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A crotchety sergeant with a particular loathing for Claude Greengrass, whom he was perpetually trying to put behind bars. Bill Maynard, who played lovable rogue Claude Greengrass in ITV's Heartbeat, left more than 1 million in his will. By the age of 11, Bill was making more money than his father from club stand-up comedy. Known simply by his surname, Greengrass had a reputation as a loveable rogue that caused trouble for the force. He first appeared on our screens in. When did Bill Maynard leave Heartbeat? She knows he's malingering, but she is powerless to do anything until she can prove it. His character arrived from London and initially rubbed people up the wrong way before settling in to village life. In the 1970s and 1980s he was best known for his roles as Twiggy in The Royle Family, Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances and Eddie Yeats, the garbage man on Coronation Street. After moving to Leicestershire with his family, Maynard enrolled at the Kibworth Beauchamp grammar school. Bill Maynard, the actor best known as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, has died aged 89.The actor, whose real name was Walter Williams, starred in the TV police drama from 1992 to 2000 and in its . bob and brian milwaukee retirement; kyle don't wanna fall in love ending; he kept touching me on . At the age of 11, Bill was already earning more money than his father through his stand-up comedy performances in clubs. The series was a hit from the very beginning. They were worried about it and asked if Id play this character Greengrass. Bill, who will be celebrating his fiftieth anniversary on British television in 2003, relished the chance to return to work and has no plans to retire just yet. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 2000 Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000 a man better known by his surname. (1955-56). I walked out of Heartbeat five times, said Bill at his modest bungalow in Burbage, near Hinckley in Leicestershire, back in March 2016. Your email address will not be published. I'll continue as long as I can stand, sit or talk. Appearing in 259 episodes of Heartbeat, David Stockwell was a classic comedy character with a heart of gold. Something went wrong, please try again later. Tricia made her TV debut in Brookside as WPC Emma Reid, and she went on to appear in Emmerdale and Coronation Street in the early 90s. His other credits include Lovejoy, The Bill and The Royal. I never stopped being thankful for the opportunity I was given.. After the show came to an end he had a role in Casualty as Jacob Hinter in a 2014 episode. Maynard died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. I've enjoyed every moment of my career and I certainly don't have any plans to give up work. Often appearing cynical, suspicious,bad-tempered,very serious and hard, he has mellowed somewhat with age. Maynard went on to reprise his popular role of Greengrass in the first series of The Royal. Vernon Scripps, was played by Geoffrey Hughes. Derek played Sgt Oscar Blaketon in Heartbeat for 18 years. Maynard died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility. In the show, he would always be getting into trouble by poaching game from other farms. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Heartbeat ended 10 years ago so what have the stars of the show being doing since the popular drama came to an end? On the show, he was constantly getting in trouble for stealing animals from other farms, which was one of the reasons why he was there. The novels in Nicholas Rheas Constable series served as the inspiration for this show. After playing Sgt. Bill tragically died in March 2018, after falling and breaking his hip. Penrose and Bill worked together on the show. Bill Maynard, one of Britain's best loved comedy actors, was a founder member of the cast of Heartbeat. He appeared in 87 episodes from 2001 - 2005 and a one-off episode in 2007. Well, we've got you covered with our showbiz, TV and soaps newsletters - they'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like. Other gigs have included roles in Victoria, W1A, Vera and Silent Witness. This episode marks the final appearance of Claude Jeremiah Greengrass; Bill Maynard was forced to leave the show because of ill health. The 1960s-set Sunday evening favourite, based on Nicholas Rhea's Constable books, ran from 1992 to 2010. Saying that, she rules her ward with a rod of iron and Greengrass certainly has to watch his step to make sure that he doesn't get on the wrong side of her. The landlady at the Aidensfield Arms, Ginas life was full of drama - from complicated romances to dealing with the death of her fianc Phil. He has also tried his hand at directing with the short film To The Sea Again. Tricia Penrose, who played Gina on the soap opera Heartbeat and competed against Bill on the game show Pointless, also paid tribute to Bill. He is currently a series regular on Casualty, appearing as David Hide. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs. The character of Claude Greengrass has not been affected in any way by the events of the show Heartbeat. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Peter died in September 2018 at the age of 75. His last project was a minor role in 2012s Run for Your Wife. After playing Sgt. He died in June last year at the age of 78. Tricia has two sons and as of 2020 was a presenter on Radio Wirral. The actor, who died aged 89 in March, also starred in five Carry On films. In a similar vein, the actor starred in the Carry On movies Carry On at Your Convenience and Carry On Matron in addition to playing the main part in the ITV comedy Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggatt. His exit story saw him departing the village for Canada. She appeared in 98 episodes from 2005 - 2010. Being confined to the hospital certainly hasn't prevented him from getting up to mischief. For the first seven series of Heartbeat, he was a sergeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, including becoming the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub. He even tried his hand at pub ownership later on in the show. She said the job was supposed to be a 12-month contract - but she ended up staying for 18 years. