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George Layton was born on March 2, 1943 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England as George Michael William Layton. He is an actor and writer, known for Doctor in Charge (1972), Doctor at the Top (1991) and Doctor at Large (1971). See full bio »

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March 2, 1943 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK

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Doctor in Charge

Doctor in Charge Dr. Paul Collier

(1972-1973)

Doctor at the Top

Doctor at the Top Paul Collier

(1991)

Doctor at Large

Doctor at Large Paul Collier / Dr. Paul Collier

(1971)

Don't Wait Up Writer

(1983-1990)

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Actor (58 credits)

2015-2018 Casualty (TV Series)
George 'Geordie' McDale / Clive Jones

- Episode #32.40 (2018) ... George 'Geordie' McDale

- A Moment of Clarity (2015) ... Clive Jones

2015 Vicious (TV Series)
Andrew

- Stag Do (2015) ... Andrew

2003-2015 Doctors (TV Series)
Rod Buckwell / George Simpson / Ashish Mountjoy / ...

- Mods and Rockers (2015) ... Rod Buckwell

- Walter (2012) ... George Simpson

- The Universe Provides (2008) ... Ashish Mountjoy

- Keep It in the Family (2003) ... Alex Hanson

2014 Boomers (TV Series)
Dennis

- Episode #1.6 (2014) ... Dennis

2013 One Candle One Man
GKO

2011-2012 EastEnders (TV Series)
Norman Simmonds

- Episode dated 2 January 2012 (2012) ... Norman Simmonds

- Episode dated 27 October 2011 (2011) ... Norman Simmonds

- Episode dated 25 October 2011 (2011) ... Norman Simmonds

- Episode dated 24 October 2011 (2011) ... Norman Simmonds

- Episode dated 21 October 2011 (2011) ... Norman Simmonds

Show all 24 episodes

2007 The Bill (TV Series)
Dr. Michael Sanderson

- Back from the Dead (2007) ... Dr. Michael Sanderson

2006 Heartbeat (TV Series)
Graham Simpson

- Hearts and Flowers (2006) ... Graham Simpson

2005 Nova (TV Series documentary)
Emilie's Father

- E=mc²: Einstein's Big Idea (2005) ... Emilie's Father

2005 Einstein's Big Idea (TV Movie documentary)
Emilie's Father

2004 Holby City (TV Series)
Howard Martin

- Baptism of Fire (2004) ... Howard Martin

2000 Metropolis (TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Jacobs

- Episode #1.4 (2000) ... Mr. Jacobs

- Episode #1.3 (2000) ... Mr. Jacobs

1999-2000 Sunburn (TV Series)
Alan Brookes / Alan Brooks

- Episode #2.8 (2000) ... Alan Brookes

- Episode #2.7 (2000) ... Alan Brookes

- Episode #2.6 (2000) ... Alan Brookes

- Episode #2.5 (2000) ... Alan Brookes

- Episode #2.4 (2000) ... Alan Brookes

Show all 14 episodes

1999 Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Max

1991 Joshua Jones (TV Series)
Additional Voices (voice)

1991 Doctor at the Top (TV Series)
Paul Collier

- Waring Goes Private (1991) ... Paul Collier

- It's Alright, I Am a Doctor (1991) ... Paul Collier

- Bye Bye, Bickerstaff (1991) ... Paul Collier

- The Kindest Cut... (1991) ... Paul Collier

- The V.I.P. (1991) ... Paul Collier

Show all 7 episodes

1991 Josie Smith (TV Series)
Narrator

- Josie Smith and the Concert (1991) ... Narrator (voice)

- Josie Smith and the Princess (1991) ... Narrator (voice)

- Josie Smith and the New Teacher (1991) ... Narrator (voice)

1989 The Les Dennis Laughter Show (TV Series)

- Episode #3.6 (1989)

1986 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series)

- Episode #4.8 (1986)

- Episode #4.6 (1986)

- Episode #4.2 (1986)

- Episode #4.1 (1986)

1982 Kelly Monteith (TV Series)

- Episode #4.4 (1982)

