I keep in touch with Tony Adams [Adam Chance from Crossroads] and I hear from Susan. [5] In a 2002 interview, Henry said that the public still loved Benny and that during a shopping trip, he returned to his car to find someone had left a piece of paper on it saying, "Benny, we miss you. Roger Tonge was born on 30 January 1946 in Birmingham, England, UK. Jo Richardson - IMDb She eventually left the show in 1977 and the role was her last on TV. Paul Henry (actor) - Wikipedia The popular actor starred for nine years in the Midland soap and also took on a memorable role opposite Hollywood legend Steve McQueen in iconic war movie, The Great Escape. He starred in 298 episodes of Crossroads before moving on to The Bill and Inspector Morse. She stayed with the show for a national tour. The character caught on. With adept changes of voice, Chasens roles included Ramona Povey, the wife of Richard Caldicots commander; Miss Simpkins, assistant to the Sea Lord; and Wren Chasen, alongside Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee as, respectively, the sub-lieutenant and chief petty officer perpetually trying to get the vessel out of the trouble they had personally created. Created by Hazel Adair and Peter Ling, and originally produced by ATV, Crossroads Motel which was later upgraded to a hotel was to be found in the fictional village of Kings Oak, on the outskirts of Birmingham. Tony went on to star in a stage production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, but largely stayed out of the spotlight. She then met up with the nurse, named Sister Anna Bianconi-Moore, on the Corrie set to thank her. Croaky-voiced Anthony Roger Tonge was working as an 8-a-week post office clerk and performing in amateur dramatics in the evenings when he landed the role of Sandy Richardson, the motel owners son, a role he would play for 17 years. His fans included British troops serving in the Falklands War in 1982, who nicknamed the Falkland Islanders Bennies after the character. Now 70, he lives in Shropshire. Crossroads was very amateur when I went into it.. He sneaked into the studios and charged at me with a knife, he said. [17] It first aired in February 2023. Kathy played Doris Luke from 1978-1984, and then from 2001-2002. and television presenter. In the same interview, she commented that a future role as a breakfast television presenter was being negotiated. Crossroads actor John Bentley dies at 92 - Birmingham Live Mention of Heather Chasen having been nominated for a Tony award for A Severed Head was deleted. Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie, Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending, Crossroads: Paul Henry, Noele Gordon and Susan Hanson, Helena Bonham Carter admits to having 'imposter syndrome' in Nolly, Crossroads: Jane Rossington and Edward Clayton, Crossroads: Noele Gordon with the original cast, Coronation Street gunman attack leaves family fearing for their lives, Helena Bonham Carter believes Noele Gordon was axed by 'ageist bosses', Helena Bonham Carter 'wasn't sexual' enough in early career struggle, Helena Bonham Carter transforms into Crossroads' Nolly, Helena Bonham Carter unrecognisable in red wig as Crossroads star, Cross words on Helena playing ITV soap queen Noele in drama, Bradley Walsh in tears during emotional talk with son Barney.
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