Alison confessed she had a feeling David might propose, as she told OK! : "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!". Miranda Raison: Spooks star Miranda Raison grew up on the north Norfolk coast but has lived in Aldeburgh for many years. In May 2008, Lavender appeared in the BBC documentary series Comedy Map of Britain. Major characters like Carla Connor, played by Alison King, and Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) have seen their love lives at the centre of grisly plots of late, with one-night stands and cruel abuse. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", However, he did admit that he would return if asked, adding: "I don't think they could get me insured now.". Diana Quick with Joanna Lumley at the Aldeburgh Documentary Festival. Calli Kitson Wednesday 1 Mar 2023 10:15 am. Lavender has continued to be associated with Dad's Army, and still takes part in occasional fan conventions and cast reunions. Photo:PA (Image: PA Wire). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Nick Robinson: The BBC's former political editor is now a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme. Coronation Street (TV Series 1960- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A decade ago, he said "I do" with long-term partner Emma Gleave at St Bartholomew's church in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Actor Sir Ian McKellen is joining the cast of ITV1's soap Coronation Street to play a "dodgy novelist". [14] In August 2013 he made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. After Pauline tried to seduce him, he came out as gay in some memorable soap scenes. Helen Fraser: One of the most versatile an reliable actresses in British television and theatre. AMC's Better Call Saul topped all shows with five nominations including for Drama Series, joining a list that includes Amazon [] Private Pike star Ian Lavender opened up about the death of James Beck and how it impacted the whole cast's decision on continuing on the show. Ian Lavender is only original Dad's Army star who is still alive (Image: BBC) But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Coronation Street for comment. Suffolk scriptwriter Richard Curtis tries his hand at the hoop challenge The 75-year-old - who found fame in the sitcom bout the UK's Home G (Picture: ITV) It's bad news for soap fans tonight as Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders have all been pulled . 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.. Once the youngest Dad's Army star at 22, Ian will turn 70 on February 16 - after surviving two cancer . Griff Rhys Jones enjoying life on the River Stour Photo: Archant (Image: Archant). After his retirement in 2016 he moved to Suffolk to keep bees. Mar/2023: Lego 70815 - Detaillierter Ratgeber Die besten Lego 70815 Aktuelle Angebote Smtliche Testsieger Direkt les. Helen lived with her Oscar-winning sound-recordist husband Peter Handford at Wickham Skeith, near Eye. 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. Ian appeared for an on and off stint on the soap from 2001 until 2005, and often made appearances in the years following. Ten years ago, Suffolk was swept up in a wave of Johnny Depp sightings. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Having played Carla Connor for 14 years, Alison's character is currently embroiled in a love triangle with Peter and Adam Barlow. 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. 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. Bernard Hill waves to the crowd asa he descends at the RNLI Southwold abseil on the lighthouse in the town Photo: RNLI (Image: Archant). Ian Lavender from We Have Ways of Making You Talk on Podchaser, aired Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. 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More info. But in real life, the stars of Weatherfield enjoy romances that are relatively drama-free, with happy marriages and children of their own. This isn't the first time Caroline appeared as a doctor on the soap, and this year she resumed her role in a tragic storyline that saw Leanne Battersby's son die of an incurable genetic illness. The actor has starred as Albert Square resident Derek Harkinson since 2001 but has apparently parted ways with the soap. ", 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.. 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]. In real life, actress Shelley King, who has been a fixture on the soap since 2014, is happily loved-up with wife Trilby James. 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. EASTENDERS actor Ian Lavender will not be returning to the soap after 16 years. Derek made a surprise return a year ago to the soap, for a number of episodes around the Christmas period. Away from the cameras, Ian, 66, is happily married to wife Loveday Ingram, who works as a director of Shakespearean drama. Picture: Steve Waller, Diana Quick with Joanna Lumley at the Aldeburgh Documentary Festival. The couple has worked together in the past, collaborating in a production of Richard III for Nottingham Playhouse seven years ago. Suffolk has an all-star rosta of names hidden away behind the hedgerows. 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. Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. A spokesperson for EastEnders declined to comment when approached by OK! 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In 2019, Lavender appeared alongside Maureen Beattie, Jonathan Harden, Helen Vine and Rosin Rae in the mental health radio monologue series Talking Taboos, produced by Vine. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant). Their son, Beau, was born in 2014, and Tina has a daughter named Scarlett from a previous relationship with her Corrie star Ryan Thomas. Sally, who plays Abi Franklin, said "yes" earlier this year when the Tim Metcalfe actor popped the question in an outdoor proposal. Read more at Closer online. Sadly, it was quickly revealed to be a case of mistaken Identity but it all seemed very believable because Suffolk and East Anglia has become a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful escape for the rich and famous. 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. 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. Online. magazine, Shelley revealed the sweethearts have enjoyed the time spent together in lockdown, with filming shutting down for several weeks. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. [15], In November 2014, Lavender made a cameo appearance in the film remake Dad's Army directed by Oliver Parker, released in February 2016. How many celebrities have you seen out and about in Suffolks towns? 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 . Sign up to Watch. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN, Griff Rhys Jones enjoying life on the River Stour Photo: Archant, Ed Sheeran enjoying a game at Portman Road in August 2019. 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