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Bill Pertwee (I) (1926–2013)

Actor

Trivia:

In 1957, he wrote to BBC director/producer Richard Afton hoping for his big TV break. In the letter, he mentioned his cousin, actor Jon Pertwee, who became a star of the hit radio comedy "The Navy Lark" before taking on the title role in Doctor Who in 1970. At that point Bill had only been an entertainer for a couple of years, appearing in variety halls. See more trivia »

Born:

William Desmond Anthony Pertwee
in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 86) in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
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Hide HideActor (46 titles)
2012 Run for Your Wife
Man on bus
 
1997 Noel's House Party (TV series)
Old Joe
– Episode #7.2 (1997) … Old Joe
 
1994 Woof! (TV series)
Arthur
– Getting up Steam (1994) … Arthur
 
1988-1993 You Rang, M'Lord? (TV series)
P.C. Wilson
– Well, There You Are Then...! (1993) … P.C. Wilson
– Fall of the House of Meldrum (1993) … P.C. Wilson
– The Truth Revealed (1993) … P.C. Wilson
– Come to the Ball (1993) … P.C. Wilson
– Requiem for a Parrot (1993) … P.C. Wilson
See all 26 episodes »
 
1990 Fred the Steam Fugitive (TV short)
Mr Jenkins
 
1987 Edward and Friends (TV series)
– Bertie's First Case (1987) (voice)
– Boris Gets a Scooter (1987) (voice)
– Clive's Kite (1987) (voice)
– Edward and the Camera (1987) (voice)
– Edward Gets the Hiccups (1987) (voice)
See all 9 episodes »
 
1984-1986 Chance in a Million (TV series)
Sergeant Gough / Police Sergeant
– The Wedding (1986) … Sergeant Gough
– The Once and Future Chance (1986) … Sergeant Gough
– The Blessing (1986) … Sergeant Gough
– Winning Streak (1986) … Sergeant Gough
– And What Shall We Do for a Ring? (1986) … Sergeant Gough
See all 6 episodes »
 
1986 Hi-de-Hi! (TV series)
Angry Camper
– It's Murder (1986) … Angry Camper
 
1984 See How They Run (TV movie)
Sergeant Towers
 
1982 Tom, Dick and Harriet (TV series)
Barman
– Dog in the Manger (1982) … Barman
 
1981 It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV series)
Demob Centre Supervisor
– The Last Roll Call (1981) … Demob Centre Supervisor
 
1979-1980 Worzel Gummidge (TV series)
Lorry Driver / M.C
– A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O Cake (1980) … Lorry Driver
– The Scarecrow Hop (1979) … M.C
 
1980 The Dick Emery Hour (TV movie)
Park Official
 
1978-1980 Bernie (TV series)
– Episode #2.5 (1980)
– Episode #1.3 (1978)
 
1978 What's Up Nurse!
Flash Harry Harrison
 
1978 What's Up Superdoc!
Woodie
 
1968-1977 Dad's Army (TV series)
Chief Warden Hodges / the ARP Warden / the A.R.P. Warden / …
– Never Too Old (1977) … Chief Warden Hodges
– Number Engaged (1977) … Chief Warden Hodges
– The Miser's Hoard (1977) … Chief Warden Hodges
– Knights of Madness (1977) … Chief Warden Hodges
– The Making of Private Pike (1977) … Chief Warden Hodges
See all 60 episodes »
 
1975-1977 Larry Grayson (TV series)
Customs Official / Police Sergeant / Tax Inspector / …
– Episode #2.7 (1977) … Various Roles
– Episode #2.3 (1977)
– Episode #1.6 (1975) … Tax Inspector
– Episode #1.5 (1975) … Police Sergeant
– Episode #1.1 (1975) … Customs Official
 
1975 Confessions of a Pop Performer
Husband with javelin
 
1974 Man About the House
Postman
 
1973 Frost's Weekly (TV series)
Various Characters
– Episode #1.1 (1973) … Various Characters
 
1973 Billy Liar (TV series)
Waiter
– Billy and the Long Lunch (1973) … Waiter
 
1973 Carry on Girls
Fire Chief
 
1973 Sykes (TV series)
– Protest (1973)
 
1973 Love Thy Neighbour
Postman
 
1973 Look, Mike Yarwood! (TV series)
– Episode #3.2 (1973)
 
1972-1973 The Dick Emery Show (TV series)
– Episode #11.8 (1973)
– Episode #11.3 (1973)
– Episode #10.11 (1972)
 
1973 The Gordon Peters Show (TV series)
Regular
 
1973 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
– The Birthday (1973)
 
1973 The Death Wheelers
Publican
 
1972 A Christmas Night with the Stars (TV series)
Chief Warden Hodges
– Episode dated 25 December 1972 (1972) … Chief Warden Hodges
 
