And little remains of the Crossroads Motel, where Noele Gordons character Meg Richardson ruled the roost in ITVs cheap television soap which attracted huge audiences as high as 15 million viewers in the 1970s and early 1980s. {PPInfiniteScroll.addLazyLoadingAds()}; BrainSharper is your news, entertainment, music fashion website. She is also known for starring in the 1970s TV .more Not much else is known about the soap actor and what became of him. In 1942 Heather, with her mother and siblings, Christine and Jeremy, fled Singapore for England on the last boat to leave before the Japanese wartime occupation. ITV drama remembers soap legend and Crossroads sacking", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Noele_Gordon&oldid=1148945940, This page was last edited on 9 April 2023, at 06:27. Just a couple of years after her debut TV role as Lola Wise, Agyeman became the companion in Doctor Who, Martha Jones. Judy Cornwell, one of only a handful of other women in the show over its entire history, was in awe of them at first but told the author Richard Webber: Heather showed me how to push the men out of the way, because they would grab the microphones and not let us in, so we had to kick them in the shins and get to the microphones that way.. She appeared in two British films, 29 Acacia Avenue (1945) and Lisbon Story (1946) in minor parts. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the entertainment industry. In 1977, Henry recorded "Benny's Theme" with the Mayson Glen Orchestra for Pye Records. He had been unwell for quite some time, but always tried his best to remain in contact with his fans.. Ive got a full head of hair, I recently gave up smoking and hardly drink now. He was only 35. Underneath his soft woolly hat lurked a soft woolly brain but Aston-born Paul Henry played him to perfection. He was writing a storyline for a new character called Benny Hawkins in Crossroads and he felt Id be perfect. Actress. Years later, I did Doctors, several episodes of Bad Girls and recently a tour playing Tony Hancock in Hancocks Finest Hour. Although he was a regular in the soap opera, Tonge found time to appear on other television programmes, including Z-Cars, Nearest and Dearest and Detective. The character - whom Hargreaves described as a "Technicolor. Star also had role alongside Steve McQueen in The Great Escape and had parts in host of films, TV shows and theatre shows, Never miss breaking news by signing up to our free email updates. Anguss other film roles included appearances in 633 Squadron, Tunes of Glory and 1969 musical Oh! [4] He was in character as Benny in the song, but spoke rather than sang. She died in April 1985, aged 65, after a battle with stomach cancer. But Heineman opened the worlds first motel in world, almost accidentally, in San Luis Obispo, California in December 1925. She was also very well known for her role as Nora Batty in Last Of The Summer Wine , which she played from its inception in 1973 until her death. Gordon was credited as the first woman to be seen on colour television sets,[3][4] as she took part, as a teenager, in John Logie Baird's world's first colour transmission on 3 July 1938. Now, Jane lives in Staffordshire with her husband David, and she has two grown up children, Sorrell and Harry. Gavin and Stacey actress Margaret John dies at 84 - BBC News [8] He then played the regular character Frank, a baker's delivery man and later attempted rapist, in the penultimate series of the ITV1 prison drama Bad Girls. Group Shot, cast members with Producer William Smethurst, Susan Hanson, Jane Rossington and Tony Adams, Jeremy Nicholas And Jane Rossington in Crossroads- 1988 The Final Scene, Jane Rossington, Paul Henry, and Susan Hanson, Jessica Fox has played Nancy on Hollyoaks since 2008, Sue Nicholls plays Audrey Roberts on Coronation Street, Kathy Staff starred as Nora Batty in the hit show, Tony Adams was almost stabbed by a furious viewer. Paul Henry (actor) - Wikipedia The claim was not challenged on air.