Portsea Island Discs: Bill Maynard, actor
- Title
- Portsea Island Discs: Bill Maynard, actor
- Transmission details
- 23 Dec 1984
- Description
- The guest today is Bill Maynard, a British comedian and actor. His real name is Walter Frederick George Williams, and he was born October, 8, 1928 in Health End, Farnham, Surrey. Andy Ferriss talks to Bill Maynard, who is appearing this week at the King’s Theatre, through Pantomine Season, starring in the play: Mother Guss, in Southsea. He is best known for his television roles The Life of Riley, Oh No, It’s Selwyn Froggitt!, Paradise Island, The Gaffer. He talks about his life and his career. [Box 7]
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- Notes
- Track 1- Music at approx 0-3 mins; 6 mins to end. Track 2- Music at approx 5-9 mins. Track 3- Music at approx 0-3 mins; 6-10 mins. Track 4- Music at approx 4-5 mins; 9 mins to end.
- Misc. notes
- Speed:- 7.5ips
- Production company
- Radio Victory
- Technical information
- Stereo
- Extent
- 1 tape
Credits
- Presenter
- Andy Ferriss
- Interviewees
- Bill Maynard; Walter Frederick George Williams
How to cite this record
The ILR South radio archive: "Portsea Island Discs: Bill Maynard, actor". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ilrsouth/search/index.php/segment/1794 (Accessed 25 Apr 2025)