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Paul Shane (1940–2013)

Actor | Music Department

Trivia:

Worked as a miner at Silverwood Colliery near Rotherham. Following an accident at the colliery in which he was injured, he turned professional in 1974. See more trivia »

Born:

George Frederick Speight
in Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 72) in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK
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Hide HideActor (32 titles)
2012 The Grey Mile (video short)
Terry 'the Taxman'
 
2008 A Touch of Frost (TV series)
Diesel Bob
– In the Public Interest (2008) … Diesel Bob
 
2004 Emmerdale (TV series)
Solomon Dingle
– Episode #1.3881 (2004) … Solomon Dingle
– Episode #1.3880 (2004) … Solomon Dingle
– Episode #1.3879 (2004) … Solomon Dingle
– Episode #1.3878 (2004) … Solomon Dingle
– Episode #1.3876 (2004) … Solomon Dingle
See all 8 episodes »
 
2004 Between Two Women
Mayor
 
2000-2003 Holby City (TV series)
Stan Ashleigh
– Read My Lips (2003) … Stan Ashleigh
– The Love That Binds (2002) … Stan Ashleigh
– Care (2001) … Stan Ashleigh
– Starting Over (2001) … Stan Ashleigh
– Ghosts (2001) … Stan Ashleigh
See all 11 episodes »
 
2002 Heartlands
Zippy
 
2000 Doctors (TV series)
Bill Joseph
– To Have and to Hold (2000) … Bill Joseph
– Twist of Fate (2000) … Bill Joseph
– Loose Ends (2000) … Bill Joseph
– A Life in the Day (2000) … Bill Joseph
 
1999 Hilltop Hospital (TV series)
The Teds
 
1999 Kavanagh QC (TV series)
George Dallimore
– End Game (1999) … George Dallimore
 
1995-1997 Oh Doctor Beeching! (TV series)
Jack Skinner
– Ton Up (1997) … Jack Skinner
– A Pregnant Pause (1997) … Jack Skinner
– Action Stations (1997) … Jack Skinner
– A Bowl in the Hand (1997) … Jack Skinner
– Love Is a Very Splendid Thing (1997) … Jack Skinner
See all 20 episodes »
 
1997 Common As Muck (TV series)
Mike Roberts
– Episode #2.6 (1997) … Mike Roberts
– Episode #2.5 (1997) … Mike Roberts
– Episode #2.4 (1997) … Mike Roberts
– Episode #2.3 (1997) … Mike Roberts
– Episode #2.2 (1997) … Mike Roberts
See all 6 episodes »
 
1996 La passione
Papa
 
1996 Two Minutes (TV movie)
Ernie
 
1995 ChuckleVision (TV series)
Perry Champagne
– My Lucky Number's Nine (1995) … Perry Champagne
 
1993 Woof! (TV series)
Honest Norman
– The Sure Thing (1993) … Honest Norman
 
1988-1993 You Rang, M'Lord? (TV series)
Alf Stokes
– Well, There You Are Then...! (1993) … Alf Stokes
– Fall of the House of Meldrum (1993) … Alf Stokes
– The Truth Revealed (1993) … Alf Stokes
– Come to the Ball (1993) … Alf Stokes
– Requiem for a Parrot (1993) … Alf Stokes
See all 26 episodes »
 
1991 Very Big Very Soon (TV series)
Harry James
– Thanks for the Memory (1991) … Harry James
– Double Dealing (1991) … Harry James
– The Taxman (1991) … Harry James
– Ladies Night (1991) … Harry James
 
1989 Family Fortunes (TV series)
Wishee Washee
– Celebrity Christmas Special (1989) … Wishee Washee
 
1988 Mr. H Is Late (TV short)
Fat neighbour
 
1980-1988 Hi-de-Hi! (TV series)
Ted Bovis
– The Wind of Change (1988) … Ted Bovis
– Wedding Bells (1988) … Ted Bovis
– Let Them Eat Cake (1988) … Ted Bovis
– The Perils of Peggy (1988) … Ted Bovis
– Marry Go Round (1988) … Ted Bovis
See all 58 episodes »
 