[2]. Susan Margery Jeaffreson Lloyd (7 August 1939 - 20 October 2011) was an English model and actress, with numerous film and television credits. He was married to actress Sue Lloyd, who played his onscreen wife, Barbara Hunter, before lung cancer claimed his life in 1991. Gordon never married. Crossroads (TV Series 1964-1988) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb He died at the age of 84 in September 2014. I met Sheila at The British Legion Club when I was working at Birmingham Rep and she was a hairdresser. Angus passed away in a nursing home in London on Sunday. Now, 76 he lives on the island of Anglesey in Wales, where he was born. After this event, her mother and her aunt were keen for her to begin a stage career. David Fennell He starred in 298 episodes of Crossroads before moving on to The Bill and Inspector Morse. [1] Early life Elisabeth Croft who played Miss Tatum in Crossroads. People still recognise me and say hello, which is nice. The actress - best known for her role in hit ITV soap, Crossroads, was today being remembered by family and famous friends following her death on October 20. Gordon was the only member of the Crossroads cast who had a permanent contract;[11] all other cast members were booked on an ad hoc basis. In 1981, after a long fight with Hodgkin's lymphoma, Tonge died aged 35. 'Crossroads' TV Series. Cameron Chapman is much older than his character Anthony Lockwood, Angela Piper has left The Archers as Jennifer Aldridge after 60 years, Meet Vera star Brenda Blethyn's eight siblings, Pamela Anderson 'realised no one has perfect childhood' in look-back. They won the jackpot. (1990). Kathy also had small roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, No Frills, Open All Hours, Dawson's Weekly, and The Benny Hill Show. Arthur Leslie who played Jack Walker in Coronation Street passed away very suddenly in 1970, and Beryl Johnstone (Kitty Jarvis) in Crossroads in 1969, and Jo Richardson (Mrs Whitton) in. 40 Years Ago Last Week Crossroads Actor Roger Tonge Died Angus Wilson Lennie (18 April 1930 14 September 2014) was a Scottish film and theatre character actor with a 50-year career span. Something went wrong, please try again later. 00:00, 18 AUG 2009. Arguably the most successful actress to have starred in Crossroads, both old and new, the sky seems to be the limit for Freema Agyeman! Kathy played Doris Luke from 1978-1984, and then from 2001-2002. The actress made a brief return to the soap in 1983 and went on to star in the musical Gypsy. She was the only original cast member of Crossroads to star in both the first and last ever episodes, and she spoke the first words spoken on the soap, "Crossroads Motel, good evening". Initially commissioned as an emergency schedule filler, the show became so successful that Gordon gave up her executive position to concentrate on presenting. [citation needed]. Mention of Heather Chasen having been nominated for a Tony award for A Severed Head was deleted. He has appeared on Celebrity Pointless where he won the jackpot alongside Shaun Williamson, who played Barry Evans in EastEnders. As a result, I wasnt with it for many years and everything just seemed to go downhill. She was previously married to Brian Kent and she died in 1975 in Bromley, Kent, at the age of 62. Stan Stennett obituary | Comedy | The Guardian Who is Mrs Hall's husband in All Creatures Great and Small? [12] The British press had stated that Denton was the one responsible for the sacking of Gordon, though it was later revealed that Jack Barton, producer and head writer of Crossroads, was responsible for Gordon's sacking. Died August 1976 Add photos, demo reels Add to list Known for Dracula A.D. 1972 5.9 Crying Matron 1972 Crossroads 4.2 TV Series Mrs. Witton Mrs. Witten Mrs Witton 1967-1976 44 eps Morning Story We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. let infinite_scroll_general_constants = JSON.parse('{"TrafficSourceName":"mobile_single_page","A9PubId":"97ffba2c-b3ce-4eed-a256-16877174179b","PlayBuzzId":"","MinuteMediaId":"d78e1f27-6ae7-1ce6-2d8a-4f1d4f276a59","PrimisString":"","Connatix":{"Id":"","PlayerId":""},"CedatoId":"","VidazooId":"60a501bfba9bbf00048eec11","Rise":{"WrapperId":"60994fec4a06ce00014a0e24","Org":"5e415a71acebdc000190e321"},"Avantis":{"Id":"","TagId":""},"FbMode":{"Psl":"d7ecee","SubDomain":""},"AffiliateMode":{"Psl":"b6ca9a","SubDomain":"a709o2as"},"DynamicMode":{"Psl":"5486fa","SubDomain":"w9z5ajk4"},"LightMode":{"Psl":"12da3f","SubDomain":"9t7cxd13"},"GeneralMode":{"Psl":"fe0e8b","SubDomain":""},"BroadMode":{"Psl":"ef96ff","SubDomain":""},"NaturalMode":{"Psl":"6097df","SubDomain":""},"InclusiveMode":{"Psl":"71f658","SubDomain":""}}'); Her last stage role was in No, No, Nanette at Plymouth's Theatre Royal. Maurice Colbourne (24 September 1939 - 4 August 1989) was an English stage and television actor who starred as Tom Howard in the BBC television series Howards' Way. Now 70, he lives in Shropshire. He was reported as having laughed off the jibes of journalists, by saying: "I'm allergic to criticism". Cleo