Ian Cuthbertson RIP

March51

Somehow missed this at the time but Ian Cuthbertson, actor, died on 4th.September. By an odd coincidence that's the same day that Keith Waterhouse passed on and Waterhouse created Cuthbertson's best known role as the crafty and sometimes violent villain Charlie Endall in Budgie in the '70s. He was also the 'framed' father in 'The Railway Children', appearing out of clouds of steam as the lovely Jenny Agutter ran towards him. A fine actor, RIP.

Henry Irving

rip

Budgie what a great show.

BDL

Didn't see this news - Agree Henners, Budgie was a good TV show.

Some good 'uns have gone this year - rip.

March51

Also, the chap who played Charlie Endall's henchman 'Laughing Spam Fritter' in 'Budgie', also played Gimli the dwarf in the Rings trilogy: John Rhys Davies. (he is alive and well, I believe!).

alberto balsam

Bob Mills used to play the theme tune to Budgie on his late night radio show occasionally a few years ago, bringing back vague memories of the series with him and Adam Faith, also rip. Must get dvd boxset
Billy Liar, brilliant book and never tire of watching that film

Valiantphil

I thought he always showed his name as Iain - as in the Scottish variant.

Excellent character actor though.

RIP

Bangkokaddick

Wasn't he the villain in supergran as well?

Charlie Endell was a great character, I must agree.

stop_shouting

I remember he played a baliff in Minder & Arthur told him to stick it up his "pea broth"!