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Today we remember the Welsh character actor #PhilipMadoc who was #BOTD in 1934. The actor - a regular favourite on @TalkingPicsTV - of many stage, television, radio and film roles as diverse as Dad's Army to King Lear. How do you remember Mr Madoc?
Today we remember the career of the great character actor ALFRED BURKE on the 102nd anniversary of his birth. Most remembered for Public Eye, he also appeared in countless films including 'Model for Murder' which can be seen on @TalkingPicsTV on Sat-29-Feb at 10:30am.
On this day in 1940, Sir JOHN HURT (d 2017) was born. The actors career spanned more than 50 years and his films incl; This is My Street, A Man for All Seasons, Before Winter Comes, The Naked Civil Servant, Alien, Scandal, Midnight Express and The Elephant Man.
On this day in 1900, the legendary ALASTAIR SIM (d 1976) was born. He left behind a huge wealth of performances on film including Green for Danger, An Inspector Calls, School for Scoundrels and will forever be remembered as the definitive SCROOGE.
On this day in the 1920s, two of the original 'Goons' were born. HARRY SECOMBE (1921-2001) and PETER SELLERS (1925-1980) Both went on to long successful careers beyond The Goon Show. We remember them today and salute their legacy of film, TV and recordings we still enjoy today.