was given the role by producer Reg Watson after press coverage of racial tensions in the Birmingham area at that time. The Crossroads cast now: Hollyoaks stars, nightclub owners and murder FORMER Crossroads star John Bentley, who married Noele Gordon in the soap's biggest storyline, has died aged 92. John Ernest Briggs MBE (5 September 1935 - 28 February 2021) [1] was an English actor. But in later years his ill-health left him increasingly immobile. has died, aged 84. Benny wasnt the brightest character to emerge from planet soap. She retired to her home in Birmingham, where she died in 1985 of stomach cancer. Anthony works in sales, while Jake, our grandson, has finished his A levels and Jade, our granddaughter, has just left university with an English degree. It peaked at no. [1] Henry's first acting credit was for his role as Guiccioli on the TV miniseries The Roads to Freedom. The killing of Georgie Broadhead could have come straight from the script . Later, there was an inter-racial romance between garage mechanic Dennis Harper, played by Merlin Ward, and motel receptionist Meena Chaudri (Karan David). Roger Tonge - Wikipedia A clothes horse was once described as having more go in it that Ronald Allens Crossroads creation. After attending Princess Helena college in Hertfordshire, she trained at Rada in London in 1944, though leaving after one term when she failed to get a scholarship. He left the programme following a battle with Hodgkin's Disease which left him immobile. Where are they now? Benny from Crossroads - Express Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Doctors, The Sandbaggers, Crossroads Diane Keen (born 29 July 1946) is an English actress, who starred in the British TV drama Doctors in which she played Julia Parsons from 2003 to 2012. Following the accident, the character of Sandy was predominantly a wheelchair user, though he was able to stand and move upright with the aid of crutches. Many were forced to sleep in their cars or camp overnight. Her first London stage role was as Leonardos wife in the Federico Garca Lorca tragedy Blood Wedding at the Arts theatre in 1954, directed by Peter Hall. While at drama school in the 60s, I used to work backstage watching actors like Laurence Olivier play Othello. Something went wrong, please try again later. All rights reserved. In an interview she gave to TV Times in 1981, Gordon announced that she might, once her stage work had come to an end, take up the offer of returning to presenting. His country-boy style gained him the part of Peter Stevens in The Archers for a time. The popular actor starred for nine years in the Midland soap and also took on a memorable role opposite Hollywood legend Steve McQueen in iconic war movie, The Great Escape. Cast of Crossroads L-R Meg Mortimer (Noele Gordon) David Hunter (Ronald Allen) Jill (Jane Rossington) Sandy (Roger Tonge) and Benny (Paul Henry). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He stayed on at a time when the soap saw its highest ratings pulling in 18 million viewers a night at its peak. Crossroads matriarch Meg later Meg Mortimer was memorably played by Brummie actress Noele Gordon. "[6], Henry appeared in the episode "Stoppo Driver" in The Sweeney playing a gangster. Peggy Aitchison played Vi Blundell for six years between 1964 and 1970. Tonge thus became the first disabled actor in a soap; however, it was something he always played down and his illness was never talked about. let infinite_scroll_layout_settings = JSON.parse('{"layoutSettings":{"autoConsent":0,"introParagraphType":"Social_image","imagePosition":"","notClickableHeader":1,"additionalPost":1,"vidazooPixelStartPage":0},"topAd":{"position":"Before","element":" figure","startsFrom":2},"video":{"provider":"Vidazoo","startsFrom":3}}'); Susan Hanson played Miss Diane (aka Diane Parker, aka Diane Hunter) before her character was controversially killed off. In late 2004, he appeared in the stage version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium, where he played Grandpa Potts. Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie, Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending, Crossroads: Paul Henry, Noele Gordon and Susan Hanson, Helena Bonham Carter admits to having 'imposter syndrome' in Nolly, Crossroads: Jane Rossington and Edward Clayton, Crossroads: Noele Gordon with the original cast, Coronation Street gunman attack leaves family fearing for their lives, Helena Bonham Carter believes Noele Gordon was axed by 'ageist bosses', Helena Bonham Carter 'wasn't sexual' enough in early career struggle, Helena Bonham Carter transforms into Crossroads' Nolly, Helena Bonham Carter unrecognisable in red wig as Crossroads star, Cross words on Helena playing ITV soap queen Noele in drama, Bradley Walsh in tears during emotional talk with son Barney. Ted was the. It would be great to be working again, but at the end of the day, Ive got a lovely family and they are the love of my life.. Tributes as Crossroads' Carlos dies, aged 73. - Free Online Library Having dropped in at ATV during his lunch break to enquire about acting parts, a cleaner directed him to a meeting where production manager Margaret French handed him a script and invited him to return for an audition. Susan married Radio 1 presenter Tommy Vance in the 60s, and then married former Move frontman Carl Wayne until his death in 2004. Six years earlier, Sean OConnor, the producer of the Channel 5 soap Family Affairs who directed her in various stage plays created the part of Madge Bennett, an elderly woman in hospital in an Armistice Day story, specially for Chasen. Reg Watson, the producer, had already interviewed several actors for the part but was unsatisfied; after Tonge's audition, the producer offered him the role. The actor was previously married to Margery Field and he died on July 2, 1985 in London. But the actress, who had been battling cancer since 1982, died on April 14 that year, before she could make her return. Death In 1981, after a long fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Tonge died age 35. As Valerie Pollard, she played a cheating wife whose conquests in the bedroom mounted up while her millionaire husband, J Henry, took care of affairs in the motel boardroom. [3] Henry's post-Crossroads career included minor stage roles and the running of a nightclub in Whitchurch, Shropshire, but, in 1994, he returned to television briefly in a tribute to Crossroads, called 30 Years On. Work was scarce afterwards and then in 1989 our daughter, Justine, was killed in a car crash aged only 18. Crossroads, later known as Crossroads Motel and Crossroads King's Oak, was an ITV soap opera that ran from 1964-1988, and was revived from 2001-2003. A former fashion model, Valerie was used to the finer things in life, spending her husbands money, devouring Tom Collins cocktails and men. Angus first joined the show in a small role in 1972 and returned as Shughie in 1974. She is patron of the Crossroads Appreciation Society, a fan club for the show. Royal Shakespeare Company-trained Elisabeth Croft had been a withdrawn child, so acting was perhaps an odd choice of career. Since Crossroads , she also starred as Rusty Dickinson in film Back Home , and TV show Powers . Duration: 0:02:21. [8] She then moved on to present a daily live entertainment show, Lunchbox, an early daytime programme. Paul played Benny Hawkins from 1975-1988, and then went on to star in prison drama Bad Girls, Doctors, and The Sweeney. She went on to star in episodes of Casualty, Worlds Beyond and Fizz. She stayed in Crossroads until she was sacked in 1981, as TV executives sought a new look for the show. In 1975, I played a criminal in The Sweeney and while based at Birmingham Rep I shared a dressing room with actor Jon Rollason. She worked behind the scenes as Head of Lifestyle programmes. He had caught chicken pox and died of heart failure, his system unable to cope with the infection. An appearance on Crossroads in 1971 as Harry Silver, a GI on the run in the village, led to a recurring role on the series in the 1980s as the garage mechanic Sid Hooper. Crossroads took up six months every year, which left me time for theatre, pantomime and guest spots on shows like Bullseye and then Eamonn Andrews surprised me on one of his last This Is Your Life shows in 1985. He had caught chicken pox and died of heart failure, his system unable to cope with the infection. [1] She played the role of Meg Mortimer (originally Richardson, later Ryder) in the long-running British soap opera Crossroads from 1964 to 1981, with a brief return in 1983.