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Neil Clark

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Meet Frank Williams: the great survivor of Dad's Army

He is the man whose face probably first comes to mind if one is asked to think of a fictional television vicar. Actor Frank Williams first put on his dog collar to play the part of the Reverend Timothy Farthing in Dad's Army 46 years ago. Now 83, he's still going strong, appearing in the new film of Dad's Army, released early next year and starring Catherine Zeta-Jones. He is touring the UK in a show in which he recalls his long career. Along with Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike, Frank is the only surviving regular cast member from the original series.

Neil Clark, The Daily Express, 5th May 2015

Comedians who battle with serious mental health problem

Miranda Hart's admission that success made her 'quite lonely' is a reminder that once off screen or stage comedians can be a very serious bunch.

Neil Clark, The Daily Express, 25th December 2013

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The odd couple

A look back at the work of Pete and Dud.

Neil Clark, The Daily Express, 7th October 2013

Jimmy Perry turns 90: a tribute to the genius

Is there anyone living in Britain today who has contributed more to our Gross National Happiness than Jimmy Perry? This is the man who not only created and co-wrote the nation's best loved and most enduring comedy series, Dad's Army, but who also, along with his writing partner David Croft, gave us two other hugely popular shows, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-De-Hi! as well as the witty Upstairs, Downstairs pastiche, You Rang, M'Lord?.

Neil Clark, The Telegraph, 20th September 2013

James Beck: the Dad's Army star cut off in his prime

James Beck, aka Dad's Army's Private Walker, died 40 years ago today.

Neil Clark, The Telegraph, 7th August 2013

Only Fools and Horses: a 'triffic' hit in Serbia

Unlikely as it may seem, Del Boy and the rest of the Trotters have achieved cult status in Serbia.

Neil Clark, The Guardian, 25th January 2010

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