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List Of Family Affairs Cast Members
''Family Affairs'' is a British soap opera that aired on Channel 5. It debuted on 30 March 1997, the day of the launch of said channel and was the first programme broadcast on the channel. It was screened as five thirty-minute episodes per week at 6:30pm on weekdays, followed by an omnibus edition on Sundays. The series never achieved high ratings, so it went through a number of dramatic revamps involving wholesale cast turnover. The premise of the series was also refocused from a family in a quiet suburb just outside London, to a range of different people living on a bustling outer London street. The series was shot on video and given a film look. In 1999 and 2004, single episodes used standard video presentation for testing purposes. On 2 August 2005, Channel 5 announced they would not renew ''Family Affairs''. Production ceased on 4 November, and the final episode was broadcast on 30 December 2005. Producer Sean O'Connor changed to standard video presentation from Septemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term ''soap opera'' originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by ''horse opera'', a derogatory term for low-budget Western (genre), Westerns. According to some dictionaries, for something to be adequately described as a soap opera, it need not be long-running; but some authors define the word in a way that excludes short-running serial dramas from their definition. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first Broadcasting, broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running soap opera. The longest-running television soap opera is ''Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV in 1960. According to Albert Moran, one of the defining features that make a television program a soap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delena Kidd
Delena Kidd (born 11 February 1935) is an English actress who has appeared in numerous British television productions since the late 1950s. In recent years she is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Queen Adelaide in '' Victoria & Albert''. Biography Her father was a doctor and her mother the actress Violet Ormonde. She attended Cheltenham Ladies' College, followed by the Central School of Speech and Drama where she won the Sybil Thorndike Prize. She then appeared in repertory theatre in Britain. Career Her television appearances include; '' The Four Just Men'', ''Family Affairs'', ''Time Trumpet'', ''The Sweeney'', ''The Two Mrs. Grenvilles'' and most recently ''Holby City'' in 2013. Her films include '' Room at the Top''. Personal life She is married to the actor Gary Raymond. The couple met on a production at the Oxford Playhouse The Oxford Playhouse is a theatre designed by Edward Maufe and F. G. M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tessa Wyatt
Tessa Wyatt is an English actress best known for her role as Vicky Tripp (née Nicholls) on the ITV sitcom '' Robin's Nest''. Early life Wyatt was born in Woking, Surrey and attended Elmhurst Ballet School. She was encouraged to act by her maternal grandmother and got her first professional job at the age of 12, appearing in a television programme featuring Richard Hearne's Mr. Pastry character. Soon after, she was represented by an agent. Career Wyatt's early television appearances include parts in ''Z-Cars'', ''The Wednesday Play'', '' Tales of Unease'', ('Suspicious Ignorance', episode), '' Public Eye (in which she played a character with the surname Blackburn - she would later marry Tony Blackburn in 1972)'', '' Callan'', ''Dixon of Dock Green'', '' Doctor at Large'', ''Play for Today'', and ''UFO''. Her film appearances include '' Wedding Night'' (1970), the cult horror film ''The Beast in the Cellar'' (1970) and '' Spy Story'' (1976). Wyatt claimed during a 2013 interv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Sloman
Roger Sloman (born 19 May 1946) is an English actor known for his work in theatre, film and television. Early life and education He grew up and was educated in South East London. He trained to be a teacher and then went to East 15 acting school between 1967 and 1970. Career He started work at the '' Everyman Theatre'' in Liverpool, followed by theatre work in Nottingham, Birmingham and Sheffield. He toured England and Scotland with the '' 7:84'' theatre company and the ''Royal Shakespeare Company''. On television, Sloman is best known as Keith in Mike Leigh's ''Nuts in May'', as well as Baldy Davitt in ''Ripping Yarns,'' Three-Fingered Pete in ''The Black Adder'' and Right Bleedin' Bastard in ''The Young Ones''. He was Rocky Wesson in the return series of the ITV soap opera ''Crossroads'', and the funeral director Les Coker in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. He played the abrasive games teacher Mr Dan 'Frosty' Foster in the first series of ''Grange Hill'' (1978) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liam Trip
This is a list of characters from the British soap opera ''Family Affairs'' listed in alphabetical order by the characters' surnames. A * Scarlett Anderson Scarlett Anderson was played by Cat Simmons during 2005. She seduces Les Boulter (Howard Saddler), but he tells her it was a mistake. * Caleb Andrews Caleb Andrews was played by Steve Toussaint in 2004 and appeared as a series regular. He is Les's best friend and Denise Boulter's (Clare Perkins) love interest. He takes an HIV test, the results of which are negative. It is revealed that he is Brendan Boulter's (Steven Burrell) biological father. Caleb tries to restart his affair with Denise, but she chooses Les. Caleb shares a kiss with Eileen Callan (Rosie Rowell), whose husband, Pete Callan (David Easter), is sent back to prison for murder. Caleb leaves Charnham because Eileen's daughter, Lucy Day ( Julie Smith), witnesses the kiss and threatens to tell Pete. * Gavin Arnold Gavin Arnold was played by Neil Rober ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Easter
