred as guest character Derek Harkinson in Albert Square since 2001, but has now left the soap for good, according to reports. The sweethearts share three young sons together Alfie, 13, Harry, 11, and Henry Teddy, four. Thank you Frank! Mollie said in a statement upon joining the soap cast: "I am absolutely delighted to be in Coronation Street. "[19] The bladder tumour was operated on successfully, and though Lavender has regular check-ups, doctors are confident the cancer will not return. She is also acting out a devastating break-up, her relationship with Nick Tilsley coming to an end due to the strain of their shared grief. The Brummie actor was only 22 when he first appeared in Dads Army and since the show has had a prolific career. Bernard Hill waves to the crowd asa he descends at the RNLI Southwold abseil on the lighthouse in the town Photo: RNLI (Image: Archant). 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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. Available for both RF and RM licensing. There is no issue at all with Iain.'. HOLLY Willoughbysuffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her time as a children's TV presenter on the Ministry of Mayhem. Ian Lavender's autograph on a poster wall at Cineworld Broad Street (Image: Graham Young). 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. Rose Leslie and Kit Harington attending the Olivier Awards 2017, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. I have four.". EASTENDERS actor Ian Lavender will not be returning to the soap after 16 years. Seasons: 2 . BBC. But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. But in real life, the stars of Weatherfield enjoy romances that are relatively drama-free, with happy marriages and children of their own. Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Roy was the man behind Radio 2's long-running topical comedy sketch The News Huddlines which ran for 51 series from 1975 until 2001. He made a variety of appearances during 2008 in connection with the 40th anniversary of the series. Captain Mainwaring, played by star actor Arthur Lowe, died of a stroke in 1982. In 1999, Sharon was back again when she reconnected with Rita to invite her to her wedding to Ian Bentley (Jonathan Guy Lewis). Lavender then appeared in several other TV comedy shows during the 1980s, including two episodes of Yes Minister, as Richard Cartwright, and a lead role in the short-lived The Hello Goodbye Man (1984), as the inept salesman Denis Ailing. Deepest sincere condolences to Frank's Family and friends at this time. He continued in EastEnders for four years, with storylines mainly involving the Fowler family, before leaving the serial in 2005. 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. 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. Ed Sheeran: One of greatest singer-songwriters on the planet at present, Ed Sheeran still lives in Framlingham, the town where he grew up. Photo:PA, Bernard Hill waves to the crowd asa he descends at the RNLI Southwold abseil on the lighthouse in the town Photo: RNLI, Helen Fraser cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new EACH store in Ipswich. Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the Star. Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can "It stopped me getting a type of work," he explained. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Sometimes actors want to try other things, sometimes story lines dictate that people will leave. 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? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Yellowstone season 5: When will Yellowstone season 5 start? Ian Lavender is the only surviving member of the magnificent seven, and he has enjoyed a long career on stage and screen. He trained at the esteemed Old Vic Theatre School in London and went on to star in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. But since the start of the year, five cast members have quit the show: Connie Hyde (who playsGina Seddon),Bhavna Limbachia (Rana Habeeb), Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor), Tristan Gemmill (Robert Preston) and most recent Faye Brookes (Kate Connor). Its been over 40 years since one of the nations most beloved sitcoms Dad's Army aired and sadly all of its stars have passed away - bar one. In late 2007, he toured in the comedy play Donkey's Years. During filming he fell ill with sepsis and spent some time in an Italian hospital before returning to the UK to recuperate.[3]. The Lord of the Rings actor and Oscar nominee proves some of the UK's biggest stars cannot resist the lure of the Rovers Return and Rita's Kabin. Much like John Le Mesurier, James Beck was a heavy drinker and found a firm friendship and kindred spirit in John. He graduated in 1967. Acting on the stage at Canterbury followed and his first television work was the ATV play "Flowers At My Feet" in 1968. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A Gannett Company. At the start of 2009, Lavender appeared as a guest character in an episode of the CBBC sitcom, The Legend of Dick and Dom. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "Everyone loved working with Ian but the writers didnt feel there was anything more they wanted to explore with his character.". DAD'S Army star Ian Lavender looks very different from his role as Private Frank Pike on the much-loved comedy. Editors' Code of Practice. He lives with his wife Debbie, just outside Coddenham, north of Ipswich. 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? 1972 bernahm Kingsley in seinem ersten Film Fear is the Key eine Nebenrolle. The lovebirds met when they were introduced by their shared personal trainer, and are planning a "nice party" for their special day. 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. He took over the role of Hamlet from Daniel Day-Lewis at the National Theatre. He also appeared on ITV's television game show Cluedo (1990), based on the board game. Close enough to London for work but secluded enough to enjoy 'real-life' in the countryside. ", A clip of the scene began to play, where the Captain read: Dear Cap, thanks for letting me off, had to go up to the smoke for a few days to do a deal.. Sweethearts Chris and Caroline live together in their home in Chorlton, Manchester, and regularly enjoy family holidays across the pond in the French countryside. Sir Ian heads for stellar Street. She first made an impact on viewers by playing Julia Flyte in Brideshead Revisited. After his retirement in 2016 he moved to Suffolk to keep bees. 