This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We had a wonderful time. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He was a character actor known for his appearances on British television, in film, and on the theatrical stage during a career that span seven decades. I can't be like Jimmy, I can't be that angry. [12] Bewes and Bolam reunited for the sequel that continued the Bob and Terry saga, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Actor Rodney Bewes, best known for his role as Bob Ferris in The Likely Lads, has died aged 79. The actor Rodney Bewes, best known for his role in the classic BBC sitcom The Likely Lads and its follow-up Whatever Happened to The Likely Lads?, died on 21 November aged 79. Bewes died a week before his 80th birthday on 21 November 2017 in Manchester of vascular dementia. Actor. Actor: The Likely Lads. Rodney Bewes recalling his love of Newcastle, his regret at falling out with James Bolam, and his hope for a reunion, Get the latest news from Newcastle straight to your inbox. I would have dinner with Newcastle United captain Bobby Moncur and his lovely wife, Id socialise with Ian La Frenais (Likely Lads writer), and I was very friendly with John Gibson (the Chronicles legendary sports writer).. In 2015, he said: "I would love to be friends with him, but he doesn't want to be friends with me. ", "The Likely Lads Fall Out as Bolam Refuses to Sanction TV Repeats", "James Bolam denies feud with Likely Lads co-star Rodney Bewes", "Strained Relationships: Bewes & Bolam - Comedy Chronicles", Feature from Wales on Sunday, archived by The Free Library, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rodney_Bewes&oldid=1140477469, Episode: "The Wedding of Smith Seven-Nine", Episode: "The Night Before the Morning After", Episode: "It Won't Be a Stylish Marriage", This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:51. He went on to star in the sequel to the sitcom, Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads, alongside James Bolam, Brigit Forsyth and Sheila Fearn. "Instead of being the Likely Lads, we'd have been the Unlikeliest Granddads," he said. Try again. Try again later. Despite childhood asthma keeping him house-bound until the age of 12, he achieved his first role at the age of 14 and went on to study drama at RADA. [11] He also appeared in the film Spring and Port Wine (1970) which starred James Mason, and played the Knave of Hearts in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972). If Rodney worked hard filming in the region, he also enjoyed a lively social life in the Toon. He starred in the 1960s BBC TV comedy series, The Likely Lads, and its classic follow-up a decade later, Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? Michael Mosley shares the weight loss snack that 'won't add to your waistline'. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. There was a problem getting your location. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. ", "Just Liz", "Doctor Who", and "Heartbeat". The show was based on the friendship between two young working class men from Newcastle. This planet represents abundance, prosperity and the principle of expansion. Likely Lads one of THE great sitcoms. Police have launched a probe after a group of up to 300 people gathered outside a house in Graham Road, with the incident said to be the result of 'inaccurate information posted online'. [9], Bewes began appearing in repertory theatre and obtained parts in the television drama series Dixon of Dock Green (1962) and Z-Cars (1963). well, Im just having the one! she told him. They never spoke again. On Wednesday, his children released a joint statement saying they "will always remember Dad as full of laughter and fun". This account has been disabled. He gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s playing Bob Ferris in the BBC sitcom The Likely Lads, and in its sequel, Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? [13] The original series was adapted for radio (196768) as was the sequel (1975), and a cinema spin-off (The Likely Lads, 1976) also followed. JUMP TO: Rodney Bewess biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs. His acclaimed double act with co-star James Bolam had ended in an acrimonious telephone call in 1976, after an ill-judged joke sparked an almighty row between them. Born: 27 November 1938 in Bingley, Yorkshire. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. November 21, 2017 9:17 pm. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. ", IBT UK Morning Brief - Let the best of International News come to you. It's one of the all-time great BBC sitcoms; timeless in its humour and will be enjoyed for decades to come.". His agent issued a. His nature was in sharp contrast to his Likely Lads character. Learn more about managing a memorial . It was funny and it was often deeply nostalgic. Sample Page; ; cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Remote Scottish island seeking couple for once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity. Last year, Syabira Yusoff was crowned the winner of the hit Channel 4 baking show, but throughout the series fans protested about various issues on-screen. I think Jimmy takes himself very seriously as an actor.". He feels it diminishes him as an actor. 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[3], In 1981, he starred in "A Very Private Man" on BBC Radio. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. By the age of 14 he had appeared in a number of BBC TV productions including a role as Joe in a 1952 adaptation of The Pickwick Papers. Never. Bewes would have turned 80 next week, his agent said. Bewes was great. Rodney Bewes was born on the 27th of November, 1937. Rodney Bewes was a chubby-cheeked British comedy actor, famed in his own country as one half of TV's The Likely Lads (1964). Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. The presenter told viewers: "Oh yeah, I had a bit of an outfit, wardrobe crisis this morning". Add to your scrapbook. The actor - best known for his role as Bob Ferris in the 60s BBC sitcom and its 70s sequel, Whatever Happened To . He thinks it's beneath him. . Even the death of Bewes's wife Daphne in 2015 was not enough to break the ice. Rodney Bewes was best known as one half of The Likely Lads, one of British. Previous Next. Announcing the news on Twitter, his agent Michelle Braidman said: "Rodney was a true one-off. Rodney Bewes death Wed 22 Nov 2017 at 05:06 The Likely Lads star. Rodney Bewes was born in England. Photos. Rodney Bewes, who has died aged 79, found fame as the aspirational Bob in the BBC sitcom The Likely Lads. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Actor Rodney Bewes, best known as the star of The Likely Lads in a career spanning six decades, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. At the time, Bewes told the Daily Record: "I got letters from people from all over the world but there's not a letter from Jimmy about Daphne dying. Rodney Bewes, actor and writer. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. [3] However, he did appear in two early television roles for the BBC, Mystery at Mountcliffe Chase[5] and The Pickwick Papers (both 1952). Please enter your email and password to sign in. [7] In the autobiography, and on Michael Parkinson's BBC Radio 2 show in 2005, he stated that his Likely Lads co-star James Bolam had not spoken to him for the past 30 years. It would have given me a dreadful shock if he did. [3] His illness receded, and the family eventually returned to the north.[when?]. That's what he's remembered for. Bewes remained active as a stage performer in the 1990s and later with one-man versions of Three Men in a Boat and Diary of a Nobody, both of which shows he toured extensively in the UK. A system error has occurred. I'm not important; I have fun. The Likely Lads star Rodney Bewes has died aged 79, his agent confirmed. Verify and try again. He told one interviewer: Just because one played great friends, it doesnt mean that you are great friends., When fans called out in the street, Hey Terry, wheres Bob? Bolam would snarl: Hes dead!. GREAT NEWS! We will miss him terribly.". People born under this sign are persistent and straightforward. Radio was the main source of entertainment, information, and political propaganda, and jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, became immensely popular. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The catastrophic break came after an interview in which Bewes revealed that Bolams actress wife was expecting a baby. I really enjoyed filming the series. After one critic penned 'I really think Lorraine needs a makeover' the presenter - and fans - quipped back about her hairdo. 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