William Franklyn
ActingBorn: September 22, 1925 in Kensington, London, England, UK
Biography
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 Rad...
All Credits52 Titles
Film
26 Titles
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Cul-de-sac1966
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula1973
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Above Us the Waves1955
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Quatermass 21957
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The Snorkel1958
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Splitting Heirs1993
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Danger Within1959
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Fury at Smugglers' Bay1961
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Robert Rylands' Last Journey1996
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London Suite1996
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The Intelligence Men1965
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The Crowded Day1954
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The Love Match1955
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Diana: Her True Story1993
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Pit of Darkness1961
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Nutcracker1982
Series
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NOVA1974–
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The Avengers1961–
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The Champions1968–
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ITV Playhouse1967–
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No Hiding Place1959–
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Maigret1960–
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Lovejoy1986–
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Jonathan Creek1997–
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The New Avengers1976–
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Justice1971–
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The Count of Monte Cristo1956–
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Public Eye1965–
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The Upper Hand1990–
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International Detective1959–
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Interpol Calling1959–
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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot1956–