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Actor:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s
• 1950s

1. Tanner (2007) .... Edward Protheroe
   
   
2. Phew (1994) .... Old Man
3. "You Rang, M'Lord?" .... Charles - the Bishop (14 episodes, 1990-1993)
       - Well, There You Are Then...! (1993) TV episode .... Charles - the Bishop
       - Fall of the House of Meldrum (1993) TV episode .... Charles - the Bishop
       - Come to the Ball (1993) TV episode .... Charles - the Bishop
       - Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1993) TV episode .... Charles - the Bishop
       - The Night of Reckoning (1991) TV episode .... Charles - the Bishop
         (9 more)
4. "Boon" .... Auctioneer (1 episode, 1991)
       - The Barefaced Contessa (1991) TV episode .... Auctioneer
5. "House of Cards" .... Treasurer (1 episode, 1990)
       - Episode #1.1 (1990) TV episode .... Treasurer
   
   
6. The Mountain and the Molehill (1989) (TV) .... Major Sykes
7. "The Ray Bradbury Theater" .... Defence Counsel (1 episode, 1988)
   ... aka "Le monde fantastique de Ray Bradbury" (Canada: French title)
   ... aka "Mystery Theatre" (UK: rerun title)
   ... aka "Ray Bradbury présente" (France)
   ... aka "The Bradbury Trilogy" (UK: rerun title)
   ... aka "The Ray Bradbury Theatre" (UK)
       - Punishment Without Crime (1988) TV episode .... Defence Counsel
8. "Small World" .... Oxford Medievalist (1 episode, 1988)
       - April Is the Cruellest Month (1988) TV episode .... Oxford Medievalist
9. "Hi-De-Hi!" .... Vicar (1 episode, 1988)
       - Wedding Bells (1988) TV episode .... Vicar
10. "Vanity Fair" .... Archdeacon (1 episode, 1987)
        - Old Acquaintance (1987) TV episode .... Archdeacon
11. "High and Dry" .... Bank clerk (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode #1.2 (1987) TV episode .... Bank clerk
12. "Bergerac" .... Librarian (1 episode, 1985)
        - Sins of the Fathers (1985) TV episode .... Librarian
13. Love's Labour's Lost (1985) (TV) .... Dull
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Love's Labour's Lost (USA: video title)
14. "Hallelujah!" .... Anglican Priest (1 episode, 1984)
        - Just a Song at Twilight (1984) TV episode .... Anglican Priest
15. "Minder" .... Mr. Chicory (1 episode, 1984)
        - Hypnotizing Rita (1984) TV episode .... Mr. Chicory
16. Rasputin - Orgien am Zarenhof (1984)
17. The Comedy of Errors (1983) (TV) .... Officer
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors (USA: video title)
18. Grey Granite (1983) (TV) .... George Piddle
19. Katharina und ihre wilden Hengste, Teil 1 - Katharina, die nackte Zarin (1983)
    ... aka Katharina - Die nackte Zarin (West Germany)
20. "The Kenny Everett Television Show" .... Various (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode #2.1 (1983) TV episode .... Various
21. The Ghost Downstairs (1982) (TV) .... Clergyman
    ... aka The Neighbour Downstairs
22. The Island of Adventure (1982) .... Map Shop Owner
    ... aka Enid Blyton's The Island of Adventure (UK: complete title)
23. How Many Miles to Babylon? (1982) (TV) .... Angry Major
24. Oh Heavenly Dog (1980) .... Mr. Easton
    
