Edward R. Murrow
American journalist lived in London during WW2. His broadcasts made from London during the blitz helped rally American public opinion to Britain's aid. Born North Carolina into a Quaker family. ...
1 memorial
Anthony Newley
Actor, singer and songwriter. Born at 230 High Street, Hackney. He played the Artful Dodger in David Lean's 1948 film of Oliver Twist, and on television he was in the impenetrably surreal 1960 come...
1 memorial
Derek Nimmo
Actor. Born Liverpool. Played vicars in a number of TV sitcoms and regulary appeared on the radio programme 'Just a Minute'. Died in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, following a fall at home.
1 memorial
David Nixon
Magician and past King Rat. Born Muswell Hill. Debonair magician and light comedian. General TV personality appearing on 'What's my Line?' and introducing Basil Brush to the world. Died Surrey.
2 memorials
Marcus Ölander
Marcus Ölander was born on 20 November 1936 in Helsinki, Finland, the elder son of Ragnar Eyvand Ölander (1899-1957) and Dolly Ölander (1902-1998). His younger brother was Thomas Ölander (1939-2018...
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George Orwell
George Orwell was born in Bengal as Eric Arthur Blair, his father was a British colonial civil servant. Joined the Indian imperial police in Burma but left in 1927 and decided to become a writer. ...
Person, Journalism / Publishing, Literature, Seriously Famous, TV & Radio, Bengal, Burma, France, India, Spain
12 memorials
Bill Owen, MBE
Actor, songwriter. Born London. Wrote that Cliff Richard hit 'Marianne'. Played Compo in 'Last of the Summer Wine'. Died Westminster.
1 memorial
Geoffrey Palmer, OBE
Actor. Born London. Was directed at the National Theatre by Laurence Olivier. He died, aged 93 years, on 5 November 2020 at his home in Buckinghamshire.
1 memorial
Panorama
The world's longest-running current affairs television programme. Produced by the BBC, it was hosted originally by Richard Dimbleby. It also airs worldwide through BBC World News on digital service...
1 memorial
Jon Pertwee
Actor. Born 3 Sheffield Terrace, Kensington. Having served in the Royal Navy and the Naval Intelligence Division during WW2 he became widely known during his 18 years (1959–77) playing Chief Petty...
Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA
3 memorials
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