Gordon Wharmby

Acting

Gordon Wharmby

Born November 6, 1933 · Manchester, England, UK

Died May 18, 2002 · aged 68

Gordon Wharmby was a British television actor. He was best known for the role of Wesley Pegden on Last of the Summer Wine. He was born in Manchester, Lancashire, in 1933, and served in the Royal Air Force during his national service. He died in 2002, aged 68.

Known For

The One and Only Phyllis DixeyThe One and Only Phyllis Dixey · 1978
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
1978
MovieDramaTV Movie
Aspiring dancer Phyllis Dixey makes her name as a stripper.
The Nature of the BeastThe Nature of the Beast · 1988
The Nature of the Beast
7.51988
MovieDrama
A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.
Spend Spend SpendSpend Spend Spend · 1977
Spend Spend Spend
5.01977
MovieDramaComedy
Based on the book "Spend, Spend, Spend" by Vivian Nicholson and Stephen Smith. Story of pools winner, Vivian Nicholson.
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the BrideLast of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride · 1986
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
1986
MovieTV MovieComedy
In the second TV movie outing for Roy Clarke's beloved characters, Wesley and Edie's daughter Glenda is getting married to hapless Barry and Clegg and Compo make a new friend in Edie's brother Seymour. They are soon roped in to wedding preparations, which go about as well as could be expected...
MinderMinder · 1979
Minder
7.11979
SeriesComedyDrama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
Last of the Summer WineLast of the Summer Wine · 1973
Last of the Summer Wine
7.21973
SeriesComedy
Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.
HeartbeatHeartbeat · 1992
Heartbeat
7.21992
SeriesCrimeDrama
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
All Creatures Great and SmallAll Creatures Great and Small · 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
7.81978
SeriesComedyDrama
The trials and misadventures of the staff at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire. James Herriot, a young animal surgeon, moves to a small Yorkshire town to begin his first job.

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