    
25. The Human Factor (1979) .... Bellamy
26. "Kelly Monteith" (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode #1.4 (1979) TV episode
27. "Room Service" .... Mr. Heilbron (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode #1.2 (1979) TV episode .... Mr. Heilbron
28. Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) .... Gentleman client
    ... aka Blake Edwards' Revenge of the Pink Panther (UK: complete title)
29. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV) .... Archie Macaw, Record Producer
    ... aka All You Need Is Cash (USA)
30. "Dad's Army" .... Rev. Timothy Farthing (39 episodes, 1969-1977)
        - Never Too Old (1977) TV episode .... Rev. Timothy Farthing
        - Number Engaged (1977) TV episode .... Rev. Timothy Farthing
        - The Miser's Hoard (1977) TV episode .... Rev. Timothy Farthing
        - Knights of Madness (1977) TV episode .... Rev. Timothy Farthing
        - The Making of Private Pike (1977) TV episode .... Rev. Timothy Farthing
          (34 more)
31. "The Fosters" .... Jewellery Salesman (1 episode, 1977)
        - Take Your Partners (1977) TV episode .... Jewellery Salesman
32. Jabberwocky (1977) .... Second merchant
33. What's Up Nurse! (1977) .... Vicar
34. "Rock Follies" .... Make-Up Man (1 episode, 1976)
        - The Show Business (1976) TV episode .... Make-Up Man
35. One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975) .... Dr. Freemo
36. "Tell Tarby" .... Various Characters (6 episodes, 1973)
        - Episode #1.6 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #1.5 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #1.4 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #1.3 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #1.2 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
          (1 more)
37. "It's Tarbuck" .... Various Characters (6 episodes, 1973)
        - Episode #2.6 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #2.5 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #2.4 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #2.3 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
        - Episode #2.2 (1973) TV episode .... Various Characters
          (1 more)
38. "The Morecambe & Wise Show" (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode dated 9 February 1973 (1973) TV episode
39. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" .... Clerk of the Court (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka "Monty Python" (UK: new title)
        - Njorl's Saga (1972) TV episode .... Clerk of the Court
40. "Love Thy Neighbour" .... Mr. Martin (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #2.4 (1972) TV episode .... Mr. Martin
41. Top Gear (1972) .... Driving Instructor
42. "The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" .... Mr. Roberts (1 episode, 1971)
        - The Assyrian rejuvenator (1971) TV episode .... Mr. Roberts
43. Dad's Army (1971) .... Rev. Timothy Farthing - the Vicar
44. "All Gas and Gaiters" .... Mr Dawson / ... (2 episodes, 1967-1971)
        - The Bishop Warms Up (1971) TV episode .... Mr Dawson
        - The Bishop Gives a Shove (1967) TV episode .... Mr. Dobson
45. Le mur de l'Atlantique (1970) .... Clergyman 1
    ... aka Atlantic Wall (International: English title)
    ... aka Un elmetto pieno di... fifa (Italy)
46. "The Worker" .... Manager / ... (3 episodes, 1965-1970)
        - I Babble, Babble as I Flow to Join the Brimming River (1970) TV episode .... Vicar
        - Little Tom (1965) TV episode .... Paul
        - And Never the Twine Shall Meet (1965) TV episode .... Manager
    
    
47. "Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width" .... Father John (1 episode, 1969)
        - And a Brother a Priest (1969) TV episode .... Father John
48. "Journey to the Unknown" .... Man at Seance (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka "Out of the Unknown"
        - The Indian Spirit Guide (1969) TV episode (uncredited) .... Man at Seance
49. "The Gnomes of Dulwich" .... Gnome (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.6 (1969) TV episode .... Gnome
50. "As Good Cooks Go" (1969) TV series .... Mr. Bullock (series)
51. "Galton and Simpson Comedy" .... First Angel (1 episode, 1969)
        - Friends in High Places (1969) TV episode .... First Angel
52. "The Troubleshooters" .... Finch / ... (2 episodes, 1965-1969)
    ... aka "Mogul" (USA)
        - How Much Is One Man Worth? (1969) TV episode .... Finch
        - Kelly's Eye (1965) TV episode .... Norman Reeves
53. Headline Hunters (1968) .... Carter
54. After Many a Summer (1967) (TV) .... Jeremy Portage
55. "Boy Meets Girl" .... Toby (1 episode, 1967)
        - A High-Pitched Buzz (1967) TV episode .... Toby
56. Robbery (1967) (uncredited) .... Prison contact
57. "The Big M" (1967) TV series .... Victor (unknown episodes)
58. "Adam Adamant Lives!" .... Mr. Byers-Thompson (1 episode, 1967)
        - The Resurrectionists (1967) TV episode .... Mr. Byers-Thompson
59. Countdown to Danger (1967) .... Harry
60. The Deadly Affair (1966) (uncredited) .... Witch #2 (in "Macbeth")
61. "Scales of Justice" .... Price (1 episode, 1966)
        - Company of Fools (1966) TV episode .... Price
62. "Quick Before They Catch Us" .... Ferrars (4 episodes, 1966)
        - The Tungsten Ring: Part 4 (1966) TV episode .... Ferrars
        - The Tungsten Ring: Part 3 (1966) TV episode .... Ferrars
        - The Tungsten Ring: Part 2 (1966) TV episode .... Ferrars
        - The Tungsten Ring: Part 1 (1966) TV episode .... Ferrars
63. "Thirteen Against Fate" .... Maître Abeille (1 episode, 1966)
        - The Survivors (1966) TV episode .... Maître Abeille
64. "Hugh and I" .... Soldier (2 episodes, 1962-1965)
        - A Brace of Pheasants (1965) TV episode .... Soldier
        - Episode #1.2 (1962) TV episode
65. "The Wednesday Play" .... John de la Poeur Whiting (1 episode, 1965)
        - Sir Jocelyn, the Minister Would Like a Word... (1965) TV episode .... John de la Poeur Whiting
66. "Diary of a Young Man" .... Bank manager / ... (6 episodes, 1964)
        - Relationships (1964) TV episode .... Sylvester
        - Life, or a Girl Called Fred (1964) TV episode .... Biologist
        - Power (1964) TV episode .... Cedric
        - Marriage (1964) TV episode .... Registrar
        - Money (1964) TV episode .... Bank manager
          (1 more)
67. "ITV Play of the Week" .... Mr. Utteridge (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka "Play of the Week" (UK: short title)
        - Gina (1964) TV episode .... Mr. Utteridge
68. "Detective" .... Police Constable (1 episode, 1964)
        - The Hungry Spider (1964) TV episode .... Police Constable
69. Hide and Seek (1964)
70. A Stitch in Time (1963) .... Driver Nutall, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
71. "Badger's Bend" (1963) TV series .... Mr Partridge
72. "Z Cars" .... Mr. Stanfield / ... (2 episodes, 1962-1963)
        - Light the Blue Paper (1963) TV episode .... Mr. Stanfield
        - Teamwork (1962) TV episode .... Thurston
73. The V.I.P.s (1963) (uncredited) .... Assistant to Airport Director
    ... aka International Hotel
74. "Comedy Playhouse" (1 episode, 1963)
        - The Handyman (1963) TV episode
75. The Handyman (1963) (TV) .... Labour Exchange Clerk
76. Just for Fun (1963) .... General
77. "No Hiding Place" .... Alfred Rinkley / ... (2 episodes, 1962)
        - Unfinished Business (1962) TV episode .... Alfred Rinkley
        - Accessories After the Fact (1962) TV episode .... Salesman
78. "Maigret" (1 episode, 1962)
        - The Wedding Guest (1962) TV episode
79. Anna Karenina (1961) (TV)
80. "The Army Game" .... Capt. Pocket / ... (40 episodes, 1958-1960)
        - Private Cinders (1960) TV episode .... Capt. Pocket
        - The Artist (1960) TV episode .... Capt. Pocket
        - The Kindest Man in Britain (1960) TV episode .... Capt. Pocket
        - Waltzing Matilda (1960) TV episode .... Capt. Pocket
        - It's in the Book (1960) TV episode .... Capt. Pocket
          (35 more)
81. The Bulldog Breed (1960) .... Mr Carruthers
82. "Our House" (1 episode, 1960)
        - The Man Who Knew Nothing (1960) TV episode
83. Inn for Trouble (1960) .... Percy Pirbright
84. "Chelsea at Nine" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka "Chelsea at Eight" (UK: second season title)
        - Episode dated 7 January 1960 (1960) TV episode
    
