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)