'Corrie that's what you get for having a pure disaster for your producer,' a third posted. 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. 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Suffolk has an all-star rosta of names hidden away behind the hedgerows. [5] He reprised the part of Pike in the BBC Radio sitcom It Sticks Out Half a Mile. ", However, he did admit that he would return if asked, adding: "I don't think they could get me insured now.". Hill moved to Suffolk in the mid-1980s, having fallen I love with the county while filming Drowning By Numbers with Peter Greenaway at Thorpeness. I wasn't character-cast. The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. 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. [18], In 2017, Lavender appeared alongside Rula Lenska, Johnny Ball, Judith Chalmers and Diana Moran in the reality show A Celebrity Taste Of Italy Channel 5. Dad's Army's Ian Lavender opens up on co-star's death, BBC Breakfast viewers baffled by presenter shake-up as Sally replaced. . He then became the youngest cast member of Dad's Army (1968), working with . Miranda Raison: Spooks star Miranda Raison grew up on the north Norfolk coast but has lived in Aldeburgh for many years. Coronation Street (TV Series 1960- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Visiting Ian Lavender's rural home is a bit like stumbling upon a Dad's Army location. [24], GRO Register of Births: MAR 1946 6d 813 BIRMINGHAM - Arthur I. : "I would be highly surprised if we had any more. [9] On 4 November 2016, it was announced that Lavender would make a brief return to the show.[10]. D.S. Ian would even perform to a more mainstream audience the following year, playing himself on Coronation Street, in an episode watched by 20 million people where he wrestled against the character . 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. I was expected to be funny; I wasn't expected to be Pike. The Teacher starts on Channel 5 this week and it features an all-star cast including former Coronation Street actor Ian Puleston-Davies. 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 ). The 75-year-old - who found fame in the sitcom bout the UK's Home G This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's I can remember seeing Clives face just standing there, and suddenly he wasnt Corporal Jonesat all, everyone was so upset.. It is a nightmare as they take days out on location and have a cast of thousands.". . He lives in north Suffolk just outside Saxmundham. 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. 2. He moved to Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds, in the 1990s and has done a lot of work for the historic churches trust and local cancer charities. ", Fans flocked to pay tribute as one said: od Bless Frank who together with that great cast and writers brought so many people happiness over many years on Dads Army. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Sergeant Arthur Wilson, played by John Le Mesurier, died in 1971 following liver complications. The actor, 66, said he spoke to producers . This made him a household name and gave him the great advantage of working alongside a number of experienced actors during his formative years, helping him to hone his acting skills. Arthur Ian Lavender (born 16 February 1946) is an English stage, film and television actor. One wrote: 'And now Kate is leaving #CoronationStreet as well wouldn't it have been nice for Kate and Rana to leave together? [14] In August 2013 he made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. 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While Simon, 46, is happily married, the actor previously admitted he can't stand filming wedding scenes on the soap. more . Sally, who plays Abi Franklin, said "yes" earlier this year when the Tim Metcalfe actor popped the question in an outdoor proposal. He is also an accomplished stage actor though, having performed in repertory and at the West End. [2], His first television appearance was as the lead in a Rediffusion play entitled Half Hour Story: Flowers at my Feet in 1968.[3]. "I enjoyed it immensely," Ian told Radio Times (via PA). 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 . [1] He attended Bournville Boys Technical School (later Bournville Grammar-Technical School for Boys) where he appeared in many school dramatic productions. Lavender also appeared in films and television series, one of which (Mr Big, 1977) featured him starring alongside Peter Jones and Prunella Scales. Helen Fraser cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new EACH store in Ipswich. 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. James fought for his life, which meant his character Private Walker had to be written out of the final episode of the series. It remains to be seen whether the exits of so many characters will tie together, especially as Robert remains a suspect in the Underworld Factory roof collapse. 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.. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Coronation Street for comment. Below we take a look at some of the biggest names on Corrie, and their mysterious real-life partners. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, a spokesperson for the couple said. "It has been decided Derek is no longer part of the show,"a source told the Daily Star Sunday. Nina is played by newcomer Mollie Gallagher, 21. "I've got nothing but admiration for all the soaps, for the getting on to the screen of three and four episodes a week. Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has returned to the cobbles as Shona Platt after her maternity leave.. Nick Robinson: The BBC's former political editor is now a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme. Bill Turnbull: Another Theberton resident, for many years Bill Turnbull was the face of BBC Breakfast alongside Sian Williams. 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. Emmerdale pregnancy as Vanessa Woodfield expecting Paddy's baby? 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