[2]. She was given the middle name of Noele because she was born on Christmas Day. With adept changes of voice, Chasens roles included Ramona Povey, the wife of Richard Caldicots commander; Miss Simpkins, assistant to the Sea Lord; and Wren Chasen, alongside Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee as, respectively, the sub-lieutenant and chief petty officer perpetually trying to get the vessel out of the trouble they had personally created. The actor who played Sandy from the very first episode of Crossroads, died on 26th February 1981. Im well, despite having my right eye removed last year. (Image: Central Television) David Hunter A. Crossroads and Ipcress File actress Sue Lloyd dies aged 72 Jessica played Belle Wise in Crossroads in 2001, when she was just 18 years old. He attended the citys Alderlea Boys School in Shard End with Jeff Lynne and later trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama before spending time with Birmingham Rep and then in Crossroads. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The British actress is now 79 years old. In 1981, after a long fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Tonge died age 35. That grief is with me today as if it was yesterday. READ MORE:Helena Bonham Carter 'wasn't sexual' enough in early career struggle. The character caught on. Luckily, two security cards were nearby and I was unhurt.. She played Antonia in A Severed Head, JB Priestleys adaptation of the Iris Murdoch novel (Criterion, 1963-64), a production that transferred to Broadway (Royale, 1964). (April 2016) Paul Henry (born 1947) is an English actor, best known for his role as Benny Hawkins in the soap opera Crossroads, on which he appeared on 354 episodes over 11 years. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As Valerie Pollard, she played a cheating wife whose conquests in the. From June 1943 to July 1944, she appeared in the musical The Lisbon Story at the London Hippodrome. Since 1988, she has been the main patron of the Crossroads Appreciation Society, and continues to take an active role in the group. His father was a master carpenter. What's the connection between an American named Alfred Heineman and the late soap queen Noele Gordon? [2], The slang phrase "throwing a benny" refers to someone having a temper tantrum and may originate from Henry's Crossroads character. Alfred and Arthur Heineman proposed a chain of motor hotels, with the first on the side of the highway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. According to Denton, "I simply carried out the request of the Crossroads producer [Barton] to dismiss her. In 1953, she toured as Mrs Sally Adams in Call Me Madam after Billie Adams had played the role in the London season at the Coliseum. She had a natural eccentricity that was on display at OConnors wedding she turned up in camouflage pants and dark glasses with impenetrable blue lenses. Heather was born in Singapore to British parents, Agnes (nee McCullock) and Mickey (Frederick Nutter) Chasen, an authority on south-east Asian birds and mammals who was assistant curator, later director, of the Raffles Museum (now the National Museum of Singapore). He did however, reveal that his nasty Crossroads character came back to haunt him as a viewer tried to kill him. She led her soap life to the full for 24 years during which scripts saw her married five times once bigamously become a drug addict, an alcoholic and have a baby with her stepbrother. In 1981, four years after The Navy Lark ended, Chasen appeared in Crossroads for the first time, in the role of a newspaper reporter for just one episode. I wasnt keen, but as it was only for a few weeks, I thought, Why not? I dressed in a set of overalls and my brothers green woolly hat that he wore when he went fishing. Actor best known for her roles in Crossroads and The Navy Lark. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. By fate or economy the stories vary it became the first to squeeze the words motor hotel into motel. She went on to have various TV roles before the one she is now most famous for - Audrey Roberts in Corrie, which she started in 1979 and still plays now. Birmingham-born Paul, 69, and his wife Sheila live in. James from London International Treasure LV 5 Messages 7,507 Reaction score 14,214 Awards 16 Location Brixton Member Since Time immemorial Mar 1, 2021 #2 Looking back, Sandy and Diane were my favourites. [9], Returning to the stage in 2009, he appeared in a touring version of Run for Your Wife and in the following year portrayed Tony Hancock in the play Hancock's Finest Hour. In real life, after a short-lived marriage to BBC Radio 1 DJ Tommy Vance in the 1960s, Hanson married former Move frontman Carl Wayne in 1974, who lost a battle against cancer in 2004. Playing Megs daughter, Jane Rossingtons claim to fame is that she was the only the only Crossroads original cast member to be in the first and last episode of the series.
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