Richard Wilson (I)
- 88 years old
- Scottish
- Actor
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One Foot in the Grave to return?
Annette teased: "I wouldn't mind it all being a bad dream and he's not dead."
What's On TV, 12th November 2018Richard Wilson interview
Richard Wilson wants to find the doctor who saved his life last year after he suffered a heart attack.
Jersey Evening Post, 17th April 2017Pictured: Richard Wilson recovering from heart attack
One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson is spotted in public for the first time since his heart attack.
The Sun, 21st October 2016Seven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Your laughter muscles duly rested by a diet of Dostoevsky and Adam Sandler movies throughout the early summer, you'll be ready and crying out by now for the comedic onslaught of the Edinburgh Fringe. Everywhere from street corners to enormo-venues, you'll find all kinds of people vying to make you think they're the most hilarious thing since internet videos of cats, be they stand-ups, sketch troupes, improvisers, absurdist performance artists or just plain freeform weirdoes. Let us help you sort the funny hahas from the funny hows by highlighting six shows we think will be definite winners this Fringe, from promising up-and-comers to senior stars.
Malcolm Jack, Time Out, 17th August 2016Richard Wilson suffers heart attack
One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson is in a "stable condition" following a heart attack.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2016Richard Wilson: "I won't vote for Jeremy Corbyn again"
As Victor Meldrew returns to the stage, Richard Wilson discusses the turmoil within his beloved Labour Party and his feelings on Brexit.
The Big Issue, 11th August 2016Comedy is still king, but with less attendants
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is with us and this year, more than ever comedy is king. Yet, this year, more than ever, stand-up comedy rules supreme, and it's to be expected. Not only is the nation on the search for post-Brexit referendum, negative interest rates, pre-President Trump laughs, it's on the search for cheap laughs. That is, recession laughs, shows which are relatively cheap to stage.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 3rd August 2016Victor Meldrew is back for Richard Wilson's Fringe show
Richard Wilson tells Craig McLean about dusting off Britain's favourite curmudgeon for a new show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Craig McLean, The Telegraph, 1st August 2016Victor Meldrew role almost went to Les Dawson
One Foot in the Grave actor Richard Wilson reveals he originally turned down the part, thinking he was too young to play the cantankerous grump.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 26th July 2016Fracked! - stage show review
There are numerous nice turns, including James Bolam as her long-suffering husband, whose glorious line 'Oh, God, another aromatherapist has set up in the village!' could easily have been uttered by the show's director Richard Wilson when he was playing Victor Meldrew on TV.
Patrick Marmion, Daily Mail, 23rd July 2016