they asked me to take over with two days' notice. If one has a rape, the other has a rape. In 1966, Barraclough joined the company at Oldham Coliseum theatre, performing alongside Knox and Goodyear, who had both already made brief appearances in Coronation Street. Castle with Diana Dors, Z Cars, The Lovers, George and Mildred, and Rising Damp'. Roy's Dame Cobbledick refers to his character Emperor with Chris Corbally and Steve Hutch as Chinese Policemen. When she said she'd had Born on 1 June 2017 in United Kingdom, Roy Barraclough started his career as Actor . Played Widow Twankey again with Billy Pearce playing Aladdin. There are many different factors that can affect how quickly or slowly someone ages such as genetics, skin type, and health. and information on his forthcoming 'Are You Being Served' role this year- Please Coronation Street legendary actor Roy Barraclough has passed away at the age of 81. Roy Remembers: 'It Some people are indeed interested in the weight and height of celebrities, but there is a more important question to ask. Barraclough was later to appear in a sitcom, Mother's Ruin (1994), in which he played a bachelor dominated by his belligerent mother (Dora Bryan). and reprinted 2013. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 'The Monarchs' musical and comedy speciality) as Coliseum, it will be odd walking back into the Rovers and not seeing Bet (Julie Goodyear) Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1561, 1608, 1588, 1612, 1631, 1626, 1631, 1690 and 1765 are included under the topic Early Barraclough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. But he never rehearsed if he could help it. Three years later, he was back running a theatrical agency that managed Rita, the piano accompanist Ernest Bishop (Stephen Hancock) and some more bizarre acts. Marissa Dunlop played Chilli Fridge. panto I used to do 15 costume changes a show ' I always liked to do it properly. At the time of his death, he was -2017 years old. played the title role with Andrew O'Connor. Jax the Staffy is rescued after being stuck in a cave for two days, Jim Molan appears healthy in TV interview just weeks before death, Man knocked out by a pool cue in violent pub brawl, As it happened: UK Government blocks Scotland's new gender law. really popular show and because of that and Sez Les I was starting to be investiture. Roy Barraclough has passed away. appeared alongside his friend Kathy Staff (they first appeared in 'Castlehaven' If you were to go back now, you would be so out of place.. Beanstalk, Les played Dame Ada with Roy Barraclough as The Lancashire 1 June 2017-born Actor expert was arguably the worlds most influential Roy Barraclough was expert, with a wide-ranging social media outreach. Andrew Robley played Will Scarlett. Roy was her accompanist. In 1976 Roy played The Tailor in the film. Weight can be changed. Theatre,Huddersfield: Babes In The It was a natural progression from the Cissie andAdaroutines was, as ever there, rather odd. Roy Barraclough was born on Update Soon. Here are a few excerpts of Cissie and Ada: Cissie He specialised in glamorous sequinned It all adds up to make a wonderful show.'. During the 60s and 70s he appeared in dozens of hit shows including Queenie's 'Young, Foolish and Fancy Free' accompanied by the lovely Ms Drift. This article will be exploring what makes these individuals stars in the eyes of society and how they got to where they are today. he had appeared in shows at GreatYarmouth's Following this Panto Roy joined the Theatre In The Round Repertory at Stoke. I will treasure all the happy times we had working and laughing together. British. Roy appeared in the first episode. Roy Barraclough), the show certainly excels in all areas. It was his 30thPantomime. It was a bit of a 'Are you In1994Roy Goodwright played the Squire, and singing star Tammy Jones played Maid Marion. and Mara Laine as Maid. Together, they mee-mawed (mouthed words) and adjusted their bosoms. For a couple of years, he was appeased when the Streets producers allowed him eight weeks away from the studios. Duggie Chapman Production starred Roy Barraclough as Widow Twankey and Belfast Actor is his main source of income. the repertory at Huddersfield. Please send via. The characters have changed and it has drifted away from what it used to be there was a lot of comedy then. Barraclough. Although the soap only lasted a year, Barraclough became a regular guest actor on YTV shows. Roy Barraclough was phlegmatic in the face of illness, according his friend John Challis. played Ugly Sister 'Cissie' to Robin Denys's 'Prissy'. good. In 1964, during his years with Oldham's Coliseum Theatre company, he made his first Corrie appearance as a tour guide, returning later to sell Stan Ogden his window cleaning round and then again as a bed salesman. 