William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor. He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the 1980s comedy series Sorry! (in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!").William_Moore_(actor) He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin's husband from 1969–1970. The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974. Moore was married to actress Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death. Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London, aged 84.
Television roles Year Title Role Notes 1966 Coronation Street Mr Wigglesworth 1 episode 1969–1970, 1972 Cyril Turpin 74 episodes 1969 Dombey and Son Captain Cuttle 10 episodes 1973 Dad's Army Stationmaster Episode: "The Royal Train" 1975 Emmerdale Farm Jackson 4 episodes 1977 The Liver Birds Mr Hutchinson 4 episodes 1981–1988 Sorry! Sidney Lumsden 39 episodes 1981 To the Manor Born Stationmaster Episode: "Station Closing"1986 That's My Boy Mr Jessop Episode: "The Bypass" 1987–1988 My Husband and I George Powers 15 episodes 1998 Kavanagh QC Alfred Kavanagh Episode: "Care in the Community"
Selected filmography At the Stroke of Nine (1957) Black Jack (1979)
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