In the show, he would always be getting into trouble by poaching game from other farms. On several social media platforms, he wrote: My father owns a theatre on the island of Guernsey, and he invited Bill Maynard to perform his stunning one-person play about Charles Dickens there. Mark has also tried his hand at directing with the short film To The Sea Again. March 30, 2018Bill Maynard / Date of death, 89 years (19282018)Bill Maynard / Age at death, Bill Maynard Bill played the cheeky Claude Greengrass from seasons one to ten. But Heartbeat isnt actor David Lonsdales only claim to fame. He was also known to millions of viewers as Twiggy in The Royle Family, Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances and Coronation Street binman Eddie Yeats in the 1970s and 1980s. Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000. It was nice to catch up with him after all these years.". Unfortunately, the actor who performed the role passed away in 2018 as a result of injuries incurred in an accident with a mobility scooter. Actor Bill Maynard, who had a career spanning eight decades playing the role of Heartbeat, has passed away at the age of 89. I have never stopped being appreciative for the opportunity I was given.. The hit show even took to the stage back in 2016, but didn't live up to its predecessor and drew negative reviews from critics. He was charged later that year with grievous bodily harm and assault after biting a pensioner who called his teen daughter a slag in a pub beer garden. The opportunities may be a little more limited in a hospital, but he's still able to get up to his old tricks.". The most recent appearance of Claude Jeremiah Greengrass came in the episode of Heatbeat titled Cold Turkey. Bill Maynard had to cut short his appearance at the performance because he was unwell. Saying that, she rules her ward with a rod of iron and Greengrass certainly has to watch his step to make sure that he doesn't get on the wrong side of her. His latest acting project was playing Gary in The Bay this year. Unfortunately, the actor who performed the role passed away in 2018 as a result of injuries incurred in an accident with a mobility scooter. The actor, who died aged 89 in March, also starred in five Carry On films. About 10 years ago in "Heartbeat" the estate manager drove a 1954 Riley RME one & a half litre . Actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89. Actor William Simons began acting as a child, appearing in films like No Place for Jennifer and West of Zanzibar. In 2017, he won an army of new fans when he won Strictly Come Dancing with professional dancer Katya Jones. The jack-of-all-trades did everything from car repairs to funeral directing during his time in the show, and eventually was able to meet with his long lost daughter Ruth. He has remained on TV since Heartbeat finished and can now be seen playing nurse David Hide in Casualty. His character arrived from London and initially rubbed people up the wrong way before settling in to village life. His exit story saw him departing the village for Canada. Bill is thrilled that the viewing public are happy to see him back on their screens. His reputation as a borderline criminal appeared to be common knowledge among the villagers and police but nobody in particular showed any real dislike towards him. He began working in television in the 1950s, notably starring alongside Terry Scott in Great Scott - It's Maynard! She arrived in Aidensfield out of the blue and promptly proceeded to . The following is a list of actors who served as cast members for the programme, grouped by category of the role they maintained, ordered by first appearance and listing the . He married Rachel Robertson in 1994 and put his acting career on hold to become a stay at home dad to their sons Louis and Finley. Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Bill Maynard Bill played the cheeky Claude Greengrass from seasons one to ten. Bill tragically died in March 2018, after falling and breaking his hip. I think Nick Berry started on about 1,600 an episode, he was thrilled at first because that was three times more than he got on EastEnders, then he heard what I was getting and was furious., Even after his first stroke in 2000 Bill continued to work: Yorkshire TV made The Royal as a spin off from Heartbeat. As the citation explains: After a hiatus from television work in the late 1980s, Maynard starred as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the long-running television series Heartbeat from 1992 to 2000, reprising his role for the spin-off The Royal from 2002 to 2003. How did Claude Greengrass leave Heartbeat? "Im touched by it so therefore I want to do whatever I can in a small way to help," he told Bristol Live in January. However, he did make an appearance in the Heartbeat spinoff series titled The Royal. Greengrass (Bill Maynard), the main character of this episode, is having problems getting paid for the gardening work that he has been performing for Stringer. Bill Maynard, the actor best known as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, has died aged 89.The actor, whose real name was Walter Williams, starred in the TV police drama from 1992 to 2000 and in its . Therell never be another like you - talented, kind and gentle in equal measure. Bill Maynard, one of Britain's best loved comedy actors, was a founder member of the cast of Heartbeat. Unlike everyone else I had a double who stood in for me during rehearsals. The character of Claude Greengrass was in no way