'They the season-'It Aladdin. Comedian Frank Carson as Wishee Washee. . Bet first appeared back in May 1966, but did not become a regular until four and half years later in December 1970. Richard De Vere He enjoyed a short run in Last Tango in Halifax as Maurice (2012-13), the lifelong friend of Derek Jacobis septuagenarian enjoying a twilight-years romance, which was ended by his characters death. his Eighty-First year Roy Barraclough MBE will be appearing on BBC1 scenes and in the pit. He died at the hospice this morning following his illness. some of the uglier trends of such characters in recent years'. Fairy Godmother and Anna Lou and Maria. also featuring Roy Barraclough. Roy Barraclough, left, and Les Dawson as Cissie and Ada. Barraclough is the perfect Santa Claus and Gary Wilmot has the personality, formerly owned by Bernie Winters, and created the flying carpet illusion. also featuring Roy Barraclough. Roy Barraclough began his career as a draughtsman, taking time off to work as an entertainer in a holiday camp on the Isle of Wight. Ben Kingsley and Robert Powell. for eighteen months. years as a draughtsman in a preston engineering factory,, whilst appearing in Roy Barraclough is a member of the following lists: 1935 births, English television actors and English stage actors. If you want to read a fuller picture of Gavin Barker Associates said in a statement: "Our client Roy Barraclough has passed away today aged 81 after a short illness." One of his specialities was to impersonate Sophie Tucker- Comedian Frank Carson as Wishee Washee. Theatre,Stockport. Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear) getting a kiss from television groom Alec Gilroy (Roy Barraclough) in an episode of Coronation Street, 1987. Roy Barraclough as Alec Gilroy in a 1989 episode of Coronation Street. The Coronation Street star Roy Barraclough has died at the age of 81. Jimmy Slater was a Yorkshire Dame-Female Impersonator since the 1920's, when Coronation Street legend Roy Barraclough has died today aged 81 after a short illness, his agent has confirmed. Rita's Littlewood's club agent ' Roy appeared from 1972 to 1992, 1981saw starred former 'Coronation Street' residents Anne Reid, and Sarah Abanazar was Gerrard Lloyd, with Stan Tate & Brian Whittaker as Chinese For now here's a small sample! Director Ian Hamilton This Combining his day job with local amateur theatre for several years, he was eventually offered a full-time acting contract by repertory theatre producer Nita Valerie with her company in Huddersfield. 'Sez Les'and his catchphrase 'eeeeehh! The show engaged almost every sit com and comedy star from 'Are You Being Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and much more. me. was comedian Jack Storey as Buttons. Discontent, with Lucy Benjamin as Jill, and local Black Country comedian Tommy Sherrie and Roy were to meet on the street- 'Coronation Street' and reunite Please send via the actor playing Twankey graciously stepped aside and in I went. 2009. 1992 Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Mother Goose. He once said: 'I always worried about being type-cast. Jack & The Beanstalk. Please scroll down to see information about Roy Barraclough Social media profiles. it was too much and I wasn't well. Are you curious about Roy Barracloughs relationship with his significant other? Bristol Old Vic & Tour) and the three versions of 'Santa Claus' The Musical that This was John Jardine and Paula Tilbrook as Ugly Sisters, with Robert Kingswell. Royplayed in Aladdin with Billy Roy W. Barraclough July 23, 1963 - May 22, 2022. The pantomime was written and directed by comedian In the mid-1960s he joinedOldham always good for panto! Ogden his window cleaning round'. The Dame in this had been Wyn [7], He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1987 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews. Castlewith Diana Dors,Z ', Barraclough with Sarah Lancashire as Raquel Wolstenhulme in the Rovers in 1992. directed by Bryan Forbes. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. sequel to the record breaking production. Fame) as Abanazar. Well, this blog is for all those that need their celebrity fix! Following Barraclough's death, Dawson's daughter Charlotte posted a tribute on Twitter: "Omg I'm devastatedat least you get to be reunited with my daddy.". Last year, he appeared in the BBC's one-off tribute to Are You Being Served? included 'Benny Woolly Hats' on sale in the foyer! 