... together at Blackpool in 1939, and they built up a popular song and dance act following his demob from the Army after the Second World War. After his death nine years ago, she retired from the stage. In addition to her theatrical commitments, Ward was a well- ...

... Poldark (1975). Born in Peterborough, he made his television debut shortly after transmissions resumed following the Second World War. One of his first appearances was in a Sherlock Holmes serial in 1951. Among other projects were The Life and Death of ...

... Roberton, and his brother is the comedian Jack Douglas. It was natural that he should go into showbusiness, and during the Second World War he pro duced many concert parties in the north. In the fifties, he worked closely with Tom Arnold and presented seasons ...

... to him touring Europe with notable engage ments in Paris and, on several occasions, with Maurice Chevalier. During the Second World War he served with the Intelligence Corps and, on being demobbed, met his future wife Vi, with whom he formed a comedy double ...

... cancer on March 8, was in demand from West End producers and provincial theatres throughout her career. Born before the Second World War, her parents were Harold Ingram who later became musical director for the Royal Shakespeare Company and soprano Christine ...