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Peter Whitbread(1928-2004)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Peter Whitbread was born on 25 October 1928 in Norfolk, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Eagle of the Ninth (1977), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Silent Witness (1996). He died on 26 October 2004 in Briningham, Norfolk, England, UK.
BornOctober 25, 1928
DiedOctober 26, 2004(76)
BornOctober 25, 1928
DiedOctober 26, 2004(76)
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Known for

The Eagle of the Ninth (1977)
The Eagle of the Ninth
7.6
TV Mini Series
  • Marcus' father
Emmerdale Farm (1972)
Emmerdale Farm
4.9
TV Series
  • Writer
Amanda Burton, Emilia Fox, Sam Barnard, David Caves, and Genesis Lynea in Silent Witness (1996)
Silent Witness
7.9
TV Series
  • Coroner
Great Expectations (1981)
Great Expectations
6.9
TV Mini Series
  • Compeyson

Credits

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Actor

  • Zero Eight
    Short
    • 1999
  • Amanda Burton, Emilia Fox, Sam Barnard, David Caves, and Genesis Lynea in Silent Witness (1996)
    Silent Witness
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Coroner
    • 1996
  • A Mind to Murder (1995)
    A Mind to Murder
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Rich Male Patient
    • 1995
  • You Rang, M'Lord? (1988)
    You Rang, M'Lord?
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Socialist
    • 1991–1993
  • Tim Pigott-Smith in The Chief (1990)
    The Chief
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Eastland Television Board Member
    • 1991
  • Ian McShane in Lovejoy (1986)
    Lovejoy
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Vicar
    • Auctioneer
    • 1986–1991
  • Patrick Malahide and William Simons in Alleyn Mysteries (1990)
    Alleyn Mysteries
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Boatman
    • 1990
  • Heritage Africa (1989)
    Heritage Africa
    7.2
    • Sir Robert Guggiswood
    • 1989
  • Screen Two (1984)
    Screen Two
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Inspector Cartwright
    • Noah Sandy
    • 1985–1989
  • Charlotte Rampling in Paris by Night (1988)
    Paris by Night
    6.0
    • English Lecturer
    • 1988
  • Oliver Twist (1985)
    Oliver Twist
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Parish Surgeon
    • 1985
  • Mann's Best Friends (1985)
    Mann's Best Friends
    4.7
    TV Series
    • Mr. Fairfax
    • 1985
  • Andrew Robertson and Michael Wynne in Cold Warrior (1984)
    Cold Warrior
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Superintendent Ash
    • 1984
  • Swallows and Amazons Forever!: The Big Six (1984)
    Swallows and Amazons Forever!: The Big Six
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • Edgar Rodley
    • 1984
  • Swallows and Amazons Forever!: Coot Club (1984)
    Swallows and Amazons Forever!: Coot Club
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Edgard Rodley
    • 1984

Writer

  • Albion Market (1985)
    Albion Market
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Emmerdale Farm (1972)
    Emmerdale Farm
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • written by
    • 1976–1981
  • The Flockton Flyer (1977)
    The Flockton Flyer
    7.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1977–1978
  • Can You Keep a Secret
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1976
  • Gerald Harper in Hadleigh (1969)
    Hadleigh
    7.1
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1976
  • George Cole, Rod Culbertson, Alan Erasmus, Tom Georgeson, Bernard Hepton, Madge Hindle, Ron Moody, John Nightingale, and Colin Welland in Village Hall (1974)
    Village Hall
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1975
  • Reginald Barratt, Richard Beckinsale, Freddie Fletcher, Bernard Hepton, Arthur Lowe, Brian Miller, Ron Moody, Jack Rosenthal, Liz Smith, and Paula Wilcox in ITV Playhouse (1967)
    ITV Playhouse
    7.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 25, 1928
    • Norfolk, England, UK
  • Died
    • October 26, 2004
    • Briningham, Norfolk, England, UK(road accident)
  • Other works
    Long career in the theatre in the regions and London, including many seasons with the New Shakespeare Company. Also worked as a director. In the later part of his career he devised and performed a number on one-man shows.
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    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    He was killed in a road accident the day after his 76th birthday.

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