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. His character Claude was always a loveable rogue in the show - and always up to a scheme or two. Many who worked alongside him on stage, in the five Carry On films he appeared in, or on smash hit TV shows like Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt found Bill to be a handful. Claude Jeremiah Greengrasss last appearance came in the episode of Heatbeat entitled Cold Turkey. Liverpool actress Tricia played Gina Ward - later Bellamy, first seen pulling pints in her uncle's pub. Another role he was known for was as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister, a part he played for four years. They said, Mr Maynard, you can be put in a private room in the hospital and die here, or you can go home and die there, said Bill. "Ian Carmichael auditioned me for my first professional job in the theatre in 1949," recalls Bill. Who Is Derek Dietrich Wife? Derek played grouch Oscar in the hit police drama, He had to retire from the force after a heart attack, Tricia played Gina for more than 300 episodes, Tricia also attempted a singing career in the early 2000s, Mark was known for his portrayal of PC Phil Bellamy, He and partner Laura Norton welcomed a baby in February 2021, David Lonsdale played Corrie's Peter Barlow in 1986, He appeared in more than 250 episodes of Heartbeat, Bill was also known for his roles in the Carry On films. The producers offered to have a departing episode written for him, but he declined and so the character's exit (to join his sister on a cruise in the Caribbean) was explained without his appearing. Beetroot in the 1980s television comedy Worzel Gummidge, he starred in the recently released spin-offs of Heartbeat, The Royal and The Moorside. Following his passing, he has received tributes from a variety of people, including athletes, fans, and other performers. A fall from his mobility scooter brought down the final curtain on the larger-than-life star, whose showbusiness career had so many extraordinary ups and downs he called his autobiography The Yo-Yo Man. What happened to Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat? Reddin said he had recently visited her and her husband in France and had also filmed an episode of the gameshow Pointless, which he had been looking forward to watching when it aired. With Nick Berry, Bill Maynard, Derek Fowlds, William Simons. His other popular acting roles included playing Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990. Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps? When did Claude leave Heartbeat? He appeared in Carry On films during the 1970s and also starred in Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt. Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. After the show ended, he played two different cameo roles in Casualty in 2011 and again in 2013. 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"I've received lots of letters since it was announced that Greengrass would be returning. Liverpool actor Geoffrey played Vernon Scripps, who replaced Greengrass as the loveable rogue in the village. But Heartbeat isnt actor David Lonsdales only claim to fame. Maynards most recent role was in the drama The Moorside, which aired in 2017 and focused on the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Shannon Matthews. The actor has gone to have roles in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Casualty. But he was so determined to prove he could become a serious actor that he dropped the comedy bookings and took theatre roles for just 9 a week. "It was wonderful to be offered the chance to return. Actor Bill Maynard, who had a career spanning eight decades playing the role of Heartbeat, has passed away at the age of 89. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? On the show, he constantly got into trouble for stealing animals from other farms, which was one of the reasons he was there. After the show came to an end he had a role in Casualty as Jacob Hinter in a 2014 episode. Maynard was born in Heath End, Farnham, Surrey. Maynard died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. They named him Jesse. The former Coronation Street actress - who was Candice on the cobbles - is now best known for playing Maxine Minnver in Hollyoaks, making her debut in 2012. His other credits included A Touch of Frost, The Bill and Coronation Street, in which he played the recurring role of Mr Murdoch. He leaves a son and daughter, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Since the series finished, shes been a reality TV regular with appearances on Celebrity MasterChef and the 2013 series of Celebrity Big Brother, and has popped up on daytime shows including Whos Doing the Dishes? After a near-fatal heart attack in Series 7 which forced his retirement from the police force, Blaketon . More info. William starred as PC Alf Ventress through the entire series. His fans were in the millions. Vernon Scripps, a Liverpool actor who took over Greengrass in his role as the villages charming prankster, was portrayed by Geoffrey Hughes. In the 1970s he took parts in anything and everything, from saucy movies like Confessions Of A Window Cleaner to playing John Thaws boss in The Sweeney. Maynard played the lovable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in ITVs Heartbeat for eight years. After the series came to an end, Derek had roles in other TV shows like Casualty and Doctors. On various social media platforms, he wrote: My father owns a theatre on the island of Guernsey, and he invited Bill Maynard to perform his stunning one-person show about Charles Dickens there. The Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. I can see myself pegging it just after someone has shouted action.". Tricia Penrose, who portrayed Gina on the soap opera Heartbeat and competed against Bill on the game show Pointless, also paid tribute to Bill. I did a charity show in Birmingham and the singer and actor Anthony Newley came up to me afterwards saying hed loved my jokes and asked where Id got all my material from.
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