Tales of the Unexpected: The Memory Man


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The Memory Man
Season 6, Episode 2

A man with a remarkable memory plans to turn his talent into cash by offering to help someone recall a locker number. Starring Bernard Cribbins, Colin Blakely and Judy Geeson


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Cast & Crew

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Colin Blakely (Actor) .. Colin Mearns
Bernard Cribbins (Actor) .. Charlie Krebs/Mr King
Judy Geeson (Actor) .. Mary
John Biggerstaff (Actor) .. Tobacconist
John Judd (Actor) .. Police inspector

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Colin Blakely (Actor) .. Colin Mearns
Bernard Cribbins (Actor) .. Charlie Krebs/Mr King
Born: December 29, 1928 in Oldham, Lancashire
Best Known For: Voicing The Wombles and appearing in Doctor Who.
Early-life: Born on December 29, 1928, in Oldham, Lancashire. His mother, Ethel, worked in a mill as a cotton weaver, while his father, Jack, was a general labourer. He began acting in his early teens, playing junior roles at his local theatre after being spotted taking part in a charity fund-raiser. After leaving school at 14, Cribbins was taken on by Oldham Rep as an assistant stage manager, during which he also played small roles while earning 15 shillings a week. He took a break from his career to do national service in the Parachute Regiment.
Career: After appearing on stage for many years, Cribbins finally made his film debut in 1957's Davy, before going on to work alongside some of British cinema's biggest names in such films as Two-Way Stretch, She, Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150AD, Casino Royale (the 1967 version), and Frenzy. He's also starred in several Carry On movies. Cribbins has also worked extensively in projects aimed at youngsters, making a record number of appearances on Jackanory (17), voicing The Wombles, and appearing in The Railway Children. More recently, he's featured in Coronation Street and the revamped Doctor Who. Over the years, he's also had his own TV show and three hit records, including Right Said Fred. He refuses to slow down, and has the lead role in CBeebies show Old Jack's Boat.
Quote: "I've done everything except a Western - and I've never been in a circus."
Trivia: Cribbins was awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to drama. During the 1960s, he narrated the Tufty Fluffytale series of public information films about road safety.
Judy Geeson (Actor) .. Mary
John Biggerstaff (Actor) .. Tobacconist
John Judd (Actor) .. Police inspector

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