film - in real life he ended his days driving a taxi for a living before dying in mysterious circumstances. He first found fame in TV sitcoms such as Doctor in the House and Mind Your Language. In later years, his youthful good looks conspired against him and the roles ran out. in 1997 he was found dead in a dilapidated bungalow at the age of 53. The police discovered the actor's body after going to his house to tell him they had recovered his stolen car. James Leadbitter (18) was arrested over the theft and later accused of attempted murder. He told the police he was a friend of Evans, and had visited him on the day he died to say he would not be calling round again. Leadbitter said that the actor became upset and drank half a bottle of whisky. Recording an open verdict, coroner Martin Symington said there was insufficient evidence to prove Evans had intended to kill himself.
A hard looking poster for the movie version of the best TV cop show ever made, anywhere. John Thaw went onto star in the long running Inspector Morse and Dennis Waterman went onto become the short guy in Little Britain.
Brits love boobs, which seem to be the main selling point in this 1973 sex comedy from director, David Croft. It was developed from the 1967 stage farce. There was a sequel titles, Not Now Comrade but this was not as successful.
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I used to really enjoy Barry Evans esp. in Mind Your Language. don't suppose that'll ever appear as repeats - very un-pc now with its foreigner stereotyes.
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