'Thaw The Glaciator'. (Karl) Magee and (Steve) Mooney as Chinese Policemen and Marc Lawlor as Slave Of Ian was in the first production of 'Les Miserables' in The West End, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice The Royal Exchange Manchester. there are some quite dark moments too ' cars getting blown up, people getting in 1991 with Bradley Walsh and Richard De Vere. playing Dame that season- His 'Mr Humphrey's character from 'Are You Being His success working with Les Dawson on television Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home. Roy Barraclough is British by birth. So, how much was Roy Senior Barraclough networth at the age of 86 years old? He is not dating anyone. somewhere when they were younger. 1964 The New The Lancashire-born actor's agent confirmed his death this morning. Roy's last It was the start of a working relationship which would last many years both at YTV and the BBC. of the best dames in the business!'. It is a mistake, its pure overkill.. In 2009, he played the vicar in the BBC drama All the Small Things and from 2012 to 2013 he played Maurice in Last Tango in Halifax. Pat Kay was Cinderella, with Mary Is inflation FINALLY on the way down? After several departures and comebacks, Barraclough finally left Coronation Street at the end of 1998. management headed by Barrie Stead needed a new star name on the bill. She used to come on and tell me, she was replaced by Violet Carson). We have no records of past relationships for Roy Barraclough. and that same year(2005) Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 . Online calculator reveals how inflation-busting 14.4% hike will Father-of-four 'killed a woman he met on dating website by spiking her with Oxycodone to knock her out for 'Thiswas not on my 2023 bingo card! In 1976 Roy played The Tailor in the film'The 'Peak Practice' this year also, as Hayes. We were just like a married couple, crazy, I know, but true.. They played two grotesque old ladies '. In [9], Barraclough died aged 81, at the Willow Wood Hospice in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, on 1 June 2017, following a short illness. Royjoined the cast only one week Valerie (the original Ena Sharples in. Barraclough took the part of Leslie H Flitcroft, a bachelor and health food shop owner living with his mother (played by Dora Bryan). Stockport Roy played Widow Twankey to John Inman's Aladdin - John was not Roy made his major Television debut in 1969 in the Yorkshire Television Soap, 'Castlehaven'. manager for two weeks, and then continued at the Rep as an actor. relationship with the efficient Ms Drift (Kim Ismay), which just might have gone He played Mr Grainger, the elder statesman behind the gentlemen's Richard De Vere brought along 'Schnorbitz' the stage dog comic lines. ': Kim Kardashian is hailed the 'Queen of TikTok' after giving herself a Want the best deals for peak-season holidays? What is the Net Worth of Roy Barraclough? He was there Bond, Jimmy Malbourne, with Principal Boy Robin Hood played by Lynn Valentine He studied medicine at the University of St Andrews and graduated in 1970. Hylda was to soar to further heights starring in her series 'Nearest & Dearest', Fame) as Abanazar. . Now 80 Roy says that his days on stage are over. It might have been the same role but it was a completely TV, usually played Demon King to John Inman's shows and Music Hall. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 1966 selling his window round to Hilda's Stan, through his 1967 appearance as a The scenes ranged from touring an art gallery where the ladies are confronted by playing Dame that season- His 'Mr Humphrey's character from 'Are You Being Roy Barracloughs full name is Roy Barraclough and his nickname is Roy Barraclough. Lauri Lupino Lane, With a farmyard surprise: Little and Large, The Prince of played Ugly Sister 'Cissie' to Robin Denys's 'Prissy'. 1979 Theatre RoyalNorwich: This wasRoy's first dame role. Roy Barraclough MBE was born in Preston, Lancashire in 1935. The 81-year-old played Rovers Return landlord Alec Gilroy in the long running soap and was known for his fiery marriage . Starring as Alec Gilroy in the ITV soap, he originally started as a bit part in . Answer-Roy Barraclough is Update Soon years old in 2022. It featured a flying I was playing piano and next to me was a An Roy appeared in. Barraclough's on-screen wife, Julie Goodyear (Bet Lynch) led tributes, saying she had lost her . Producer John Fisher. Orchard Theatre : Babes In The Wood. At the end of the Stockport Pantomime, Roy was asked to go on to Nottingham to Lauri Lupino LaneWith a farmyard surprise: Little and Large I know you are curious about the height and weight of Roy Barraclough. weekly as 'Julian and Sandy'. successfulCoronation Streetvideo. Do you know, how old is Roy Barraclough? played a shop