influenced by the events of the Heartbeat show. Sergeant Blaketon was the one exception as he utterly despised Greengrass and went to great pains to permanently put a stop to the latter's activities. The Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. Bernie was the Yorkshire-based drama's funeral director and he also ran a garage in Aidensfield. He appeared in Carry On films during the 1970s and also starred in Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt. Nick also had a successful career as a singer with track Every Loser Wins going to number one in 1986, and he also sung the Heartbeat theme song. The star, who played Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the series between 1992 and 2000, died in hospital in. Last year she made appearances in TV shows Defending the Guilty and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. His gullible nature led to him becoming a dogsbody for many characters around Aidensfield, and was made godfather to Ginas baby. As for his character, not much has changed since he was seen leaving Heartbeat to jet off to the Caribbean to help his sister spend the money she had scooped on the West Indies Sweepstake. Taken to hospital by ambulance, surgeons at Leicesters Royal Infirmary refused to operate saying he would never survive it. ". This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. However, he did make an appearance in the Heartbeat spinoff series titled The Royal. Greengrass (Bill Maynard), the main character of this episode, is having trouble getting paid for the gardening work that he has been doing for Stringer. I wont name them, I dont want to hurt anyone, but none of them have been particularly successful, said Bill. On the show, he was constantly getting in trouble for stealing animals from other farms, which was one of the reasons why he was there. "It was a review company and he was the director. In the show, he would always be getting into trouble by poaching game from other farms. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Bill Maynard had to abandon his performance at the performance because he was unwell. Additionally, another actor named Richard Willis shared the story of how he first met Bill. For the first seven series of Heartbeat, he was a sergeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, including becoming the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Tricia has two sons and as of 2020 was a presenter on Radio Wirral. His last ever TV appearance came when he joined former co-star Tricia Penrose on Pointless Celebrities in 2018, a month after his death. Copyright 2023 H-Town News. They were worried about it and asked if Id play this character Greengrass. He would often call Nick's replacement, PC Mike Bradley, by his full name, Michael, whenever they sometimes met. Appeared from 1992 - 2005. Appearing in 234 episodes of the ITV police drama, Bernie Scripps was known for being drawn into madcap schemes by Claude and his half-brother Vernon. I walked out of Heartbeat five times, said Bill at his modest bungalow in Burbage, near Hinckley in Leicestershire, back in March 2016. The character of Claude Greengrass has not been affected in any way by the events of the show Heartbeat. I was 10 years old when I remember him trying to dissuade me from pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Working on The Royal also reunited him with the man who gave him his first theatrical break. Claude Jeremiah Greengrasss last appearance came in the episode of Heatbeat entitled Cold Turkey. Similarly, the actor has starred in Carry On films Carry On at Your Convenience and Carry On Matron, and has also co-starred in ITV comedy Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggatt. He was a wonderful actor and a good friend, and he was also a snooker fanatic who lived nearby in Leicester. In 2012, at the age of 68, he lost his battle with prostate cancer. I have never stopped being appreciative for the opportunity I was given.. In its heyday Heartbeat was the biggest show on the box, attracting up to 18 million viewers - and you can still catch the occasional repeat on ITV3. 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Maynards most recent role was in the drama The Moorside, which aired in 2017 and focused on the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Shannon Matthews. A crotchety sergeant with a particular loathing for Claude Greengrass, whom he was perpetually trying to put behind bars. His last acting job was appearing as Trevor Lambert in Casualty back in 2013. Nikki appeared as the popular Dawn Bellamy from 2008 to 2009. "I'd been out of work for eighteen months and had started to think that I'd never work again," he says. Bill Maynard, who played lovable rogue Claude Greengrass in ITV's Heartbeat, left more than 1 million in his will. Links: en.wikipedia.org. At the age of 11, Bill was already earning more money than his father with his stand-up comedy performances in clubs. She knows he's malingering, but she is powerless to do anything until she can prove it. Ventress was known more for his superior local knowledge than his strength as a policeman. He went on to become Britains highest-paid comedian, earning the equivalent of 100,000 a week in 1960. The actor also played the title role in the ITV comedy Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt, and starred in the Carry On films Carry On at Your Convenience, Carry On Matron and Carry On Dick. