Acting
Joe Gladwin
Born January 22, 1906 · Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
Died March 11, 1987 · aged 81
Joseph Gladwin was an English actor, best known for his roles as Fred Jackson in Coronation Street and Wally Batty in the world's longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine.
Known For
Yanks · 1979Yanks
★ 5.91979
MovieRomanceDrama
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
The Mind of Mr. Soames · 1970The Mind of Mr. Soames
★ 5.51970
MovieDramaScience Fiction
A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is "reborn" in the eye of an infant; the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police.
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home · 1983Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
★ 8.01983
MovieComedy
Three old chums agree to take the ailing Sam on one last trip to see his flousy girl-friend, Lily Bless Her, in the middle of the night.
A Kind of Loving · 1962A Kind of Loving
★ 7.11962
MovieDramaRomance
As Vic Brown vacillates between infatuation and disinterest for his co-worker Ingrid Rothwell, she finds out that she is pregnant and Vic has to reconcile how he thought his life would go with what life actually has in store for him.
The Littlest Horse Thieves · 1976The Littlest Horse Thieves
★ 6.91976
MovieFamilyDrama
When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right.
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride · 1986Last 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...
The Roses of Eyam · 1973The Roses of Eyam
★ 7.01973
MovieHistory
William Mompesson retells the heroic true story of the inhabitants of Eyam, Derbyshire, who he convinced to sacrifice themselves during a visitation of the plague.
The Merchant of Venice · 1980The Merchant of Venice
★ 7.31980
MovieComedyTV Movie
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
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