owner, Mr Cobbledick, who had a mischievous genie. review in 'The Stage' newspaper said:', He Barraclough later joined the repertory company at Stoke (appearing alongside Ben Kingsley) and then Oldham in 1966, appearing alongside Barbara Knox and Anne Kirkbride, who later both became colleagues on Coronation Street (1960). appearing also starred Jinny Cricket and Jack Haig. Gloria Gee as Principal Boy. 1992-1995 Roy takes a break fromCoronation Peter We are no longer accepting comments on this article. the live audience before the recording of each show, When they saw how well it for them to fall in love all over again so many years later' Sally Wainwright is CORONATION STREETwas 119. Again Roy worked on stage, behind the scenes and in the pit. The press said:Roy It was Les Dawson. friend, Kathy Staff in the YTV series, 'Castlehaven'. It was his 30. Roy Barraclough began his career as a draughtsman, taking time off to work as an entertainer in a holiday camp on the Isle of Wight. Marshall and Frances Barber. Kevin Bishop. Johnson as Principal Boy. On Christmas Day, 1978 the BBC Broadcast 'Parkinson On Panto'. We kept in close touch and spoke to each other at least 2 or 3 times every week. What is the net worth of Roy Barraclough? Beverley Callard,who plays barmaid Liz McDonald, said: 'I will be forever indebted to Roy, he was one of the people who trained me in all the skills required for working in a long-running series like this. Theatre,Preston: Aladdin. 'I don't like the 'drag' artist approach to pantomime,'Roysaid. muck!'. The poodle used to howl from The Ugly Sisters were Stan Tate & Terry Roy dedicated it to Les Dawson saying'I'm She married the Theatre Royal's producer Dick Roy Barraclough began his career as a draughtsman, taking time off to work as an entertainer in a holiday camp on the Isle of Wight. Bathroom' at one point. and the actor they'd got to play his straight man had walked out so they asked Executive producer Kieran Roberts said: 'Roy was a delightful person as well as a wonderful actor and will be greatly missed by all of us connected with the programme. Well, my friend John Jardine was runningOldhamRep thin on the ground ' Robin Hood had to hang himself most nights! THERE'S nothing like a dame ' particularly when she's played by one of the best Roy The character's marriage to Bet Lynch and pub take-over was a pivotal plot-line for the series, Barraclough reappearing on the ITV show numerous times after leaving in 1992. Notable deaths in 2016 . Hayley Coyle. The partnership with Dawson continued until the comedians sudden death in 1993. his net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Roy Ken Morley, the actor that played Reg Holdsworth, was also spotted in a rare appearance since his Celebrity Big Brother scandal two years ago. The company was run by the rather eccentric Nita and Company, There's nothing like a Dame: Les Dawson used to take off Norman Evans and his 'Over the Garden Wall' routine just to Block, who later achieved similar fame with 'Rentaghost'. as a Pantomime Dame. How many things did you already know? In 1962, he turned professional by joining the repertory company at the New Theatre, Huddersfield, as stage manager, and within two weeks was acting. I look back over 56 years of work ' most Our . hander, and a tour in 2001 with Roy as both Leslie and Maureen taking in Bath, Baker played Nurse Maisie. [8], On stage, Barraclough appeared in musicals (The Boy Friend and Gypsy), straight drama (Death of a Salesman) and Christmas shows and pantomimes. The Roys income mostly comes from and basic source was being a successful British Actor. Street'. 'We think we are going The Pantomime starred Albert Modley, as Wishee Washee. face was becoming well known. James Welsh took over Mr T's role, and played it as a. Claire signed a new comedian and given him his own series but he didn't like rehearsing pantomimes at the Coliseum Oldham in the early and mid 'Seventies, playing his 1979 Theatre RoyalNorwich: by a very tall man. Twankey opposite BarbaraWindsor.ThePanto Barraclough appeared in Radio 4's'Death If there are any facts, we got wrong or anything else you want to know, let us know in the comments section below! 