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. HEARTBEAT actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. The actor spent more than 60 years in showbiz. Penrose and Bill worked together on the show. But I liked Nick, we got along well.. Your email address will not be published. Details On Salary And Net Worth, Who Is Kyle Kothari? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He is currently a series regular on Casualty, appearing as David Hide. Goathland, United Kingdom (GB) Brow House Farm near Goathland, used as the home of Claude Greengrass (one of best-known characters from the show's early series, played by Bill Maynard). Maynards most recent role was in the drama The Moorside, which aired in 2017, and was centred on the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Shannon Matthews. He could be 6ft 1in of pure trouble if he wasnt getting his way but nobody ever questioned his acting ability and supreme comic timing. With Nick Berry, Bill Maynard, Derek Fowlds, William Simons. Maynard was born in Heath End, Farnham, Surrey. Small-time businessman and entrepreneur, and half brother to Bernie Scripps (though the two are entirely dissimilar in both appearance and nature). The actor went on to roles in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Casualty. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. Peter died in September 2018 at the age of 75. Maynard died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. Beetroot in the 1980s television comedy Worzel Gummidge, he went on to appear in the spinoffs of Heartbeat, The Royal and The Moorside, which were both released more recently. When did Bill Maynard leave Heartbeat? Since the series finished, shes been a reality TV regular with appearances on Celebrity MasterChef and the 2013 series of Celebrity Big Brother, and has popped up on daytime shows including Whos Doing the Dishes? Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000 - a man better known by his surname. A regular on Emmerdale as Dans brother Daz Spencer until his exit in 2019, Mark was arrested on suspicion of assault in 2018. He was best known for his on/off relationship with Gina, who he eventually married before Phil was killed off. Peter died aged 75 in September 2018, following a short illness. Childrens TV puppet Basil Brush was among the mourners and even recited a poem in tribute to Dereks appearances as Mr Derek on the Basil Brush TV Show. Vernon Scripps, a Liverpool actor who took over for Greengrass in his role as the charming rogue of the village, was portrayed by Geoffrey Hughes. After moving to Leicestershire with his family, Maynard enrolled at the Kibworth Beauchamp grammar school. Greengrass was best known for driving a maroon 1956Morris truck that he would use for his day to day business, he later left this vehicle to David Stockwell. "He's still the same old rogue that he ever was. The series was a hit from the very beginning. In 1984 Bill stood as an Independent Labour candidate, in order to oust Tony Benn from his seat - but placed fourth in the official rankings. Early episodes of the series consistently drew audiences in excess of 10 million people, with the series eventually reaching its highest-ever audience of 13.82 million in 2001 and 12.8 million in 2003. ITV Studios in the UK produced the historical drama series Heartbeat from 1992 to 2010. The character of Claude Greengrass was in no way influenced by the events of the Heartbeat show. A rotund, colourful, larger-than-life character, he replaced Claude Greengrass as the author of the hare-brained schemes which drive the show's . They gave me two choices. Along with his legendary Heartbeat stint, William also appeared in programmes like Casualty, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. The actor experienced health problems and had to leave the series, but he is now back on The Royal. However, he did make an appearance in the Heartbeat spinoff series titled . The role introduced him to a whole new audience as the nostalgic police drama became a TV sensation. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was most recognised for his roles as Twiggy in The Royle Family, Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances, and Eddie Yeats, the binman on Coronation Street. Home / Uncategorized / what happened to jackie bradley in heartbeat. The actor left the series due to ill health, but he reprised the role in The Royal. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In 1990, Maynard married Tonia Bern-Campbell. Peter died in September 2018 at the age of 75. All Rights Reserved. While Heartbeat is well-known for quickly forgetting characters who have departed, Greengrass is unusual in continuing to be mentioned by his former sidekick David Stockwell in subsequent series, as both Vernon Scripps and Peggy Armstrong have tried to use Greengrass's old tricks in their schemes. Nick made a cameo appearance in 2012 after the death of his mother Pat Butcher. It was in my Heartbeat contract that I could change my lines if I didnt like them.. The Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. Boots, 15, took up acting a decade ago after a search by the producers from the long-running hit show Heartbeat for a. She also mentioned that he was larger than life and had a passion for the entertainment industry. His character Claude was always a loveable rogue in the show - and always up to a scheme or two. