Sadly, it was quickly revealed to be a case of mistaken Identity but it all seemed very believable because Suffolk and East Anglia has become a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful escape for the rich and famous. But most memorably, Ian joined the cast of EastEnders in 2001 as Derek Harkinson, a gay pal of Pauline Fowler. ', Furious:So many departures have left die-hard fans of the soap reeling, and many have taken to Twitter to blame Iain with his lacklustre story lines. The actor, who played Derek Harkinson on the BBC show between . (Picture: ITV) It's bad news for soap fans tonight as Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders have all been pulled . Tom Hiddleston: Frequently seen in and around Aldeburgh where his family live. But in real life, the stars of Weatherfield enjoy romances that are relatively drama-free, with happy marriages and children of their own. Ian Lavender played Private Frank Pike in the much-loved BBC TV sitcom Dad's Army (1968-77) and also appears in the BBC radio adaptations still regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra. The couple moved in together earlier this year, their new home featuring a plush island unit and modern overhead lighting. Arthur Lowe and Arnold Ridley would follow in the next few years, and by the early 1980s, John Le Mesurier was also increasingly plagued by ill health. Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. It remains to be seen whether the exits of so many characters will tie together, especially as Robert remains a suspect in the Underworld Factory roof collapse. Ian would even perform to a more mainstream audience the following year, playing himself on Coronation Street, in an episode watched by 20 million people where he wrestled against the character . Ian played Geoff in Corrie from 2018-2020 (Picture: ITV) Back in January, Coronation Street star Ian Bartholomew auditioned for this year's series of Britain's Got Talent. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap, and the soap's cast is ever-changing with characters constantly coming and going. Following his graduation in 1967 he appeared on stage in Canterbury. He also appeared on BBC One's The One Show on Thursday 31 July 2008. Ian Puleston-Davies previously played Owen Armstrong in Coronation Street for five years between 2010 and 2015. What did Kayce see in his vision in Yellowstone season 4 finale? The comments below have not been moderated. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Find the perfect keeping up appearances theatre stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. They were unable to take part either because they were legally assessed as being pre . Alison confessed she had a feeling David might propose, as she told OK! Coronation Street: romance for Dev Alahan and Bernie Winter?,When Bernie Winter saves Dev Alahan a whole lot of faff by exposing Evelyn Plummer's fake injury, things take a romantic turn. D.S. He plays British prime minister Anthony Eden in the Netflix series The Crown. ", However, he did admit that he would return if asked, adding: "I don't think they could get me insured now.". Rose Leslie and Kit Harington attending the Olivier Awards 2017, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Lord of the Rings star will play author Mel Hutchwright, who is invited to address Weatherfield's book club. 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She is also acting out a devastating break-up, her relationship with Nick Tilsley coming to an end due to the strain of their shared grief. The lovebirds met when they were introduced by their shared personal trainer, and are planning a "nice party" for their special day. In reality, the 47-year-old actress is head over heels for IT salesman David Stuckey, with the pair caught up in their wedding planning. I wasn't character-cast. I have four.". The Teacher starts on Channel 5 this week and it features an all-star cast including former Coronation Street actor Ian Puleston-Davies. He also appeared on ITV's television game show Cluedo (1990), based on the board game. "It has been decided Derek is no longer part of the show,"a source told the Daily Star Sunday. Then there's Simon who has no reason to get involved with Max." However, other fans think the mysterious love interest is Daryan (played by Twana Omer ). Photo: Nick Tipping Photography (Image: Nick Tipping Photography). The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. Currently, he writes scripts for Julie's former employer Coronation Street, where he's been based since 2018. Two is a great number.". From there he went to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with the assistance of a grant from the City of Birmingham. Dad's Army's Ian Lavender opens up on co-star's death Coronation Street spoilers: Nick Tilsley hinted he wanted to kill Roy . Lavender said "We had been living together for 16 years and it was something I should have done a long time before, these things change you, they help you to see what is important in life. In 1968, aged 22, Lavender was cast as Private Frank Pike, the youngest member and stupid boy of the platoon in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. Helen lived with her Oscar-winning sound-recordist husband Peter Handford at Wickham Skeith, near Eye. Ian Lavender appears in a semi-staged production of The Mikado at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Sunday. Former EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has criticised soap stars who "haven't done their homework" in a new interview. In May 2008, Lavender appeared in the BBC documentary series Comedy Map of Britain. After a varied career on stage and on television, her public profile blossomed again in 1999 when she was cast as Sylvia Hollamby, the hard-hearted warder, in the prison drama Bad Girls which ran until 2006 and then was transformed into a West End musical. 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Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN, Griff Rhys Jones enjoying life on the River Stour Photo: Archant, Ed Sheeran enjoying a game at Portman Road in August 2019. "The pure discipline of that; everybody's got to do their job. [7] In 2014 Lavender appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a show with Steven Mcnicoll entitled Don't tell him, Pike!, where Lavender talked about his time on Dad's Army and the subsequent effect it had on his career. A decade ago, he said "I do" with long-term partner Emma Gleave at St Bartholomew's church in Wilmslow, Cheshire. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. More info. Meanwhile, Frank Williams, who played Timothy Farthing in Dads Army, has passed away at the age of 90, a friend has confirmed. Partner of Emma Freud for nearly 30 years, the couple and their children have lived in Walberswick since the early 1990s. Once the youngest Dad's Army star at 22, Ian will turn 70 on February 16 - after surviving two cancer . Between 1971 and 1973 Lavender joined Dad's Army colleague Arthur Lowe on the BBC radio comedy Parsley Sidings. When filming wraps, the 34-year-old actor returns home to his wife Rachael Isherwood and their two young children. HOLLY Willoughbysuffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her time as a children's TV presenter on the Ministry of Mayhem. She said: "My partner and I are actually getting on quite well. Dads Army fans were given a look inside the history of the BBC hit comedy show in Channel 5s recent documentary. And, Loveday and Ian share two children together a teenage girl and a 12-year-old boy. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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