1979-1982 Minder (TV Series)
Des

- Back in Good Old England (1982) ... Des

- You Need Hands (1982) ... Des

- Caught in the Act, Fact (1980) ... Des

- Diamonds Are a Girl's Worst Enemy (1980) ... Des

- Come in T-64, Your Time Is Ticking Away (1979) ... Des

Show all 6 episodes

1979-1981 Robin's Nest (TV Series)
Vernon Potter / Vernon

- Wish You Weren't Here (1981) ... Vernon Potter

- A Man of Property (1980) ... Vernon Potter

- Should Auld Aquaintance (1979) ... Vernon

1981 Pigeon Street (TV Series)
Voices

- All in a Day's Work (1981) ... Voices (voice)

1980 Keep It in the Family (TV Series)
Freddy

- Smoke Without Fire (1980) ... Freddy

1977 Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers
Pvt. Jacobs

1976 Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Tony Bender

1975-1976 My Brother's Keeper (TV Series)
Brian Booth

- Have a Go (1976) ... Brian Booth

- Drink to Me Only (1976) ... Brian Booth

- Occupations (1976) ... Brian Booth

- The Pig Sty (1976) ... Brian Booth

- They Shall Not Pass (1976) ... Brian Booth

Show all 13 episodes

1975 Carry on Behind
Doctor

1975 The Sweeney (TV Series)
Ray Stackpole

- Trojan Bus (1975) ... Ray Stackpole

- Golden Fleece (1975) ... Ray Stackpole

1975 Comedy Premiere (TV Series)
Richard Bunting

- For Richer for Poorer (1975) ... Richard Bunting

1974-1975 It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV Series)
Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

- The Night of the Thugs (1975) ... Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

- Has Anyone Seen My Cobra? (1975) ... Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

- Forbidden Fruits (1975) ... Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

- The Curse of the Sadhu (1975) ... Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

- Cabaret Time (1975) ... Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

Show all 16 episodes

1972-1973 Doctor in Charge (TV Series)
Dr. Paul Collier

- Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot? (1973) ... Dr. Paul Collier

- Watch Out - There's a Thief About! (1973) ... Dr. Paul Collier

- Hello Sailor! (1973) ... Dr. Paul Collier

- A Man's Best Friend Is His Cat (1973) ... Dr. Paul Collier

- The Godfather (1973) ... Dr. Paul Collier

Show all 38 episodes

1971 It's Awfully Bad for Your Eyes, Darling (TV Series)
Gus

- The Flat to Ourselves (1971) ... Gus

1971 Coronation Street (TV Series)
Barney Shelton

- Episode #1.1126 (1971) ... Barney Shelton

- Episode #1.1125 (1971) ... Barney Shelton

1971 Doctor at Large (TV Series)
Paul Collier / Dr. Paul Collier

- A Situation Full of Promise (1971) ... Paul Collier

- Bewigged, Bothered, & Bewildered (1971) ... Paul Collier

- The Viva (1971) ... Paul Collier

- Things That Go Mump in the Night (1971) ... Paul Collier

- Pull the Other One! (1971) ... Dr. Paul Collier

Show all 24 episodes

1969-1971 The Liver Birds (TV Series)
Joe

- The Good Samaritans (1971) ... Joe

- An Interesting Condition (1969) ... Joe

1964-1970 Z Cars (TV Series)
Grady / Todd / Frank Wilkins / ...