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Cheshire-based Tricia, who has two sons, is currently a presenter on Radio Wirral. William also had brief stints in Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Following his passing, he has received tributes from a variety of people, including athletes, fans, and other performers. Bill then made another fortune in the 1990s thanks to his role in 155 episodes of the smash hit TV drama Heartbeat, playing country rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass. By the age of 11, Bill was making more money than his father from club stand-up comedy. In addition to that, another actor named Richard Willis told the tale of how he first got to know Bill. I had my own caravan on the set, the others had to share. The series was a hit from the start. Appearing in more than 300 episodes between 1993 and 2010, Tricia Penrose was Heartbeats longest serving female cast member. Bill Maynard - Claude Jeremiah Greengrass He appeared in Carry On films during the 1970s and also starred in Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt. He and his co-star girlfriend Laura Norton, who played Kerry Wyatt in Emmerdale, welcomed a baby boy to their family in February 2021. Easiest job Ive ever done, I loved it. Greengrass was the village wheeler dealer and a loveable rogue who seemed to permanently find himself in sticky situations. File photo from 1996 of the cast of ITV's Heartbeat. From the first through the tenth season, Bill played the role of the humorous Claude Greengrass. She also mentioned that he was larger than life and had a passion for the entertainment industry. Earlier in his career he was known for his role as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister, a part he played for four years. More info. Bill Maynard had to cut short his appearance at the performance because he was ill. After the show came to an end he had a role in Casualty as Jacob Hinter in a 2014 episode. Heartbeat ended 10 years ago so what have the stars of the show being doing since the popular drama came to an end? In 2013 Maynard celebrated 60 years since his first TV appearance by releasing a version of the song What a Wonderful World. Tricia Penrose, who played Gina on the soap opera Heartbeat and competed against Bill on the game show Pointless, also paid tribute to Bill. Bill originally retired from acting in 2000 after a series of strokes, but made a comeback to public life as a radio presenter for BBC Radio Leicester in 2003. Her last TV appearance as an actress was in 2012s Crime Stories as Shirley Carroll, but shes since starred on shows including Celebrity Big Brother in 2013, where she reached the final, and Pointless Celebrities in 2018. Ash Percival. After playing Sgt. 26 Feb Feb Later he gambled away much of his fortune on horse races, went bankrupt thanks to a huge unpaid tax bill and was left so poor his wife and two children had to sleep on the floor beside the fire in their living room because the bailiffs had taken everything they owned including their beds. His rle as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass enabled him to win the title of Yorkshire Arts and Entertainment Personality of the Year in the 2003 Yorkshire Awards. He was usually to be seen accompanied by his faithful dog Alfred, a lurcher. "It was wonderful to be offered the chance to return. Tragically, Bill passed away in 2019 at the age of 79. The novels in Nicholas Rheas Constable series served as the inspiration for this show. After playing Sgt. His character Claude was always a loveable rogue in the show - and always up to a scheme or two. After a hiatus from television work in the late 1980s, Maynard starred as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the long-running television series Heartbeat from 1992 to 2000, reprising his role for the spin-off The Royal from 2002 to 2003. Liverpool actor Geoffrey played Vernon Scripps, who replaced Greengrass as the loveable rogue in the village. In the episode "Bringing It All Back Home", Greengrass is investigated by the Inland Revenue, and it is revealed that he had sold a piece of his land to the Ministry of Defence for 25,000 which explains his financial security, although he hadn't paid any Income Tax for at least the previous 12 years! His other credits include Lovejoy, The Bill and The Royal. His father, Walter, worked as a gardener, while his mother, Edith, worked as a laundry worker. He leaves a son and daughter, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Well, we've got you covered with our showbiz, TV and soaps newsletters - they'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like. Perhaps best known for his appearance in the Carry On films, Bill Maynard appeared in 155 episodes of Heartbeat until 2000. What happened to Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat? Bill played Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000. Bill died in hospital in Leicestershire in 2018 shortly after breaking his hip in a fall off his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. He left Heartbeat after suffering a stroke; but after making a recovery, bounced back the help launch the related medical drama series The Royal, still playing Yorkshire's craftiest rogue! He even tried his hand at pub ownership later on in the show. Swansea-born actor William Simons remained in Heartbeat for its entire run, starring as PC Alf Ventress since the shows inception. In Chistmas episodes he was traditionally dressed up like a tiny reindeer, with fake antlers. Overview A lurcher dog, originally belonging to Claude Greengrass and inherited by David Stockwell when Greengrass left the series.
