William Franklyn

William Franklyn

Known For:Acting
Gender:Male
Birthday:1925-09-22
Place of Birth:Kensington, London, England, UK
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Known For: Acting Gender: Male Birthday: 1925-09-22 More

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William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.
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Jonathan Creek
Mystery Comedy Drama
Lovejoy
Comedy Drama Mystery
The New Avengers
Drama Action & Adventure
NOVA
Documentary
The Champions
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
Cul-de-sac
Thriller Comedy Crime
The Avengers
Action & Adventure Crime Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Maigret
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The Snorkel
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Quatermass 2
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The Count of Monte Cristo
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  • name:William Franklyn
  • Known For:Acting
  • Gender:Male
  • Birthday:1925-09-22
  • Place of Birth:Kensington, London, England, UK
  • Also Known As:
  • Biography:William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.
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