Richard Wilson (I)
- 88 years old
- Scottish
- Actor
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Edinburgh Festival: top 25 to watch 2016
The hottest tickets in town - we pick the must-see shows across the festivals.
The List, 22nd July 201610 Fringe comedians aged over 60
Edinburgh's often very focussed on the young and the new. But forget those whipper-snappers, complaining about the weight of turning 30, what about those with real experience of the world? Here's our round-up of just some of the over-60s hitting the festival. In ascending order of age.
Chortle, 21st July 2016Interview: Richard Wilson and Angus Deayton
Old pals and former sitcom buddies they may be, but they're unlikely to see each other's shows at the Festival this year.
Craig McLean, The List, 12th July 2016Five big name shows at the Fringe (Link expired)
If you're looking for star power at this year's Fringe, then look no further.
Niki Boyle, WOW247, 12th July 2016Best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016
What to find the biggest laughs, from Daniel Kitson at The Stand to James Acaster at Pleasance Courtyard
Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st July 2016One Foot In The Grave's Victor Meldrew to return
Richard Wilson is to revive his famous One Foot In The Grave character Victor Meldrew for a two-week run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 17th April 2016Richard Wilson: "I've missed being Victor Meldrew"
Richard Wilson was in his mid-50s when he first played Victor Meldrew, the mischief-making misanthrope of TV's One Foot in the Grave, 25 years ago. At the time he felt he was too young to play a grumpy old man. Now, on the cusp of 80, Wilson has decided to play Victor once more for a limited run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Nick Smurthwaite, The Stage, 21st March 2016Q&A: Richard Wilson
What I most dislike about my appearance is that it's ageing by the hour.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 27th February 2016Radio Times review
It's "Black" Christmas Eve at the discount supermarket Valco: as well as bargains being snapped up by hordes of feral shoppers, there are new and familiar faces in the sitcom that attracts top-quality comic actors, then doesn't do quite enough with them. Gavin (Jason Watkins) has become a Scrooge-like hard man, denying his staff a party and prowling around for vulnerable team members he can corral into working on Christmas Day. Will the return of Julie (Jane Horrocks), the tender guidance of rival store manager Cheryl (Sarah Parish) or the arrival of mysterious head-office enforcer Frank (Richard Wilson) lead to a softening of his spirit?
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 16th December 2015Matt Lucas to star in BBC's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Matt Lucas will take on the role of Bottom in a new BBC adaptation of Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Other comedy actors involved include Richard Wilson.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2015