Where to watch William Franklyn in the UK
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William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.
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- The Avengers (1961) as Brinstead
- NOVA (1974) as Narrator (voice)
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Charles
- The Champions (1968) as Hartington
- No Hiding Place (1959) Cast
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited)
- Maigret (1960) as Count Maurice
- Justice (1971) as James Kirby
- Lovejoy (1986) as Burgess
- The New Avengers (1976) as McKay
- Public Eye (1965) Cast
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Nevil
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Baron Mortaise
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as Jacques Fleury
- The Upper Hand (1990) as Eric
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956) as Phillipe
- The Dickie Henderson Show (1960) as Greg
- International Detective (1959) as Conrad Schneider
- G.B.H. (1991) as Distinguished Gent
- Cul-de-sac (1966) as Cecil
- Splitting Heirs (1993) as Andrews
- The Courtroom (2004) Cast
- Quatermass 2 (1957) as Dr. Tom Brand
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Paul Lorimer
- Danger Within (1959) as Capt. Tony Long
- The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) as Peter Torrence
- London Suite (1996) as Widley
- The Snorkel (1958) as Wilson
- Above Us the Waves (1955) as No. 1, X2
- Diana: Her True Story (1993) as Lord Mountbatten
- Nutcracker (1982) as Sir Arthur Cartwright
- Ooh...You Are Awful (1972) as Arnold Van Cleef
- The Big Day (1960) as Mr. T. Selkirk
- Top Secret (1961) Cast
- Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961) as Captain
- Operation Diplomat (1953) as Dr. Gillespie
- The Legend of Young Dick Turpin (1965) as Tom King
- The Crowded Day (1954) as Studio Official
- The Intelligence Men (1965) as Colonel Grant
- Time Is My Enemy (1954) as Sgt. Peter Thompson
- The Love Match (1955) as Arthur Ford
- Justice (2011) Cast
- That Woman Opposite (1957) as Ned Atwood
- Robert Rylands' Last Journey (1996) as Robert Rylands
- The Flesh Is Weak (1957) as Lloyd Buxton
- Pit of Darkness (1961) as Richard Logan
- European Heritage (1973) as Narrator (voice)
- The Masterspy (1977) as host
- The Big Deal (1961) as John Hamilton
- Curtain of Fear (1964) Cast
- Woodland Harvest (1976) Cast
- J.G. Ballard: A Profile (2003) as Readings (voice)
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What are William Franklyn's most popular films?
Most-watched William Franklyn films currently: Cul-de-sac (1966), Splitting Heirs (1993), Quatermass 2 (1957), Danger Within (1959), The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973).
What TV shows has William Franklyn appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Avengers (1961), NOVA (1974), ITV Playhouse (1967), The Champions (1968), No Hiding Place (1959).
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