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Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was a British actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles.[1][2]
Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968.[2]
Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995–97 television series Oh, Doctor Beeching! and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of You Rang, M'Lord?.[3][4] He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of George and Mildred.[5] Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in Dombey and Son.[6] He played parts in Porridge and Yes Minister.[7][8] Roberts died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999, at the age of 74.[1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975 | Madame Bovary | Guillaumin | TV series |
1976 | Rogue Male | Mr. Drake | TV film |
1977 | The Duchess of Duke Street | Sergeant | Episode: "The Reluctant Warrior" |
1978 | The Sailor's Return | Farmer Molton | |
1979 | Home Before Midnight | Inspector Gray | |
1980 | Sweet William | Uncle Walter | |
1980 | Hopscotch | Ludlum | |
1983 | Every Picture Tells a Story | Reverend Jenkins | |
1984 | Another Country | Chief Judge | |
1987 | Personal Services | Glossop | |
1988 | We Think the World of You | Harry | |
1988 | Without a Clue | Reporter #3 | |
1988 | Tales of the Unexpected | Gas Inspector | "A Time to Die" episode (9/9) |
1995–1997 | Oh, Doctor Beeching! | Arnold Thomas | 20 episodes |
1999 | The Window Bed | Joe | (final film role) |
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