Alun Lewis

Acting

Alun Lewis

Born January 1, 1949 · Wandsworth, London, England, UK (age 77)

Alun Lewis is a British actor, best known for his roles in ITV's Emmerdale as postmaster Vic Windsor, and Darryl Stubbs in BBC1 sitcom Birds of a Feather from 1989 to 1994. His brother was the late actor Hywel Bennett. He was married to actress Annette Ekblom, and together they had a daughter, the actress Amelia Warner. His son-in-law is Jamie Dornan. Lewis is also an accomplished rock 'n' roll a…

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HappyHappy · 1980
Happy
1980
Movie
They train people to look after lads like Gary at the centre. So why does Vernon persist in keeping his brother at home?
Risking ItRisking It · 1977
Risking It
1977
Movie
"There's always a sale to be made if you're willing to work hard enough." Richard is a top salesman and is content. His wife, however, has had enough.
Giro CityGiro City · 1982
Giro City
5.61982
MovieThrillerDrama
Welsh investigative journalists set out to cover the Troubles in Northern Ireland only to unearth censorship and corruption back home.
Charley's AuntCharley's Aunt · 1977
Charley's Aunt
5.01977
Movie
Eric Sykes stars in his own adaptation of the world famous stage play Charley's Aunt. When Donna Lucia is unable to chaperone Amy and Kitty to lunch, Charley and Jack must find somebody to act as Donna Lucia if the girls they love are to attend their tea party. Anybody will do, which means the farce has only just begun...
The Falklands FactorThe Falklands Factor · 1983
The Falklands Factor
7.01983
MovieHistoryWar
Is there nothing new under the sun? 1770. The South Atlantic. A fleet sets sail from Buenos Aires to expel the British forces and reconquer the Falkland Islands. A major international crisis explodes. What follows may sound strangely familiar, but is firmly based on the historical record and the actual speeches and writings of the time.
Experience Preferred... But Not EssentialExperience Preferred... But Not Essential · 1982
Experience Preferred... But Not Essential
7.21982
MovieComedyTV Movie
A shy, introverted young girl takes a summer job at a seaside resort in Wales, where she finds the staff, the owners and patrons unlike anyone she has ever met before.
Brambly Hedge: Classic CollectionBrambly Hedge: Classic Collection · 2004
Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection
10.02004
MovieFamilyAdventure
Four stories featuring the mice of Brambly Hedge. In 'The Secret Staircase' Primrose and Wilfred set off looking for costumes for the Midwinter celebrations. Wilfred is determined to follow in the pawprints of his exploring hero in 'The High Hills'. In 'Sea Story' the mice run out of salt. And, living in the mill with three little babies is not easy for Poppy in 'Poppy's Babies'.
Findings on a Late AfternoonFindings on a Late Afternoon · 1981
Findings on a Late Afternoon
1981
Movie
Gerald is on the edge of a complete breakdown. During an afternoon spent with his father, he starts to come to terms with the wounding confusions and mistakes of his past-his lies, his girl-friend's suicide, his mother's obsessive love of his - younger brother and her death in a hospital when he arrived too late to communicate his real feelings for her.

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Birds of a FeatherBirds of a Feather · 1989
Birds of a Feather
6.31989
SeriesComedyDrama
Birds of a Feather is a British sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and on ITV from 2013. Starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, it was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who also wrote some of the episodes along with many other writers. The first episode sees sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos brought together when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery. Sharon, who lived in an Edmonton council flat, moves into Tracey's expensive house in Chigwell, Essex. Their next-door neighbour, and later friend, Dorien Green is a middle-aged married woman who is constantly having affairs with younger men. In the later series the location is changed to Hainault. The series ended on Christmas Eve 1998 after a 9-year-run.

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