Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was a British actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles.[1]
Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968.[2]
Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995-97 television series Oh, Doctor Beeching! and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of You Rang, M'Lord?.[3] [4] He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of George and Mildred.[5] Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in Dombey and Son.[6] He also played parts in Porridge and Yes Minister.[7] [8]
Roberts died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999, at the age of 74.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Madame Bovary | Guillaumin | TV serues | |
| 1976 | Rogue Male | Mr. Drake | TV film | |
| 1977 | The Duchess of Duke Street | Sergeant | Episode: "The Reluctant Warrior" | |
| 1978 | The Sailor's Return | Farmer Molton | ||
| 1979 | Home Before Midnight | Inspector Gray | ||
| 1980 | Sweet William | Uncle Walter | ||
| 1980 | Hopscotch | Ludlum | ||
| 1983 | Every Picture Tells a Story | Reverend Jenkins | ||
| 1984 | Another Country | Chief Judge | ||
| 1987 | Personal Services | Glossop | ||
| 1988 | We Think the World of You | Harry | ||
| 1988 | Without a Clue | Reporter #3 | ||
| 1988 | Tales of the Unexpected | Gas Inspector | "A Time to Die" episode (9/9) | |
| 1995–1997 | Oh, Doctor Beeching! | Arnold Thomas | 20 episodes | |
| 1999 | The Window Bed | Joe | (final film role) |