Kenneth Gilbert
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Biography: Kenneth Gilbert (24 June 1931 – 29 October 2015) was an English actor who appeared in many television and stage productions over a 50-year period. He often played authority figures such as doctors, colonels, detectives and police surgeons, but became best known as businessman Oliver Banks in the soap opera Crossroads Gilbert trained as a classical actor at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. He was subsequently a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared at The Old Vic. His television appearances included Doctor Who (as World Ecology Bureau official Richard Dunbar) in The Seeds of Doom (1976), House of Cards, Mister Corbett's Ghost (1987) and Softly, Softly
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
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Birthday: June 24, 1931
Age: 93 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: October 29, 2015
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Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Overview: Mr Corbett is a cruel employer to Ben Partridge. One night on New Years Eve Ben is sent out to deliver some medicine. Along the way he wishes his master was dead, little knowing that the man he is delivering to is the Collector of Souls.
Genres: TV Movie Fantasy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-31
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God's Outlaw
Overview: A dramatized biography of William Tyndale, the 16th Century reformer determined to translate the Bible into English, which illegal act set him at odds with the Catholic Church, Sir Thomas More and King Henry VIII.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
Overview: When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Genres: Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-31
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Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood
Overview: Robert of Locksley is harbouring a runaway serf. A warrant is then issued for Robert's arrest: he is now an outlaw. Stars David Warbeck, Kathleen Byron and Ciaran Madden
Genres: Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-04-01
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The Tempest
Overview: Prospero, the true Duke of Milan is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Ariel, a spirit of the air. Raising a sorm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage. to the island. Prospero contrives his revenge.
Genres: Fantasy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-02-27
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The Lady and the Highwayman
Overview: During one of his robberies, a highwayman, who steals from the rich and gives to the poor, falls in love with an aristocratic lady. Now, he is forced to choose between his true love or his true cause.
Genres: Action Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-03
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Hancock
Overview: Screen One biopic detailing the final eight years in the life of comedian Tony Hancock, from the peak of his powers as Britain's number one comedian to his eventual mental, alcoholic decline and suicide in Australia.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-01
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A Gift of Tongues
Overview: A man and a woman (both married to other people) are found dead in a show home in what appears to have been double suicide. Their respective children investigate this supposed affair but the surviving spouses seem unaffected
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-11-27
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Ivanhoe
Overview: Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, and finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England.
Genres: History Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-02-23
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Podshock
Overview: The cast and crew of The Seeds of Doom look back on the making of this story.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-25
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