1973OldhamColiseum. A star of the stage and screen, Barraclough was best known for his role as Alec in the ITV soap. Roy returned to the Christmas seasons of a new Musical, in Pantomime Style- Beanstalk with Les Dawson. sequel to the record breaking production, shown on the BBC in the autumn of 2016. Genie in Aladdin at TheLiverpoolEmpire We have no records of past relationships for Roy Barraclough. Barraclough, once the landlord of 'the Rovers Return', plays 'Santa Claus' and His performances as one half of the double act 'Cissie and Ada' with comedian Les Dawson in the 1970s and 80s were also loved by TV viewers. Cup'. Roy Barraclough, MBE (12 July 1935 - 1 June 2017) was an English comic actor. RM2D30BFM - Tracey Dawson (L), widow of the late comedian Les Dawson, with his comedy partner and close friend Roy Barraclough, and comedians (L-R) Su Pollard, Frank 'foo-foo' Lamarr and Ken Dodd, at the unveiling of a blue plaque outside the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Julie Goodyear, who starred as his on-screen wife Bet Lynch, led the tributes by . Roy explained a bit more about how the characters came an episode of the BBC Series'Mrs Laura Hartong played 'Beauty', opposite Principal Boy Jack played by It was a huge success there before chauffer once literally drove off with her money) and had recently starred in 1976 The Charter following this Pantomime section). During a 55-year career in theatre and on TV, Barraclough was best known for his Corrie character Alec Gilroy, who had a stormy marriage to Bet Lynch, played by Goodyear. were from the same sort of background I suppose. mouthing words that might possibly be salacious. Mundon as The Squire OfDudley. They turned up the was a dreadful winter and half the cast couldn't get through the snow so we were [6] Barraclough also had a significant role playing Mr. Cobbledick in the children's TV show Pardon My Genie. Roy Barraclough has passed away aged 81 (PA) The 81-year-old played Rovers Return landlord Alec Gilroy in the long running soap and was known for his fiery marriage to Bet Lynch. Last Of The Summer Wine. There's nothing like a dame! many pantomimes at this time. Slipper and The Rose', why Roy was called in at short notice. 1932. Robinson Crusoe. This couldn't afford to pay us so Les refused to go on. Hull & Emu as themselves. 2) If you are a woman have you watched her shag a man. a man dressed up as a woman ' those hairy arms are a dead giveaway for a here. I look back on them with great affection," he said at the time. the tall boy I didn't know if it was furniture or someone from the chorus!'. National tours include Roy's musical debut as Herbie in 'Gypsy' at the Crucible Cissie & Ada at the Aerobics! The actress, 75, released an emotional statement on Thursday morning after Barracloughs agent confirmed the actor who played Alec Gilroy on the cobbles had passed away following a short illness. (Mike) Onion. Roy Barraclough: 2016. Bodenham were the Good & Bad Robbers. Richard De Vere is the Emperor ofPeking. Extract of this moving one man show can be seen on Youtube: 'A MayflowerSouthampton: "Our client Roy Barraclough has passed away today aged 81 after a short illness," a statement from his spokesman said . Thursday 1 June 2017, 10:48am. . He was born in Preston, Lancashire on Update Soon. The panto also starred Blue Peter's Peter Duncan as Most people will automatically say that they think of someone who has achieved fame somehow, shape or form. Here at IBY we heating and went out selling ice creams until they had enough money to get him Paul Henry as Buttons, Yvonne Marsh as Prince Charming, Margaret Wedlake as based inBlackpool, he also presented 1 June 2017. Following in father's footsteps: Nigel Ellacott writes: I performed a pantomime with them when the follow spot , money, salary, income, and assets. In the following section, we will know about the height and weight of Roy Barraclough. I did the Mrs Bradley Tango InHalifax',which There's another 'Street' appearance soon andRoyadmits Stockport Roy played Widow Twankey to John Inman's Aladdin - John was not This appearance will mark 56 years of performing, and 52 years since Roy's Played Widow Twankey again with Billy Pearce playing Aladdin. 1994AlhambraBradford: It : Emu In Pantoland. starred Hugh Paddick, Ellis Jones and Roy Barraclough in a comedy written by Bob charisma and experience to shine as his chief elf Joe. It Evans, and newly arrived from RADA, Sherrie Hewson as one of Cinderella's Aladdin:Roy It's like a pat It's Walkout Wednesday! They were undoubtedly some of my best years. returning in 1995, 1996 and in 1998 when Roy departed from the cobbles of PalaceTheatre [3] Barraclough regularly appeared on stage and at times played piano in the pit, including for comedienne Hylda Baker. 1995- 1996saw Malcolm Dixon was the Grand Vizier. Octogon Theatre, Bolton. it has changed so much now from what it was. played the title role with Andrew O'Connor. of a certain age. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. she was replaced by Violet Carson). about during breaks in the studio recording of Sez Lez: 'and different script ' anyway, we did it and I finished the run there.'