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William Franklyn

Sep 22, 1925 - Oct 31, 2016 (91 years old) in Kensington, London, England, UK

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.

Known For

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NOVA
Narrator (voice)
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The Avengers
Brinstead
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No Hiding Place
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The Snorkel
Wilson
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Maigret
Count Maurice
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Jonathan Creek
Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited)
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Lovejoy
Burgess
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The Champions
Hartington
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Danger Within
Capt. Tony Long
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Public Eye

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