Barrie Gosney (1926,

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– 24 January 2008) was a British television, film and theatrical actor. In a career spanning five decades, Gosney played roles in ''

Up Pompeii ''Up Pompeii!'' is a British television comedy series set in ancient Pompeii and broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the ''Carry On'' films, and the seco ...

'', ''

Last of the Summer Wine ''Last of the Summer Wine'' is a British sitcom set in Yorkshire created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. It premiered as an episode of ''Comedy Playhouse'' on 4 January 1973, and the first seri ...

'', '' Believe Nothing'', ''

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'', ''

Keeping Up Appearances ''Keeping Up Appearances'' is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke. It originally aired on BBC1 from 1990 to 1995. The central character is an eccentric and snobbish middle-class social climber, Hyacinth Bucket ( Patricia Ro ...

'' and ''

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''. He is perhaps best remembered for his performances in Harry Hill's show in which he filled the role of an absurd type of continuity announcer and the character Ken Ford ("the man from 'The Joy of Sex' books..."). He would often send himself up and perform surreal impressions of various celebrities, including

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. Gosney was a member of the

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He died on 24 January 2008 after complications resulting from a fall. An episode of

Al Murray's Happy Hour ''Al Murray's Happy Hour'' is a British comedy talk show presented by comedian Al Murray and produced by Avalon TV. The first series aired in early 2007 on ITV. The programme is characterised by Murray's stand-up, guest interviews and live mus ...

broadcast on

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on 15 February 2008 was dedicated to him.

Selected filmography

* ''

Carry On Jack ''Carry On Jack'' is a 1964 British comedy film, the eighth in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). Most of the usual ''Carry On'' team are missing from this film: only Kenneth Williams and Charles Hawtrey appear throughout, wi ...

'' (1963) – Coach Driver * ''

A Home of Your Own ''A Home of Your Own'' is a 1965 British comedy film directed by Jay Lewis and starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Briers, Peter Butterworth and Bernard Cribbins. It was written by Lewis and Johnny Whyte. Plot The story is a brick-by-brick accou ...

'' (1964) * ''

San Ferry Ann ''San Ferry Ann'' is a 1965 British sound effect comedy directed by Jeremy Summers with an ensemble cast including David Lodge, Joan Sims, Wilfrid Brambell, Rodney Bewes and Barbara Windsor. It was written and produced by Bob Kellett. Wordles ...

'' (1965) – Mini Dad * ''

Three Hats for Lisa ''Three Hats for Lisa'' a.k.a. ''One Day in London'' is a 1965 British musical comedy film directed by Sidney Hayers and starring Joe Brown, Sid James, Sophie Hardy, Una Stubbs and Dave Nelson. The screenplay was by Leslie Bricusse and Talbot ...

'' (1965) – Reporter * ''

Futtocks End ''Futtocks End'' is a 1970 British comedy short film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Ronnie Barker, Michael Hordern, Roger Livesey and Julian Orchard. It was written by Barker. Almost entirely without dialogue, the film includes a musical s ...

'' (1970) * ''

'' (1971) – Major Domo * ''

Up the Chastity Belt ''Up the Chastity Belt'' (U.S. title: ''Naughty Knights''; also known as ''The Chastity Belt'') is a 1971 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Frankie Howerd. It was written by Sid Colin, Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. It ...

'' (1971) – Meat Stall Holder * '' Up the Front'' (1972) – Stage Manager * ''

Raising the Roof ''Raising the Roof'' is a 1972 British children's comedy film directed by Michael Forlong and featuring Michael Gould, Patricia Davis, Roy Kinnear, David Lodge and Patricia Hayes. It was written by Forlong based on a story by Norman Taylor. ...

'' (1972) – Robbins * ''

Our Miss Fred ''Our Miss Fred'' is a 1972 British comedy film starring Danny La Rue, set during World War II. The film was also known by its video release titles ''Beyond the Call of Duty'' (Canada) and ''Operation: Fred'' (US). In the 1960s, La Rue was one of ...

'' (1972) – Bertie * ''

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! ''Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!'' is a 1974 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Brian Rix, Leslie Phillips, Joan Sims and Joanna Lumley. It was based on the Whitehall farce of the same title written by Michael Pertwee ...

'' (1974) – Police sergeant * ''

Are You Being Served? ''Are You Being Served?'' is a British television sitcom that was broadcast from 1972 to 1985. It was created and written by David Croft (TV producer), David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. Croft also served as executive producer and television directo ...

'' (1977) – Airport Security Guard (uncredited) * ''

'' (1992) – the Yokel * ''Harry Hill'' (1997-2000) 17 episodes - various characters * ''

'' (2000-2002) 13 episodes - Uncle Barrie

References

External links

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Barrie Gosney on TV.comRichard Herring reports Gosney's death
1926 births 2008 deaths English male film actors English male stage actors English male television actors {{UK-film-actor-stub