    
85. The Square Peg (1959) .... Captain Ford
86. Bachelor of Hearts (1958) (uncredited) .... Police Constable Hesketh
87. "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" .... Waiter (1 episode, 1958)
        - The Frog (1958) TV episode .... Waiter
88. The One That Got Away (1957) (uncredited) .... Station Porter
89. "Motive for Murder" .... Photographer (2 episodes, 1957)
        - The Man Named Joe (1957) TV episode .... Photographer
        - The Face on the Photograph (1957) TV episode .... Photographer
90. The Shield of Faith (1956) (uncredited) .... Dying Soldier
91. The Extra Day (1956) .... Sid
92. The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) (uncredited) .... Extra
    ... aka Gilbert and Sullivan (USA)
    ... aka The Great Gilbert and Sullivan (USA)
    

Writer:

• 2000s
• 1970s

1. Murder by Appointment (2007) (story and screenplay)
   
   
2. "New Scotland Yard" (2 episodes, 1972-1974)
       - The Trojan Horse (1974) TV episode (story)
       - The Money Game (1972) TV episode (story)
   

Thanks:

1. Out of the Shadows (2004) (thanks)
   

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. 'Dad's Army' & Beyond: The Frank Williams Story (2008) (V) .... Himself
2. "Comedy Connections" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Dad's Army (2008) TV episode .... Himself
3. Jonathan Ross Salutes 'Dad's Army' (2008) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself
4. "This Morning" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1997-2008)
   ... aka "This Morning with Richard and Judy" (UK: informal title)
       - Episode dated 31 July 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 7 October 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
5. The Passing Years (2007) (V) .... Himself
6. 'We Are the Boys...': Ian Lavender (2007) (V) .... Himself
7. 'We Are the Boys...': Clive Dunn (2007) (V) .... Himself
8. 'We Are the Boys...': Arthur Lowe (2006) (V) .... Himself
9. 'We Are the Boys...': John Le Mesurier (2006) (V) .... Himself
10. 'We Are the Boys...': John Laurie (2006) (V) .... Himself
11. 'We Are the Boys...': James Beck (2005) (V) .... Himself
12. 'We Are the Boys...': Arnold Ridley (2005) (V) .... Himself
13. "Britain's Best Sitcom" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Dad's Army (2004) TV episode .... Himself
14. Don't Panic! The 'Dad's Army' Story (2000) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
15. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1976-1999)
        - Bill Pertwee (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - David Croft (1995) TV episode .... Himself
        - Arnold Ridley (1976) TV episode .... Himself
    

Archive Footage:

1. "Something for the Weekend"
       - Episode dated 7 June 2009 (2009) TV episode .... The Vicar
2. "Comedy Connections"
       - It Ain't Half Hot, Mum (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... The Vicar
3. The Unforgettable Eric Morecambe (2001) (TV) (uncredited)
4. The Unforgettable John Le Mesurier (2001) (TV) (uncredited) .... Rev. Timothy Farthing - the Vicar
5. The Unforgettable Arthur Lowe (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Rev. Timothy Farthing - the Vicar
6. "Selection Box"
       - Dad's Army (1997) TV episode (uncredited) .... The Vicar