Who Do You Think You Are?: Nigel Havers


10:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Sunday, March 29 on Really (44)

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Nigel Havers
Season 10, Episode 2

Actor Nigel Havers delves into his family history, and soon discovers his ancestors are very different to the upper-class characters for which he is known. He begins by following his mother's line, an investigation that takes him to rural Cornwall, where he uncovers a story of illegitimacy worthy of a period drama. Moving to his father's side, Nigel finds himself in Colchester for the tale of the Victorian equivalent of an Essex cab driver made good, but which has an unhappy ending


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Nigel Havers (Contributor)
Colette Flight (Series producer)
Archie Powell (Director)

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Nigel Havers (Contributor)
Born: November 06, 1949 in London
Best Known For: Playing lovable cads.
Early-life: Nigel Allan Havers was born on November 6, 1949, in London. He is the son of barrister Michael, Lord Havers, who became famous for successfully defending Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1967 after their arrest on drugs charges. Lord Havers was also chief prosecutor during the Yorkshire Ripper trial and was briefly the Lord Chancellor in 1987. Nigel went to the Arts Educational School before deciding to become an actor; his older brother, Philip, followed in their father's footsteps by becoming a QC.
Career: Havers' first acting job was on the Mrs Dale's Diary radio series. He also spent time with the Prospect Theatre Company. During a lean period he became a wine merchant, but things picked up after an appearance in Upstairs, Downstairs. He's since cropped up in the likes of Chariots of Fire (for which he received a Bafta nomination), Pennies from Heaven, Tales of the Unexpected and A Passage to India. The sitcom Don't Wait Up was a huge hit, and was followed by The Charmer. More recently he's featured in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Brothers and Sisters, Downton Abbey and I'm A Celebrity Get… Me Out of Here! Havers walked out of the latter after a week in the jungle. He played the role of Lewis Archer in Coronation Street in 2009, 2010 and 2012.
Quote: 'I am always cheerful and optimistic. If I am ever turned down after an audition, I allow myself just 24 hours to sulk, and then I forget about it, smile, and move on.'
Trivia: He is a regular on the pantomime circuit. He is also the godfather of comedian Jack Whitehall.
Colette Flight (Series producer)
Archie Powell (Director)

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