1972 Jackanory Playhouse (TV series)
Police Inspector
– The Coming of the Kings (1972) … Police Inspector
 
1972 Love Thy Neighbour (TV series)
Policeman
– Episode #2.2 (1972) … Policeman
 
1971 Carry on at Your Convenience
Manager of Whippit Inn (scenes deleted)
 
1971 The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Cockney Man (segment "Lust")
 
1971 Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (TV series)
Dustman
– Weavers to Wearers (1971) … Dustman
 
1971 Father Dear Father (TV series)
Mr. Duffy
– Housey Housey (1971) … Mr. Duffy
 
1971 Bless This House (TV series)
Mr. Crawford
– The Morning After the Night Before (1971) … Mr. Crawford
 
1971 Dad's Army
Hodges
 
1970 Oh in Colour (TV series)
Various Characters
– Episode #1.3 (1970) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.1 (1970) … Various Characters
 
1970 Cribbins (TV series)
– Episode #2.2 (1970)
 
1970 Carry on Loving
Barman
 
1969-1970 Two in Clover (TV series)
Policeman
– Episode #2.5 (1970) … Policeman
– Episode #2.4 (1970) … Policeman
– Episode #2.2 (1970) … Policeman
– Episode #1.7 (1969) … Policeman
– Episode #1.3 (1969) … Policeman
 
1969 The World of Beachcomber (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (1969)
– Episode #2.5 (1969)
– Episode #2.1 (1969)
 
1969 The Jimmy Logan Show (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1969)
– Episode #1.5 (1969)
 
1954 Fast and Loose (TV series)
– Episode #1.4 (1954)
 
Show ShowSelf (42 titles)
2012 Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 You Have Been Watching... David Croft (TV documentary)
Himself (as Bill Pertwee MBE)
 
2008 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dad's Army (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Jonathan Ross Salutes 'Dad's Army' (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
1997-2008 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 October 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2008 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Passing Years (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 'We Are the Boys...': Clive Dunn (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 The Story of Light Entertainment (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– The Comics (2006) … Himself
– Radio Stars (2006) … Himself
 
2006 'We Are the Boys...': Arthur Lowe (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 'We Are the Boys...': John Laurie (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 'We Are the Boys...': James Beck (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 'We Are the Boys...': Arnold Ridley (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Britain's Best Sitcom (TV series)
Himself
– Dad's Army (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Today with Des and Mel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2002 After They Were Famous (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #3.14 (2002) … Himself
 
1998-2002 Reputations (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Arthur Lowe (2002) … Himself
– Kenneth Williams: Seriously Outrageous (1998) … Himself
 
2002 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dick Emery (2002) … Himself
 
2001 'Dad's Army': Missing Presumed Wiped (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The Unforgettable Arthur Lowe (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Arthur Lowe: A Life on the Box (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1971-1999 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Bill Pertwee (1999) … Himself
– Arnold Ridley (1976) … Himself
– Clive Dunn (1971) … Himself - Guest
 
1998 What's a Carry On? (TV documentary)
Himself, at Re-Union (uncredited)
 
1998 Harry Hill (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (1998) … Himself
 
1995 Today's the Day (TV series)
Himself
– Celebrity Christmas Special (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Telly Addicts (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.4 (1993) … Himself
 
1992 Gloria (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 May 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1984-1986 3-2-1 (TV series)
– Special: Christmas at Toad Hall (1986)
– Mayhem at the Manor (1984)
 
1986 Spike (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1985 Pob's Programme (TV series)
Himself
 
1984 A Century of Stars: The Story of the Grand Order of Water Rats (TV documentary)
 
1984 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.2 (1984) … Himself
 
1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 Whodunnit? (TV series)
Himself
– The Rajah's Ruby (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Larry Grayson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Bell Master
– Episode #2.2 (1977) … Himself
– Episode #2.1 (1977) … Himself - Bell Master
 
1975 Seaside Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1975) … Himself
 
1973 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #3.6 (1973) … Himself - Guest
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2008 'Dad's Army' & Beyond: The Frank Williams Story (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2008 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
 
1997 Selection Box (TV series)
 
1983-1984 What a Carry On (TV series)
 
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Personal Details

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Stars in Battledress, Ulverscroft Large Print Books, ISBN 0708987176 See more »

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Alternate Names:

Bill Pertwee MBE

Height:

5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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Personal Quote:

Things began to disintegrate in the later 1950s. It was when we stopped communicating with each other. The wealth roller-coaster of the 1980s made it worse. It's a great country, but we've lost our way a bit. See more »

Trivia:

In 1957, he wrote to BBC director/producer Richard Afton hoping for his big TV break. In the letter, he mentioned his cousin, actor Jon Pertwee, who became a star of the hit radio comedy "The Navy Lark" before taking on the title role in Doctor Who in 1970. At that point Bill had only been an entertainer for a couple of years, appearing in variety halls. See more »

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