Geoffrey Hughes

Acting

Geoffrey Hughes

Born February 2, 1944 · Wallasey, Merseyside, England, UK

Died July 27, 2012 · aged 68

Geoffrey Hughes DL was an English actor. Hughes provided the voice of Paul McCartney in the animated film Yellow Submarine, and rose to fame for portraying much-loved binman Eddie Yeats in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street from 1974 to 1983, making a return to the show in 1987.

Known For

Blood on Satan's ClawBlood on Satan's Claw · 1971
Blood on Satan's Claw
★ 6.21971
MovieHorror
After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior.
Yellow SubmarineYellow Submarine · 1968
Yellow Submarine
★ 7.21968
MovieMusicAnimation
The wicked Blue Meanies take over Pepperland, eliminating all color and music. As the only survivor, the Lord Admiral escapes in the yellow submarine and journeys to Liverpool to enlist the help of the Beatles.
That's Carry On!That's Carry On! · 1977
That's Carry On!
★ 5.81977
MovieComedy
Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood film studios to unwrap some rib-tickling moments from the series. From the original, military mayhem of Carry On Sergeant, through to the really ancient archaeological gags of Carry On Behind, our saucy hosts get their titters out for this laugh-a-second gallop through the most successful series of British comedy films ever made.
Tiffany JonesTiffany Jones · 1973
Tiffany Jones
★ 4.41973
MovieComedy
Light-hearted and occasionally unclothed adaptation of a British comic strip in the over-the-top, on-beyond-Bond spy fantasy vein. Based on the Daily Mail comic strip.
Doctor Who: The Ultimate FoeDoctor Who: The Ultimate Foe · 1986
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
★ 5.71986
MovieDramaAction
Charged with genocide by the treacherous Valeyard at his trial, the Doctor receives help from an unlikely source to turn the tide of the High Council's rulings in his favour and reveal the Valeyard as a wrongdoer: the Master. For the Valeyard's own crimes are so atrocious, even the Doctor's archenemy will help him to ensure that the villain won't see the light of day again. Cornered, the Valeyard flees to the Matrix, where he can be the Doctor's judge, jury and executioner...
Carry On at Your ConvenienceCarry On at Your Convenience · 1971
Carry On at Your Convenience
★ 6.21971
MovieComedy
At WC Boggs' Lavatory factory, Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat. However, eventually everyone gets fed up with him.
Confessions of a Driving InstructorConfessions of a Driving Instructor · 1976
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
★ 4.71976
MovieComedy
Timothy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney decide upon opening a driving school as their latest get-rich-quick scheme. Though he sincerely wants to teach, young Timmy finds that his female students are far more interested in keeping their eyes on him than on the road.
The Royle Family: The New SofaThe Royle Family: The New Sofa · 2008
The Royle Family: The New Sofa
★ 7.72008
Movie
Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. Jim provides the yuletide log and, much to his dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited to join the festivities.

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You Rang, M'Lord?You Rang, M'Lord? · 1990
You Rang, M'Lord?
★ 7.51990
SeriesComedy
You Rang, M'Lord? is a British comedy series written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi! It was broadcast between 1990 and 1993 on the BBC. The show was a comedy set in the house of an aristocratic family in the 1920s, contrasting the upper-class family and their servants in a house in London, along the same lines as the popular drama Upstairs, Downstairs. The series featured many actors who had also appeared in their earlier series, notably Paul Shane, Jeffrey Holland and Su Pollard, all of whom had previously been in Perry and Croft's holiday camp sitcom, Hi-de-Hi!. Also featured were Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles from Perry and Croft's It Ain't Half Hot Mum, and Bill Pertwee and occasionally Frank Williams from Dad's Army. The memorable 1920s-style theme tune was sung by Bob Monkhouse.

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