- The Little Woman: Part 2 (1970) ... Todd

- Sunday... Sunday...: Part 2 (1969) ... Grady

- Sunday... Sunday...: Part 1 (1969) ... Grady

- Under Cover (1965) ... Frank Wilkins

- A Straight Deal (1964) ... Jack Simpson

1969-1970 Doctor in the House (TV Series)
Paul Collier

- Finals (1970) ... Paul Collier

- Doctor on the Box (1970) ... Paul Collier

- May the Best Man... (1970) ... Paul Collier

- Hot Off the Presses (1970) ... Paul Collier

- If You Can Help Somebody... Don't! (1970) ... Paul Collier

Show all 21 episodes

1970 ITV Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series)
Corporal May

- Lay Down Your Arms (1970) ... Corporal May

1969 All Star Comedy Carnival (TV Movie)
Paul Collier

1969 The Root of All Evil? (TV Series)
Thomas

- What's in It for Me? (1969) ... Thomas

1969 Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series)
Billy Tate

- Whose Turn Next (1969) ... Billy Tate

1969 Mosquito Squadron
Pilot Officer (uncredited)

1969 Jackanory (TV Series)
Storyteller

- The Hartwarp Circus: The Morning After (1969) ... Storyteller

- The Hartwarp Circus: The Fire (1969) ... Storyteller

- The Hartwarp Circus: Winter Quarters (1969) ... Storyteller

- The Hartwarp Light Railway: Full Steam Ahead (1969) ... Storyteller

- The Hartwarp Light Railway: Trial Run (1969) ... Storyteller

1969 Doctor Who (TV Series)
Technician Penn

- The Space Pirates: Episode 6 (1969) ... Technician Penn

- The Space Pirates: Episode 5 (1969) ... Technician Penn

- The Space Pirates: Episode 4 (1969) ... Technician Penn

- The Space Pirates: Episode 3 (1969) ... Technician Penn

- The Space Pirates: Episode Two (1969) ... Technician Penn

Show all 6 episodes

1969 The Wednesday Play (TV Series)
Pete

- Sling Your Hook (1969) ... Pete

1968 Detective (TV Series)
Mervans

- Deaths on the Champs Elysees (1968) ... Mervans

1968 Look and Read (TV Series)
Len Tanner / Introducer

- Len and the River Mob: Part 10 - After Them! (1968) ... Introducer / Len Tanner

- Len and the River Mob: Part 9 - Find the S.S. Samba (1968) ... Introducer / Len Tanner

- Len and the River Mob: Part 8 - Tied and Gagged (1968) ... Len Tanner

- Len and the River Mob: Part 7 - This Way Up (1968) ... Introducer / Len Tanner

- Len and the River Mob: Part 6 - Is Len a Thief? (1968) ... Introducer / Len Tanner

Show all 10 episodes

1968 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Gordon

1967 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (TV Series)
Rudge

- The Black Doctor (1967) ... Rudge

1966 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series)
Herbert Wallwork

- The Spoken Word (1966) ... Herbert Wallwork

1965-1966 United! (TV Series)
Jimmy Stokes

- Episode #1.90 (1966) ... Jimmy Stokes

- Episode #1.89 (1966) ... Jimmy Stokes

- Episode #1.88 (1966) ... Jimmy Stokes

- Episode #1.87 (1966) ... Jimmy Stokes

- Episode #1.86 (1966) ... Jimmy Stokes

Show all 85 episodes

1965 Theatre 625 (TV Series)
Alan

- Enter Solly Gold (1965) ... Alan

1965 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series)
Gordon Hurst

- Episode #1.845 (1965) ... Gordon Hurst

- Episode #1.844 (1965) ... Gordon Hurst

1965 The Likely Lads (TV Series)
Mario

- Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (1965) ... Mario

- The Suitor (1965) ... Mario

1964 Swizzlewick (TV Series)
Eustace Madden

- The Exercise (1964) ... Eustace Madden

- Balance of Power (1964) ... Eustace Madden

- A New Plan (1964) ... Eustace Madden

- A Spy in the Camp (1964) ... Eustace Madden

- A Council of War (1964) ... Eustace Madden

Show all 18 episodes

1964 ITV Play of the Week (TV Series)
Pvt. Root

- The Other Man (1964) ... Pvt. Root

1961 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series)
Workman

- Wet Fish (1961) ... Workman

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Writer (17 credits)

Doctor at the Top (TV Series) (created and written by - 4 episodes, 1991) (created by - 3 episodes, 1991)

- Waring Goes Private (1991) ... (creator)

- It's Alright, I Am a Doctor (1991) ... (creator)

- Bye Bye, Bickerstaff (1991) ... (created and written by)

- The Kindest Cut... (1991) ... (creator)

- The V.I.P. (1991) ... (created and written by)

Show all 7 episodes

Don't Wait Up (TV Series) (5 episodes, 1984 - 1990) (writer - 18 episodes, 1983 - 1987) (written by - 4 episodes, 1983 - 1984)

