Never the Twain: Of Meissen Men
06:30 am - 07:05 am, Monday, January 5 on ITV3 (10)
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Of Meissen Men
Season 1, Episode 2
The glamorous Veronica (Honor Blackman) appears on the scene, causing rival antique dealers Simon and Oliver to compete for more than just antiquities. With Donald Sinden and Windsor Davies
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Movie/Drama
Sitcom
Cast & Crew
Donald Sinden
(Actor)
.. Simon Peel
Windsor Davies
(Actor)
.. Oliver Smallbridge
Julia Watson
(Actor)
.. Lyn Smallbridge
Robin Kermode
(Actor)
.. David Peel
Honor Blackman
(Actor)
.. Veronica
Johnnie Mortimer
(Writer)
Peter Frazer-Jones
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Donald Sinden
(Actor)
.. Simon Peel
Born:
October 09, 1923
in
Plymouth
Best Known For:
His unmistakable voice.
Early-life:
Donald Alfred Sinden was born in Plymouth on October 9, 1923. His father was a chemist. Donald originally wanted to be an architect, but his performance in an amateur production led to him being offered a job with a theatre company set up to entertain troops during the Second World War. He was unable to fight in the conflict due to acute asthma. He later studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career:
Sinden made his professional debut in a production of George and Margaret at Brighton's Theatre Royal in 1942. He went on to become an acclaimed Shakespearean star. His first film was Portrait from Life (1948). Other more memorable movies include The Cruel Sea (1953), Mogambo (1953), Doctor in the House (1954), Above Us the Waves (1955), Twice Around the Daffodils (1962) and The Day of the Jackal (1973). He's perhaps better known for his TV work in such series as Father Dear Father, Two's Company, Never the Twain and Judge John Deed. He died on September 11, 2014, at the age of 90.
Quote:
"When I meet people they say, 'I thought you put that voice on for TV'. But you can't put on a voice like this - you're just lumbered with it."
Trivia:
He was knighted in 1997.
Windsor Davies
(Actor)
.. Oliver Smallbridge
Julia Watson
(Actor)
.. Lyn Smallbridge
Robin Kermode
(Actor)
.. David Peel
Honor Blackman
(Actor)
.. Veronica
Born:
December 12, 1927
in
London
Best Known For:
Being a Bond girl.
Early-life:
Born December 12, 1927, in Plaistor, London. She credits her father for starting her successful acting career - for her 16th birthday present he offered her the option of a bicycle or elocution lessons. She picked the latter, which helped develop her famous husky, sexy voice. On leaving school she studied part-time at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, making ends meet as a clerk at the Home Office.
Career:
Blackman's first professional job was as an understudy to the lead in West End play The Guinea Pig. Her film debut came in 1946's Fame Is the Spur. Further small movie roles and TV work followed, but it was playing Cathy Gale in The Avengers that made her a star. Blackman quit the show after two series in 1964 and, the same year, starred alongside Sean Connery as Pussy Galore in Bond movie Goldfinger. Films since include Shalako (re-teaming her with Connery), To the Devil a Daughter and Bridget Jones's Diary. She also starred in sitcom The Upper Hand and appeared in Coronation Street in 2004. She continues to work on stage and pop up in guest TV roles.
Quote:
"I'm told leather drives men up the wall. I like wearing it because it feels nice."
Trivia:
She enjoys watching football and declined a CBE in 2002.
Johnnie Mortimer
(Writer)
Peter Frazer-Jones
(Director)