David Easter (born 11 November 1959) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Pat Hancock in ''Brookside'', Pete Callan in ''Family Affairs'', Gil Keane in ''Emmerdale'', Mac Nightingale in ''Hollyoaks'' and Frank Fisher in ''The Bill''. Early life Easter was born on 11 November 1959 in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Career Easter made his acting debut in the 1979 disco film ''The Music Machine''. From 1984 to 1987 he played Pat Hancock on the soap opera ''Brookside''. He has also acted in many theatre productions. In the 1991 London Palladium revival production of ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' he played the role of Pharaoh & Levi, alongside Jason Donovan and Linzi Hateley. He played Pete Callan in the television soap opera ''Family Affairs'' from 1997 to 2005. He has also appeared on ''Lily Savage's Blankety Blank'' and guest starred in episodes of '' Birds of a Feather'', ''The Bill'', ''Holby City'' and ''Doctors''. In 2011, he appeared in the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brookside (TV Series)
''Brookside'' is a British television soap opera, set in Liverpool, England, which began on the launch night of Channel 4, 2 November 1982. It ran for 21 years until 4 November 2003. It was produced by Mersey Television and conceived by ''Grange Hill'' and ''Hollyoaks'' creator Phil Redmond. ''Brookside'' was Channel 4's highest rated programme from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s, with audiences regularly in excess of seven million. Initially notable for its realistic and socially challenging storylines, from the mid-1990s the show began raising more controversial subjects under new producers such as Mal Young and Paul Marquess. It is especially well known for broadcasting the first pre- watershed lesbian kiss on British television in 1994, as well as a domestic abuse storyline resulting in murder. It also had the first gay character on a British TV series, who was outed in a 1985 storyline. In 1996, the series experienced an extreme backlash from viewers when it featured a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Callan
This is a list of characters from the British soap opera ''Family Affairs'' listed in alphabetical order by the characters' surnames. A * Scarlett Anderson Scarlett Anderson was played by Cat Simmons during 2005. She seduces Les Boulter (Howard Saddler), but he tells her it was a mistake. * Caleb Andrews Caleb Andrews was played by Steve Toussaint in 2004 and appeared as a series regular. He is Les's best friend and Denise Boulter's (Clare Perkins) love interest. He takes an HIV test, the results of which are negative. It is revealed that he is Brendan Boulter's (Steven Burrell) biological father. Caleb tries to restart his affair with Denise, but she chooses Les. Caleb shares a kiss with Eileen Callan (Rosie Rowell), whose husband, Pete Callan ( David Easter), is sent back to prison for murder. Caleb leaves Charnham because Eileen's daughter, Lucy Day ( Julie Smith), witnesses the kiss and threatens to tell Pete. * Gavin Arnold Gavin Arnold was played by Neil R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Farmer
Roy Farmer is a fictional character from the Channel 5 soap opera ''Family Affairs'', played by Miles Petit. He first appeared during the first episode on 30 March 1997, and departed on 27 November 2003. Roy was the show's longest-running original character. Casting During his tenure at ''Family Affairs'' Petit shadowed directors in order to direct episodes while still appearing as Roy. Development In 2000, following his character mellowing, Petit told a '' Soaplife'' reporter that "I want oyto become a really evil, murderous bastard who's completely lost his marbles - again." Roy begins a relationship with Claire Toomey (Tina Hall) and she uses him for financial gain in their business. Roy begins to develop feelings for eighteen-year-old friend Sara Warrington ( Beth Cordingly). Petit told Sally Brockway from '' Soaplife'' that he did not understand how Roy managed to resist Sara's continuous advances. Roy does not feel able to be with Sara due to their age difference. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idris Elba
Idrissa Akuna Elba Order of the British Empire, OBE ( ; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor and musician. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Primetime Emmy Awards, Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100, ''Time'' 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. Elba studied acting at the National Youth Music Theatre in London. He rose to prominence playing Stringer Bell in the HBO series ''The Wire'' (2002–2004), and Chief inspector#United Kingdom, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series ''Luther (TV series), Luther'' (2010–2019), the latter of which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film as well as four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Miles
Annie Miles (born 5 May 1958 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England) is an English actress who is best known for her roles in television soap opera. She played Sue Sullivan (née Harper) in ''Brookside'' from 1987 to 1991, and Maria Simons Starr in ''Family Affairs'' from 1997 to 2000. Annie lives between London & Suffolk Suffolk ( ) is a ceremonial county in the East of England and East Anglia. It is bordered by Norfolk to the north, the North Sea to the east, Essex to the south, and Cambridgeshire to the west. Ipswich is the largest settlement and the county ... and is married to Bobby Aitken, a sound designer for musical theatre with whom she has two children. External links * 1958 births Living people English television actresses Actresses from Northumberland People from Tynemouth {{UK-tv-actor-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
