Roger Hume
Acting
Biography
Roger Hume was born in London 1940. His father, George Hume, was a general manager of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Roger was known to millions as Bert Fry in The Archers (radio's longest-running serial) as Phil and Jill Archer's farmhand, often finding himself in conflict with other residents of Ambridge. Roger was married in 1968 and had two sons.
Born: November 19, 1940
Place of Birth: Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK
Known For
Fawlty Towers
Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
The Sweeney
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Eskimo Day
Comedy drama about the trials and tribulations of three sets of parents as they finally realise that their children have grown up and reluctantly they have to let them enroll at Cambridge University.
A Fish Called Wanda
While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
Budgie
Budgie is a popular British television series starring former popstar Adam Faith which was produced by ITV company London Weekend Television and broadcast on the ITV network between 1971 and 1972. The series was created by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall . The show was produced by Verity Lambert, Rex Firkin was the Executive producer.
Playhouse
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.
Edward and Mrs Simpson
While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intention to marry her.
Filmography
as Coach Passenger
as Police Doctor
as General Forbes
as Locksmith
as Mr Hollybush
as Newsagent
as Sir Alan Rockwell
as Mr. Riddle
as Wickham
as Stubbs
as Lucas
as Humphrey Butler
as Police Inspector
as Reg
as Lockhart
as Lucas
as Dr. Korner
as Jeweller