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Timothy Bateson (1926–2009)
Prolific British character actor, adept at eccentric or whimsical impersonations, particularly of Dickensian characters. The son of law society president Sir Dingwall Bateson, he won a scholarship to Wadham College, where he trained for acting with the Oxford University Dramatic Society. Straight out of college, he was handpicked by Alberto ...
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Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 83) in London, England, UK |
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Actor (211 credits)
Actor (211 credits)
2001-2005
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Chalkie Black / Jed Harrison
Chalkie Black / Jed Harrison
- Mastermind
(2005)
... Chalkie Black
- Not So Special
(2001)
... Jed Harrison
1998-2005
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series)
Mr. Jocelyn / Mr. Jocelyne / James Jocelyne
Mr. Jocelyn / Mr. Jocelyne / James Jocelyne
- Orchis Fatalis
(2005)
... Mr. Jocelyn
- Death's Shadow
(1999)
... Mr. Jocelyne
- Written in Blood
(1998)
... James Jocelyne
2001
Beech Is Back
(TV Mini Series)
Tommy Goldman
Tommy Goldman
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Tommy Goldman
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Tommy Goldman
1989-2000
The Bill
(TV Series)
Tommy Goldman / Frankie Windsor / Eddie Clarke / ...
Tommy Goldman / Frankie Windsor / Eddie Clarke / ...
- All Fall Down: Part 2
(2000)
... Tommy Goldman
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
(1997)
... Frankie Windsor
- Camper
(1996)
... Eddie Clarke
- Little Green Apples
(1995)
... Michael Bright
- Steamers
(1989)
... Mr. Murdstone
2000
The 10th Kingdom
(TV Mini Series)
Tooth Fairy
Tooth Fairy
- Episode #1.10
(2000)
... Tooth Fairy
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Tooth Fairy
1998
Merlin
(TV Mini Series)
Father Abbot
Father Abbot
- Part 2
(1998)
... Father Abbot
- Part 1
(1998)
... Father Abbot
1996
Neverwhere
(TV Mini Series)
Halvard
Halvard
- As Above, So Below
(1996)
... Halvard
- Earl's Court to Islington
(1996)
... Halvard
1996
The Sculptress
(TV Mini Series)
Albert Hayes
Albert Hayes
- Episode #1.4
(1996)
... Albert Hayes
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... Albert Hayes
1995
Paul Merton's Life of Comedy
(TV Series)
Grandad
Grandad
- Happy Ever After
(1995)
... Grandad
- Lost Youth
(1995)
... Grandad
- Marital Bliss
(1995)
... Grandad
- Teenage Years
(1995)
... Grandad
- School Days
(1995)
... Grandad
1994
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
(TV Series short)
Antigonus
Antigonus
- The Winter's Tale
(1994)
... Antigonus (voice)
1993
Bonjour la Classe
(TV Series)
Leonard Wigley
Leonard Wigley
- I Love Lucy
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Herring's Magnificat
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Old Dogs
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Vive la Revolution
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
- Red Card
(1993)
... Leonard Wigley
1990-1993
Zorro
(TV Series)
Padre Benites
Padre Benites
- Conundrum
(1993)
... Padre Benites
- Death & Taxes
(1993)
... Padre Benites
- Symbol of Hope
(1992)
... Padre Benites
- A New Lease on Love
(1991)
... Padre Benites
- A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
(1990)
... Padre Benites (as Tim Bateson)
1990
You Only Live Twice: The Radio Play
(Video)
(voice)
1990
Never Come Back
(TV Mini Series)
Poole
Poole
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Poole
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Poole
1989
Tugs
(TV Series)
O.J. / Lord Stinker / Little Ditcher / ...
O.J. / Lord Stinker / Little Ditcher / ...
