George Layton

Layton on Lockdown: 'There are two women in my house'

In his second coronavirus diary, actor, scriptwriter, raconteur and mild asthmatic George Layton reveals the domestic strife of lockdown.

Layton on lockdown: diary of a 70something

In the first of a new weekly coronavirus diary, actor, scriptwriter, raconteur and mild asthma sufferer George Layton surveys his new life.

It Ain't Half Hot Mum - where are they now?

Whatever happened to the cast of the sitcom?

Where are they now? Doctor In The House's George Layton

Veteran actor George Layton is best-known from classic sitcoms such as Doctor In The House, Doctor At Large and It Ain't Half Hot Mum. He also created and wrote Don't Wait Up and Executive Stress, was an original presenter on That's Life and is an acclaimed author. Now a 72-year old father-of-four, he lives in north London with his second wife, Moya.

Radio Times review

People who have reached their 60s are like teenagers, apparently. No kids to look after, no job to get up for and no responsibilities - they can do whatever they like, enjoy themselves... go mad. For Joyce and the gang that means a weekend at a ghastly holiday camp where the Searchers are playing and everyone turns in by ten o'clock. Not exactly a drug-fuelled rave. But at least Carol is having fun because she has bumped into an old friend (played by George Layton).

Boomers has had a mixed reception, with some older viewers identifying with the gentle humour while others are insulted by what they perceive as ageist stereotyping and creaky gags.

It Ain't Half Hot Mum star Layton to be in EastEnders

It Ain't Half Hot Mum star George Layton is marching into EastEnders - as Janine's estranged Uncle Norman.