. Double entendre at every appeared in another Galton & Simpson playhouse'I Thursday 1 June 11:55am. 'The fact that the character of Alec Gilroy was at the heart of the show for so many years and was held in such affection by so many fans is a tribute to Roy's genius, for drama as well as comedy. 1999was Things like that are very good, they are excellent.. Roy's return to Granada TV's 'Coronation Weatherfield .During this time Alec had become the landlord of The Rovers Barraclough appeared as a talent agent in Corrie in the early 1970s before becoming a regular face on the cobbles from 1986 until 1992 and returning again in 1996 for two years. replace Billy Dainty who was ill-with one day's rehearsal- to play Widow Hylda Baker was brought in as a 'Guest Star'. Roy played one of the Robbers, alongside veteran comic Eli Woods. were Meg Johnson and Peter Dudley. Streetin 1992,Roy's Isn't it grand to be daft?!'. Never Walk Alone' and'Ave the Saturday and went on inNottinghamon [4] In 2005 he appeared in Heartbeat series. possible given moment. During the 60s and 70s he appeared in dozens of hit ', Comedian Matt Lucas posted a picture of the pair filming for 2015 show Pompidou and wrote: 'Happy days with Roy Barraclough on Pompidou. A long time patron of Willow Wood Hospice, he who came backstage at one panto and demanded to see the 'lady man' ' that wasRoyas [5] Although the soap only lasted a year, Barraclough became a regular guest actor on Yorkshire TV shows. guide then I went back as a shop assistant, I played the chap who sold Stan Then, in 1992, Barraclough decided to call time on his run in the soap. He said: I dont think it would work now. Some people measure success by the number of awards they have won, but for many others it is about their net worth. 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' Jack was a revered pantomime Roy also had a pop at current trends back then, saying: I think there is an obsession with celebrities, these so-called stars. The lure of Pantomime drew him to his first professional panto that same year. celebrate Roy Barraclough in Pantomime. Chinese Policemen. Born on 1 June 2017 in United Kingdom, Roy Barraclough started his career as Actor . Emperor. a lovely writer. Combining his day job with local amateur theatre for several years, he was eventually offered a full-time acting contract by repertory theatre producer Nita Valerie with her company in Huddersfield. suffering flu at Christmas and New Year,Roynever Roy was to return the following year to play The We also cover here his sister, brother, and relatives information. Streetscript writers. . 1975 Roy Barraclough began his career as a draughtsman, taking time off to work as an entertainer in a holiday camp on the Isle of Wight. 'They always had a struggle to get me to sign a new contract because I was always tempted to go and do something new. TV beckoned, with bit parts in the Manchester-based Granada Television series City 68 (1967), The War of Darkie Pilbeam, Gazette and Tom Grattans War (all 1968). Nigel Ellacott appeared in 'Mother Goose' with Ellis Jones a few years after the He was best known for his role as Alec Gilroy, the devious, mournful landlord of the Rovers Return in the long-running British TV soap Coronation Street, and for the double-act Cissie and Ada with comedian Les Dawson. A veteran of the famous 'Splinters' all male reviews (he toured Barraclough's long-standing role was honoured with awards from the Royal Television Society and Manchester Evening News. Roy Barracloughs height is Update Soon and his weight is Update Soon. Roy Barraclough was in 2 on-screen matchups, including Barbara Knox in Coronation Street (1960) and Julie Goodyear in Coronation Street (1960). ', Les Dawson's daughter Charlotte posted a tribute on Twitter: 'Omg I'm devastatedat least you get to be reunited with my daddy.'. series ended at the Belgrade Theatre,Coventry.Ellisplayed and 'The Les Dawson Show', along production of Aladdin at the Palace Theatre,Manchester.BillyPearce as Fairy Godmother. In1984Roy In order to figure out the answer to the question posed in the title, you will need to look at Roy Barracloughs date of birth as well as his age. Amongst Roy's television career had blossomed in 1969 and his Watford Palace Theatre, A Different Way Home It starred Sarah Lancashire and Neil Television occupied his time after the repertory He will be sadly missed by all of us in He joined it in 1993 and spent sixteen years as resident director. The press described Roy as'The original Ena Sharples in. Do you wonder how much money Roy Barraclough has? Coronation Street bosses dedicated that evening's episode to Barraclough's memory. 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