1986 Super Gran (TV series)
Sid Scouse
– Supergran and the World's Worst Circus (1986) … Sid Scouse
 
1982 Muck and Brass (TV series)
Dennis Catto
– Our Green and Pleasant Land (1982) … Dennis Catto
 
1980 The Cuckoo Waltz (TV series)
Max Egan
– Leather (1980) … Max Egan
 
1980 Turtle's Progress (TV series)
Mashcan - Industrial Relations Consultant
– Box Eight (1980) … Mashcan - Industrial Relations Consultant
 
1975-1980 Play for Today (TV series)
Clerk / Georgie / Moffa / …
– Buses (1980) … Clerk
– Vampires (1979) … Georgie
– Keep an Eye on Albert (1975) … Moffa
– Sunset Across the Bay (1975) … Removal Man
 
1980 Life for Christine (TV movie)
Mr. Andrews
 
1977-1979 Coronation Street (TV series)
Dave-the-Rave / Frank Roper
– Episode #1.1903 (1979) … Frank Roper
– Episode #1.1666 (1977) … Dave-the-Rave
– Episode #1.1665 (1977) … Dave-the-Rave
 
1979 Afternoon Off (TV movie)
Alf
 
1977 Premiere (TV series)
Bullivant
– Pit Strike (1977) … Bullivant
 
1976 Summer Season (TV movie)
Ricky Avon
 
1976 Second City Firsts (TV series)
Ricky Avon
– Summer Season (1976) … Ricky Avon
 
1972 A Day Out (TV movie)
Baldring
 
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1988-1993 You Rang, M'Lord? (TV series) (performer: signature tune - 26 episodes)
– Well, There You Are Then...! (1993) (performer: signature tune)
– Fall of the House of Meldrum (1993) (performer: signature tune)
– The Truth Revealed (1993) (performer: signature tune)
– Come to the Ball (1993) (performer: signature tune)
– Requiem for a Parrot (1993) (performer: signature tune)
See all 26 episodes »
 
1980-1988 Hi-de-Hi! (TV series) (singer: title music - 58 episodes)
– The Wind of Change (1988) (singer: title music - uncredited)
– Wedding Bells (1988) (singer: title music - uncredited)
– Let Them Eat Cake (1988) (singer: title music - uncredited)
– The Perils of Peggy (1988) (singer: title music - uncredited)
– Marry Go Round (1988) (singer: title music - uncredited)
See all 58 episodes »
 
Show ShowSelf (27 titles)
2005-2012 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 December 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2011 You Have Been Watching... David Croft (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Come Dine with Me (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 February 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Eggheads (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 December 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Beyond a Joke (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Legacy (2009) … Himself
– Working Life (2009) … Himself
 
2007 Children in Need (TV series)
Concierge
– Episode dated 16 November 2007 (2007) … Concierge
 
2007 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.42 (2007) … Himself
 
2004 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Hi-De-Hi! (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Today with Des and Mel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 December 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Stars Reunited (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Hi-De-Hi! (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.9 (2003) … Himself
 
1995 Shooting Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Celebrity Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 July 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #12.6 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The Good Sex Guide (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (1994)
 
1993 The Main Event (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1993) … Himself
 
1991 You Bet! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.6 (1991) … Himself
 
1990 Happy Birthday, Coronation Street! (TV movie)
Himself
 
1981-1989 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Su Pollard (1989) … Himself
– Paul Shane (1981) … Himself
 
1988 A Question of Entertainment (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Wogan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 February 1988 (1988) … Himself
 
1984 A Century of Stars: The Story of the Grand Order of Water Rats (TV documentary)
 
1984 Look Who's Talking (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Paul Shane (1984) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1982 Comic Roots (TV series)
Himself
– Paul Shane's Rotherham (1982) … Himself
 
1981 Punchlines! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.15 (1981) … Himself
– Episode #2.9 (1981) … Himself
 
1981 The Val Doonican Music Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.2 (1981) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 TV's Funniest Music Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 TV's Believe It or Not (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV documentary)
Ted Bovis (uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

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(January 1984) He acted in Jimmy Perry and David Croft's play, "Hi-De-Hi," at the Victoria Palace in London, England with Simon Cadell, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Felix Bowness, Barry Howard, Ben Warriss, Su Pollard, and Tim Swinton in the cast. Jimmy Perry, David Croft, and Tudor Davies were directors.

Height:

5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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Trivia:

Worked as a miner at Silverwood Colliery near Rotherham. Following an accident at the colliery in which he was injured, he turned professional in 1974. See more »

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