Creator / Derek Francis

Derek Francis, (7 November 1923 — 27 March 1984), was a British character actor.

Some of his most notable work were his appearances in the Carry On films, first appearing in 1967's Carry On Doctor, and making his final appearance in 1972's Carry On Abroad. Other film roles include The Tomb of Ligeia and A Christmas Carol (1984).

Francis was a familiar face on British TV from the start of The '60s to the end of The '70s. Some of his biggest roles were Emperor Nero in Doctor Who and Father Bernard in Oh, Brother!.

He died of a heart attack at the age of 60.

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Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:

Film

• Captain Clegg (1962) — Squire
• The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) — Lord Trevanion
• Rasputin the Mad Monk (1966) — Innkeeper
• Carry On Doctor (1967) — Sir Edmund Burke
• Carry On Camping (1969) — Farmer
• Carry On Loving (1970) — Bishop
• Scrooge (1970) — Gentleman of Charity
• Carry On Henry (1971) — Farmer
• Carry On Matron (1972) — Arthur
• Carry On Abroad (1972) — Brother Martin
• Jabberwocky (1977) — Bishop
• The Wicked Lady (1983) — Lord Kingsclere
• A Christmas Carol (1984) — Pemberton

Series

• Z Cars, 3 episodes:
  • "Suspended" (1962) — John Wilson
  • "Five and a Match" (1963) — Alec Kettle
  • "Market Square" (1965) — Samuel Fitton
• Doctor Who, 3 episodes of 4-episode story "The Romans" (1965) — Emperor Nero
• The Forsyte Saga, 4 episodes^{show list}"A Family Wedding", "The White Monkey", "Afternoon of a Dryad", "Swan Song" (1967) — Elderson
• Man in a Suitcase, episode "Property of a Gentleman" (1968) — Dr. James Vance
• Up Pompeii, episode "The Senator and the Asp" (1970) — Senator Lecherous Maximus
• The Last of the Baskets, episode "For Richer, for Poorer" (1971) — Mr. Higgins
• Jason King, episode "Wanna Buy a Television Series?" (1971) — Umberto Bellini
• The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, episode "The Case of the Dixon Torpedo" (1971) — Dixon
• Fall of Eagles, episode "Dress Rehersal" (1974) — Edward VII
• The New Avengers, episode "House of Cards" (1976) — Bishop
• The Sweeney, episode "Down to You, Brother" (1976) — Raymond Meadows
• Sykes, episode "Inventions" (1976) — Mr. Belvadere
• Doctor on the Go, episode "For Your Own Good..." (1977) — Gervaise Gascoigne
• Rising Damp, episode "Clunk Click" (1977) — Mr. French
• Coronation Street, 1 episode (1977) — Charles Beaumont
• Miss Jones and Son, episode "Will You Be My Wife?" (1978) — Mr. Ellerby
• Jackanory Playhouse, 2 episodes:
  • "The Portrait" (1978) — Saburo
  • "The Princess and the Inventor" (1982) — Lord Chamberlain
• The Professionals, 2 episodes:
  • "Look After Annie" (1978) — John Howard
  • "You'll Be All Right" (1982) — Len Hatch
• Bless Me Father, 2 episodes^{show list}"The Bell of St Jude's", "Father and Mother" (1978) — Bishop O'Reilly

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