William Franklyn
Known for ActingBorn 1925-09-22Died 2016-10-31Kensington, 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.Read more
Movies & web series
The Courtroom
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The Courtroom
2004 · Series
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Public Eye
1965 · Series
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The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1955 · Series
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Jonathan Creek
1997 · Series
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The Avengers
1961 · Series
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The Love Match
1955 · Movie
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Lovejoy
1986 · Series
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The Big Day
1960 · Movie
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The Upper Hand
1990 · Series
International Detective
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International Detective
1959 · Series
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Justice
1971 · Series
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The New Avengers
1976 · Series
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Interpol Calling
1959 · Series
The Masterspy
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The Masterspy
1977 · Series
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NOVA
1974 · Series
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Maigret
1960 · Series
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The Snorkel
1958 · Movie
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ITV Playhouse
1967 · Series
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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956 · Series
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Cul-de-sac
1966 · Movie
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Robert Rylands' Last Journey
1996 · Movie
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G.B.H.
1991 · Series
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The Champions
1968 · Series
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Justice
2011 · Series
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That Woman Opposite
1957 · Movie
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Time Is My Enemy
1954 · Movie
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Quatermass 2
1957 · Movie
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The Intelligence Men
1965 · Movie
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Danger Within
1959 · Movie
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Pit of Darkness
1961 · Movie
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Above Us the Waves
1955 · Movie
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Operation Diplomat
1953 · Movie
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Armchair Theatre
1956 · Series
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Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961 · Movie
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The Flesh Is Weak
1957 · Movie
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The Crowded Day
1954 · Movie
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973 · Movie
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Splitting Heirs
1993 · Movie
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London Suite
1996 · Movie
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The Count of Monte Cristo
1956 · Series
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Ooh...You Are Awful
1972 · Movie
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No Hiding Place
1959 · Series
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Nutcracker
1982 · Movie
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Diana: Her True Story
1993 · Movie
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J.G. Ballard: A Profile
2003 · Movie
Woodland Harvest
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Woodland Harvest
1976 · Movie
European Heritage
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European Heritage
1973 · Series
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The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
1965 · Movie