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Brian Matthew(1928-2017)

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Brian Matthew was born on 17 September 1928 in Coventry, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961), Ready, Steady, Go! (1963) and Juke Box Jury (1959). He was married to Pamela Wickington. He died on 8 April 2017 in England, UK.
BornSeptember 17, 1928
DiedApril 8, 2017(88)
BornSeptember 17, 1928
DiedApril 8, 2017(88)
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Known for

Tommy Quickly in Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
7.5
TV Series
  • Self - Host
  • Self - Guest DJ
Ready, Steady, Go! (1963)
Ready, Steady, Go!
7.9
TV Series
  • Self - Judge
Juke Box Jury (1959)
Juke Box Jury
7.4
TV Series
  • Self - Panellist
Ready, Steady, Win! (1964)
Ready, Steady, Win!
TV Series
  • Self - Judge
  • 1964

Credits

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Actor

  • The Punch and Judy Man (1963)
    The Punch and Judy Man
    6.2
    • Radio Dee Jay (voice, uncredited)
    • 1963

Personal details

  • Born
    • September 17, 1928
    • Coventry, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 8, 2017
    • England, UK(following a period of ill health)
  • Spouse
    • Pamela Wickington1951 - April 8, 2017 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    His early 60s Radio Luxembourg show was sponsored by Pye Records.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Started broadcasting in 1948 in Germany, and trained as an actor at RADA before joining the BBC in 1954
  • Trademark
    Catchphrase: "This is your old mate Brian Matthew saying that's the lot for this week, see you next week". (spoken at the conclusion of his weekly SOTS BBC Radio programme)

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