- Bigg Freeze
(1989)
... O.J. / Lord Stinker (voice)
- Up River
(1989)
... O.J. / Little Ditcher (voice)
- High Winds
(1989)
... O.J. (voice)
- Jinxed
(1989)
... O.J. (voice)
- Ghosts
(1989)
... O.J. (voice)
1989
Morris Minor's Marvellous Motors
(TV Series)
Crawford
Crawford
- Kidnap
(1989)
... Crawford
- Love is in the Air
(1989)
... Crawford
- President Normalton
(1989)
... Crawford
1987
A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery
(TV Series)
Pond
Pond
- Strong Poison: Episode Three
(1987)
... Pond
- Strong Poison: Episode Two
(1987)
... Pond
- Strong Poison: Episode One
(1987)
... Pond
1983-1986
Don't Wait Up
(TV Series)
Mr. Burton / Mr Burton
Mr. Burton / Mr Burton
- Episode #3.7
(1986)
... Mr. Burton
- Episode #2.4
(1984)
... Mr Burton
- Episode #1.1
(1983)
... Mr. Burton
1984
Ever Decreasing Circles
(TV Series)
Laurence
Laurence
- Snooker
(1984)
... Laurence
- The Cricket Match
(1984)
... Laurence
1984
Bird of Prey 2
(TV Series)
Mr. Jorry
Mr. Jorry
- Trapdoor and Spook
(1984)
... Mr. Jorry
- Ducks in a Row
(1984)
... Mr. Jorry
- A State-of-the-Art Way to Die
(1984)
... Mr. Jorry
1966-1982
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Under prompter / John True
Under prompter / John True
- The Critic
(1982)
... Under prompter
- Make Me an Offer
(1966)
... John True
1980-1982
Grange Hill
(TV Series)
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.10
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.9
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.8
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.7
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
- Episode #5.1
(1982)
... Mr. Thomson
1980
In Loving Memory
(TV Series)
Mr. Bottomley
Mr. Bottomley
- The Fall of the House of Unsworth
(1980)
... Mr. Bottomley
1968-1980
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Arthur / The Assistant Commisioner
Arthur / The Assistant Commisioner
- The Gate of Eden: Part 3 - Peter
(1980)
... Arthur
- The Gate of Eden: Part 2 - Sue
(1980)
... Arthur
- The Gate of Eden: Part 1 - Mr. Falconer
(1980)
... Arthur
- The Retreat
(1968)
... The Assistant Commisioner
1980
Thérèse Raquin
(TV Mini Series)
Grivet
Grivet
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Grivet
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Grivet
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Grivet
1979
Diary of a Nobody
(TV Series)
Cummings
Cummings
- Episode #1.9
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.8
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.6
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... Cummings
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Cummings
1978-1979
The Famous Five
(TV Series)
Professor Hayling
Professor Hayling
- Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2
(1979)
... Professor Hayling (credit only)
- Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1
(1979)
... Professor Hayling
- Five Are Together Again: Episode Two
(1978)
... Professor Hayling
- Five Are Together Again: Episode One
(1978)
... Professor Hayling
1978
The BBC Television Shakespeare
(TV Series)
Sir Oliver Martext
Sir Oliver Martext
- As You Like It
(1978)
... Sir Oliver Martext
1978
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Binro
Binro
- The Ribos Operation: Part Four
(1978)
... Binro
- The Ribos Operation: Part Three
(1978)
... Binro
1978
Last of the Summer Wine
(TV Series)
Amos Hames
Amos Hames
- The Bandit from Stoke-On-Trent
(1978)
... Amos Hames
1976
Within These Walls
(TV Series)
Jack Cumberpatch
Jack Cumberpatch
- Islands in the Heartline
(1976)
... Jack Cumberpatch
1974-1975
David Copperfield
(TV Mini Series)
Mr. Dick
Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.6
(1975)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.5
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.3
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
- Episode #1.2
(1974)
... Mr. Dick
1973
The Bellcrest Story
(TV Series)
Charles Spence
Charles Spence
- Agreement
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- Before the Board
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- Agenda and Minutes
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- The Fire
(1973)
... Charles Spence
- Meetings
(1973)
... Charles Spence
1966-1973
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Sakamoto / Big Ted
Mr. Sakamoto / Big Ted
- Kamikaze in a Coffee Bath
(1973)
... Mr. Sakamoto
- Don't Go Down to the Bingo Mother, Father's Coming to Tea
(1966)
... Big Ted
1972
Both Ends Meet
(TV Series)
George Rogers
George Rogers
- Fancy Meeting You Here
(1972)
... George Rogers
- Come Fly with Me
(1972)
... George Rogers
- The Spring Collection
(1972)
... George Rogers
- Party Piece
(1972)
... George Rogers
- The Lamp Still Burns
(1972)
... George Rogers
1972
The Shadow of the Tower
(TV Series)
Sir Richard Nanfan
Sir Richard Nanfan
- Do the Sheep Sin?