- Episode #6.2 (1990)

- Episode #6.1 (1990)

- Episode #5.1 (1988)

- Episode #4.6 (1987) ... (writer)

- Episode #4.5 (1987) ... (writer)

Show all 27 episodes

1986 Executive Stress (TV Series)

1985 Twee handen op een buik (TV Movie) (play)

1985 Me and My Girl (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)

- Let's Talk Turkey (1985) ... (written by)

1979-1981 Robin's Nest (TV Series) (by - 13 episodes)

- The Headhunters of S.W.6 (1981) ... (by)

- Wish You Weren't Here (1981) ... (by)

- Anniversary Waltz (1981) ... (by)

- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1981) ... (by)

- No Smoke Without Fire (1981) ... (by)

Show all 13 episodes

1975-1976 My Brother's Keeper (TV Series) (writer - 13 episodes)

- Have a Go (1976) ... (writer)

- Drink to Me Only (1976) ... (writer)

- Occupations (1976) ... (writer)

- The Pig Sty (1976) ... (writer)

- They Shall Not Pass (1976) ... (writer)

Show all 13 episodes

1975 Doctor on the Go (TV Series) (written by - 5 episodes)

- The Course of True Love (1975) ... (written by)

- Clunk Click (1975) ... (written by)

- It's the Thought That Counts (1975) ... (written by)

- When a Body Meets a Body (1975) ... (written by)

- Keep Your Nose Clean (1975) ... (written by)

1974 Doctor at Sea (TV Series) (written by - 5 episodes)

- Physician, Heal Thyself (1974) ... (written by)

- In a Little Spanish Town (1974) ... (written by)

- The V. I. P. (1974) ... (written by)

- The Senior Officer's Perks (1974) ... (written by)

- A Healthy Ship Is a Happy Ship (1974) ... (written by)

1974 My Name Is Harry Worth (TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)

- The Family Reunion (1974) ... (writer)

- Don't Bank on It (1974) ... (writer)

- The Go-Between (1974) ... (writer)

1972-1973 Doctor in Charge (TV Series) (written by - 11 episodes)

- Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot? (1973) ... (written by)

- A Man's Best Friend Is His Cat (1973) ... (written by)

- The Loftus Papers (1973) ... (written by)

- Brotherly Hate (1973) ... (written by)

- A Deep Depression Centred Over St. Swithin's (1973) ... (written by)

Show all 11 episodes

1973 All Star Comedy Carnival (TV Special) (writer: "Doctor in Charge")

1973 Romany Jones (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Look After the Pennies (1973) ... (writer)

On the Buses (TV Series) (written by - 3 episodes, 1973) (by - 3 episodes, 1972)

- Friends in High Places (1973) ... (written by)

- The Visit (1973) ... (written by)

- The Perfect Clippie (1973) ... (written by)

- The Prize (1972) ... (by)

- Bye Bye Blakey (1972) ... (by)

Show all 6 episodes

1972 Nearest and Dearest (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Worker's Playtime (1972)

1971 Doctor at Large (TV Series) (by - 2 episodes)

- A Situation Full of Promise (1971) ... (by - as Oliver Fry)

- Pull the Other One! (1971) ... (by - as Oliver Fry)

1970 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat (1970) ... (writer)

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Music department (1 credit)

1974-1975 It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV Series) (performer - 16 episodes)

- The Night of the Thugs (1975) ... (performer: signature tune - uncredited)

- Has Anyone Seen My Cobra? (1975) ... (performer: signature tune - uncredited)

- Forbidden Fruits (1975) ... (performer: signature tune - uncredited)

- The Curse of the Sadhu (1975) ... (performer: signature tune - uncredited)

- Cabaret Time (1975) ... (performer: signature tune - uncredited)

Show all 16 episodes

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Producer (1 credit)

2010 Trout Fishing Afghanistan ll (Documentary) (producer)

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Self (36 credits)

