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.

Career: Alexander quickly established himself as a character actor and went on to appear in more than 300 films, TV movies and series episodes. He mostly had bit parts and fame did not come to him until later in life when he landed the role of lovable rogue and would-be tycoon Charlie Hungerford in Bergerac in 1981. He played the part for 10 years and it made him a household name. After Bergerac, he starred alongside Rik Mayall in The New Statesman. He died on May 28, 2009 at the age of 86.