(1972)
... Sir Richard Nanfan
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Goujon
Goujon
- The Affair of the Tortoise
(1971)
... Goujon
1970
Shine a Light
(TV Series)
Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- Two's a Crowd
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- The Chips Are Down
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- The Great Relief
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- The Robinson Mutiny
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
- Red Letter Day
(1970)
... Sr. Lighthouseman Wally Trott
1969
Canterbury Tales
(TV Series)
Reeve
Reeve
- The Canon Yeoman's Tale/The Franklin's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Merchant's Tale/The Manciple's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Friar's Tale/The Pardoner's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Shipman's Tale/The Nun's Priest's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
- The Miller's Tale/The Reeve's Tale
(1969)
... Reeve
1968
The Ugliest Girl in Town
(TV Series)
Sergeant Malcolm
Sergeant Malcolm
- One of Our Models Is Missing
(1968)
... Sergeant Malcolm
1968
Ramshackle Road
(TV Series)
- Episode #1.4
(1968)
- Episode #1.3
(1968)
- Episode #1.2
(1968)
- Intruders
(1968)
1967-1968
Contrasts
(TV Series)
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope
- Voltaire in England
(1968)
... Alexander Pope
- The Scriblerus Club
(1967)
... Alexander Pope
1968
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
- Tomorrow's Another Day: Part 2
(1968)
... Andrew Rogers
- Tomorrow's Another Day: Part 1
(1968)
... Andrew Rogers
1967-1968
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Spencer / Merryweather
Spencer / Merryweather
- Have Guns - Will Haggle
(1968)
... Spencer
- The Correct Way to Kill
(1967)
... Merryweather
1967
The Newcomers
(TV Series)
Jackson
Jackson
- Episode #1.153
(1967)
... Jackson
- Episode #1.152
(1967)
... Jackson
1966
The Government Inspector
(TV Mini Series)
Dobchinsky
Dobchinsky
- Part 3
(1966)
... Dobchinsky
- Part 2
(1966)
... Dobchinsky
- Part 1
(1966)
... Dobchinsky
1966
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Turold - Fisherman
Turold - Fisherman
- Conquest: The Encounter
(1966)
... Turold - Fisherman
1962-1966
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
(TV Series)
John Brewster / Mr. Hackett
John Brewster / Mr. Hackett
- No Subsidy for Sin
(1966)
... John Brewster
- A Spotless Reputation
(1962)
... Mr. Hackett
1961
Three Live Wires
(TV Series)
Mr. Bligh
Mr. Bligh
- The Tea Break
(1961)
- The Suggestion Box
(1961)
... Mr. Bligh
1961
The Angry Gods
(TV Mini Series)
Autolycus
Autolycus
- The Oracle is Fulfilled
(1961)
... Autolycus
- The Flowers of Spring
(1961)
... Autolycus
1960
Barnaby Rudge
(TV Series)
Simon Tappertit
Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.12
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.11
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.10
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.9
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
- Episode #1.7
(1960)
... Simon Tappertit
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Eustace Wallasy / General / Lariosik (aka Larry)
Eustace Wallasy / General / Lariosik (aka Larry)
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Queen Came By
(1960)
... Eustace Wallasy
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Price of Freedom
(1960)
... General
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The White Guard
(1960)
... Lariosik (aka Larry)
1959
Bleak House
(TV Mini Series)
William Guppy
William Guppy
- The End of the Story
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.8
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.7
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... William Guppy
- Episode #1.5
(1959)
... William Guppy
1959
World Theatre
(TV Mini Series)
'Swiss Cheese'
'Swiss Cheese'
- Mother Courage and Her Children
(1959)
... 'Swiss Cheese'
1958
The Black Arrow
(TV Series)
Lord Shoreby
Lord Shoreby
- With the Enemy
(1958)
... Lord Shoreby
- Attack
(1958)
... Lord Shoreby
1957
The Adventures of Peter Simple
(TV Series)
Peter Simple
Peter Simple
- A Violent End
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- The Snake's Head
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- The Irish Mystery
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- Disguises
(1957)
... Peter Simple
- Capture
(1957)
... Peter Simple
1952-1954
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Calchas / Alexander / Val
Calchas / Alexander / Val
- Troilus and Cressida/II
(1954)
... Calchas
- Troilus and Cressida
(1954)
... Calchas / Alexander
- Strange Orchestra
(1952)
... Val
1953
The Rose and the Ring
(TV Mini Series)
HRH Prince Bulbo
HRH Prince Bulbo
- Part 3
(1953)
... HRH Prince Bulbo
- Part 2
(1953)
... HRH Prince Bulbo
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He played both the Ghost of Christmas Present and the storyteller in a Focus on the Family Radio Theatre presentation of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol". See more »Alternate Names:
Timothy Batesan | Tim BatesonSpouse:
Sheila Shand Gibbs (his death) (3 children)
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