Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was a British actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles.
Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968.
Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995–97 television series Oh, Doctor Beeching! and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of You Rang, M'Lord?. He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of George and Mildred. Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in Dombey and Son. He played parts in Porridge and Yes Minister. Roberts died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999, at the age of 74.
Selected filmography Year Title Role Notes 1975 Madame Bovary Guillaumin TV series1976 Rogue Male Mr. Drake TV film1977 The Duchess of Duke Street Sergeant Episode: "The Reluctant Warrior"1977 Secret Army Victor Episodes: "Lost Sheep" and "Guilt" (flashback only)1978 The Sailor's Return Farmer Molton 1979 Home Before Midnight Inspector Gray 1980 Leave it to Charlie Police Inspector Episode: "The Trouble with Harry"1980 Sweet William Uncle Walter 1980 Hopscotch Ludlum 1983 Every Picture Tells a Story Reverend Jenkins 1984 Strangers and Brothers Mr. Eden Episode: #11984 Another Country Chief Judge 1987 Personal Services Glossop 1988 We Think the World of You Harry 1988 Without a Clue Reporter #3 1988 Tales of the Unexpected Gas Inspector "A Time to Die" episode (9/9)1995–1997 Oh, Doctor Beeching! Arnold Thomas 20 episodes1999 The Window Bed Joe (final film role)
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