Ivor Roberts (actor)

Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was an English actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles.[1][2]

Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968.[2]

Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995-97 television series Oh, Doctor Beeching! and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of You Rang, M'Lord?.[3][4] He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of George and Mildred.[5] Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in Dombey and Son.[6] He also played parts in Porridge and Yes, Minister.[7][8]

He died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999 at the age of 74.[1]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1976	Rogue Male	Mr. Drake	TV movie
1977	The Duchess of Duke Street	Sergeant	Episode: "The Reluctant Warrior"
1978	The Sailor's Return	Farmer Molton
1979	Home Before Midnight	Inspector Gray
1980	Sweet William	Uncle Walter
1980	Hopscotch	Ludlum
1983	Every Picture Tells a Story	Reverend Jenkins
1984	Another Country	Chief Judge
1987	Personal Services	Glossop
1988	We Think the World of You	Harry
1988	Without a Clue	Reporter #3
1995-1997	Oh, Doctor Beeching!	Arnold Thomas	20 episodes
1999	The Window Bed	Joe	(final film role)

References

1. "Ivor Roberts". BFI.
2. "Obituary: Ivor Roberts". The Independent. September 15, 1999.
3. "Oh Doctor Beeching! (1995)". BFI.
4. "You Rang M'Lord?". November 11, 1990. p. 68 – via BBC Genome.
5. "George and Mildred | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
6. "BFI Screenonline: Dombey and Son (1983) Credits". www.screenonline.org.uk.
7. "Porridge: No Peace for the Wicked". November 14, 1975. p. 59 – via BBC Genome.
8. "BBC Two - Yes, Minister, Series 2, The Death List". BBC.

External links

• Ivor Roberts at Find a Grave
• Ivor Roberts at IMDb