2018 Ooh You Are Awful: TV We Used to Love (TV Movie documentary)
Himself / Dr Collier

2018 When Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Actor

2017 When Live TV Goes Horribly Wrong (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2015 70s: The Best of Bad TV (TV Movie documentary)
Himself / Dr. Paul Collier / 'Solly' Solomons

2014 Pointless Celebrities (TV Series)
Himself - Contestant

- Medical TV (2014) ... Himself - Contestant

2012 Unforgettable: The Sweeney (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Actor

2012 Celebrity Masterchef (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #7.1 (2012) ... Himself

2010 Trout Fishing Afghanistan (Documentary short)

2010 Trout Fishing Afghanistan ll (Documentary)

2010 The Unforgettable Jeremy Beadle (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2010 The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2010 Loose Women (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #14.219 (2010) ... Himself

2008 Comedy Classics (TV Series documentary)
Himself / Paul Collier

- Doctor in the House (2008) ... Himself / Paul Collier

- On the Buses (2008) ... Himself

2007-2008 Comedy Connections (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- The Liver Birds (2008) ... Himself

- Don't Wait Up (2007) ... Himself

- It Ain't Half Hot, Mum (2007) ... Himself

2006 Countdown (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #55.40 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode #55.39 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode #55.38 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode #55.37 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode #55.36 (2006) ... Himself

2005 'Fawlty Towers' @ 30 (TV Movie)
Himself

2004 Bob Monkhouse: A BAFTA Tribute (TV Special documentary)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)

2001 Blankety Blank (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #15.15 (2001) ... Himself

1978-2000 This Is Your Life (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Christopher Timothy (2000) ... Himself

- George Layton (1999) ... Himself

- David Croft (1995) ... Himself

- Dennis Waterman (1978) ... Himself

1987-1998 Cross Wits (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 26 February 1998 (1998) ... Himself

- Episode dated 25 February 1998 (1998) ... Himself

- Episode dated 24 February 1998 (1998) ... Himself

- Episode dated 13 May 1994 (1994) ... Himself

- Episode dated 12 May 1994 (1994) ... Himself

Show all 31 episodes

1995 Celebrity Squares (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #7.1 (1995) ... Himself

1991 Cluedo (TV Series)
Himself - Studio Guest

- The Best Insurance (1991) ... Himself - Studio Guest

1990 Jameson Tonight (TV Series)
Himself (1990)

1989 That's Showbusiness (TV Series)
Himself - Panelist

- Episode #1.13 (1989) ... Himself - Panelist

- Episode #1.8 (1989) ... Himself - Panelist

1988 A Question of Entertainment (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #1.9 (1988) ... Himself

1987 Did You See..? (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Episode dated 6 December 1987 (1987) ... Himself

1986 All Star Secrets (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #2.9 (1986) ... Himself

1986 The Adventure Game (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #4.5 (1986) ... Himself

1985 Tell the Truth (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 13 September 1985 (1985) ... Himself

1983 3-2-1 (TV Series)

- Lilac Pimpernel (1983)

1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV Movie)
Himself

1979 It's a Knockout (TV Series)
Himself

- It's a Celebrity Knockout 1979 (1979) ... Himself

1974 Cilla (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #7.9 (1974) ... Himself

1973 All Star Comedy Carnival (TV Special)
Dr. Paul Collier

1973 That's Life! (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Co-Host

- Episode #1.13 (1973) ... Himself - Co-Host

- Episode #1.12 (1973) ... Himself - Co-Host

- Episode #1.11 (1973) ... Himself - Co-Host

- Episode #1.10 (1973) ... Himself - Co-Host

- Episode #1.9 (1973) ... Himself - Co-Host

Show all 13 episodes

1971 Scene (TV Series documentary)

- Shop Around (1971)

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Archive footage (2 credits)

1995 Omnibus (TV Series documentary)
Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons

- Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms (1995) ... Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons (uncredited)

1983 Minder (TV Series)
Appearance by

- Minder's Christmas Bonus (1983) ... Appearance by

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Personal Details

Other Works:

He acted in Neil Simon's play, "Chapter Two," at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, London, England with Gary Waldhorn, Maureen Lipman, and Lynda Bellingham in the cast. See more »

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Alternate Names:

Oliver Fry

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